CWDHS teacher recipient of Michener Award Fellowship
Congratulations to Centre Wellington District High School teacher, Alanna King and her project partner, journalist Sarah Trick, for being the recipients of The Michener Awards Foundation Fellowship.
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CCVI celebrates second annual Culture Day
On Friday May 19, Centennial CVI celebrated its second annual Culture Day. It was a beautiful day with students showcasing different foods, fashion, music, dance and more.
Egale and the Pine River Institute present ‘Affirming Adults’ – an online workshop
On Wednesday, May 10 at 6:30 pm, Egale Canada and the Pine River Institute’s Centre for Family Initiatives is putting on an online workshop to affirm young adults. This is a critical factor in protecting the positive mental health and overall well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
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Local author Amaya James reads ‘Afro, No!’ to Laurelwoods students
On March 1, Laurelwoods Elementary School students were left inspired after nine-year-old, local author Amaya James visited to read her book ‘Afro, No!’
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Upper Grand students learn about the Black settlers of Wellington County
During Black Heritage, Black Futures and Black Brilliance Month, students at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) received a presentation about the history and influence of Black settlers in Wellington County during the 19th century.
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Black Heritage, Black Brilliance, Black Futures Month beyond February
At the UGDSB, we recognize that the work and learning we do during Black Heritage, Black Brilliance, Black Futures must not be for the month of February alone, but rather an ideology that is practiced well beyond the 28th.
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Celebrating Black Heritage, Black Brilliance, Black Futures Month at the UGDSB
The UGDSB celebrates Black Heritage, Black Brilliance, Black Futures Month.
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Guelph school bands combine for Pride concert with world renowned composer
The UGDSB’s SHSM program will be presenting a huge concert celebration in Guelph to celebrate Pride and Inclusion featuring world renowned band composer Randall Standridge.
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Honouring those on Transgender Day of Rememberance
On November 20 of every year, the Upper Grand District School Board, alongside the rest of our global community, honours the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
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Centennial CVI celebrates first Diwali dance
The halls of Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute (CCVI) were alight with celebration as students and staff participated in its first cultural-themed dance for Diwali – the festival of lights.
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