100% of schools in the Upper Grand DSB certify as an EcoSchool for the second year in a row!
This year, all 76 elementary and secondary schools in the Upper Grand District School Board achieved certification with the Ontario EcoSchools program, joining a growing movement of 1,900 schools across the province.
Aberfoyle PS participates in school-wide planting project
Students and staff were dressed for the sunshine on May 31 and eager to participate in a school-wide planting project.
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UGLearnGreen: June 5 is World Environment Day!
June 5 is World Environment Day where we learn that protecting the planet is everyone’s responsibility.
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Fred A. Hamilton PS students learn about soil health and conservation
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.
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Kortright Hills PS teacher wins Energy Educator of the Year award
Cathy Dykstra, a grade 5 teacher at Kortright Hills Public School, has been named the 2019 Classroom Energy Diet Challenge Energy Educator of the Year.
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CDDHS students learn about recycling through poster project
Students at Centre Dufferin District High School are finding creative ways to encourage proper waste sorting and recycling at school.
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James McQueen PS celebrates Earth Day with unique art project
James McQueen Public School celebrated Earth Day this April by engaging in a unique art project.
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UGLearnGreen: Celebrate Biological Diversity Day this May
The United Nations has proclaimed May 22nd The International Day for Biological Diversity to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.
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Going Glocal – Creating globally minded citizens with H2Awesome event
The annual H2Awesome event was held at the University of Guelph on April 30.
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Parkinson Centennial Eco Club wins sustainability award
Students and staff from Parkinson Centennial Public School are being recognized for their commitment to the environment.
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