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May 5 is Red Dress Day
May 5 is Red Dress Day, also known as National Day of Awareness for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls and 2-Spirit people (MMIWG2S). It honours the lives of those who have gone missing or have been murdered and the experiences of their families and communities.
Empowering Innovation: High school students collaborate for social impact
On April 19, 2024, in a display of innovative thinking and entrepreneurship, students from CCVI and John F. Ross CVI gathered at the Italian Canadian Club for a SHSM day dedicated to ICE: Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship.
Over 5,000 UG students learn to be empowered at the 2024 Empowerment Day
On May 2, over 5,000 Upper Grand students filled the Sleeman Centre for the 10th anniversary of Empowerment Day.
UG students explore their future at career event
On April 23, 2024, the Arthur Arena Community Centre hosted an “Explore Your Future” event, drawing nearly 500 Grade 8 students from all regions of the Upper Grand District School Board.
Five Days of Wellness – Celebrating Mental Health and Education Week 2024
The Upper Grand District School Board is proud to announce that it will be participating in Mental Health and Education Week again this year. Mental Health and Education Week will be celebrated this year between May 6-10, 2024.
GCVI hosts apprenticeship 101 panel for students
Former GCVI alum returned to the school to share their experiences working in the local trades industry with the current tenth grade class.
Ken Danby PS students create Earth inspired art piece
Students in the Ken Danby Public School Intermediate Art Club have been working hard this spring.
Letter to families from the Minister of Education on changes to Provincial Code of Conduct
A letter to Ontario parents/caregivers from the Minister of Education, regarding changes to the Provincial Code of Conduct.
Parents/caregivers invited to collaborate with School Mental Health Ontario
School Mental Health Ontario (SMH-ON) is now accepting applications for our Parent and Caregiver Collaboration Group (PCCG). The PCCG provides an opportunity for parents and caregivers to deepen their learning about student mental health, share their perspectives about what they need as parents/caregivers to support mental health and to collaborate with SMH-ON to co-develop resources and supports for parents and caregivers.
Athletes gear up for the 20th anniversary of Special Olympics Track and Field in the County of Wellington
The 20th Anniversary of the Special Olympics Track and Field Day in the County of Wellington will be hosted on May 15, 2024 at St. James Catholic High School in Guelph.
Spotlight on schools
Ottawa Crescent PS kicks off Arts Week with musical performance
On April 26, 2024, My Son the Hurricane visited Ottawa Crescent Public School to help them kick off their Arts Week, called “Brushes and Beyond.”
