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Clara Hughes PS is in an overflow situation for the 2023-24 school year. This means that the school has reached the maximum number of students it can accommodate for each grade and no additional classrooms, portables, or additional instructional spaces can be added for new registrants.
New registrants will be temporarily accommodated at a receiving school for the remainder of the school year and may return to their home school the following school year if accommodation is...
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Durham District School Board’s Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is calling for applications for two volunteers Parent/Guardian Representatives from these areas – Ajax, Whitby, Pickering, the North schools, (Brock, Uxbridge, Scugog) and one volunteer from Oshawa. Expressions of interest for the role of Community Representative from all areas will also be accepted. Successful applications will commit to a two year term.
Interested persons should review the attached...
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The Minister of Education has released a message to parents/guardians for the start of the school year. You can read his message in the attachments below.

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The Durham District School Board is pleased to welcome three outstanding students who will serve as Student Trustees for the 2023-24 academic year.
The DDSB extends congratulations to Ben Cameron, Kayla Hoare, and Neha Kasoju for their successful election by the student body...
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Dear Families,
Welcome to a brand-new school year! We hope this letter finds you well and that you had a relaxing and enjoyable summer filled with special moments and opportunities for reflection. As we kick off a new year, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all our returning families and a heartfelt greeting to those who are joining the DDSB for the first time. 
A new school year brings with it a sense of renewed energy and excitement. It is a time...
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