Experiential Learning (Upper Grand District School Board)

Paralympian Patrick Anderson shoots instructional video for students

Posted August 13, 2019

On August 12, four-time Paralympic Champion, Patrick Anderson visited Centre Wellington District High School to film an inspirational and instructional video about wheelchair basketball.

Take Tech: UGDSB Career Pathways take students from the classroom to meaningful careers

Posted June 28, 2019

Did you know there are great pathways for students starting in high school that lead to awesome careers in the skilled trades?

Spencer Avenue ES shares unique robotics showcase with students

Posted June 21, 2019

On June 20, students at Spencer Avenue Elementary School in Orangeville had the one of a kind opportunity to learn about robotics.

Gateway, Palmerston and Primrose students explore equity and social justice through the arts

Posted June 7, 2019

From January to April of this year, students at three Upper Grand DSB elementary schools participated in a joint project that integrated the arts, social justice and experiential learning.

Montgomery Village PS celebrates community members at GrandPals Gala

Posted May 31, 2019

Students and staff at Montgomery Village Public School visited Chartwell Montgomery Village Retirement Residence on May 30 to celebrate the annual GrandPals Gala.

CDDHS students learn from teaching a Kindergarten class

Posted May 24, 2019

CDDHS grade 11 students in Ms. Murray’s parenting class had a unique learning experience on May 24 when they were given the opportunity to spend the morning teaching the kindergarten students at Glenbrook Elementary School.

Fred A. Hamilton PS students learn about soil health and conservation

Posted May 8, 2019

Science buddies at F.A. Hamilton Public School are learning about soil health and conservation through a cheeky project from the Soil Conservation Council of Canada.

Budding business owners wow the ‘Sharks’ at Rockwood Centennial PS

Posted May 1, 2019

Students at Rockwood Centennial Public School have proven themselves to be promising young entrepreneurs, following a project that had them start and pitch their own small businesses.

Aberfoyle PS students engage in deep learning around social justice

Posted April 16, 2019

Students at Aberfoyle Public School in all grades have spent the last eight months participating in inquiry projects about human and environmental rights.

Secondary students compete for the top spots at regional Skills Canada competition

Posted April 5, 2019

Secondary students with the Upper Grand District School Board have been busy since February participating in Skills Canada challenges with the goal of advancing to the Provincial Skills competition.