Co-op students hard at work in the UGDSB Innovation Lab's editing suite!
Congratulations to Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) on being named winner of the Cybercrime & Digital Safety Initiative Award for their work on cyber safety in our schools!
The Community Environmental Leadership Program (CELP) hosted Grade 9 students from CCVI, GCVI, and John F. Ross at the University of Guelph Arboretum Centre today for the second Clima-Con. Students got to participate in many great activities and talk to climate-focused groups and organizations from the region.
ICYMI: A Grade 9 student from Wellington Heights Secondary School recently won an Ontario Volunteer Service Award “in recognition of all of his volunteer efforts.” https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12032
Flags at all UGDSB schools and offices will be at half mast today for Remembrance Day.
As we get our first snow of the 2025-26 school year, here's a reminder about inclement weather procedures at the UGDSB. https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/inclement-weather-procedures
A special Remembrance Day flag will be flying at some UGDSB schools this year. The flag is available directly from the Legion and features a red poppy on a white background. Flags will still be flown at half mast on November 11.
Congrats to Wellington Heights SS Grade 9 student Flynn Wettlaufer, who won an Ontario Volunteer Service Award at a ceremony in London, Ont. on October 23. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12032
ICYMI: The Community Environmental Leadership Program (CELP) will be hosting 150 Grade 9 students at the University of Guelph Arboretum Centre on November 13 for our second ever Clima-Con! https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11913
UGDSB expands Alternative Education opportunities across the district. Learn more about exciting things to come here! https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11991
Copyright and fair dealing considerations impact much of the work that happens in a school board - from developing lesson materials, to using films and videos, to creating training resources. The TJRC has information and resources that will equip and empower staff at the UGDSB to navigate copyrighted materials with confidence. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11927
November’s Wellness Works Theme is Problem Solving. Learn more on the board website. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11979
Centennial Hylands ES student named Shelburne Fall Fair Ambassador. Congratulations, Asha! Learn more on the board website: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11975
The UGDSB’s November Communications Newsletter is out! In this month's issue we have information about the UGDSB’s new Sustainability & Climate Action Plan, a new PSW program, resources for parents, and more! We’re looking forward to a great month ahead! LINK: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
The Expression of Interest Form for GCVI's International Baccalaureate program is now available. This form is for students entering Grade 11 starting September 2026 who are interested in GCVI's IB program. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11957
Treaties Recognition Week recognizes the importance of Treaties and supports students and community members in Ontario to learn about the significance of Treaty rights, responsibilities and relationships. Learn more on the board website. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11970
Happy Halloween! From the folks in the UGDSB's People, Leadership and Culture department.
Friendly reminder that Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 2 and we gain an hour when our clocks "fall back" at 2 a.m.
ICYMI: UGDSB Continuing Education opens doors to the trades. Learn more about this opportunity, including how to enroll at https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11890
Rockwood Centennial Public School staff and students are making wellness a priority. To start the school year off on the right foot, each Wednesday for 6 weeks, staff and students walked through the Rockwood Conservation Area as part of a mental and physical health initiative. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11924
