GUELPH, Ontario – An impressive 67 Upper Grand District School Board schools have certified as EcoSchools for 2017.
This is a record number of schools for the board (88% of all schools), and includes nine schools that participated for the first time. In addition, there was 100% participation by high schools for the second year in a row.
“The results surpassed our expectations this year, and this speaks to the commendable dedication of staff and students to environmental stewardship” said Karen Acton, Environmental Sustainability Lead for the board. “EcoSchools certification requires a high level of commitment by the whole school, but the strength of the program is that it encourages our students to take on significant leadership roles.”
Ontario EcoSchools is an environmental education and certification program that helps school communities develop both ecological literacy and environmentally responsible citizenship and reduce their environmental footprint.
EcoSchools focus on six key areas of achievement: teamwork and leadership, energy conservation, waste minimization, school ground greening and curriculum, and environmental stewardship. Depending on the number of points attained, schools can achieve bronze, silver, gold or platinum certification.
Three schools deserve a special mention for achieving the prized platinum level. Victoria Terrace PS, Centennial CVI and Primrose ES all achieved a superior level of points in all six sections, as well as a minimum of 80% in the additional platinum section.
We are proud of all our EcoSchools this year:
Aberfoyle PS
Alma PS
Arbour Vista PS
Arthur PS
Brant Avenue PS
Brisbane PS
Centennial CVI
Centennial Hylands ES
Central PS
Centre Dufferin DHS
Centre Wellington DHS
College Heights SS
Credit Meadows ES
Drayton Heights PS
East Garafraxa PS
Edward Johnson PS
Elora PS
Eramosa PS
Erin DHS
Erin PS
Fred A. Hamilton PS
Gateway Drive PS
Glenbrook ES
Grand Valley & District PS
Guelph CVI
Guelph Lake PS
Harris Mill PS
Island Lake PS
JD Hogarth PS
James McQueen PS
John Black PS
John F. Ross CVI
John Galt PS
John McCrae PS
June Avenue PS
Ken Danby PS
Kenilworth PS
King George PS
Kortright Hills PS
Maryborough PS
Mitchell Woods PS
Mono-Amaranth PS
Montgomery Village PS
Norwell DSS
Orangeville DSS
Ottawa Crescent PS
Paisley Road PS
Palmerston PS
Primrose ES
Princess Elizabeth PS
Princess Margaret PS
Priory Park PS
Rickson Ridge PS
Rockwood Centennial PS
Salem PS
Sir Isaac Brock PS
Spencer Avenue ES
Taylor Evans PS
Victoria Terrace PS
Victory PS
Waverley Drive PS
Wellington Heights SS
Westminster Woods PS
Westside SS
Westwood PS
William C. Winegard PS
Willow Road PS
To learn more about environmental initiatives in the Upper Grand.
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For more information:
Heather Loney, Communications and Community Engagement Officer
Upper Grand District School Board
519-822-4420 ext.725
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Megan Sicoli, Administrative Officer, Communications
Upper Grand District School Board
519-822-4420 ext.764
Email Megan Sicoli