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School Operations, Health and Safety Information
For important school operations and health and safety information, please use the links below:
UGDSB Ventilation Report
The UGDSB is continuing its work optimizing air quality in classrooms and learning environments through improving ventilation and filtration. Upgrades to ventilation and filtration systems began in the 2020-21 school year and will continue for the 2021-22 school year.
The UGDSB has received funding from the Provincial Government and Federal Government to allow the board to continue its work in optimizing ventilation and air quality in UGDSB schools and meet the provincial requirements for ventilation measures in schools. The UGDSB is also making investments in schools to go above and beyond the provincial requirements, as another layer of the protective strategies the board is utilizing to keep UGDSB learning and working spaces safe for students and staff.
Visit UGDSB Ventilation Report page for full details.
From 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.
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October Wellness Works: Umbrella Project and growing!
October Wellness Works: Umbrella Project and growing!
Welcome back! We are happy to welcome all of our students, families, and caregivers back to the UGDSB. We are continuing to provide monthly wellness themes to our students and families to support mentally healthy and safe classrooms and environments. We know ...Read more about October Wellness Works: Umbrella Project and growing! »
Environmental Activities to help celebrate our planet
Participate in International Walk to School Day on October 6th 2021! In October we celebrate “active travel” by encouraging students to walk or bike between home and school, or to actively travel as much as they can in their local environments. “In the ParticipACTION Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card, the ...Read more about Environmental Activities to help celebrate our planet »
Video Surveillance
This is a reminder that École Fred A. Hamilton, similar to all schools in the UGDSB, is outfitted with video surveillance cameras, both inside and outside the building. The purpose of the video surveillance cameras is to ensure student/staff safety, and to help reduce vandalism at UGDSB schools. School administration ...How to Report Bullying
We take all incidents of bullying seriously. If your child is the victim of bullying or sees bullying behavior at school, please encourage them to speak with someone at school or use the board’s online reporting tool. Report Bullying gives students and parents 24/7 access for reporting bullying. You don’t have ...UGDSB Schools and Sites are Smoke and Vape-Free Environments
Smoke and Vape-Free Environment The Upper Grand DSB provides a smoke and vape-free environment for its students, staff and others while on Board property, in accordance with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act and Board policy 208. This policy refers to all forms of tobacco, and any processed form of tobacco that may ...Read more about UGDSB Schools and Sites are Smoke and Vape-Free Environments »
Fred A. Hamilton Revised Return to School Plan
2021 2022 Return To School FAH For Students And FamiliesStudent Accident Insurance
Reminder for parents/guardians: Student Accident Insurance
Parents and guardians are responsible for expenses related to student injuries on school premises or during school activities. Accidents can and do happen and the costs involved might not be fully covered by Provincial health care or employer group insurance plans.
The Upper ...
2021 Long Term Accommodation Plan annual review report approved
The 2021 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report was approved at the Board Meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board on June 22, 2021.
This purpose of this report is to review updated data and any other changes affecting accommodation. ...
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Policy feedback opportunity: School Volunteers, Educational Field Trips and Off-Site Activities
The following UGDSB draft policies have been released for public consultation: Policy 205 School Volunteers, and Policy 508 Educational Field Trips and Off-Site Activities. The deadline to provide feedback is October 14, 2021, at 4pm.
UGDSB Summer Mental Health Support Line
Summer Mental Health Support Line
If your child or youth needs mental health support over the summer, you or your youth can call and leave a voice mail at 519-822-420 ext 588. We have Mental Health Clinicians available and voice mails will be checked regularly from ...
Board News: End of the year information (June 2021)
As we approach the end of the school year, we would like to say thank you to all our students, families and staff for their hard work and understanding throughout the year. The purpose of this letter is to provide you with information about the last few weeks of school.
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