GUELPH – At the Nov. 26 Upper Grand District School Board meeting, trustees unanimously approved a trustee initiative focused on climate change.
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OSSTF planning one-day strike on Dec. 4
WELLINGTON COUNTY – High school teachers and support staff are planning a one-day strike unless progress is made in contract negotiations.
UGDSB launches Kindness Campaign
GUELPH - “See the good – be the good.” That’s the idea behind a new campaign that encourages positive behaviour in digital spaces.
Kenilworth, Centre Peel public schools to remain closed to students when buses cancelled
GUELPH – Two schools in Wellington County will close this year when buses are cancelled.
New provincial cell phone restrictions have no impact on local school board practices
GUELPH – The new “cell phone ban” put in place by the provincial government will have no impact on either Wellington County school board.
UGDSB shows #LocalLove in United Way campaign
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is ready to show its #LocalLove. On Oct.…
Wheelchair basketball superstar gave demonstration, talk at JD Hogarth
FERGUS – International wheelchair basketball star Patrick Anderson showed some of his basketball…
Wellington County elementary schools fall short of provincial average in EQAO testing
WELLINGTON CTY. – Wellington Catholic District School Board Grade 3 students in math and Upper Grand District School Board Grade 6 students in reading are the only elementary cohorts to beat the provincial average in the latest EQAO testing.
Safe Communities Day hosted students from the across Wellington County
Safety day - About 400 Upper Grand District School Board Grade 5 and 6 students from Wellington County took part in Safe Communities Day on Oct. 3 at the Royal Distributing Athletic Performance Centre in Marden.
Wellington County Grade 9 and 10 students beat provincial average in EQAO testing
WELLINGTON CTY. – Grade 9 and 10 students in both Wellington County school boards exceeded provincial averages on standardized testing in the 2018-19 school year.
UGDSB proposes new elementary school to serve Fergus/Elora
GUELPH – A new elementary school may be coming to Centre Wellington.
Board considers putting naloxone kits in schools
GUELPH – In light of the ongoing nationwide opioid crisis, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is considering the implementation of naloxone kits in schools, similar to first aid kits and AED units.
Upper Grand District School Board approves 2019-20 school year budget
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has passed the 2019-20 school year budget.
Principals at Norwell, and College Heights swapping positions
PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School will have a new principal when school reopens…
Erin high school turned down for International Baccalaureate program
GUELPH – On June 25, Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) staff presented a report on…