Link to: 2024-2025 School Year Calendar
April Virtue of the Month: Love
Love is not just an emotion it is also a decision. Love involves a deliberate choice to give and to serve others even though the service may go unnoticed and unappreciated.
April:
Sikh Heritage Month (National)
Parkinson Awareness Month (National)
World Autism Month (National)
April 18 - Good Friday (Schools Closed)
April 20-27 – Easter Octave
April 20 - Pascha (Eastern Catholic and Orthodox Churches)
Tonight, the Eastern Churches, both Catholic and Orthodox, who follow the Julian (“old”) calendar begin their Easter celebration.
April 21 - Easter Monday (Schools Closed)
April 22 – Earth Day
April 22, May 7, 14 & 22 - School Mental Health Ontario Webinar: Supporting Your Child's Well-Being
School Mental Health Ontario is offering a free webinar series designed to help parents and caregivers navigate important topics related to substance use and addictive behaviors. Each 45-60-minute session will include a brief presentation followed by expert responses to pre-submitted questions from parents and caregivers. Webinar recordings will be available later on the By Your Side learning hub. Parents/caregivers can sign up for any of the sessions they'd like to attend. Each webinar will include time for experts to answer questions sent in advance, plus a Q&A opportunity to ask questions during the session. Sessions will be facilitated by Ontario parents and caregivers and will include simultaneous French translation. Parents and caregivers can register on Eventbrite and submit questions they want addressed during the session.
April 23 - The Arts in M.E. Family of Schools Event
The Mississauga East Family of Schools is thrilled to announce The Arts in M.E. Family of Schools Event happening this Spring! This year’s event will take place on Wednesday, April 23 at Philip Pocock Catholic Secondary School and will be an inspiring celebration of creativity, friendships, and the arts. This special event will bring together students from the RAISE Programs at Father Michael Goetz, John Cabot, St. Francis Xavier, and Philip Pocock Catholic Secondary Schools, along with the Philip Pocock ASPIRE students, and the IDEA Class at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School. Together with their peer mentors, the students will share their passion for the arts in a joyful and inclusive community gathering. Mark your calendars and celebrate the power of art and connection! #TheArtsinME2025 For more information, please contact Tanya Veselinovic – Special Education Consultant for the Mississauga East Family of Schools Ext. 24283.
April 24 - International Girls in ICT Day (International)
April 25 – Feast of St. Mark
The author of the earliest and shortest gospel, Mark was a member of the first Christian community in Jerusalem.
April 29 - DPCDSB Board Meeting
April 29 - EQAO LIVE webinar series for parents and guardians
Join us for a free live webinar where EQAO staff will discuss math questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in Ontario’s large-scale assessments. These assessments are taken by all Ontario students in Grades 3, 6 and 9. During the webinar, EQAO staff will show how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in their math classes. Staff will also share valuable insights from the past three years of assessment results, which can help parents and guardians support their children’s math learning. To register for the session please click here.
April 30 - Parent Engagement Evening: Building Safe School Communities
In collaboration with Peel Regional Police, DPCDSB will be hosting a Parent Engagement Evening focused on creating safe school communities and supporting student wellness and safety at St. Aloysius Gonzaga CSS. This event will feature presentations by PRP and student safety advocates, along with information booths where parents and guardians can connect with representatives from local community partner organizations. Click here to RSVP to attend.
May Virtue of the Month: Acceptance
Acceptance is the ability to respect the dignity and rights of all persons,
even those whose beliefs and behaviours differ from our own. Everyone should
strive to love and respect their neighbour, as they love and respect
themselves.
May is:
Asian Heritage Month (National)
Community Living Month in
Ontario (Provincial)
Canadian Jewish Heritage
Month (National)
South Asian Heritage Month
(National)
Speech and Hearing Month
(National)
National Vision Health Month
(National)
Polish Heritage Month
(Provincial)
May is the Month of Mary:
Mother of God
The Church's tradition in many places dedicates the month of May to the Blessed
Virgin Mary. During this time, Catholics try to keep the Mother of God more
present in their hearts, with a love shown in affectionate devotion to our Lady.
May 1 – Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker - International Workers’ Day
International workers’ Day is celebrated in many countries. This day can be
a day to recognize the value of human work, defend the dignity of working
people, encourage all to be responsible in their work, and celebrate the role
that human work has in God’s plan for creation. Ordo 2023-2024
May 3 – The Feast of St. Philip and St. James
Philip and James were apostles of Jesus. Living with Christ, May 2024
May 5-11 - Mental Health Week
May 4-9 - Catholic Education Week
Catholic Education Week 2025 will be held May 4-9, 2025. The
theme is Pilgrims of Hope. Catholic Education Week begins on a
Sunday to highlight the partnership that remains the foundation of Catholic
education between our Catholic schools and local Catholic parishes. For
more information about Catholic Education Week and to access OCSTA Resources,
visit the OCSTA
website.
May 7 - B.E.S.T. Mentoring Session
The Black Excellence Success Team’s mission is to build capacity, promote relationships, and foster community engagement among Black employees and students in Dufferin-Peel. The B.E.S.T vision is to advance the well-being of Black students, foster community relationships, and provide mentorship opportunities for our members. The B.E.S.T committee will be hosting a mentorship session from 3:30-5:30 on May 7th at St. Marcellinus. This session will provide members the opportunity to engage in networking, break-out sessions, and activities that highlight different career categories. Light refreshments will be provided. All participants who attend the event must register here.
May 8 – Mississauga West Family of Schools hosts the 14th Annual Shining Stars Event
On Thursday May 8, 2025, the Mississauga West Family of Schools will host the 14th Annual Shining Stars Event. This beloved event takes place every year for our Mississauga West Diverse Learners. The event will take place at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Secondary School (2800 Erin Centre Blvd. Mississauga). Students will have the opportunity to participate in Special Olympic Events, all supported by staff, elementary student volunteers, and St. Aloysius Gonzaga leadership students. The Opening Ceremony and Liturgy will start at 10:15 am. Students will then begin participating in the Special Olympic Events. They will all rejoin for lunch at 11:45 am. The event will conclude with a parade and singing at 12:15 pm.
May 8 - March for Life
May 9 - Second Annual Catholic Education Week Quiz Bowl
Each participating school will send a team of five students from grade 6 and up who will work together to compete against other schools in a trivia competition. Questions will be selected randomly from all subject areas of the curriculum, as well as general knowledge and current events. $30 to participate. Unfortunately, we can only accommodate 12 teams. Friday May 9, 2025, at St. Isaac Jogues C.E.S., 300 Great Lakes Dr., Brampton. Email john.covello@dpcdsb.org for more information.
May 13 – Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima
This title was given to the Blessed Virgin Mary after she appeared to three
shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. Living with Christ, May 2024
May 13, 22 & 28 - Associated Youth Services Peel and DPCDSB Parent Workshop Series
Associated Youth Services Peel and DPCDSB invite parents/guardians of youth age 12+ to virtual group sessions during the month of May. The purpose of the sessions is to promote positive behaviour in youth and prevent problematic behaviour such as substance use and internet overuse. Workshop sessions:
Parenting in the Digital Age Balancing Screens and Social Media - May 13, 2025 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Building Resilience and Managing Stress in Youth - May 22, 2025 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Fostering Positive Parenting and Communication - May 28, 2025 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Click each title above for more details about the topic and the link for registration. Each session requires a separate registration. Parents/Caregivers can attend one or more sessions. Sessions will be broadcast via Zoom.
May 14 – The Feast of St. Matthias
St. Matthias was chosen after the resurrection to replace Judas.
May 16 - PA Day (Elementary and Secondary)
May 19 - Victoria Day (Schools Closed)
May 24 – World Day of Prayer for the Church in China
In May 2007, Pope Benedict XVI asked that May 24 be observed as a Day of
Prayer for the Church in China. He chose this day since it is the traditional
Feast of Our Lady of Help of Christians, venerated at the Shrine of Sheshan in
Shanghai. Ordo 2023-2024
May 27 - DPCDSB Board Meeting
May 28 - Parent Reaching Out Event: Employment Supports Resource Fair 2025 for Students with Differing Abilities
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board Special Education Advisory Committee invites students with differing abilities and their parents/guardians to attend the Parent Reaching Out event Employment Supports Resource Fair 2025. It will be held at St. Marcellinus Catholic Secondary School on Wednesday May 28, 2025, from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Please refer to the flyer for registration and information.
May 28 - St. Augustine C.S.S. 2nd Annual Multicultural Night
Join our St. Augustine C.S.S. Community for our 2nd Annual Multicultural Night. Our event will feature a Talent Show that will include dancing, singing, acting, and more! After the show, community members can visit our pavilions to learn about different countries and cultures while enjoying food and drinks from around the world. A DJ will bring all cultures together as we dance and celebrate the diversity of our school community. Time: 5:00-7:00 pm. Tickets are $10 Adults, $7 Students. Location: St. Augustine C.S.S., 27 Drinkwater Road, Brampton. For more information, contact Heba.Awad@dpcdsb.org or Sarah.Reid-Stewart@dpcdsb.org or call 905-450-9993.
May 29 – Ascension of the Lord
So then the Lord Jesus, after
he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand
of God. (Mark 16:19)
May 29 - Parent Engagement Evening: Building Safe School Communities
In collaboration with Peel Regional Police, DPCDSB will be hosting a Parent Engagement Evening focused on creating safe school communities and supporting student wellness and safety at St. Marguerite D’Youville CSS. This event will feature presentations by PRP and student safety advocates, along with information booths where parents and guardians can connect with representatives from local community partner organizations. Click here to RSVP to attend.
May 31 – The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
“Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” (Luke 1:42)
June Virtue of the Month: Fairness
Fairness is the ability to be open-minded and act in a just and fair way. Fairness allows us to treat others with mercy and compassion - to feel and act with and for another person.
June is the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
June:
National Indigenous History Month (Provincial)
Pride Month (National)
Filipino Heritage Month (National)
Italian Heritage Month (National)
Portuguese Heritage Month (National)
Brain Injury Awareness Month (National)
Deafblind Awareness Month (Provincial)
Seniors' Month (Provincial)
June
1 - World Communications Day
Catholics
are invited to reflect upon the media of social communication and how these
influence our lives. The media can promote values that lead to a more fully
human society. The Church’s ministry is twofold, the media can be used to help
promote the Gospel. At the same time, as receivers of the materials presented
by the media, the faithful have a duty to support and promote worthwhile
presentations on media and reject those which promote values contrary to
spiritual growth. Ordo 2023-2024
June 3 - EQAO LIVE webinar series for parents and guardians
Join EQAO for a free live webinar where EQAO staff will discuss math questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in Ontario’s large-scale assessments. These assessments are taken by all Ontario students in Grades 3, 6 and 9. During the webinar, EQAO staff will show how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in their math classes. Staff will also share valuable insights from the past three years of assessment results, which can help parents and guardians support their children’s math learning. Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. To register for the session, click here. *Note that this is an EQAO event, not a DPCDSB event.
June 7 – Triple D-iamonds STAFF Softball Tournament is Back
Save the date of June 7 for the DPCDSB Staff Softball Tournament (12 team tournament). Please express interest to Melissa.Pouw@dpcdsb.org. Open to elementary and secondary staff teams. Location: Duggan Park, Brampton. Limited spots available.
June 8 - Pentecost Sunday
All of them were filled with
the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages. (Acts
2:4)
June 9 - PA Day (Elementary Schools)
June 9 - Memorial of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
Woman here is your son. Here is
your mother. (John 19: 25-27)
June 15 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Go therefore and make disciples
of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of
the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. (Matthew
28: 19-20)
June 17 - DPCDSB Board Meeting
June 18, 19, 20, 23, 24 - Secondary School Exams
June 25 - Instructional Day - Examination Review
June 26 & 27 - PA Day (Secondary Schools)
June 27 - Last Day of School
SAVE THE DATE: August 23 – STOPR First Time Rider School Bus Safety Program
STOPR is pleased to announce the date for our next First Time Rider School Bus Safety program - Saturday August 23, 2025. The First Time Rider School Bus Safety Program is a highly recommended program for any student who is unfamiliar with the rules and procedures of riding a school bus. More details, including program locations and registration instructions, will be provided in the Spring. STOPR encourages all schools, students and parents to keep in touch with us by visiting our website at stopr.ca and following us on @STOPRinfo.