Upper Grand schools celebrate Education Week 2016

For Immediate Release
April 25, 2016

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GUELPH, Ontario – The Ministry of Education has designated the week of May 2 to May 6 as Education Week – a time to “celebrate our accomplishments and reflect on new and exciting challenges ahead.” In the Upper Grand District School Board, this week has been extended from mid-April to mid-May to allow schools the flexibility to plan events and activities to encourage the participation of as many parents, staff, students and community members as possible. This year’s theme is “Learn, Lead, Inspire… Together/Dirigeons Apprenons et Inspirons Ensemble”.

Education Week in the UGDSB will officially open on Monday May 2 at 7:00 p.m. at Centre Dufferin DHS. The school is located at 150 Fourth Avenue, Shelburne. Centre Dufferin DHS is co-hosting the event with Hyland Heights ES. The public is invited to attend.

Symbolizing the ongoing cooperation between the public and separate school boards, the UGDSB and Wellington Catholic District School Board are once again producing bookmarks decorated by elementary students. The bookmarks will be placed in libraries across the district for distribution.

During the month-long Education Week celebrations, both parents and the general public have many opportunities to witness the quality of work produced by students. There are a host of activities that showcase the excellence in schools, including open houses, science fairs, exhibits of literary and artistic work, band and choir concerts, and operettas.

The UGDSB encourages everyone to take a few minutes and visit a neighbourhood school to observe the many accomplishments of students and staff. Contact your local school for more details …and come celebrate Education Week!

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For more information:
Sue Krueger, Executive Assistant to the Director
519-822-4420 ext. 721

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