off. Immediately after the stabbing, staff and students performed a hold and secure, which was soon lifted when police determined the attack was not random. The student survived with minor injuries and was responsive after the attack. Randy Chessman, 21, was later charged with assault, aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, and possession of dangerous weapons. On September 11, 2018, Dwyer was one of six schools that was placed under hold and secure around 11:00 AM when a suspicious package was found at the intersection of Stevenson and Rossland. The hold and secure was lifted by 12:30 PM. Police did not say what the package was, but stated that there was no concern to public safety. Academics Students at the school take a mandatory religion class annually. Students must also take a variety of classes including science, math, English, geography, history, physical education and more, depending on their grade. According to the Fraser Institute in 2016-17, the school received 5.1 out of 10, ranking it the sixth best secondary school in Oshawa, and the 552nd school out of 747 in Ontario. Replacement proposal In a report from November 27, 2016, the DCDSB proposed plans for a new high school to replace Paul Dwyer's apparently aging facilities. In a September 25, 2017, report, the DCDSB stated that changing its location was the primary factor behind the proposal to rebuild the school. Approval from the province has not been granted . See also List of high schools in Ontario References External links Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School Dwyer Catholic High School 50th Anniversary Website Archive of Pictures from the 1970s Durham Catholic District School Board City of Oshawa High schools in Oshawa Educational institutions established in 1965 1965 establishments in Ontario