News & Announcements
Important information regarding distance learning, COVID-19 and more
Please click the links below for information on COVID-19, distance learning and supports for students and families:
- Information on learning at home, COVID-19 and the latest communications
- Tech support for parents and students
- Parent website: Supporting students in distance learning, special education needs
- Mental health resources
- Summer Supports for Students
Fall school reopening survey: All parents/guardians (K-12) and students in grades 7-12 are asked to complete an important survey on the fall restart. Survey deadline is July 10. Please click here for more.
IMPORTANT: Parents and students asked to complete survey by July 10
The Upper Grand District School Board is asking all parents/guardians (K-12) and students in grades 7-12 to complete a survey regarding the fall restart of school.
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Letter from the Director to parents/guardians and students (June 26, 2020)
A letter to UGDSB parents/guardians and students as the 2019-2020 school year comes to a close.
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GCVI hosting three-month virtual Terry Fox Run
June 29, 2020
GUELPH, Ontario – Students and staff at Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute are gearing up to host a three-month virtual Terry Fox Run.
This three-month campaign is being led by four grade 11 IB students, Sanya, Vani, Kimberly and Kavya, with the support of IB teacher Angela Snell and GCVI vice principal Jeff Weddig.
Over the span of this campaign, students will be hosting a series of activities through …
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REPORT CARDS WILL BE MAILED HOME WEDNESDAY JULY 8TH, 2020
Attention All GCVI Students, Report cards will be mailed home on Wednesday July 8th/2020.
Feedback welcome on draft board Policy 303 – Naming of Schools and Board Facilities
The Upper Grand District School Board is welcoming public input on draft Policy 303 – Naming of Schools and Board Facilities.
Talking About Mental Health: Uncertainty, self care and community
In the June 2020 edition of Talking About Mental Health, we discuss tolerating uncertainty, supporting anxious kids, self care and compassion, and community connections.
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Summer supports available for students with mental health needs, special education needs
The UGDSB is providing a number of supports for students and families throughout the summer of 2020, including mental health supports, supports for students with Autism and transition supports for students with complex special education needs or mental health needs.
Let’s Talk About Racism
Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers
The Upper Grand District School Board is committed to disrupting and addressing systemic racism and oppression in all of its forms. We are committed to making sure the work we do is fully transparent and accountable to all Upper Grand students, staff, families, and stakeholders.
If you are a racialized student or the parent, guardian or caregiver of a racialized student or student living in the …
Attention GCVI Graduates of 2020! We want to Celebrate you!
Grade 12 Graduating Students.
The school has planned something special for our graduates to help celebrate the milestone of graduation from high school.
On Friday, June 19th between the hours of 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, we are inviting interested graduates and their families to a drive-through celebration in the Yorkshire Street Parking Lot. We are asking that you drive, walk or bike into the Yorkshire Street Parking Lot where you …
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Attention Gaels-Textbook and Materials Owing Drop Off Information
Hello GAELS. We hope you are keeping well.
We are asking all students to drop off textbooks, chromebooks, library books, team uniforms and any other materials needing to get back to the school on one of the following dates.
Monday June 22nd between 4:00 and 8:00 pm
Tuesday June 23rd between 7:30 am and 12:00 pm
Wednesday June 24th – anytime between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
Please enter the school through the Yorkshire parking lot office …
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Resilience and perseverance of students recognized through Achieving by Believing Awards
In recognition of student achievement, the UGDSB holds an annual celebratory event to recognize the recipients of the Student Success: Achieving by Believing Awards. The 2020 award recipients have been announced.
Community Involvement Hours information for grade 8 and high school students
As we move into the summer months we want to encourage students to consider safe options to obtain your community hours.
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