REMINDER: Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-26 Living Classroom cohort. The UGDSB's comprehensive 38-week program, running from September to June, offers students the opportunity to gain essential skills and certifications necessary for a rewarding career in healthcare. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8244
This year, 31 classes across 19 schools were registered for the Students Taking Action Reading Solo / Élèves Prennent Action en Lecteur Autonome (STARS / EPALA) program with grades K through 8 represented. The 681 students read a combined total of 54,591 minutes - equivalent to 910 hours, or 38 days! https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8393
The UGDSB will be sending out a test message to all families and staff this week.
The test message will be sent on Wednesday March 19 at approximately 4pm. It will be sent to staff and families via text, email and phone. The message will clearly indicate that it is a test and no action is required.
Thank you for your understanding.
New session added! "Helping families navigate the transition to adulthood for students with special needs" https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/7733
The Centennial Rogues improv team at CCVI is heading to the National Canadian Improv Games in Ottawa next month after winning the Tri-City Tournament https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8374
Over the next several months, families of students in grades 7-12+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism will have the opportunity to access valuable resources and guidance through a series currently underway called Transitioning to Adulthood. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/7733
ICYMI: Students in the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program at two Orangeville secondary schools are working with Habitat for Humanity to build a “tiny” home in collaboration with a First Nations community in the Saugeen area. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8130
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-26 Living Classroom cohort. The UGDSB's comprehensive 38-week program, running from September to June, offers students the opportunity to gain essential skills and certifications necessary for a rewarding career in healthcare. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8244
Big congrats to Westside SS on winning silver at the OSEA Provincial Championship for the second year in a row! 🎉👏 The Westside Valorant eSports Team played an incredible tournament, showcasing skill, strategy, and teamwork. Huge thanks to the SHSM program, UGDSB, and coaches Mackintosh & Gunn for their support!
Wishing all UGDSB students and families a safe and fun March Break next week!
ICYMI: PSWs are needed! Applications now being accepted for 2025-26 Living Classroom cohort. The UGDSB’s comprehensive 38-week program, running from September to June, offers students the opportunity to gain essential skills and certifications necessary for a rewarding career in healthcare. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8244
This past weekend, the GCVI Cheer team competed in the Rising Start Cheer Classic competition, held this year at the Sleeman Cnetre. They delivered a flawless performance, with zero deductions, and were awarded 1st place in the intermediate division. The team is hard at work preparing for OFSAA in April!
Due to inclement weather, UGDSB schools and offices in Zones 2, 3, and 4 (Centre Wellington, North Wellington and Dufferin) 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 Zone 1 (Guelph) remain open today.
REMINDER: Parents/guardians in Guelph are invited to attend a public information session on the new Guelph high school boundary review - happening March 6, 2025. Also check our website to see if your home address may be affected by the boundary review process. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8107
Did you know? The UGDSB's commitment to solar energy generation dates back decades! In February 2005, Centre Dufferin DHS was recognized in Canada's House of Commons for being the first high school in Ontario to install a solar renewable energy system: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8250
The UGDSB MADE Urban Arts Program in conjunction with the GCVI Chamber Choir has been selected to perform and record background vocals on a new version of Triumph’s 1979 hit ‘Hold On’ for Music Monday this year. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8248
👩🔧UGDSB students are celebrating International Women’s Day with Skills Ontario, exploring careers in skilled trades & technology! Thanks to OYAP, over 100 students are taking part in hands-on workshops & mentorship opportunities. Read more here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8236. #IWD2025 #WomenInTrades
PSWs are needed! Applications now being accepted for 2025-26 Living Classroom cohort. The UGDSB’s comprehensive 38-week program, running from September to June, offers students the opportunity to gain essential skills and certifications necessary for a rewarding career in healthcare. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8244
GCVI’s Black Futures Month Assembly was a powerful celebration of Umoja (unity)! 🎶💃🏾 The event featured music, dance, spoken word, and a performance by Waleed Abdulhamid. Students came together to honour Black culture and history in an unforgettable way.
Read the full story here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/8233.
March Updates from the Upper Grand DSB: Please check out the latest UGDSB Together Newsletter for updates from the UGDSB! This month we have info on Co-regulation and Declarative Language; the 2025-26 Student Trustees; Self Advocacy and more! #UGCommunity https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
