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Read about what's been happening across the Upper Canada District School Board this month. Be sure to check our Archived News section for past good news stories.

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UCDSB Celebrates World Autism Awareness Day
03/31/2023
World Autism Day is on April 2 and at the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB), we celebrate and support the strengths and talents of Autistic students. Today and every day, we're proud to create inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive. Let's celebrate each other and work towards a brighter future for all!​
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Highlights from the March 29 Board of Trustees Meeting
03/31/2023
Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Some of the items discussed in the public session are as follows.
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UCDSB Secondary School Students Put Their Skills to the Test, Compete in Welding and Carpentry Competitions
03/29/2023
Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) secondary school students displayed their talents in welding and carpentry during a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) skills qualifying competition at Carleton Place High School (CPHS) on March 24.
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Westminster Public School Students Raise Money to Help Local Homeless
03/20/2023
Westminster Public School students are helping those experiencing homelessness in Brockville by donating $350 to the Cooperative Care Centre.
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A Community That Cares: Nationview Public School Puts Kindness and Caring First
03/10/2023
Nationview Public School is more than just a place of learning. It’s a community that cares deeply about the well-being of its students and their families. At Nationview, the focus is not just on academic achievement but on nurturing the whole child.
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Highlights from the March 8 Board of Trustees Meeting
03/10/2023
Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Some of the items discussed in the public session are as follows.
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Viscount Alexander’s 10 Months of Awesome Brings Kindness to the Community
03/09/2023
Grade 6 students at Viscount Alexander Public School are spreading kindness throughout their school community and across the city of Cornwall with their 10 Months of Awesome initiative.
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Students Explore Career Opportunities During Thousand Islands SS Specialist High Skills Major Week
03/09/2023
Whether students have their eyes set on college, university, an apprenticeship, or entering the workforce, Thousand Islands Secondary School (TISS) had a bit of everything last week as students explored career pathways and Specialist High Skills Major's (SHSM) available to them.
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Student Senate Elects New Student Trustees for 2023-2024
03/03/2023
The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Student Senate held their annual Student Trustee Election on Tuesday, February 28 to elect the two new Student Trustees for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Grade 5/6 Class at Wellington Elementary School Celebrates Black History with Book Tasting
02/28/2023
The Grade 5/6 French Immersion class at Wellington Elementary School put a unique twist on learning about notable Black Canadians and Americans – a book tasting.
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PCPS Students Create & Narrate Digital Storybook on Rosa Parks
02/27/2023
Pleasant Corners Public School (PCPS) Kindergarten students are learning about Rosa Parks for Black History Month and used the opportunity to write, illustrate and narrate a digital storybook as a class project.
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UCDSB Celebrates Kindness and Differences on Pink Shirt Day
02/24/2023
Kindness, compassion, and celebrating our differences. On Wednesday, February 22, students and staff across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) dawned pink attire for Pink Shirt Day.
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SLSS and NDDHS Team Up to Create Diversity Shirts
02/24/2023
What started as a Black History Month initiative in the St. Lawrence Secondary School (SLSS) Model UN club, has evolved into a collaborative real-world learning project between two Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) schools.
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UCDSB Receives Over $100K in Grants for New Machinery in Tech Shops
02/15/2023
The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is excited to share that Athens District High School (ADHS) and Carleton Place District High School (CPHS) have both received a grant of $72,800 from the Career-Ready with CTMA: Expanding Opportunities program, through the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA). The program is being funded in-part by Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development as part of the efforts to build capacity in the skilled trades.
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UCDSB Recognized as a Top Employer by Forbes
02/07/2023
The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2023. At number 79 of 300, the UCDSB is the highest-ranking school board to be included.
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Registering Your Child for Kindergarten – 101
01/09/2023
Kindergarten is an exciting time for families. It’s the start of a new learning adventure that will serve as a foundation for future success.​ In Kindergarten children learn their numbers and ABCs, but they also learn how to be independent, to problem solve and to start thinking more critically about the world around them. As a parent or guardian, registering your child for Kindergarten can be a learning experience as well.
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