Board News

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 boundary reviews for two new elementary schools are on the agenda for the Business Operations Committee on Tuesday, May 8. The final report (#3) for the Lee Street Boundary Review will be presented first, followed by Report #2 from the New Shelburne Elementary School Boundary Review. Both reports are available for preview on their respective web pages.

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

Centre Dufferin District High School presents "The Einstein Project", a theatrical journey into one of the most fascinating minds of the modern age, with 7:30 p.m. showings on May 16-17 at Grace Tipling Hall, Shelburne. Tickets are $10, available at Jelly Craft Bakery, Booklore, and CDDHS.

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 ]

There is a new online resource for youth in Guelph and Wellington County seeking volunteer opportunities. The Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington has created youthengaged.ca to encourage students to volunteer for local non-profit and charitable organizations through listings of volunteer opportunities, as well as providing tools and strategies for youth to create and lead their own community projects. One of the requirements of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) is the completion of a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities.
[ Visit www.youthengaged.ca]
[ UGDSB School Involvement Program ]