News

January 19, 2026
Dear Vincent Massey Families:
We hope all our families who celebrated Thai Pongal last week had a joyous celebration.  At school, the students have quickly returned to our learning routines.  We have been meeting with each grade for our “Excellence Conversations”, where students focus on strategies for a positive school climate and what that looks like, sounds like and feels like in the classroom, on the school yard and throughout...
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The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is committed to helping students transition successfully from Grade 8 to Grade 9 and beyond. Recognizing that education shapes life opportunities, we’ve introduced a system-wide approach to intentional planning for secondary school success. Programs like " 30 Credits My Way " are designed to support students in staying on track to graduate on time while achieving their academic and personal goals.
To help students and families...
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Durham Student Transportation Services have cancelled buses in ALL Zones, 1 (Brock), 2 (Uxbridge), 3 (Scugog) and 4 (Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa Area), due to road conditions resulting from inclement weather.
All schools are open.
Buses will not operate in Zone 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the morning or in the afternoon. 
Students and families can find a list of schools within each weather zone by visiting the Durham Student Transportation Services  (DSTS) website...
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January 5, 2026
Dear Vincent Massey Families:
Welcome to 2026!  We enjoyed reconnecting with the students on the first day back after the Winter Break and setting goals for the next part of our school year.  
As we begin 2026, we are looking forward to many opportunities to learn and connect.  
Today’s Newsletter includes information on the following topics:
Positive School Climate & Winter Safety Newsletter

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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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