The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board (PVNCCDSB) is a publicly funded English-language Catholic school board located in Ontario, Canada. It serves the geographic areas of Peterborough, the City of Kawartha Lakes (Victoria), Northumberland County, and Clarington, providing education to both urban and rural communities.

Overview

Established to provide Catholic education in the region, the PVNCCDSB oversees a total of 36 schools—30 elementary schools and 6 secondary schools. The board is committed to fostering student achievement and well-being rooted in Catholic values and teachings.

Governance and Leadership

The Board is governed by elected trustees from the communities it serves and is led by a Director of Education, a position currently held by Stephen O'Sullivan. The Board operates under provincial education regulations and collaborates closely with the Diocese of Peterborough, emphasizing the importance of Catholic education within the Church's teaching mission.

Education and Services

PVNCCDSB provides comprehensive educational programs consistent with Ontario Ministry of Education standards, tailored to support the faith formation and academic development of its students. The Board annually develops and updates school calendars, incorporating community feedback to best serve families and staff. For example, the 2024-2025 school calendar includes a school start date of September 3, 2024, a winter break from December 23, 2024, to January 5, 2025, and a March Break from March 7 to March 14, 2025.

Demographics and Financials

As of 2015, the Board served approximately 14,623 students, supported by 915 teachers and 1,019 other staff members. The budget allocated for the Board's operations was approximately CA$205 million, ensuring resources for quality educational programs and facilities maintenance.

Role in the Community

The PVNCCDSB is one of four publicly funded Catholic school boards serving the Diocese of Peterborough, alongside others such as the Simcoe-Muskoka Catholic District School Board. The Board is engaged in continuous improvement planning and regularly presents EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability Office) results to maintain transparency and uphold educational standards.

Location

The Board’s administrative headquarters are located in Peterborough, Ontario, serving as the central hub for governance and administrative support to its schools.

This school board plays an essential role in delivering Catholic education aligned with both provincial standards and the spiritual needs of its community across multiple counties in Ontario.