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NEW: Temporary online learning extended

NEW: UGDSB schools will continue with our current measures for online learning until further notice. Please click here for further information.
During this period, child care centres will remain open and Before and/or After School Programs (BASP) will remain closed.
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Long Term Accommodation Plan Final Report (Draft) – Public Meetings

Posted April 11, 2018

The Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report (Draft) is going to be presented at 5 regional public meetings throughout the month of May. The draft report includes a list of proposed short (1-5 yrs.) and long (6-10 yrs.) accommodation priorities. The report does not include any recommended changes to school ...

Release of the Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report (Draft)

Posted April 6, 2018

Board staff is presenting the Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report (Draft) and Phase 2 Public Engagement Plan at the Board’s Business Operations Committee meeting on April 10, 2018. The meeting will be held at the Guelph Board Office located at 500 ...

April Newsletter

Posted April 1, 2018

Our April newsletter is now posted and can be found here

Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) – Update

Posted March 5, 2018

The first phase of public engagement for the UGDSB Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) is complete. Thank you to all who attended a workshop or provided input online. Your feedback will be shared in a report to trustees on March 20, 2018. One of ...

March Newsletter

Posted March 2, 2018

Hi Everyone-our March newsletter is now posted and can be found here.

LTAP Public Workshop – Cancellation Notice

Posted February 20, 2018

Due to continued inclement weather and low visibility due to fog, the Tuesday, February 20, 2018 Long Term Accommodation Plan public workshop to be held at Norwell DSS has been cancelled. All are welcome to attend the next scheduled workshop on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Centre Wellington DHS in Fergus starting at 7pm.

February Newsletter

Posted February 3, 2018

Westwood's February Newsletter is available here

Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Background Report and Public Engagement Plan

Posted January 31, 2018

On January 30, 2018, trustees approved a Public Engagement Plan as a part of the Board’s process to develop a Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP).
The LTAP is a strategic review of the Board’s facilities, population projections, and enrolment forecasts. At the end of the process, the LTAP will identify accommodation priorities for the Board. Public engagement is an important part of the LTAP process. We want to have conversations with our school communities to promote a shared understanding of local school issues.

January Newsletter

Posted January 8, 2018

The December newsletter went home in hard copy. The January newsletter is posted online and can be found here.

November Newsletter

Posted November 2, 2017

Our November newsletter is now available and can be accessed here.

October Newsletter

Posted October 2, 2017

Our October newsletter is now available and can be accessed here.

Policy Updates

Posted September 29, 2017

We have just posted our 2017/2018 Bullying Prevention Policy and Code of Conduct. Both can be accessed from this page.

Open House!

Posted September 15, 2017

On Thursday, September 14 we had our annual Open House. Staff enjoyed the opportunity to meet families and students enjoyed showing their new classrooms. Thank you to everyone who came. It was great to see the Westwood School community together again after a great summer. Thank you to all families for ...