Classic Roots is sharing Indigenous dance with students across the board this week. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/15247
UGDSB elementary students excel at annual Skills Competition. Congratulations to all students who competed in the Elementary Skills Competition and to those who placed in the top three. Thank you to the staff, volunteers, and community partners who helped at the event. Without you, events like this wouldn’t be possible. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/15224
Even though April can sometimes be a rainy month, sunshine is proven to boost our moods, health, and more. Soak up some sun by walking to school or playing outside this April! #JourneyOutside #SpringintoSpring https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14985
Westside SS teacher transcends natural limits with fitness challenge. Congratulations, Mike! https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/15219
CCVI student awarded prestigious Wolf scholarship. Congratulations, Andres! Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/15214
Theatre Centre Wellington is proud to present Rock of Ages - Teen Edition - Book by Chris D’Arienzo Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp. This production features classic 80s rock songs, big hair, mixtapes, and of course a really cool love story. Ticket and date info here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/15110
Today, folks from Western University were at Arbour Vista PS to celebrate teacher Jennifer Pigeon, who was selected by Western's Faculty of Education as a winner of their annual Award for Excellence.
Wendy Darling has returned home, but growing up isn’t the happily ever after she imagined... John F Ross CVI is getting ready to present their spring play. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/15102
More than 1,000 UGDSB students are competing in a hands-on skills showcase today! The competition brings together students in grades 4 to 8, to showcase their talents in a wide range of hands-on, skills-based challenges focused on innovation, creativity, and problem-solving.
"The Upper Grand District School Board is using water to open students’ eyes to the future." A great story from the Orangeville Citizen on the UGDSB's H2Awesome initiative! https://www.pentictonherald.ca/spare_news/article_195ba9be-e707-563d-a0e0-1fbb0346e8dd.html
All UGDSB schools and offices will be closed on Friday, April 3rd and Monday, April 6th. We hope that everyone has a safe and happy long weekend.
It's chilly out there today, but the snow is melting, and the sun will be shining. It’s time to #SpringintoSpring! Join thousands of students across Ontario by walking or wheeling to school throughout the month of April. #JourneyOutside https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14985
Today is Custodial and Maintenance Appreciation Day! Thank you to all UGDSB custodians and maintenance staff, your dedication, skill, and hard work are appreciated in our schools and offices.
The UGDSB’s April Communications Newsletter is out! In this month's issue we have information about using water responsibility at school and home, active school travel, cannabis safety, and more! We’re looking forward to a great month ahead! LINK: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
A message from WDG Public Health: Cannabis safety starts at home. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14986
Norwell DSS student recognized in second annual Ontario Tech essay contest. Congratulations, Elsie, on achieving this award! Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14900
On April 7, the UGDSB will host its annual Elementary Skills Competition! This year’s event is expected to welcome over 1,000 students in Grades 4 through 8 from across UGDSB elementary schools. The competition brings together students to showcase their talents in a wide range of hands-on, skills-based challenges focused on innovation, creativity, and problem-solving: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14892
Today is National AI Literacy Day, a nationwide day of action focused on exploring the fundamental question, “ What is AI? ” and “ How do we prepare learners for an AI-enabled world ? ” See what the UGDSB is doing around AI Literacy through our framework of Math Skills, Language Skills, Sustainability, and Human Rights: https://www.ugdsb.ca/o/ugdsb/page/ai-at-ugdsb
