Board News

The boundary has been set for a proposed new JK-8 elementary school in the east end of Guelph, taking effect in September 2013. Trustees approved the school’s attendance area at their meeting on May 22. [ Media Release ]

On May 28, 2012, students and teachers at Centre Dufferin District High School (CDDHS) will gather to host the 11th annual Hair Off for Headwaters, which organizers hope will raise $8,000 for the Cancer Care Program at Headwaters Health Care Centre.
[ Media Release ]

Ken Danby P.S. students were invited to the grand opening of the new Waste Diversion Education Centre at the City of Guelph's Waste Resource Innovation Centre on May 24, 2012. Mayor Karen Farbridge greeted the Eco Club students with positive words of recognition of their efforts in becoming a Gold Ecoschool. She then spoke about the city's efforts to maintain its green image by proposing to divert the majority of Guelph's waste from landfill using a number of waste minimization strategies including the new 3-stream bin system. Students were then able to enjoy the interactive centre with 10 learning stations which help identify the role that we can all play in minimizing the amount of waste we send to landfill. Students learned that by reducing what we buy, using cloth bags instead of plastic, and reusing or recycling, we can all make a big difference!

At the board meeting on May 22, 2012 trustees approved the transfer and appointments of principals and vice-principals effective September 1, 2012.

The Regular Monthly meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board was held on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Here are the highlights of the meeting.

Stephen M., centre, raises the Ontario flag after receiving the gold medal in Electronics at the Skills Canada National Competition on May 16. The Guelph CVI student competed against peers from across Canada to take the top spot in his division. Unfortunately Stephen will not be joining Team Canada at the 2013 World Skills in Germany, as previously reported -- that honour goes to a post-secondary student from Conestoga College. The good news is that Stephen could get another shot at international competition when World Skills comes to São Paulo, Brazil in 2015. The Upper Grand District School Board congratulates the hundreds of skills competitors who represented their schools at regional, provincial and national events.
[ YouTube video - Skills Canada in Edmonton ]

The GCVI Symphonic Band [photo] and the Stage Band “Gael Force" [photo] returned from the Musicfest Canada National Finals with silver medals for their performances in the Intermediate Wind Ensemble and High School Jazz Band categories. Held on Monday May 14, the Musicfest finals featured approximately 30 to 40 school bands from across the country who won spots through after regional competitions held during the winter. The silver medal wins mean that both GCVI bands can be considered in the top 10 to 15 bands in Canada. The Guelph Youth Jazz Ensemble competes in the community jazz band category on Thursday May 17 and Mitchell Woods Public School in the beginning band category on Friday May 18.

An annual show and sale of original art works featuring the very best talent from Westside SS, Orangeville DSS, Erin DHS, Centre Dufferin DHS and other area schools is on display May 12 to June 17 at the Dufferin County Museum and Archives.  

They participated in 28 events ranging from 2D Character Animation to Cabinetmaking, facing off against regional gold medal winners from across the province. Forty-four competitors from the Upper Grand DSB and Wellington Catholic DSB traveled to RIM Park in Waterloo on May 1 for the Ontario Technological Skills Competition. [ Media Release ]

The 2012 School Climate Survey for Parents and Guardians is now available online. The survey information will be used by principals and teachers to help them promote an environment of respect, safety, and belonging for all students. [ Take the Survey ]