News & Announcements
New JK-8 English Elementary School coming to Northwest Fergus
The Upper Grand District School Board is going to conduct a review process to set the new Centre Wellington elementary school boundary starting in September 2024 and we want to hear from you! Please go to https://www.ugdsb.ca/board/planning/boundary-reviews/centre-wellington-elementary-school-boundary-review/ to fill in a survey to give your thoughts on this project.
Video Surveillance
Victoria Terrace Public School is monitored by 24 hour video surveillance. Security cameras are in operation for the safety of the students, staff and the school community and for the protection of the Upper Grand District School Board property. Information is collected under the authority of the Education Act in compliance with the MFIPPA. For additional information please contact the Principal (519-843-2720) of the school or contact the F.O.I. Co-ordinator at the Upper Grand District School Board office at 519-822-4420.
Upcoming Boundary Review
Coming Soon! NEW JK-8 ENGLISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (39 Kirvan Street) TARGET OPENING DATE – 2025/26 SCHOOL YEAR The Upper Grand District School Board is going to conduct a review process to set the new school boundary starting in September 2024 and we want to hear from you! Go to www.ugdsb.on.ca/ or see the attached ...Celebrating Pride Month in the Upper Grand DSB
Dear Students, Parents/Guardians and UGDSB Community,This week, the Upper Grand District School Board is kicking off Pride Month. As we approach this important time, it’s essential that we come together to ensure our schools are supportive, inclusive spaces for all students.
...Professional Activity Day Description – June 7, 2024
Information for Elementary Parents/Guardians Date: June 7, 2024 Length: Full Day Topic AM: Curriculum Topic PM: Report Card Writing Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB Description: Elementary Staff will spend half the day focused on various math and literacy topics and strategies. The second half of the day will be dedicated to report card writing, as per the employee group collective agreements. Elementary ...UGDSB policy updates for May 2024
At the May 14, 2024, Board Meeting, the following policy items were approved:
Policy 406 – Health and Safety (annual review; no change) Policy 417 – Violence in the Workplace (annual review; no change) ...Letter to families from the Minister of Education on changes to Provincial Code of Conduct
Please see below for a letter from the Minister of Education, to Ontario parents/caregivers. To download a copy of the letter, please click here.
Dear parents,
For the first time in nearly a generation, our government successfully negotiated agreements ...
Ticks – A Warm Weather Problem
TICK INFORMATION It's barely spring! Yet here we are, talking about creepy crawly ticks. The geographic region that is now home to ticks has grown in the past few years. Sadly, that region now includes Centre Wellington. The memo below and links from Public Health may be helpful if ...Every Day Counts! Student Support Week 2:
We are continuing to share information to help families support their child’s attendance at school. Below are some tips you can try that involve the routines and the environment at home. Practice consistent bedtime and morning routines with your child. ...Every Day Counts! Student Support Week 1:
Is your child struggling with attending school? We are here to help! Throughout the month of April we will be sharing tips and strategies with parents/guardians to help encourage regular school attendance - because Every Day Counts! This week, we are going to focus on strategies around attitudes and beliefs - ...Every Day Counts! Why regular student attendance at school really matters
In the UGDSB, we know how important school attendance and established routines are for students to build knowledge, skills and confidence. Regular attendance is more than just a requirement; it’s a critical building block for academic success, social development, and future opportunities. While we may face challenges that ...
