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Ignite Durham Learning Foundation and Dr. C.F. Cannon P.S. Team Up to Break Down Barriers to Student Participation
In a shining example of community, compassion, and commitment to opportunity for all, Ignite Durham Learning Foundation (IDLF) and Dr. C.F. Cannon Public School have teamed up to ensure that no student is left on the sidelines. Thanks to this meaningful partnership, 38 students were given the opportunity to lace up their cleats and take to the field at...
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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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Durham Region, ON – Every child deserves to begin the school year with a backpack full of supplies and the confidence that comes with being prepared. But for more families than ever, back-to-school costs are a growing challenge, and some students are starting the year without the essentials.
This summer, six local organizations are working together through Operation Backpack to support children and youth heading back to school. The goal is simple: to ensure every student...
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The Durham District School Board is proud to announce that Alicia Russell, Principal of Ajax High School, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Maxwell B. Nelson Leadership Award.
This prestigious recognition, presented by the Durham District School Board’s (DDSB) Director of Education, honours Alicia’s exceptional leadership, vision, courage, and sacrifice along with her steadfast commitment to equity. Her work has created meaningful pathways toward inclusive...
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The Durham District School Board is excited to announce the name of our new elementary school opening its doors in September 2025 in the Ajax Coughlan community: Trillium Woods Public School.
After careful consideration and extensive consultation with the broader school community, the School Naming Committee selected the name Trillium Woods Public School, and it was officially approved by the Board of Trustees of the Durham District School Board (DDSB) at the Board Meeting...
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