Honouring our Veterans: A DCDSB Community Tribute

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Throughout the month of November, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) pays our respects to the over 2.3 million Canadians who have served our country, and continue to serve, in times of war, conflict and peace. On Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8, and Remembrance Day on November 11, we pay tribute to all those who have fought for Canada in the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, and all who have served since then.  

In honour of Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, we invite members of our Durham Catholic learning community to share the name(s) of those whose service you will be thinking of this November. The names will be displayed on the board’s website and on the digital sign outside of the DCDSB Catholic Education Centre (650 Rossland Rd. W, Oshawa, ON), from November 8-12, 2025.

If you would like to participate, please complete the form by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Click here to complete the form.

In addition to this community tribute to our veterans, students and staff across our schools will be participating in liturgies, learning, and activities to express gratitude and respect for all Veterans, including those who gave their lives to protect the freedoms we have today. 

Let us never forget their sacrifices and ensure we keep their legacies alive.

Sincerely,
Durham Catholic District School Board