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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UG schools celebrate unity and pride at 3rd annual Pride picnic
As Pride Month approaches, five schools from the Upper Grand District School Board have gotten a head start in its celebrations by hosting its third annual Pride picnic.
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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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UG community show up for 20th anniversary of Special Olympics
UG students, staff and community partners – in collaboration with Wellington Catholic District School Board – showed up in mass to the 20th Anniversary of the Special Olympics Track and Field Day held at St. James Catholic High School.
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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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Athletes gear up for the 20th anniversary of Special Olympics Track and Field in the County of Wellington
The 20th Anniversary of the Special Olympics Track and Field Day in the County of Wellington will be hosted on May 15, 2024 at St. James Catholic High School in Guelph.
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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UG students and staff celebrate Special Olympics Bocce
Hundreds of student athletes from across the UGDSB came together on March 5, 2024, to participate in Special Olympics Bocce.
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