67 UGDSB schools achieve EcoSchools certification
MEDIA RELEASE
June 19, 2017
GUELPH, Ontario – An impressive 67 Upper Grand District School Board schools have certified as EcoSchools for 2017.
This is a record number of schools for the board (88% of all schools), and includes nine schools that participated for the first time. In addition, there was 100% participation by high schools for the second year in a row.
“The results surpassed our expectations this year, and this speaks to the commendable dedication of staff and students to environmental stewardship” said Karen Acton, Environmental Sustainability Lead for the board. “EcoSchools certification requires a high level of commitment by the whole school, but the strength of the program is that it encourages our students to take on significant leadership roles.”
Ontario EcoSchools is an environmental education and certification program that helps school communities develop both ecological literacy and environmentally responsible citizenship and reduce their environmental footprint.
EcoSchools focus on six key areas of achievement: teamwork and leadership, energy conservation, waste minimization, school ground greening and curriculum, and environmental stewardship. Depending on the number of points attained, schools can achieve bronze, silver, gold or platinum certification.
Three schools deserve a special mention for achieving the prized platinum level. Victoria Terrace PS, Centennial CVI and Primrose ES all achieved a superior level of points in all six sections, as well as a minimum of 80% in the additional platinum section.
We are proud of all our EcoSchools this year:
- Aberfoyle PS
- Alma PS
- Arbour Vista PS
- Arthur PS
- Brant Avenue PS
- Brisbane PS
- Centennial CVI
- Centennial Hylands ES
- Central PS
- Centre Dufferin DHS
- Centre Wellington DHS
- College Heights SS
- Credit Meadows ES
- Drayton Heights PS
- East Garafraxa PS
- Edward Johnson PS
- Elora PS
- Eramosa PS
- Erin DHS
- Erin PS
- Fred A. Hamilton PS
- Gateway Drive PS
- Glenbrook ES
- Grand Valley & District PS
- Guelph CVI
- Guelph Lake PS
- Harris Mill PS
- Island Lake PS
- JD Hogarth PS
- James McQueen PS
- John Black PS
- John F. Ross CVI
- John Galt PS
- John McCrae PS
- June Avenue PS
- Ken Danby PS
- Kenilworth PS
- King George PS
- Kortright Hills PS
- Maryborough PS
- Mitchell Woods PS
- Mono-Amaranth PS
- Montgomery Village PS
- Norwell DSS
- Orangeville DSS
- Ottawa Crescent PS
- Paisley Road PS
- Palmerston PS
- Primrose ES
- Princess Elizabeth PS
- Princess Margaret PS
- Priory Park PS
- Rickson Ridge PS
- Rockwood Centennial PS
- Salem PS
- Sir Isaac Brock PS
- Spencer Avenue ES
- Taylor Evans PS
- Victoria Terrace PS
- Victory PS
- Waverley Drive PS
- Wellington Heights SS
- Westminster Woods PS
- Westside SS
- Westwood PS
- William C. Winegard PS
- Willow Road PS
To learn more about environmental initiatives in the Upper Grand, visit www.ugdsb.ca/environment.
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For more information:
Heather Loney, Communications and Community Engagement Officer
Upper Grand District School Board
519-822-4420 ext.725
[email protected]
Megan Sicoli, Administrative Officer, Communications
Upper Grand District School Board
519-822-4420 ext.764
[email protected]
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