Board News

Board News

Everyone in Quebec town is 'in on it'

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Students from four UGDSB secondary schools were fully immersed in French language and culture during a recent trip to Saint-Donat, Quebec. [ Read the Media Release ]

Facebook 101 coming to Laurine Avenue PS

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Chris Vollum, a recognized authority on Facebook, Twitter and Formspring, will be presenting "Facebook 101" at Laurine Avenue Public School, 50 Laurine Avenue, Guelph on Wednesday, February 29 at 7:00 p.m.

[ Facebook 101 Event Poster - PDF ]

Town Hall meeting to discuss French Immersion

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The Upper Grand District School Board is conducting a study into the feasibility of establishing a French Immersion Program in Rockwood. The community is invited to a town hall meeting to discuss the French Immersion program, outline the feasibility study process, and to look at the requirements for a home area program including enrolment requirements and possible program locations. The meeting will be held Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the gym at Rockwood Centennial PS.

[ SURVEY: Pre-register to receive Feasibility Study Survey ]

Business Operations Committee meeting cancelled

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The Business Operations Committee meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday February 14 at the Guelph Board Office (7 p.m.) has been cancelled. The next meeting of the Board will be the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday February 28.

Edward Johnson JK-6 FI Boundary Review

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The boundary review for Edward Johnson Public School has concluded. New attendance area maps and a summary of the changes brought about by the review have been posted online.

[ Edward Johnson JK-6 FI Boundary Review ]

Nominations open for 2011-2012 Everyday Hero Awards

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UGDSB Everyday HeroesDo you know an Everyday Hero? Please consider nominating someone in your school community – an individual or a group of individuals – whose actions and efforts foster the development of a positive learning and working environment. Deadline for nominations is Friday, April 22, 2012.

[ Everyday Hero Awards ]

UGDSB recognizes February as Black History Month

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Black History Month 2012The Upper Grand District School Board recognizes Black History Month, which exists to remind us all of the rich contributions within our society from people of African and Caribbean decent, and of their ongoing struggle for equity and social justice.
[ More about Black History Month ]

Public meeting for new Shelburne school

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A public information meeting about the new elementary school to be constructed in Shelburne has been set for Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Café at Centre Dufferin DHS. For more information, visit www.ugdsb.on.ca/shel 

Highlights of the January 2012 board meeting

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The regular monthly meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board was held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. Here are highlights from the meeting.

RFP: Extended Day Child Care Services

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The Board is requesting proposals for Extended Day Child Care Services at various schools.

For more information click here ]