News & Announcements

What you need to know to register your child for school

Posted August 12, 2019

The 2019-2020 school year begins on September 3, which means it is almost time to register your child if you are new to the Upper Grand District School Board.

Board Decision on IB Survey Results and Feasibility Study in Orangeville/Dufferin and Erin

Posted June 27, 2019

Please read the letter from Jennifer Passy, Manager of Planning, on the Board decision on IB Programme in Orangeville/Dufferin or Erin. Letter To Parents June 2019

Getting your Vitamin N (for Nature)!

Posted June 18, 2019

Here are some great ways to get outside this summer! Give Your Family Their Vitamin 'N' (Nature) This Summer!

PRIDE Flag

Posted June 10, 2019

Centennial Hylands is proudly flying the PRIDE flag for the month of June. June is designated PRIDE month and reminds us to take a positive stance against discrimination and violence toward the LGBTQ+ community. At CHES we strive to provide a learning environment that promotes diversity, dignity, and equality rights.

Food Drive

Posted June 10, 2019

This week we are collecting the following items for the food drive: Tuesday - Spreads - in particular mayonnaise Wednesday - Condiments and Kraft Dinner Thursday - Juice boxes and canned fruit Friday - pancake mix and syrup Thank you for supporting our community.

Staff Presentation of Orangeville/Dufferin Erin IB Survey Results and Feasibility Study Report

Posted June 7, 2019

Thank you to all who filled in the survey to express interest in an International Baccalaureate programme (IB) in Orangeville/Dufferin or Erin. The survey results and other feasibility criteria such as enrolment levels, participation rates and financial implications of offering the IB programme have been considered in the report “Orangeville/Dufferin

Collecting items for Shepherd’s Cupboard

Posted May 30, 2019

Beginning next week, CHES is collecting items for the Shepherd's Cupboard. Shepherd's Cupboard has let us know that they are in need of the following items: Canned Meat (collecting on Monday) Canned Meat (collecting on Tuesday) Baking Items (flour, sugar, etc. - collecting on Wednesday) Canned fruit and veggies (collecting on Thursday) Thank you for

DATE CHANGE: Special Olympics Track & Field Meet moved to Wednesday May 15

Posted May 12, 2019

Due to rain in the forecast, the Special Olympics Track & Field Meet has been postponed to Wednesday May 15, 2019.

Bags2School

Posted May 12, 2019

We are pleased to announce that School Council has organized a clothing collection with Bag2School to raise funds for the school. By getting involved with this clothing collection you have an opportunity to help raise funds for our school as well as helping the environment by diverting unwanted textiles away from

Fire Drill – April 25

Posted April 25, 2019

This afternoon the staff and students at Centennial Hylands participated in a fire drill. Unfortunately, I was unable to turn the bells off after the drill. Students and staff are not allowed to enter the building when the fire bell is ringing. The Shelburne Fire Department and the UGDSB technician

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Waste Free Lunch Day – April 24

Posted April 15, 2019

5 Tips to Creating a Waste-Free Lunch: Pack leftovers or re-purpose leftover ingredients into a new meal Buy snacks such as pretzels, yogurt, or applesauce in larger quantities and portion them in advance into smaller reusable containers. Cut fruit and vegetables in advance and pack them in reusable containers. Pack

IB Survey Response Deadline – April 12th

Posted April 10, 2019

If you have not yet responded to the International Baccalaureate survey, the deadline is this Friday, April 12th. The survey is being conducted by the UGDSB to confirm interest in and the feasibility of establishing an IB Programme in Orangeville/Dufferin or Erin. www.ugdsb.ca/IBsurvey