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Grade 2 student writes book about helping the environment 

Posted February 20, 2024

A second grade student at the Elementary Remote Learning Program named Jacob is making a positive impact within his school and local community through his writing and commitment to environmental conservation.  

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Sustainability: Upper Grand celebrates National Sweater Day

Posted February 1, 2024

Turn down the thermostat, and put on a sweater! This year 52 Upper Grand schools are participating in National Sweater Day.

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June Avenue PS gives back this holiday season while promoting sustainability

Posted December 14, 2023

Inspired by other Upper Grand District School Board elementary schools, June Avenue Public School’s Helping Hands Club decided to host an event this year to raise money for the Guelph Food Bank while promoting sustainability in their community.

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Let’s walk, wheel or roll to school this October for iWALK/iWHEEL

Posted October 4, 2023

The Upper Grand District School Board is celebrating iWALK/iWHEEL month this October, as well as iWALK/iWHEEL day on October 4.

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UGDSB teacher receives Earth Steward Teacher Award

Posted October 2, 2023

On September 28, 2023, Upper Grand District School Board teacher, Cathy Dykstra was honoured by Learning for a Sustainable Future (LSF) as one of the 2023 runners up of the Susan Langley’s Earth Steward Teacher Award.

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John F. Ross teacher wins 2023 Mike Elrick Environmental Leadership Award

Posted July 10, 2023

Congratulations to Jenny McGregor, a secondary teacher at John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute, for being this year’s recipient of the Mike Elrick Environmental Leadership Award. This award goes to staff and volunteers who have demonstrated environmental leadership within their school community or our school board. 

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One Ocean, One Climate, One Future – Together: Celebrating action this World Ocean Day 

Posted June 8, 2023

June 8, 2023, is World Ocean Day, an international day that takes place annually.

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Upper Grand goes green this spring

Posted May 25, 2023

April showers bring May flowers and green initiatives have been blooming in schools all around the UGDSB.

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UGDSB students and staff celebrate Earth Month

Posted April 28, 2023

Upper Grand District School Board schools have had a busy few weeks, celebrating Earth Month this April.

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CCVI students participate in local environmental art show 

Posted April 26, 2023

CCVI students captured the natural beauty of the Yorklands for an exhibition at Artworks Gallery Guelph.

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