UGDSB celebrates Pride Month!
June marks a month of intentional celebration and learning of 2SLGBTQIA+ people, history and futures in the Upper Grand District School Board.
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
May 17 is the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, a worldwide celebration of sexual and gender diversities.
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UGDSB Together: Celebrating International Day of Pink at the UGDSB
The UGDSB celebrated the International Day of Pink on April 13. The International Day of Pink is a worldwide anti-bullying, anti-homophobia and anti-transphobia event.
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UGDSB and PIC host virtual parent event – ‘A Parent’s Role in Supporting Equity and Indigenous Education’
The Upper Grand District School Board and the Parent Involvement Committee present ‘A Parent’s Role in Supporting Equity and Indigenous Education’ – a virtual presentation.
Ramadan Mubarak to all of those observing
April 2, subject to new moon sighting, marks the beginning of Ramadan. Many students, families and staff in the Upper Grand District School Board and worldwide are observing Ramadan, during this 9th month of the Islamic calendar.
Parents/guardians at Waverley Drive PS pay it forward with pizza
Waverley Drive Public School is ensuring that all pieces of the pie are shared equally in more ways than one.
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The date March 21 holds symbolic significance as it commemorates the day authorities in South Africa opened fire and killed 69 peaceful people at a demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960. In Canada in particular we use this day as an opportunity to remember and reflect on the discrimination that Indigenous, Black and Racialized people continue to face every day.
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A reflection on Black Heritage, Black Brilliance, Black Futures Month
Reflecting on all that was accomplished during Black Heritage, Black Brilliance, Black Futures Month.
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Board Meeting Highlights for February 2022
The February meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board was held on February 22, 2022. The following provides highlights from the meeting.
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Disrupting antisemitism and celebrating Jewish identity
Learning opportunities for school communities committed to countering racism and antisemitism are available through a number of sources. The need for this learning remains crucial.
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