News & Announcements
GRADE 8 INFORMATION NIGHT
Tuesday November 28th, 2023
6:30 pm – 8:15 pm
We look forward to welcoming all grade 8 families who will be or are considering joining the GCVI community on Tuesday Nov. 28th starting at 6:30 pm in the AUD. The first part of …
ATTENDANCE SUPPORT WEEK 4
This week, let’s discuss some things to do if all the strategies you’ve tried so far to encourage regular attendance at school with your child haven’t worked.
Be consistent! Don’t give up. And know …
Provide your feedback on UGDSB draft policies
At the October 24th Board meeting, the following policy items were approved. All updates have been made on the board website (www.ugdsb.on.ca/board/policy).
Take Our Kids to Work Day – Wednesday Nov. 1st.
Take our Kids to Work Day is a Students Commission of Canada career exploration initiative where Grade 9 students spend the day (on November 1, 2023) in the life of …
ATTENDANCE SUPPORT WEEK 3
This week our tips for supporting your child’s attendance at school focuses on ways to involve the school. See below for some strategies you could try.
Know that there are supports in your child’s school. Connect with them as …
Statement from the Chair of the Board and Director regarding ongoing violence in the Middle East
We are deeply saddened to learn of the recent deadly attacks and ongoing violence in the Middle East. Our thoughts are with all those impacted and mourning the loss of life during the conflict over the past …
SPECIAL BELL SCHEDULE FOR PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, 2023
On Thursday, October 19th, 2023, Parent/Guardian-Teacher Interviews will happen at GCVI from 2:30-4:15 PM and 5:30-7:30 PM. There will be an alternate schedule in place that day to accommodate the interview schedule:
DAILY SCHEDULE
FOR …
PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS-THURSDAY OCTOBER 19TH, 2023
Parent contact week has been happening at GCVI from October 2-6. Teachers have been reaching out to families to connect to see how we can help support if there have been any issues with students’ attendance, academic …
Student Attendance at School: Tips and Strategies for Families
The link below provides a resource for families to help support student attendance at school: https://www.ugdsb.ca/parents/student-attendance-at-school-tips-and-strategies-for-families/
Information about the Student Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy – Strategic Framework 2023-2026
GUELPH, ON – The Upper Grand District School Board has launched the Student Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy – Strategic Framework 2023-2026. This framework looks at the Foundations and Guiding Principles and establishes key Priority Areas.
The …
