News & Announcements
Daily School Absence Report
The UGDSB is reporting daily on school absence rates, allowing us to monitor absenteeism rates and transparently share this information with the public. To view the dashboard, click here.
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE FOR APRIL
It has been a pleasure to welcome spring and all of its lovely activities for students. We hope that everyone will enjoy a lovely Easter Weekend (April 2nd and April 5th) along with the upcoming Spring Break (April 12th-16th). There ...
Monthly environmental activities to help celebrate our planet April 22nd is Earth Day!
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” - Albert Einstein Celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd! Founded in 1990, Earth Day Canada inspires people of all ages across the country to connect with nature and build resilient communities as well as foster an intrinsically motivated, enduring commitment to ...Talking About Mental Health: Intrinsic Motivation April 2021
This month’s Umbrella Theme is Intrinsic Motivation. So what is that? It is when we can do something, enjoy something, complete something – and feel good about ourselves and our accomplishments. It’s about not needing anything external to make you feel better – grades, rewards, incentives, etc. We want our ...DRESS FOR THE WEATHER
April weather can be very unpredictable and the “April Showers” can just as easily be “April Snowflakes”! We are outside at both nutrition breaks and very rarely stay indoors because of inclement weather. Please be sure that your child has appropriate outdoor clothing at school every day to accommodate these ...Purchase your 2020-2021 Yearbooks
What better way to remember this rather unusual year? Purchase a yearbook via our online store. Yearbooks can be purchased for $21.00 each. Purchases must be made via the link below NO LATER THAN MAY 1st. https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/16613
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Forest of Reading Program
The Forest of Reading programs are well underway. Both students and teachers are excited to have the books arrive in their classrooms. Many of the teachers on staff created short videos about an individual book(s) as a preview for the students to build anticipation and interest. All classes at Victory are ...
Guelph Food Bank Donations
Good morning! Starting March 23 (tomorrow)-April 18th Victory will be collecting items to donate to the Food Bank. Every class will get a list of suggested items to donate. Students can bring donations into their classrooms and Ms. Bowie and her team will collect the items and arrange to get them to the ...Information about elementary graduation celebrations
Due to on-going COVID-19 restrictions around large gatherings and physical distancing, UGDSB elementary schools will not be able to hold traditional in-person graduation ceremonies this spring. This includes both indoor and outdoor ceremonies.
Recommended reading in Indigenous education and knowledge
This year, Upper Grand DSB board and school staff groups have continued organizing and participating in book studies, focusing on furthering learning in anti-racism and anti-oppression. Here are some ideas for recommended reading in Indigenous education and knowledge.
Policy feedback opportunity: Indigenous Education
The following new draft policy has been released for public consultation, and feedback from the public is welcome on the draft documents: Policy 519 – Indigenous Education (First Nations, Métis, Inuit).
