News & Announcements
Information about remote learning, COVID-19 updates
ALL UGDSB students have shifted to remote learning, effective Wed. April 7, including students in specialized DD class placements. The Spring Break scheduled for April 12-16 will continue as planned. For more information, please click here.
- Daily COVID-19 Screening: Click here to access the provincial screening tool
- COVID-19 Reporting: Cases in schools
- Asymptomatic Testing in Schools: Schedule/info for asymptomatic testing
- Parent Tech Help: https://sites.google.com/ugcloud.ca/parenthelp/
Chromebook Requests for April 7, 2021 for Remote Learning
Dear Parents/Guardians: The Upper Grand District School Board has been notified that Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health will be directing all UGDSB schools to shift to remote learning effective Wednesday, April 7th, 2021. If you require a Chromebook for your child to participate in Remote Learning, please click ...Read more about Chromebook Requests for April 7, 2021 for Remote Learning »
All UGDSB schools directed to shift to remote learning effective Wed. April 7
The UGDSB has been notified by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health that Public Health’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Nicola Mercer, will issue an Order, directing all schools within the WDG region to shift to remote learning effective Wednesday April 7, 2021.
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#UGUmbrella – This April we are looking at Intrinsic Motivation
April’s Umbrella Project theme is “Intrinsic Motivation.” For those who are unsure exactly what that means, intrinsic motivation is the act of doing something without an external reward.
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Information about elementary graduation celebrations
Due to on-going COVID-19 restrictions around large gatherings and physical distancing, UGDSB elementary schools will not be able to hold traditional in-person graduation ceremonies this spring. This includes both indoor and outdoor ceremonies.
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Recommended reading in Indigenous education and knowledge
This year, Upper Grand DSB board and school staff groups have continued organizing and participating in book studies, focusing on furthering learning in anti-racism and anti-oppression. Here are some ideas for recommended reading in Indigenous education and knowledge.
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Policy feedback opportunity: Indigenous Education
The following new draft policy has been released for public consultation, and feedback from the public is welcome on the draft documents: Policy 519 – Indigenous Education (First Nations, Métis, Inuit).
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March 15th – COVID update
Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) has recently investigated a COVID-19 exposure in our school community. They have determined that this case does not create any risk to other students or the public beyond the general community risk. No classes will be closed in this situation as the student has not ...Final review of elementary waitlist on April 1, 2021
March 12, 2021 The Upper Grand District School Board will conduct one final review of the waitlist for families wishing to switch between the Elementary Remote School and in-person learning on April 1, 2021. After April 1, students will be required to remain in their current ...Read more about Final review of elementary waitlist on April 1, 2021 »
One year of COVID, taking time to reflect and heal
The Canadian Mental Health Association of Waterloo-Wellington has prepared resources for educational staff, students and families, which focus on acknowledging the losses experienced due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while making space for gratitude and hope.
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Public Health Update
Please see the attached memo from Public Health with regards to the COVID-19 outbreak being declared over as of March 11 2021. WDGPH Memo For Schools_COVID 19 Outbreak Over_Oct 13 2020 (1)[1]Information about positive COVID case (March 7, 2021)
Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health has recently investigated a COVID-19 exposure in our school community. They have determined that this case does not create any risk to other students or the public beyond the general community risk. No classes will be closed in this situation as the student was not at school during their infectious period.
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UGDSB hosting final PIC parent engagement event, focusing on Special Education
April 8, 2021 – Navigating Special Education. This event features five breakout session topics, with participants given the option to select two sessions to attend.
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COVID update
Please see the attached memo from Public Health with an important update. WDGPH Memo For Schools_COVID 19 Outbreak Declared_Dec 16 2020 (2)[1]Information about positive COVID case (March 3)
Public Health has notified us that an individual in our school has tested positive for COVID-19. Our building is safe and remains open to staff and students.
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John Galt Spirit Wear
We are pleased to offer Spirit Wear orders for the 2020 - 2021 school year!
The above images are for reference only - order forms are being sent via email through School Cash Online ...
