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SHSM students from Centre Wellington DHS learn chainsaw safety

Posted May 27, 2024

On May 24, 2024, Specialist High Skills Major students from Centre Wellington District High School attended a chainsaw safety course that began with a morning lecture on the fundamentals of chainsaw safety.

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SHSM students immerse themselves in artistry at Canadian Clay and Glass Museum

Posted May 15, 2024

On May 10, 2024, Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) students from Wellington Heights Secondary School visited the Canadian Clay and Glass Museum in Waterloo, Ontario, for a day of learning about artistic expression.

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UG teams excel at Provincial Skills competition

Posted May 8, 2024

On May 6 and 7, hundreds of students from across the province gathered at the Toronto Congress Centre for the 2024 Skills Ontario competition.

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Empowering Innovation: High school students collaborate for social impact

Posted May 3, 2024

On April 19, 2024, in a display of innovative thinking and entrepreneurship, students from CCVI and John F. Ross CVI gathered at the Italian Canadian Club for a SHSM day dedicated to ICE: Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship.

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UG students explore their future at career event

Posted May 1, 2024

On April 23, 2024, the Arthur Arena Community Centre hosted an “Explore Your Future” event, drawing nearly 500 Grade 8 students from all regions of the Upper Grand District School Board.

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Over 1,000 UG students participate in 2024 Regional Elementary Skills Competition 

Posted April 9, 2024

On April 2, 2024, Upper Grand District School Board elementary students came together at the University of Guelph for the UGDSB’s Regional Skills Competition. 

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UGDSB students gear up for annual Elementary Skills Competition

Posted March 20, 2024

The Upper Grand District School Board is thrilled to announce the upcoming Elementary Skills Competition, set to take place on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm.

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Students at John F Ross CVI learn through afro and textured hair program

Posted February 28, 2024

On February 26, 2024, Grade 12 Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) students from John F. Ross CVI, began a four-day SHSM program designed to introduce them to the multifaceted world of hairstyling.

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SHSM students take virtual tour of Egypt

Posted February 21, 2024

On February 16, 2024, a group of Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) students from Centre Wellington District High School sat on the edge of their seats with their eyes fixed on a screen that transported them thousands of miles away to the sun-soaked land of Egypt.

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WHSS students participate in Vocal Training Day

Posted February 7, 2024

On February 6, 2024, SHSM students from WHSS had the unique opportunity to improve their singing skills, thanks to Canadian Idol Season 6 winner, Theo Tams.

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