News & Announcements

Congratulations Diamondbacks!

Posted October 11, 2019

Congratulations on a very successful Thanksgiving food drive. We collected 1570 meals for the Guelph food bank. Great Job Ken Danby community!

Walking School Bus

Posted October 8, 2019

“We have added more spots to our Holy Trinity CS and Ken Danby PS #WDGWalkingSchoolBus! If you live along this route, register your child today! https://bit.ly/2Yw4Goz” KDP_HTC_WSB_2 2019

Grade 8 Parent Meeting – Oct. 23

Posted October 7, 2019

On Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30pm all grade 8 Parents and Guardians are welcome to attend a meeting at Ken Danby regarding grade 9 course selection and the year end Ottawa Trip. There will be a guidance counselor from both John F. Ross and College Heights secondary schools to present

Job action and labour updates: Information for parents/guardians

Posted October 3, 2019

Parents/guardians are encouraged to visit www.ugdsb.ca/labour for on-going updates from the school board regarding provincial job action.

JR Ross Gr. 8 Parent-Student Open House

Posted October 3, 2019

This year’s date: Wednesday November 27, 2019. The agenda is a follows: 6:00 to 7:30 - Open House: Parents and students can tour the school and visit departments to learn about programming. There will be a Club, Sports and Special Program Fair, with booths and student demonstrations. Parents/students can join this

Labour Issues and Job Action

Posted October 3, 2019

The Upper Grand DSB has set up a website to provide updates regarding provincial labour issues and the impact on UGDSB schools and board sites. Please visit www.ugdsb.ca/labour for on-going updates. Thank you.

New Music Teacher

Posted October 2, 2019

We would like to welcome Lauren Carruthers to our school as our new music teacher. We are thrilled to have Ms. Carruthers as part of our team. Her official start day is today. We hope that you will join us in making Ms. Carruthers a part of the Ken Danby

Spirit Wear Order Form (Coloured Version)

Posted October 1, 2019

Terry Fox Day – September 26

Posted September 23, 2019

Thursday, September 26 is our Terry Fox Day at Ken Danby PS. We will have a kick-off assembly in the gym at 1:30 followed by the whole school participating in the run/walk. Please bring your donations in to support the Canadian Cancer Society. Our school goal is to raise $4000.00.

Rowan’s Law Day

Posted September 23, 2019

Wear purple to school on Wednesday, September 25 in recognition of Concussion Awareness and Rowan's Law Day.

Continuing Education Children’s Programs

Posted September 10, 2019

Fall 2019 Chrildren's Continuing Ed Programs

Adult Crossing Guard Recruiting

Posted September 9, 2019

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Welcome Back September 2019!

Posted August 30, 2019

Welcome to the 2019-20 School Year! The staff is very excited for a new year of learning with our students and community. We extend a special welcome to our new Kindergarten students who begin their academic careers this year. We wish them plenty of success and enjoyment here at

Public Health September 2019 Newsletter

Posted August 27, 2019

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What you need to know to register your child for school

Posted August 12, 2019

The 2019-2020 school year begins on September 3, which means it is almost time to register your child if you are new to the Upper Grand District School Board.

Wishing all our Students, Parents and Community a Happy and Safe Summer. We will see you on Tuesday September 3.

Posted June 27, 2019

SUMMER CAMPS

Posted June 10, 2019

Annual BBQ & Carnival June 6th from 5-8pm

Posted May 31, 2019

Posted May 31, 2019

Flying the Flag Proudly for the month Of June!

Posted May 30, 2019

During the entire month of June we will be proudly flying the rainbow flag at the front of our school as a symbol of our commitment to creating and upholding an inclusive, safe space for all students, families and community members. We believe

International Languages Summer Program

Posted May 27, 2019

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School July 8th to 26th, 2019 • Monday to Friday • 9:30 am to 12:00 noon This summer, elementary students (currently in Junior Kindergarten to grade 7) have the opportunity for academic instruction in languages other than English and French. Students may learn and/or maintain a language

Registration for the Walking School Bus Pilot at Ken Danby PS start May 27th!

Posted May 22, 2019

Registration for the Walking School Bus Pilot at Ken Danby PS start May 27th! If you live in the walk zone, register your child today to participate in a FREE chaperoned walk to school for September 2019 – June 2020. Register here: http://forms.logiforms.com/formdata/user_forms/77015_9941229/364817/page1.html?cachebust=2120