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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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Grade 8 Information Night and Open House
Donald A Wilson SS will be hosting a Grade 8 Information Night and Open House on Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm for our Grade 8 students and their parent/guardian/caregiver(s). Schedule of Evening:
Course Selection Presentation in Cafeteria: 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Open House of School: 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

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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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Exams Guidelines and Information
Exams will occur based on each students course period in the day. For example:
SECTION/PERIOD
EXAM DAY
Week 1 – Section 10/Period 1 Classes
Day 1 – Wednesday, 21 January
Week 1 – Section 20/Period 2 Classes
Day 2 – Thursday, 22 January
Week 1 – Section 30/Period 3 Classes
Day 3 – Friday, 23 January
Week 1 – Section 40/Period 4 Classes
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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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