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John F. Ross CVI science teacher wins award for excellence in teaching
GUELPH, Ontario (October 19, 2015) — A physics teacher from Guelph’s John F. Ross CVI has won a prestigious award, recognizing excellence in the teaching of science.
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Students in 47 Upper Grand schools cast ballots in Student Vote 2015
GUELPH, Ontario (October 15, 2015) — 47 UGDSB schools registered to hold their own student vote this week, and students showed up excited and engaged.
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OSSTF support staff begin central job action
GUELPH, Ontario (Oct. 5, 2015) — On Monday, Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) Support Staff members began central job action.
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CUPE Custodial and Maintenance members in phase two of work-to-rule
GUELPH, Ontario (Sept. 30, 2015) — CUPE Custodial and Maintenance members have entered phase two of work-to-rule as of Sept. 29, 2015.
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2015 literacy test results released
GUELPH, Ontario (September 23, 2015) – Secondary students in Upper Grand high schools who were eligible to write the EQAO Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) this year have achieved an 80% success rate.
Street proofing
ABOYNE, Ontario (September 15, 2015) – As children return to school, the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds caregivers to speak to their children about the importance of staying safe.
Office renamed for former Dufferin County Board of Education director
GUELPH, Ontario (September 9, 2015) – The UGDSB office at 40 Amelia Street in Orangeville, which houses the Student Support and Program Services Department and Continuing Education, has been renamed the Grant Evans Education Centre.
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Final boundary set for new elementary school in East Guelph
GUELPH, Ontario (June 24, 2015) – The attendance area for a new school to be built on Couling Crescent in East Guelph was finalized at the regular meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board on June 23, 2015. Trustees voted to approve the staff recommendations in the final report of the New East Guelph (Couling Crescent) School Boundary Review.
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Board passes balanced and compliant 2015-16 Budget
GUELPH, Ontario (June 24, 2015) – With an operating budget of $349,624,6165 the Upper Grand District School Board passed its budget last night with thanks to senior administration, finance staff and budget holders who worked since February to develop a balanced and compliant budget.
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Features of the 2015-16 School Year Budget
GUELPH, Ontario (June 24, 2015) — Following are features of the 2015-16 budget.
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