News & Announcements

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

Winter Clothing

Posted November 28, 2021

With the cold weather and snow comes more clothing items at school. Although students do their best to bring clothing home at the end of the day there is always clothing that is left behind or misplaced.  Please help us to reunite students with lost items by clearly ...

Holiday Spirit at Harris Mill

Posted November 25, 2021

Dear Harris Mill Families,   To help kick off the festive season, Harris Mill will be giving back to the community by running our Annual 5 Days of Giving Holiday Food Drive. During the week of November 29th - December 3rd classes will be collecting non-perishable food items ...

FREE webinar being offered

Posted November 24, 2021

Please find attached a flyer for a FREE webinar being offered to parents, caregivers, elders, and those who care for our children and youth on December 1st at 6:30. Dr. Michael Ungar will be presenting in this virtual setting on the importance of nurturing resilience through relationships. Nurturing Resilience Through ...

Wear Pink Tomorrow!

Updated November 18, 2021

Tomorrow, we’re going to have a Spirit Day to celebrate diversity and kindness with a splash of pink!    

Policy Feedback Opportunity: Policy 205 School Volunteers

Posted November 24, 2021

UGDSB policy currently under review, 205 – School Volunteers, has been further revised and released for public consultation. Please review the proposed changes and provide your feedback by January 14, 2022.

Welcome Lorie Allen

Posted November 17, 2021

Please join me in welcoming Lorie Allen who is teaching the grade 1/2 class.

UGDSB looks ahead to Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

Posted November 15, 2021

Schools of the UGDSB will be participating in Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week from November 22 to the 26th. Learn more about bullying and other resources.

Parent Teacher Interviews

Posted November 12, 2021

Our virtual parent-teacher interviews will be held on the evening of Thursday, November 25th, and during the day on Friday, November 26th.  Bookings for times open on Wednesday, November 17th at 4:00 pm and close on Wednesday, November 24th at 4:00 pm.  Bookings can ...

Remembrance Day

Posted November 9, 2021

Remembrance Day  Staff and students will be honoring our veterans and fallen heroes on Remembrance Day. The classes will be participating in an in-school virtual ceremony.  The ceremony will include a moment of silence, a reading of “In Flanders Field”, a message about the symbolism of the poppy, and some class ...

Glass Water Bottles

Posted November 4, 2021

Thank you for continuing to supply your children with water bottles each day so that they can access the water fountains. We have had a number of incidents where glass water bottles have been accidentally broken by students.  We would ask that you please refrain from packing glass water bottles as ...
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