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Requesting an OST? Contact the Guidance Department of the school you last attended to request a transcript.   All secondary schools keep student transcripts for 55 years.  Contact information for all DDSB schools is available in the  school directory . 
School Closed for Summer Vacation? During the second week of July through to the end of the third week of August when secondary schools are closed, an  online transcript request  form...
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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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The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Chad Cowie as First Nation Representative Trustee to the Board of Trustees for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of the Board.?
In accordance with Ontario Regulation 462/97 and Section 188 of the Education Act, Chad Cowie was selected for appointment by the Council of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. The Board of Trustees passed a motion approving the appointment on July 21,...
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The Getting Ready for High School (GR4HS) program is open to students entering grade 9 at DDSB secondary schools in September. It provides a brief introduction to the Grade 9 English and mathematics curriculum, as well as study skills, time management and provides steps to success. The program also allows students to become familiar with their new school and prepares them for the transition from elementary school to secondary school.
Please note that due to current DDSB IT...
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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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