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All Grade 12 students MUST   return their Chromebooks and chargers by Friday June 20th, 2025
Chromebooks must be returned to the IT Office or the Main Office
If you are a grade 12 student who is returning in the fall, you must still return your current Chromebook – you will receive a new one in September 2025
If you are a grade 12 student who will be attending summer school , you can keep your Chromebook until your program is finished. You...
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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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