Students in Westside Secondary School’s LRC10 program are helping make the school more sustainable by taking on leadership of the school’s recycling initiatives. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12860
Erin Public School had some snowy visitors this week!
Local youth spend a lot of their time online. In fact, 86% of high schoolers in WDG report 3+ hours of screen time daily.
Have a conversation together about the risks of too much screen time. Parents can model healthy habits, set limits, find other things to do together, and talk about balance.
Learn more and get some strategies at choicesrewired.ca
#ChoicesRewired #ObserveEngageLead
Have a conversation together about the risks of too much screen time. Parents can model healthy habits, set limits, find other things to do together, and talk about balance.
Learn more and get some strategies at choicesrewired.ca
#ChoicesRewired #ObserveEngageLead
Centre Wellington DHS is hosting their Grade 8 Information night TOMORROW (December 9, 2025) at 5:30 PM. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/grade-8-information-nights
Students and parents invited to discover UGDSB enhanced programming at Guelph open house https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12813
UGDSB student achievement continues to rise, outpacing provincial EQAO results across all areas https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12723
ICYMI - Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year opens January 6th and runs until January 30th at 4 p.m. https://www.ugdsb.ca/kindergarten
Centennial CVI (6:30pm), Orangeville DSS (6:30pm), and Norwell DSS (6:00pm) are hosting their Grade 8 Information nights TOMORROW (December 4, 2025). Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/grade-8-information-nights
Wellington Heights SS is hosting their Grade 8 Information night TOMORROW (December 3, 2025) at 6:00 PM. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/grade-8-information-nights
The UGDSB’s December Communications Newsletter is out! In this month's issue we have information about Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-27 school year, Career Pathways Exploration Programs, and more! We’re looking forward to a great month ahead! LINK: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
Wellness Works: This December we are exploring Authenticity. Learn more on the board website: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12604
Community Use of Schools is cancelled in Zone/Division 3 (North Wellington) for Friday Nov. 28, 2025
ICYMI: Canadian author Lawrence Hill visited GCVI on Monday to share stories about his life and work with staff and students. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12551
Due to inclement weather, UGDSB schools and offices in Zone/Division 3 (North Wellington) are closed today. The closure will impact Parent-Teacher Interviews in North Wellington schools today. School staff will be in touch with North Wellington families regarding alternate plans for interviews.
Schools and offices in Zones 1, 2, and 4 remain open today. Click here to see what Zone your school is in: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/list-of-ugdsb-schools-by-zone
Schools and offices in Zones 1, 2, and 4 remain open today. Click here to see what Zone your school is in: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/list-of-ugdsb-schools-by-zone
A reminder that Friday November 28, 2025, is a PA Day for UGDSB elementary and secondary schools. Stay warm and safe!
Please note that Community Use of Schools (CUS) is cancelled for Zones/Divisions 2, 3, and 4 for Thursday Nov. 27.
Due to inclement weather, UGDSB schools and offices in Zone 3 (North Wellington) are closed today to staff and students. Students are to shift to remote learning, where possible. Staff should not report to work in person, and should shift to remote working where possible. All buses and taxis are cancelled to those affected schools.
Schools and offices in Zones 1, 2, and 4 remain open today.
Click here to see what Zone your school is in: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/list-of-ugdsb-schools-by-zone
Schools and offices in Zones 1, 2, and 4 remain open today.
Click here to see what Zone your school is in: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/list-of-ugdsb-schools-by-zone
Congratulations to this month's UG Ovation Recipients! UG Ovation was created to celebrate and recognize the outstanding achievements of our students and staff—those whose contributions reflect the spirit, values, and excellence of the UGDSB. Congrats to student Sydney C for your incredible Terry Fox fundraising (pictured), teacher Andy Speers on receiving the 2025 OTIP Elementary Teaching Award, and teacher-librarian Sandra McLarnon (pictured) for receiving the 2025 Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM!
With a special weather statement in effect for the region on Thursday, November 27, here's a reminder about inclement weather procedures at the UGDSB. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/6033