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Information from Public Health: How we talk about food matters
Information from Public Health: How we talk about food matters
How many times has your child heard “candy is bad for you”. Labelling foods as bad can cause children to feel guilt or shame after eating and enjoying these foods. Instead, help your child understand that all food can fit into a healthy eating pattern. …
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NEW DATE: JK Registration & French Immersion On-Time Application Window
The French Immersion on-time application deadline has been extended to Monday January 20, 2020, at 4 p.m.
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Kindergarten Registration begins January 7th, 2020.
Registration for new UGDSB JK and SK students for September 2020 will take place at your child’s home school from January 7-17, 2020.
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Food and Friends Nutrition Program
Our School Nutrition program is now in full-swing! All food that we serve in our student nutrition program must meet the nutritional guidelines set out by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. You see, we truly are bringing healthy food to hungry minds! If you have any questions or concerns …
Do you have a child starting JK or SK in September 2020?
The Upper Grand District School Board is hosting four Kindergarten registration INFORMATION nights in November and December 2019.
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Bullying Prevention & Awareness Week at Willow Road Public School
This week is Bullying Prevention & Awareness week. We are really excited to share about the events happening this week that celebrate diversity and acceptance as we learn about ways to prevent Bullying.
Here are a few things to help you get organized:
Monday: READ ALOUD & BULLETIN BOARD: School-wide activity to create a ‘Bulletin Board’ based …
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The Kindness Campaign
Let’s work together to #IncreaseKindness online
On Nov. 20, the UGDSB is launching The Kindness Campaign and we’re excited to join in! The Kindness Campaign will focus on promoting the positive use of social media and will share tips …
Important information regarding WHY Survey – a joint survey between UGDSB and WDG Public Health
This year Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health are collecting information on student health and well-being from youth, parents and school staff. The Well-Being and Health Youth Surveys are designed to help us understand how well we are doing creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments in our schools. It also provides important information about the physical and mental health of youth in our area.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health November 2019
Information from Public Health:
Get your Flu Shot!
• As a parent, you are at risk of exposure to communicable diseases because of your close
contact with children.
• Children under two years of age are the most susceptible for hospitalization related to flu
and flu related complications, while 5-9-year-olds are the most likely to spread the
infection.
• Flu immunization …
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The Kindness Campaign
Let’s work together to #IncreaseKindness online
On Nov. 20, the UGDSB is launching The Kindness Campaign and we’re excited to join in! The Kindness Campaign will focus on promoting the positive use of social media and will share tips …