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Principal’s Award
Congratulations to T.J. Ryan, who is the recipient of the Principal’s Award for 2020 at Wellington Heights. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, T.J. received his award from Principal, Brent Bloch, and Vice Principal, Kevin Taylor, in front of the school on November 5th.
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Wellington Heights SS receives generous donation to support school programs
Wellington Heights Secondary School received a generous $6,000 donation on November 5, from Dufferin Mutual Insurance Company, a local company in Mount Forest.
Quadmester 2, OSSLT information for secondary students and parents
All secondary students and parents/guardians are asked to review the following information on Quadmester 2, the OSSLT and more.
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UGUmbrella: The quality of being thankful – this November we celebrate Gratitude
The theme for November is Gratitude. Gratitude is the quality of being thankful. It is an essential skill that helps us keep our focus on what we have, instead of what we do not have. This skill is especially important at a time when there are so many restrictions in place at school, home …
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Link to Secondary Quadmester 1 and 2 calendar
Please click to view the full secondary quadmester 1 and 2 calendar. The first day of classes for secondary students in quadmester 2 is November 16, 2020.
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COVID-19 Updated Information
Please see the attachments for the most recent Return To School Guidance document and Covid-19 Screening Tool. Parents and students are encouraged to use Public Health’s online screening tool, but if unable to access the online tool, may use the attached screening tool instead. Since procedures and guidelines are constantly evolving and changing, always …
Police Presence in Schools town hall and survey info
Please read the following for information on the UGDSB’s Police Presence in Schools virtual town hall and survey.
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Awards Assembly Oct. 16th, 2020
This year instead of an Awards Assembly on the W.H.S.S. Commencement day, we will be presenting our award winners with their certificates in class.
We are very proud of our students for their achievements!
Honour Roll Award of Excellence
Certificates Awarded …
Parent information on quad 1 reporting, quad 2 model and survey
We would like to take this opportunity to provide you with information regarding quadmester 2, the board’s Intent to Change Survey, assessment, community hours and more.
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Survey to request change between in-person and remote learning (Oct. 14-21)
To request a change between in-person and remote learning, secondary parents/students must complete a survey between October 14-21. The deadline to complete the survey is Oct. 21 at 4pm.
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Provide your input: Police presence in UGDSB schools
This October, the Upper Grand District School Board is holding a town hall and survey, asking participants for their input regarding the presence of police in UGDSB schools.
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Updated Quadmester 1 and 2 Calendar
MW Connect Ed
Wellington Heights has now enabled Maplewood Connect Ed for parents and students.
In order to view your student’s profile please go to https://students.ugdsb.on.ca/
To log in you will use the first 5 letters of your last name and the first 3 letters of your first name eg.
SmithJoh.
Your password will be your OEN number.
Once into your …
UGDSB launches The Umbrella Project to support mental health and well-being
At the Upper Grand District School Board, we value mentally healthy schools, classrooms and work sites. This year, in order to further help support the mental health and well-being of UGDSB students and staff, we are introducing The Umbrella Project to schools and offices.
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Congratulations to our 2019-2020 Everyday Heroes
The Everyday Hero Awards Selection Committee chose nine finalists from a group of deserving nominees. This year’s Everyday Hero Awards recipients include dedicated school and board staff, a student and volunteers.
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Update: Due to COVID-19 restrictions fall graduation ceremonies are cancelled
Due to ongoing restrictions with respect to large gatherings, it will not be possible for schools to hold commencement ceremonies this fall.
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Parent Information: Monitoring and Managing COVID-19
The UGDSB would like to remind all parents that they have an important role to play in preventing COVID-19 in our schools.
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Parent Council News
Parent Council
Wellington Heights is looking for parent and guardian volunteers to serve on our school Parent Council this year. The purpose of the Parent Council at the secondary panel is, through the active participation of parents, to improve student achievement and well-being, and enhance the accountability of the education system to parents …
Secondary Remote School
Classes began today also for students in the Secondary Remote School. Teachers reached out last week to let students know how to get started. Students are reminded to check their UGCloud email accounts daily, as well as the Remote School website at www.ugdsb.ca/srs for more information.