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Board highlights from October 2014
The regular monthly meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board was held on Tuesday, October 28, 2014.
Walking and cycling to school is the healthy option
Friday, October 10 students from Ken Danby PS and Holy Trinity CS marked “International Walk to School Month” by walking to school with parents, school board staff, trustees, Guelph city staff, Guelph police officers, Guelph Mayor Karen Farbridge and Hon. Liz Sandals, Minister of Education. The Upper Grand District School Board is one of …
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First Nation artist Michael Cywink at Ottawa Crescent PS
Last week (Sept. 29-Oct. 3) Ottawa Crescent PS welcomed artist Michael Cywink for a week-long mural creation project involving the entire school. Kudos to teacher Michelle Hornett for orchestrating this opportunity through the Aboriginal Artists in Schools program. Look for the gorgeous murals to be hung in the library.
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Board meeting highlights from September 30, 2014
The September 2014 meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board was held on Tuesday, September 30. The following are highlights from the meeting.
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Minto-Clifford students to get temporary walkway
Upper Grand District School Board representatives, the Town of Minto and the developer of the former Harriston Senior Public School property have agreed to a temporary walkway for students to access Minto-Clifford Central Public School. The temporary walkway will be available once the George Street reconstruction is completed. This is estimated to be by the end of October.
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World Teachers’ Day – October 5, 2014
Teachers listen, inspire and make learning fun. We appreciate your dedication and hard work, and your impact on students. Happy World Teachers’ Day – every day!
Guelph schools gets new playground with community support
Priory Park Public School has received a new playground structure thanks to community donations from their neighbour, Sifton Properties, and the Royal Canadian Legion John McCrae Branch #234 Ladies Auxiliary. Media release: Priory Park Public School gets playground with community support
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Help make Guelph safer for children
The City of Guelph is looking for crossing guards. If you’re looking for a way to give back to the community, and want to help make Guelph safer for children, apply today. More information about becoming a crossing guard (PDF).
OSSLT and Grade 9 Math EQAO results released
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 82% success rate, while Grade 9 math students continued to outperform many of their peers across the province. View our media releases, 2014 Literacy Test results released and 2014 EQAO test results released for Grade 9 Math , or head straight to the data at www.ugdsb.ca/eqao .
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Are you interested in running for school trustee?
School board trustees are the only democratically elected individuals responsible for the education of Ontario’s children. Make an impact on the lives and learning of the children who attend Upper Grand District schools.
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