News & Announcements

Daily School Absence Report

The UGDSB is reporting daily on school absence rates, allowing us to monitor absenteeism rates and transparently share this information with the public. To view the dashboard, click here

Talking About Mental Health December 2019 – GIVE THE GIFT OF RESILIENCY

Posted November 25, 2019

As we head through December and towards the holidays, it is important to be aware that this can be a very exciting time of year, but for some it is also a difficult time of year. REMEMBER: eat well get good sleep don’t over schedule stay connected to family and friends ...

CHOOSE KINDNESS

Posted November 20, 2019

Before you speak, THINK: 'T' - Is it TRUE? 'H' - Is it HELPFUL? 'I' - Is it INSPIRING? 'N' - Is it NEEDED? 'K' - Is it KIND?

WINDJAMMERS CONCERT TICKETS AVAILABLE!

Posted November 18, 2019

Hello. As you know, the Windjammers are putting on a concert on November 30th at 6PM. We are really looking forward to it. Our Grade 1 to 5 ...

CHOOSE KINDNESS!

Posted November 18, 2019

This week is Anti-Bully Awareness and Prevention Week.  Aberfoyle PS is focusing on "Choosing Kindness".  The information we share at Aberfoyle is: When someone says or does something unintentionally hurtful and they do it once, that's RUDE. When someone says or does something intentionally hurtful and they do it once, that's MEAN. ...

Windjammers Concert, Saturday, November 30th

Posted November 14, 2019

There had been a glitch that was causing issues with booking through School Cash Online. That is now fixed! Did you also know that the Aberfoyle Grade 1 to 5 Choir will be singing during intermission? The program offered by the Windjammers is called "Around the World" . There will be music ...

Important information regarding WHY Survey – a joint survey between UGDSB and WDG Public Health

Posted November 8, 2019

This year Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health are collecting information on student health and well-being from youth, parents and school staff. The Well-Being and Health Youth Surveys are designed to help us understand how well we are doing creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments in our schools. It also provides important information about the physical and mental health of youth in our area. 

Response to the Article about Drinking Water in Schools

Posted November 7, 2019

In light of a recent national investigation regarding lead levels in drinking water across Canada, and questions we have received at the school, we wanted to provide you with information regarding the strict and comprehensive testing that happens at all UGDSB schools. The school board has been testing lead levels in ...

Windjammers Benefit Concert for Aberfoyle Music November 30th!

Posted November 6, 2019

As mentioned earlier, we are pleased to have this excellent group provide a benefit concert to allow the school to replace instruments.  We hope you can come!  There will be a notice brought home with instructions about how to purchase tickets online or at the door. They will be $20 each ...

Santa Parade, Aberfoyle!

Posted November 5, 2019

Santa Claus Parade

Aberfoyle

Sunday, November 24th, 2019

2:00 PM

Please bring a non-perishable food item or items for

“The Food Bank”

Items will be picked up along the parade route

Parade Route: Starts at the Township of Puslinch Offices

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LAST 3 DAYS: HOPE HOUSE FOOD DRIVE!

Posted November 4, 2019

Aberfoyle's Me2We group is looking forward to their tour of the HOPE HOUSE building and learning about what this community organization does this coming Friday morning. There is also an opportunity to get involved in helping sort and bag bread. This group of socially active students has also been working on ...
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