News & Announcements
Daily School Absence Report
The UGDSB is reporting daily on school absence rates, allowing us to monitor absenteeism rates and transparently share this information with the public. To view the dashboard, click here.
Letter to parents/guardians: Information for the winter break
December 15, 2021 Dear parents and guardians, Thank you for your ongoing efforts that have made for a successful first four months of school, and for adhering to public health and safety measures that have ensured schools remain a safe place for our students and staff. We understand that there may be ...Distribution of Rapid Antigen Tests for student use over the winter break
Letter To Parents & Guardians Information Regarding Student Use Of Rapid Antigent Tests Over The Winter Break (Dec 13, 2021)Information from the province on student rapid antigen testing over the winter break
On behalf of the Government of Ontario, the Upper Grand District School Board is distributing take-home rapid antigen screening kits to every elementary and secondary student who chooses to participate. Kits will be distributed prior to the winter break.
UGDSB Kindergarten Registration starts in January – here is what families need to know
Kindergarten registration for the Upper Grand District School Board is fast approaching. Registration for new UGDSB Junior Kindergarten (JK) and Senior Kindergarten (SK) students for September 2022 will take place between January 4-21, 2022.
New Principal
Hello to the Brant Ave. Students and Families, I am so happy to be starting at Brant Ave as Principal. A little about me… I have three crazy boys at home, two step-children and two dogs. I have worked in Secondary for most of my career as an educator. I taught at ...Thank You
Hello to the Brant Avenue Students and Families, I wanted to take a moment to wish you all the very best and thank you for including me in your community for the past few months. I have met with and talked with many of you and have really enjoyed getting to ...Great Guest Speaker
file:///O:/Social%20Stories/Nurturing%20Resilience%20through%20Relationships%20featuring%20guest%20speaker%20Dr.%20Michael%20Ungar.pdfPolicy Feedback Opportunity: Policy 205 School Volunteers
UGDSB policy currently under review, 205 – School Volunteers, has been further revised and released for public consultation. Please review the proposed changes and provide your feedback by January 14, 2022.
New Principal
Dear Parents, It has been a pleasure to be the principal at Brant Avenue School. Although I have only been here for a short time I was so happy to work with so many of your children and get to know so many parents. The new principal will begin on December 1. ...On-line Booking for Parent-Teacher Interviews
Starting at 4:00PM November 18 you will be able to go to the following site and book a time for an interview with your child's teacher. Please note that interviews will be 15 minutes in length and will be on-line. Your child's teacher will send a Google Link for you ...UGDSB looks ahead to Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
Schools of the UGDSB will be participating in Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week from November 22 to the 26th. Learn more about bullying and other resources.
Policy feedback opportunity: Policy 504 Equity and Inclusive Education
UGDSB Policy 504 Equity and Inclusive Education is currently under review and feedback is welcome on the draft documents until November 25, 2021.
School Council Meeting
The link for tonight's meeting is https://meet.google.com/mht-wytx-cdzFrom the Guelph Fire Department: Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 3-9, 2021
Fire Prevention Week is October 3-9, 2021, and the Guelph Fire Department is sharing safety information with families.
Terry Fox Run October 8th!
Brant will be having our Terry Fox walk on Friday, October 8th (with a rain date of Monday, October 11). Classes will be using their gym time to participate in the walk outside, so please have your child(ren) dress for the weather. You are now able ...Connecting to Your School-UDSB
Our SWIS team hosting a zoom session about ‘Connecting to Your School-UDSB’ for the families on September 27th at 4:00 pm. In this information session, families will learn how to navigate the school’s website, School Cash Online, packing a lunch, clothing, etc. Registration link: https://forms.gle/v2PWUMuNVjzmSBoH9 (the ...School Council
We will have our first School Council Meeting Thursday October 7 beginning at 6:00PM. I will post a link to our meeting on the Brant Avenue Website and email it on the afternoon of the 7th. Looking forward to seeing you!Covid Case at Brant Avenue
Brant Ave Public School September 23, 2021 School And Bus Case Information LetterInformation about positive COVID-19 cases (Sept. 8, 2021)
Please see the following letter for information regarding positive COVID-19 cases in our school community.
