News & Announcements
IMPORTANT UPDATES
INCLEMENT WEATHER: A reminder that, as with every winter, inclement weather conditions may result in bus cancellations and/or school closures. Decisions on buses and school operations due to inclement weather are made as soon as key information is available and no later than 6:30am the morning of. To check the status of school buses each morning visit www.stwdsts.ca, and to check the status of school closures visit www.ugdsb.ca.
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.
SEPTEMBER BUSING INFORMATION
September Busing Information
If you are new to the area, please ensure your child is registered at their school as Student Transportation will not be accepting new student information over the phone for security reasons.
Starting the last 2 weeks of August, you can obtain your registered child’s September busing information by creating a new account through the Parent Portal. If you already have a Parent Portal subscription from previous years, …
First Day of School and Daily Schedule for 2022-2023
First Day of School and Daily Schedule for 2022-2023 Please note that the first day of official classes for students is Tuesday September 6th. See daily schedule below for the 2022-23 year.
| TIME | TIMETABLE |
| 8:55 -10:15 am | PERIOD 1 |
| 10:15-10:22 am | Travel Time |
| 10:22-11:37 am | PERIOD 2 |
| 11:37 am-12:33 pm | LUNCH |
| 12:33-12:38 pm | Travel Time |
| 12:30- 1:53 pm | PERIOD 3 |
| 1:53- 2:00 pm | Travel Time |
| 2:00- 3:15pm | PERIOD 4 |
Run to be a school board trustee!
As the next municipal elections approach on October 24, 2022, the Upper Grand District School Board is seeking nominations for school board trustees for the 2022-2023 school year. School Board Trustees have a big impact on shaping the education system for Upper Grand students. The UGDSB is looking for individuals who can ‘re-engage, re-fresh, and re-imagine’ the best education system for the students in our community.
Semester Two Final Report cards available online-Friday July 8th, 2022
Semester Two Final report cards will be available online on Friday July 8th, after 4pm.
Parents and guardians will need to create an account(if they do not already have one) with the Upper Grand before they can download their child’s report card. Report cards will be available for downloading between Friday July 8th-Monday July 18th, 2022.
To create a Parent Portal account, please click this link for instructions.
Parents/guardians can create their …
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Class of 2022 Valedictorian Speech
Congratulations GCVI Grads! Here is your 2022 Valedictorian, Jessica Dao. Valedictorian Commencement Speech
COMMENCEMENT 2022
Guelph Collegiate Commencement June 27, 2022
Assigned Ceremonies at 3, 3:30, 4, 4:30, 5, 5:30, 6, 6:30, 7
Information for Graduates
Arrival Time and Gowns for your Ceremony
Arrive AT LEAST 15 MINUTES early for your Ceremony. You have been emailed your Ceremony Start time.
Enter at the Blue Doors near the Accessible Entrance (Yorkshire St. Parking lot) to get a gown and join your …
Grade 9 Orientation Day – Wednesday August 31st 2022
Welcome to GCVI! Grade 9 Orientation Day will be happening on Wednesday, August 31st from 8:45AM to 12:45PM. GCVI is located at 155 Paisley St. in Guelph. Students should bring a water bottle for the day. Snacks will be provided.
Here’s a little bit of info about our program!
Each Grade 9 student will have 2 LINK leaders who they will meet during orientation. LINK Leaders are …
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Summer School 2022
The Upper Grand District School Board offers an extensive selection of summer learning opportunities for students. There are several summer school program options:
Summer School Credits (18 days)
Secondary Upgrading Credits (9 days)
Grade 8 Reach-Ahead Credits
Summer School Dual Credits (8 days)
Summer School Co-op Programs
Elearning Summer School Credits (18 days)
Study Abroad …
CELEBRATING PRIDE AT GCVI
Celebrating PRIDE at GCVI Today at lunch our Gay Straight Alliance will host a brief flag raising ceremony in honor of PRIDE month. We're happy to welcome a student group from Willow Road for this event! Please see our school board website for more information about PRIDE in the UGDSB: https://www.ugdsb.ca/schools/safe-equitable-and-inclusive-schools/equity-and-inclusive-education/celebrating-pride-in-the-ugdsb/
The 2022 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report was approved
The 2022 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report was approved at the Board Meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board on May 24, 2022. This purpose of this report is to review updated data and any other changes affecting accommodation. It is necessary for staff to monitor the relevance of the Board’s work plan priorities. The LTAP review report also provides the status of the 5-year work plan priorities identified for 2018-2022.
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PROM UPDATE…..SEE NEW INFORMATION BELOW-GUEST SALES FOR GCVI’S PROM JUNE 3RD, 2022
GUEST SALES FOR GCVI’s PROM 2022:
There is room for guests at this year’s PROM! Here is how the Guest Ticket Sales will work:
Guest Sales will happen ONE DAY ONLY (yes, one day only!) on Monday, May 16th at lunch and afterschool in Room 204
The Grade 12 or 12+ current ticket holder MUST purchase their GUEST’s ticket OR be present at the time of purchase
$65 CASH
Bring a Signed …
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Semester 2-Student Final Evaluation Schedule-Monday June 20th-Friday June 24th, 2022
Attached is the Student Final Evaluation Schedule for the end of Semester 2. Please pay close attention to the final evaluation dates, procedures, and schedule for GCVI students for June 2022. Please contact the school with any questions. Student Final Evaluation Handout 2022
We’re recruiting for crossing guards at Willow/Bonar and Speedvale/Stevenson and Six Spare/Rover
Six Spare or Rover adult school crossing guard are needed for the City of Guelph Crossing Guard Program. A regular adult school crossing guard is needed for the crossings at Speedvale Ave at Stevenson Street for the both shifts. A regular adult school crossing guard is needed for the crossings at Willow Road at Bonar Place for the afternoon shift
