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.
CANADA DENTAL BENEFIT- Public Health Updates
Dear parents/guardians An Update from Public Health. Applications for the second period of the Canada Dental Benefit are open. Eligible families can receive up to $650, to help with expenses for their children under 12 who receive dental care between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. ...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 soon as an issue starts. ...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 weekend. We acknowledge this is a particularly devastating time for UGDSB ...
ATTENDANCE SUPPORT WEEK
ATTENDANCE SUPPORT WEEK 2: We are continuing to share information to help families support their child’s attendance at school. Below are some tips you can try that involve the routines and the environment at home. Practice consistent bedtime and morning routines with your child. ...ATTENDANCE SUPPORT
STUDENT ATTENDANCE SUPPORT GUIDE
A reminder of the Student Attendance Support Quick Guide that was developed last spring to use when looking to support students in attending school:
UGDSB Student Attendance ...
Professional Activity Day Description – Oct. 27, 2023
Date: October 27, 2023 Length: Full Day Topic 1: AM – Workplace Violence Prevention Training Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): School Administrators and Online Modules Description: Staff will spend the morning completing mandatory Workplace Violence Prevention Training on the board’s Online Learning Platform. This is self-directed learning made of online modules for staff to work through independently. Topic 2: PM – Progress ...Happy Islamic Heritage Month!
Every year in October, Islamic Heritage Month is recognized in Canada. This is a time to reflect and learn together about Islamic excellence and the rich, longstanding contributions Muslim people have made to ...
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 Principles and Foundations guide the development, implementation, and monitoring of the ...Equity and Inclusive Education
Equity and Inclusive Education
As an educational community we have a responsibility to identify and describe racism and oppression and then work to dismantle it. The Upper Grand District School Board is committed to disrupting systemic racism and oppression in all ...
