News & Announcements
Summer Greetings
NORWELL DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOL
August 13, 2018
Dear Norwell Students and Parent/Guardian;
I hope your summer is full of great days, star filled nights, and lots of relaxation! The Norwell staff and I are looking forward to another fantastic and rewarding school year! When you return to school you will find that we have updated our student parking …
Early Registration
Grade 10-12 Current Norwell Students
Early Registration for the 2018-19 school year will take place
THURSDAY AUGUST 30, 2018 from 9:00am-12:00pm in the EC Gray Foyer
Students pay their $30.00 student fee and receive their timetable.
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Student Parking at Norwell
A limited number of parking spaces will be allocated for student parking on school property. These spaces are for students who demonstrate a need to bring a vehicle to school regularly. Most students requiring transportation to and from school will be expected to use the existing bus service.
Decisions about which student gets a parking space will be made on …
Feedback welcome on draft board policies
The Upper Grand District School Board is welcoming public input on draft policies. Currently under review is:
Policy 503 – Safe Schools (Student Discipline, Bullying Prevention and Intervention, Suspension and Expulsion)
This policy is important to students, staff, parents and guardians, school councils and the school community because everyone plays a role in maintaining a positive school climate and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and accepting learning and working environment in our …
Office
The office will be open Monday-Thursday from Tuesday July 3 until Friday August 24. It is recommended to call ahead. If you were unable to pick up your Report Card during the allotted week, please call the school to make arrangements. 519-343-3107.
Link Day – Wednesday August 29
Welcome Link Day
Wednesday August 29, 2018 8:50am-3:00pm
Calling all Grade 8’s! Are you coming to Norwell in the Fall? Register for Link Day!
On this day you will:
Meet Link Leaders
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International Students – Host Families
Are you looking for a chance to connect with others from around the world? At present Norwell District Secondary School is seeking families in our area that would be interested in having an international student stay in their home during the 2018-2019 school year. For information regarding financial support and details regarding the program please call the administration …
Attendance Policy
Notes for Absences From Class
Aizan is an automated attendance system that will place a call to the student’s home if they have been marked absent in one or more classes regardless of a note being sent, phone call or an e-mail sent by a parent. Parents must confirm the reason for the student’s absence by leaving a message on the school’s answering machine available 24 hours/day or by …
French Review Committee
“The Upper Grand District School Board is looking for parents of secondary students (Gr 9-12) in North Wellington interested in serving on a Secondary French as a Second Language (FSL) Review Committee. This committee is to serve in an advisory role with respect to the UGDSB’s French as a Second Language instruction and delivery models.
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Check out Norwell’s LEAF Progrm! 
