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The provincial Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) has released the 2024–2025 assessment results for Ontario schools. The Durham District School Board continues to see progress across several assessments, with strong results in the primary grades and continued areas for improvement, particularly in mathematics.
Key Highlights
Growth in several assessments: DDSB saw gains in Grade 3 Reading, Writing, and Mathematics; Grade 6 Reading and Writing;...
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December 3, 2025
Dear Vincent Massey Parents/Guardians:
This week we are congratulating our Junior Girls and Boys Volleyball teams on their Area Playdowns.  The teams have been participating in practices, games and tournaments throughout the season in preparation for the playdowns.  Each time they have represented Vincent Massey with determination, a growth mindset and positive sportsmanship.
Our Winter Concert “Winter Solstice” is on Wednesday,...
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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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November 25, 2025
Dear Vincent Massey Parents/Guardians:
This week we are congratulating our Junior Cricket team on their successful Cricket tournament last week.  Our team represented Vincent Massey with a growth mindset and embraced the spirit of friendly competition.
This Friday we will be celebrating our month of learning at our Lightning Assemblies, where we recognize student excellence in the classroom and co-curriculars.
Our next SCC Meeting is...
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At its November 17, 2025, annual Organizational meeting, the Durham District School Board (DDSB) Board of Trustees have re-elected Tracy Brown from Whitby as Chair of the Board for 2025-2026, through the final year of the current 2022-2026 term of the Board.
An advocate for inclusive education and student success, Trustee Brown was first elected in 2022 and is committed to fostering respectful, collaborative dialogue...
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