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James McQueen PS students and staff dress up as their favourite book character
On April 20, students and staff at James McQueen Public School celebrated literacy and their love of reading by dressing up as their favourite storybook characters.
John F. Ross CVI hosts National Theatre School Drama Festival
The National Theatre School Drama Festival made Guelph its home from April 16 to 21 for its 2018 Western Regional Festival.
GCVI student 1 of 30 worldwide selected to attend physics camp in Geneva
A student from the Upper Grand has been granted a unique opportunity to study particle physics overseas at the world’s biggest physics experimental research institute.
Newcomers invited to Immigrant Entrepreneur Training Program
Are you a newcomer to Canada interested in running your own business? Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington is offering an Immigrant Entrepreneur Training Program.
Inside the TJRC: Making lessons come to life in the TJRC Media Centre
On any given day, UGDSB staff can be found working away in the TJRC Media Centre, printing, laminating, making booklets and more. The Media Centre is a space that takes ideas for lesson plans and classroom instruction, and makes them come to life.
UGDSB celebrates the environment with weeklong Earth Day activities
Students and staff at the Upper Grand District School Board are participating in a week’s worth of Earth Day activities.
UGDSB student art show, Zoongeheshkwaad, opening at Wellington County Museum
Upper Grand District School Board students were hard at work this year learning about Indigenous art from artists and knowledge keepers.
UGDSB students learn about politics through Student Vote
Many Upper Grand District School Board Schools are participating in the 2018 Student Vote. Has your school signed up?
Grade 7-12 students celebrate French culture at unique workshop
On April 6, 275 Upper Grand District School Board students in grades 7 to 12 came together at the Fergus Sportsplex to explore French culture.
LTAP Draft Final Report: Public meetings scheduled throughout May
The Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report (Draft) is going to be presented at five regional public meetings throughout the month of May.
Spotlight on schools
Grade 6 students at Alma PS put sewing skills to the test for charity blankets
Students in grade 6 at Alma Public School have been putting their sewing skills to the test as they create unique blankets for Wyndham House.