And we're off! Our Annual Special Olympics track and field day has begun
The Upper Grand District School Board is proud to announce that Sean Hamilton has been named the recipient of the 2025 OeLC Supporting Boards and Students in eLearning Award! #UGProud https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9041
So proud of these artists! "Wellington County Museum and Archives Honours Students’ in Juried Exhibition 'Emerging Insights'" - https://thegrand101.com/2025/05/14/wellington-county-museum-and-archives-honours-students-in-juried-exhibition-emerging-insights/
Update on the Guelph secondary school boundary review - 4 new boundary options will be presented to Trustees tonight. For the report and a survey to provide feedback visit our boundary review webpage. Also, another public info session will be held on May 29. More info here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9033
Monday, May 12 marked the official start of UGDSB's 4th annual Backyard Bird Count. This year, the invitation went out to all schools, with 10 secondary, 44 elementary and 1 ECPP program participating. This includes students in ECPP, LRC classrooms, and elementary remote learning programming. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9030
A group of students from Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute (CCVI) recently took part in the Astro Pi Challenge: Mission Space Lab, which “offers teams of young people the chance to run scientific experiments on board the International Space Station (ISS).” https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9024
The Sleeman Centre in Guelph was packed on Thursday, May 8, as upwards of 5,000 UGDSB students in grades 6 to 8 attended this year’s Empowerment Day. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8977
The annual CHSS Spring Sale is on! Open until 6pm on Friday and from 8-1pm on Saturday.
"Canadian soccer icon gives area students a day to remember" - Soccer icon Christine Sinclair was one of five speakers at the UGDSB's annual Empowerment Day event at the Sleeman Centre: https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/canadian-soccer-icon-gives-area-students-a-day-to-remember-10634416
We're focusing on our main theme of "Thriving Together, Building Healthy Futures" for the final day of Mental Health & Education Week.
Let's celebrate the power of community and collective well-being as we reflect on our week of learning, growth, and self-care.
By supporting each other, we create a future where everyone can thrive in a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment.
BC-born soccer icon Christine Sinclair has the #EmpowermentDay crowd pumped!
Called 'The Godfather' of Canadian Spoken Word poetry, speaker Dwayne Morgan is the producer of the Toronto International Poetry Slam and a recipient of the Order of Ontario.
#EmpowermentDay
Chris Koch is bringing his “If I can” message to Empowerment Day
Storm chaser and global explorer George Kourounis talks about his unusual career and how he found his path #EmpowermentDay
9x TEDX speaker Blake Fly has the students engaged instantly #EmpowermentDay
Kicking off Empowerment Day 2025 in a great way!
Our Thursday Mental Health & Education Week theme is "Empowering Through Connection & Care".
Building strong, supportive relationships is key to mental well-being and resilience.
Take time to connect with a friend, colleague, or student today, reminding them that they are valued and supported.
The UGDSB's Terry James Resource Centre (TJRC) provides educators with access to many mental health resources. Everything from non-fiction texts providing information about mental health topics, to picture books about emotional regulation, to teacher resources with strategies for supporting wellbeing in the classroom. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8962
"Building an inclusive community at ODSS: Celebrating diversity and supporting students" - a great article from Arianna at ODSS, who is a member of the UGDSB's Student Communications Team!
https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8963
Wednesday's Mental Health & Education Week theme is "Wellness through Movement".
Physical activity is a powerful tool for boosting mood, energy, and overall mental health.
Whether it's stretching, walking, or dancing, find a way to move today and feel the benefits of an active body and mind.
