News & Announcements
Everyday Hero Nominations
Nominations are now open for the 2019 Everyday Hero Awards.
Please visit the board website at www.ugdsb.ca/heroes for nomination guidelines and to download the nomination form.
The deadline to nominate someone for an Everyday Hero Award is Friday April 12.
OSSLT – Wednesday March 27, 2019
This is a notice regarding a schedule change on the day of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, on Wednesday March 27, 2019.
All Grade 9 students, as well as those who are required to write the OSSLT (grade 10s and re-writers) are to attend school for the full day. Students are required to follow the schedule outlined …
Interim Reports and Parent Night
Students received their Interim Report on Thursday March 7. Parents and guardians are invited to Parent Night on Thursday March 21 from 5:30-7:00pm. Parents will be able to speak teachers regarding their student's progress thus far. Please follow the link for more information on Learning Skills and Work Habits for students. Learning Skills and Work Habits
Late Bus
Norwell students are encouraged to “get involved” and stay at school until 4:45 on the dates below to enjoy, engage and pursue your interests.
March 20, 27
April 3, 10
May 1, 8, 15, 29
Buses will leave Norwell DSS at 4:45 and drop off at the following locations:
Maryborough P.S. at: 5:00pm
Drayton Heights P.S at: 5:15pm
Harriston Old Town Hall (back of building) 5:00pm
Clifford United Church: 5:15pm
Crafts and Crochet in room 110
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Physical Education Dress Code
A regulation gym uniform must be worn to each class. This should consist of a T-shirt and shorts in school colours, sweat socks, and running shoes that are tied up tightly, with good treads and arch supports. Shoes must be appropriate for physical activity. Students who are not properly prepared may not be able to participate. …
Smoke Free Ontario Act
The SFOA prohibits the smoking of tobacco, the use of e-cigarettes, and the smoking/vaping of cannabis in the following places:
Enclosed public places
Enclosed workplaces
Primary and secondary schools and their grounds
Public areas …
Pass the Test Program Begins February 12
This course provides direct instruction on the tasks found on the OSSLT (Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test). It supplements and extends a short test-preparation unit offered in the school for grade 10 students. This course is offered in February and March, after school twice a week. Parents are responsible for transportation as this program is after school. Some dates may coincide with Late Bus Days. …
NEW! Online Student Profile
Check you student’s attendance, marks, report card, and timetable!
The Upper Grand District School Board offers parents the opportunity to view the attendance of their student(s). Please contact the teacher in cases of discrepancies or clarification.
Go to https://students.ugdsb.on.ca and …
Smoke Free Ontario
The following document is about the Smoke Free Ontario Act and how it will affect schools. PDF Smoke Free Ontario
If you have any questions, please contact the school.
This year’s test date is March 27, 2019. Check out the webpage for more information. 
Check out Norwell’s LEAF Progrm! 
