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For Ms. Amy Peck, teaching music at Uxbridge Secondary School isn’t just a job—it’s a homecoming. Now in her 25th year of teaching, she’s returned to the school where her musical journey began, leading a new generation of students with the same inspiration she once received.
After building programs at O’Neill Collegiate, Donald A. Wilson, and Brooklin high schools, Ms. Peck leapt at the chance to return to Uxbridge Secondary School. “It’s...
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For the months of July and August, the DDSB Education Centre at 400 Taunton Road East, Whitby is open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Registration, secondary school transcripts, and other services are available through this website.
School offices are now closed and will re-open Monday, August 25, 2025.
First day of classes for regular calendar schools is Tuesday, September 2, 2025. 
Please check calendars for start dates at all modified...
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A big part of health and safety in schools is air quality.
Between 2020 and 2023, a total of 40 ventilation projects have been completed to upgrade the air quality in DDSB schools and buildings. This school year, an additional 3 ventilation projects are planned or already in progress.
We have invested in upgraded filters for all of our ventilation systems. These upgraded filters are highly effective at removing a broad range of particles, including bacteria and even...
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Dear DDSB Families,
Congratulations to students and their families as we recognize the achievement of another year of learning! Many graduation and completion ceremonies have taken place this June, celebrating significant milestones for students who have completed another leg of their education journey. While big milestones and accomplishments are of course worth celebrating, we also want to commend all our students for showing up consistently and doing their best. The past...
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J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate made history by winning the prestigious 2025 Mayor’s Cup 
The Varsity Cricket team from J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate has made history by winning the prestigious 2025 Mayor’s Cup, solidifying their place as the #1 school cricket team in Ontario.
Following an incredible season in which they were crowned outdoor tournament champions and recognized as the best team in the Durham region, the team was invited to compete...
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