News & Announcements
Information about remote learning, COVID-19 updates
ALL UGDSB students have shifted to remote learning, effective Wed. April 7, including students in specialized DD class placements. The Spring Break scheduled for April 12-16 will continue as planned. For more information, please click here.
- Daily COVID-19 Screening: Click here to access the provincial screening tool
- COVID-19 Reporting: Cases in schools
- Asymptomatic Testing in Schools: Schedule/info for asymptomatic testing
- Parent Tech Help: https://sites.google.com/ugcloud.ca/parenthelp/
Guest Speaker – Hope in Times of Uncertainty: Raising Resilient Children
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Grad Photo Info
Grad photos are continuing today. For appointments booked for the remainder of the week we are hoping to have them rescheduled. Students will be notified individually once we have this information available.
2021/2022 Dual Credits
2021/2022 Dual Credits
Click here to learn more about Dual Credit Offerings
Please contact your guidance counsellor if you have any questions.
Dual Credits are a way for students, while still in high school, to earn credits towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and a college transcript, while sampling college or apprenticeship industry-specific courses. Registration is now open for …
All UGDSB schools directed to shift to remote learning effective Wed. April 7
The UGDSB has been notified by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health that Public Health’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Nicola Mercer, will issue an Order, directing all schools within the WDG region to shift to remote learning effective Wednesday April 7, 2021.
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#UGUmbrella – This April we are looking at Intrinsic Motivation
April’s Umbrella Project theme is “Intrinsic Motivation.” For those who are unsure exactly what that means, intrinsic motivation is the act of doing something without an external reward.
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Information about secondary graduation celebrations and prom
A letter from the Director of Education to the graduating class of 2021 regarding graduation celebrations and prom.
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Recommended reading in Indigenous education and knowledge
This year, Upper Grand DSB board and school staff groups have continued organizing and participating in book studies, focusing on furthering learning in anti-racism and anti-oppression. Here are some ideas for recommended reading in Indigenous education and knowledge.
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Policy feedback opportunity: Indigenous Education
The following new draft policy has been released for public consultation, and feedback from the public is welcome on the draft documents: Policy 519 – Indigenous Education (First Nations, Métis, Inuit).
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Important update for graduating students: 2021 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
The Upper Grand District School Board would like to provide an update to secondary students and families regarding the 2021 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT).
Asymptomatic COVID-19 testing available to our school on March 25, 27, 28
Asymptomatic COVID-19 testing is available for all students and their family members and staff from our school on March 25, 27 and 28, 2021.
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One year of COVID, taking time to reflect and heal
The Canadian Mental Health Association of Waterloo-Wellington has prepared resources for educational staff, students and families, which focus on acknowledging the losses experienced due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while making space for gratitude and hope.
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UGDSB hosting final PIC parent engagement event, focusing on Special Education
April 8, 2021 – Navigating Special Education. This event features five breakout session topics, with participants given the option to select two sessions to attend.
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Addressing anti-Asian racism, resources to support educators
This month, the Upper Grand District School Board’s Equity Team shared with staff a resource on addressing anti-Asian racism. We all have a role to play in learning, unlearning and working to dismantle racism and oppression in our communities.
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