The Upper Grand District School Board recognizes National Indigenous History Month every June and encourages staff, students, and families to celebrate the rich and distinct histories, traditions and cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9520
Please check out the latest UGDSB Together Newsletter for updates from the UGDSB! This month we have info on school transportation, the human rights review, celebrating Pride and more! #UGCommunity https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
Schools across the UGDSB raised the Pride flag today and held ceremonies to kick off Pride Month, including here at Westminster Woods PS!
Is your child starting school this September? STWDSTS’s First Rider Program is a great way to help young children (and their families!) feel more confident and prepared for the first day of school—whether they’ll be riding the bus or walking. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9211
This week is School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week! Thank you to all the dedicated crossing guards who help keep our students, staff and families safe!
Celebrating Pride Month: A Time for Joy, Inclusion, and Belonging
- Happy Pride UG! https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9403
Black student groups from across the Upper Grand District School Board gathered at the University of Guelph on Wednesday, May 27 for the 2025 Black Brilliance Conference. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9398
ICYMI: UGDSB students taking part in annual Backyard Bird Count again this year. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9030
UGDSB students talking about their experiences with using Gen AI
Students testing out the Innovation Lab talking about Gen AI
Student Trustee Zechariah and Director Sovran kick off today's student-led AI Amplified conference
ICYMI: High school students pitch in to build affordable homes in Fergus https://www.elorafergustoday.com/helpers/high-school-students-pitch-in-to-build-affordable-homes-in-fergus-10686144
Coming soon...Grand River Public School! At the May 27 Board Meeting, the board approved the name for the new CW school, which was recommended through community consultation. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9305
The third-party reviewers conducting an independent Human Rights Review are inviting members of the UGDSB community to submit written comments. Learn more about the process here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9217
The Upper Grand District School Board is proud to once again celebrate National AccessAbility Week. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9207
ICYMI: 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 MADE Urban Arts program hosted a special screening of the documentary Play it Loud! at The Bookshelf Cinema in Guelph on Thursday, May 15 with star and subject Jay Douglas in attendance. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9182
Grade 2 students in Centre Wellington had the chance to enjoy a performance by DuffleBag Theatre at the Fergus Grand Theatre through a new “Theatre for Young Audiences” program. Some students became part of the performance! Thank you to CW Township and Fergus Grand Theatre for this opportunity for UG students!
UGDSB students are supporting Habitat for Humanity with an affordable housing project build in Fergus: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9101
Athletes brave chilly weather for first Dufferin & North Wellington Special Olympics Track and Field Day https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/9100