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Virtual School Council Meeting For Parents & Guardians
The next Virtual School Council Meeting for all Wellington Heights parents and guardians will be held online on Tuesday, February 27th on Google Meet at 7:00pm. Here’s the link to join the meeting: meet.google.com/dzq-ksrs-gmi. This meeting is an opportunity for parents and …
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Learn more about the DELF French proficiency exam
Grade 12 students in the Upper Grand District School Board who are taking Core French or French Immersion are invited to learn more about the DELF.
The Diplôme d’études en langue Française (DELF) is an internationally recognized exam that measures French proficiency across four competencies: listening, speaking, reading, and …
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Provide your input on the 2024-25 School Year Calendars
Planning for the next school year has begun and the Upper Grand District School Board is seeking feedback on the proposed 2024-2025 school year calendars.
Each year, the UGDSB’s School Year Calendar Committee submits draft calendars for the upcoming school year to the Ministry. Once approved, these calendars are …
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Elementary Remote Learning Pre-Registration for the 2024-2025 school year
During the 2023-2024 school year, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB), in partnership with Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) and Grand Erie District School Board (GEDSB) worked together to provide remote learning for elementary students. While we believe that in-person learning best supports students, we recognize that some families may want their child to learn remotely, due to their unique circumstances.
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Accessing Student Timetables (Semester 2) and Report Cards (Semester 1)
Parent Instructions:
To view report cards (these are available after Feb 9th) and time table from the parent or guardian’s portal, please follow the instructions below:
Step 1 – Logging into the Portal:
Click on the following link for the WHSS – Edsembli Parent’s Portal (or go to …
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Exam Period Information
The exam period begins tomorrow. Here are details on what to expect during this time of the semester:
Exams begin at 9:30 AM (suggested arrival time: 9:20 AM)
Buses run as normal; students need to remain in written exams for 1 hour, but are dismissed after they complete their exams
Students are able to …
Professional Activity Day Description – Feb. 1-2, 2024
School Staff will be working on Assessment and Evaluation. There will also be time scheduled for School Improvement Planning, with a focus on Literacy and STEM.
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CMHAWW offering 2nd part to Understanding Human Trafficking webinar
The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington, in partnership with the Upper Grand District School Board and several other community partners, is pleased to announce part two of the Understanding Human Trafficking series.
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WHSS November Newsletter
The WHSS November Newsletter can be found by clicking on the following link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y8BQomhSqDaF10FYWA7xz-dtK-0EPOTLzlcnk1l6gF0/edit?usp=sharing
This is but a sample of the many amazing things that have been going on recently at Wellington Heights. Happy reading!
Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Contest Winners
Congratulations to the following Wolverines who won awards in this year’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 134 Remembrance Day Contest:
Intermediate Black and White Poster
K. Bingelman – Honourable Mention
Senior Black and White Poster
S. Allcock – 1st Place
C. Baxter – 2nd Place
Intermediate Poetry
K. Bingelman – 2nd Place
Senior Poetry
M. …
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WHSS October Newsletter
Please find at the following link a copy of the WHSS October Newsletter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EbaNZSGavHdUyHELDUq2VjlVlsRoSpjxcvNSmomY__g/edit?usp=sharing
This is just a sample of the many amazing things that have been going on at Wellington Heights recently. Happy reading!
Our Wolverine Family
We shared an important message with all of our Wolverine students today. More details have been provided in a letter sent by email to all parents and guardians. Please find attached some information for parents and guardians in supporting their children, who might be struggling with grief.
Immunization Clinic
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health will be visiting our school on Tuesday December 5, 2023 to provide vaccines to students who recently received a vaccination notice for overdue vaccines for measles, mumps, polio, tetanus, etc. Students need to book appointments in advance for this clinic. To book an appointment please visit www.wdgpublichealth.ca/appointments or …
Warm Winter Wishes Hockey Buyout
Our Warm Winter Wishes campaign is well underway. Students in our Business Leadership class, along with students and staff from across the school, run various fundraising initiatives in November and December to raise money to provide to financially at-risk families at WHSS and at our 7 local elementary schools during the holiday season. …
Virtual School Council Meeting
Our next virtual School Council Meeting for all parents and guardians will be held online on Google Meet on Tuesday, November 28th at 7:00 p.m. All parents and guardians are welcome to attend. The purpose of the meeting is to keep parents and guardians informed as to what is going on at WHSS, and to allow …
Midterm Report Cards
Students’ Midterm Report Cards have been created and added to their digital platforms. Attached are instructions on how to access these reports from the Parent Portal as well as instructions for students to access from their accounts.
Please reach out to the main office (519)323-3430 if you have any issues or any …
Parents/guardians invited to complete WHY Survey to help improve well-being of youth
All parents/guardians in the Upper Grand District School Board are invited to complete the 2023 WHY Survey, in partnership with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.
The purpose of the Well-being Health and Youth (WHY) Surveys is to collect information from youth, parents, and school staff about youth health and well-being. These surveys will identify issues that could …
It’s that time of year again – everything you need to know about UG Inclement Weather Procedures
GUELPH, ON – It’s that time of year again and we wanted to share a refresh with our school community about Inclement Weather Procedures.
BUS DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS:
In the event of bus cancellations, all schools will remain open for students and staff who can get there safely.
If parents/guardians do not feel it is safe to bring their …
Professional Activity Day Description – Nov. 24, 2023
Date: November 24, 2023
Length: Full Day
Topics:
Elementary Topic: Parent-Guardian / Teacher Interviews
Secondary Topic 1: AM – Curriculum PD and Workshops
Secondary Topic 2: PM – Workplace Violence Prevention Training as per the Collective Agreement
Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): School Administrators and Online Modules
Description:
Elementary Staff will spend the full day communicating with parents/guardians about student progress after the Progress Reports go …
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