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UG students compete in provincial weightlifting competition
Earlier this month, eight students from various elementary and secondary schools across the UGDSB competed at the Ontario Youth/Junior Weightlifting Championships.
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June Avenue PS gives back this holiday season while promoting sustainability
Inspired by other Upper Grand District School Board elementary schools, June Avenue Public School’s Helping Hands Club decided to host an event this year to raise money for the Guelph Food Bank while promoting sustainability in their community.
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UGDSB approves plan to expand Alternative Education in the board
At the December 12, 2023, Board Meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board, trustees approved a report on Reimagining Alternative Education.
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Holiday message from the Ministry of Education
Ontario’s Minister of Education Stephen Lecce has shared a video message with families and students.
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Students unite for Special Olympics Basketball
On December 12, 2023, 28 teams from seven Upper Grand District School Board schools gathered at Centre Wellington District High School for the 2023 Special Olympics Guelph Basketball Qualifier.
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WHSS celebrates Warm Winter Wishes
For the 22nd year in a row, the Grade 12 Business Leadership Class at Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) in Mount Forest has championed the Warm Winter Wishes charity initiative, and students have raised money to support local elementary and secondary students, and their families, who are in need.
Centre Wellington DHS starts coding program for students
December 4-10, 2023, was Canada Learning Code Week and Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) has implemented the Hackergal program for students who identify as girls to learn about coding and the tech sector.
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CHSS hosts annual Holiday Boutique
College Heights Secondary School is getting ready to host their annual Holiday Boutique.
Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson appointed to UGDSB Board of Trustees
At a Special Board Meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board, the Board of Trustees appointed Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson to fill the trustee vacancy representing the Town of Orangeville.
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UG SHSM students participate in Innovation Creativity and Entrepreneur Day
On November 29, 2023, Specialist High Skills Major students from John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute visited Shelldale Community Centre to participate in an Innovation Creativity and Entrepreneur Day.
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