Celebrating Pride Month in the Upper Grand DSB
This week, the Upper Grand District School Board is kicking off Pride Month. As we approach this important time, it’s essential that we come together to ensure our schools are supportive, inclusive spaces for all students. During June and throughout the year, the UGDSB celebrates the joy of identity and recognizes the contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ students, staff, and families. Every student, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, deserves to feel seen, valued, and respected.
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CCVI’s annual cultural event returns for a day of diversity
On Friday, May 17, 2024, the halls of Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute (CCVI) was abuzz with excitement for its third annual Culture Day event.
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May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia
Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia (IDAHOTB) is observed on May 17th each year. It aims to raise awareness of the discrimination and violence experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people worldwide.
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UG Community attends International Day of Pink event
On Monday, April 15 students and staff filled the Arthur and Area Community Centre to attend an International Day of Pink Event hosted by the UGDSB’s Equity Team.
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Centennial CVI celebrates Eid and South Asian New Year
On April 12, 2024, Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute (CCVI) hosted a grand, school-wide Eid and South Asian New Year celebration.
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John F. Ross hosts global awareness symposium for student action
Everyone has the power to make a difference in the world; which is what students at John F. Ross CVI learned at their school event for empowering youth action for world issues.
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Looking Back on Black Heritage, Black Brilliance and Black Futures month at the UG
As February comes to an end, we remember that this month is more than just about history. In 2021, Upper Grand students and staff in their work to re-conceptualize Black History Month, ended up renaming it Black Heritage, Black Brilliance and Black Futures month.
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Students celebrate Lunar New Year at Westminster Woods PS
Grade 6 students at Westminster Woods Public School are wishing their peers a happy Lunar New Year.
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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.