Around 150 Grade 10 students from Norwell District SS, Westside SS, Centre Dufferin District High School and Centre Wellington District High School attended an entrepreneurship boot camp in Elora last fall to learn what it takes to start and run a business. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/7103
Parents/guardians are invited to attend a free webinar on EQAO math assessments. EQAO staff will discuss math questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in Ontario’s large-scale assessments. These assessments are taken by all Ontario students in Grades 3, 6 and 9: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/7217
Are you interested in taking the International Baccalaureate at GCVI? The next entry date is Sept. 2026 for entrance in Grade 11. Current Grade 9 students should be aware of some Grade 10 course requirements for the IB pathway: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/7207
We are seeking feedback on our updated Accessibility policy. Please review the draft policy documents and provide your feedback by February 13, 2025. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/7024
ICYMI: Beyond Borders gala set for Jan 18, students aim to raise over $132,000! https://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/beyond-borders-gala-set-for-jan-18-students-aim-to-raise-over-132000/
Children born in 2021 are eligible to attend Junior Kindergarten (JK) this September and children born in 2020 are eligible for Senior Kindergarten (SK). More info on what's needed to register a child for kindergarten this year can be found at https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/6329
This year's Beyond Borders students have redefined expectations with a charity event aiming to raise more than $100,000! https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/6899
Course selection for grade 8 students entering grade 9 in the fall of 2025 is starting this month. Information on the process for students and their parents/guardians can be found at https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/6169
Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open https://www.ugdsb.ca/o/ugdsb/page/kindergarten-registration
ICYMI: As winter continues to roll on, a reminder of our inclement weather procedures: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/6033
The UGDSB Before and/or After School Program (BASP) survey is now open to parents and guardians https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/6883
January Updates from the Upper Grand DSB:
The January Communications Newsletter is out! In this month's issue we have information about: Kindergarten Registration; High school course selection for Grade 8s; A new process for Out of Area/Out of District attendance; And more!
We’re looking forward to a great month ahead! LINK = https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
ICYMI: Grade 7, 8 students at JD Hogarth collect over 6,000 food bank donations - well done team!
https://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/grade-7-8-students-at-jd-hogarth-collect-over-6000-food-bank-donations/
All UGDSB schools will be closed for the holiday break at the end of day on December 20. They will reopen to staff and students on January 6, 2025. Have a safe and happy holiday!
A message from UGDSB's Director and Chair, wishing the UGDSB community a wonderful Winter Break! https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/6522
Course selection for grade 8 students entering grade 9 in the fall of 2025 will be starting in January. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/6169
The Community Environmental Leadership Program (CELP) hosted the first-ever Grade 9 Climate Showdown at the Guelph Arboretum yesterday. Students got to participate in many great activities, talk to climate-focused groups and organizations, and heard from special guest speaker Mike Schreiner!
Kindergarten registration within the Upper Grand District School Board for the 2025-2026 school year opens January 7, 2025 for both English and French Immersion. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/6329
INCLEMENT WEATHER: Due to inclement weather all Community Use of Schools (CUS) permits are cancelled in North Wellington and Dufferin for Thursday December 12, 2024.
We are currently experiencing a power outage at the following schools: Erin PS, Erin DSH, Ross R. MacKay PS, Brisbane PS, and East Garafraxa PS. The current time of restoration is advertised as being much later today. We are asking that families do not send their children to school today.
At this time, some buses are already enroute to schools. Schools will be open to receive students who are already on the bus. We will continue to communicate with those families about picking their children up today. Families who have not boarded the bus are asked to keep their children at home.
Thank you for your understanding.