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

NEW DATE: JK Registration & French Immersion On-Time Application Window

Posted January 10, 2020

The French Immersion on-time application deadline has been extended to Monday January 20, 2020, at 4 p.m.

Kindergarten Registration begins January 7th, 2020.

Posted January 6, 2020

Registration for new UGDSB JK and SK students for September 2020 will take place at your child’s home school from January 7-17, 2020.

Children’s Foundation Toonies for Teens Drive

Posted December 6, 2019

A huge thank you to the Diamondback Community and our School Council Representatives! We were able to donate over $1000 in cash and gifts to the Children's Foundation of Guelph Wellington! ...

Little Caesars Fundraiser

Posted November 27, 2019

For any grade 8 who participated in the Little Caesars Fundraiser, the kits have arrived. Please come pick them up at your earliest convenience.

Toonie for Teens

Posted November 26, 2019

TOONIE For TEENS 2019 Fundraiser If you would like to donate a gift, a list of suggestions are included in the link below. Gift and Book suggestions are listed on pages 3 & 4 http://www.childrensfoundation.org/downloads/gift-drive-package-2019.pdf ***Please note: toys, clothes and other gift donations must be new*** ****Special requests for teen gifts such ...

Scholastic Book Fair Begins November 27th!

Posted November 26, 2019

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming TOMORROW! Hours of operation are: Wednesday 27th (Day 4) @ 1st recess (10:30am - 11:15am) Thursday 28th (day 5) @ 1st recess and from 4:00pm - 7:30 (during interviews) Friday 29th from 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:00pm Image result for scholastic book fair

Do you have a child starting JK or SK in September 2020?

Posted November 19, 2019

The Upper Grand District School Board is hosting four Kindergarten registration INFORMATION nights in November and December 2019.

Important information regarding WHY Survey – a joint survey between UGDSB and WDG Public Health

Posted November 8, 2019

This year Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health are collecting information on student health and well-being from youth, parents and school staff. The Well-Being and Health Youth Surveys are designed to help us understand how well we are doing creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments in our schools. It also provides important information about the physical and mental health of youth in our area. 

Walking School Bus

Posted November 6, 2019

“We have added more spots to our Ken Danby PS #WDGWalkingSchoolBus! If you live along this route, register your child today!  https://bit.ly/2Yw4GozKDP_HTC_WSB_2 2019

Halloween Activities and Guidelines

Posted October 28, 2019

On Thursday, October 31 our school and classes will/may participate in a variety of activities to celebrate Halloween.  For this day many teachers will have sent home communication about the activities your child’s class will be participating in.  We do encourage you to send a costume in a labelled bag ...
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