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.
Information for students/parents about temporary remote learning starting Jan. 4, 2021
As communicated last week, the provincial government has directed schools in Ontario to move temporarily to remote learning following the winter break. All UGDSB elementary and secondary students will begin the new year working remotely, with the exception of DD classes (please see below for further details). UGDSB elementary schools will participate in remote ...Information about in-person learning for students in DD classes
As you know, the message from the Minister of Education is that elementary and secondary school students province-wide will participate in remote learning from January 4-8 (elementary) and January 4-22 (secondary). In-person instruction will not be permitted during this period. However, school boards have been required to make provisions for in-person ...UGDSB schools to shift temporarily to remote learning starting Jan. 4, 2021
On Monday Dec. 21, the provincial government announced that schools in Ontario will move temporarily to remote learning following the winter break. Following the announcement, the Ministry of Education confirmed to school boards that all elementary and secondary students will temporarily shift to remote learning starting on January 4, 2021. UGDSB elementary ...Literary Contest Winner #3!
Congratulations to Miranda who won first place for her poem, "Poem for Remembrance Day."
I live in a castle, tall and strong.
A castle, united where we all belong.
A castle surrounded by ice and snow,
Winter ...
Legion Literary Contest Winner #2!
Congratulations to Cecilia who placed second for her poem, "Remember."
Remember
Thanks to the soldiers
Who risked their lives in battle
Helping our country
Thanks to the people
Both past and present ...
Winners of Legion Literary Contest!
Three students from King George recently placed in the Legion's Remembrance Day Literary Contest. Their photos and written submissions will be posted over the next few days.
Congratulations to Ayden who placed second for her essay, "How the Wars ...
Reaching out for support
December can be a difficult time for many of us and for many reasons. More than ever, now is the time reach out if you need support and to look out for friends and family who may need support.
Exploring Maps of the World
We have been exploring different world maps. Some maps make parts of our world appear much larger than they really are in relation to other places. We are looking at maps that don't have Europe in the centre as ...
#UGUmbrella – Imagine what others may be going through, this December we look at Empathy
The Umbrella Project, founded by Dr. Jen Forristal, features monthly themes, activities and curriculum links to support students and staff as they focus on wellness.
