Semester Two Start

Posted January 21, 2026

Semester 2 will begin on Fri. Jan. 30th and we will be following a week 2  (A,B,D,C) schedule. Note that the week of Feb 2nd is a week 1 (A,B,C,D). Semester 2 timetables were emailed to your school email account in the middle of January. All the best for the upcoming semester!

POSTPONED: FIND YOUR FUTURE EVENT

Posted January 15, 2026

We are so sorry to announce that our Find Your Future event scheduled for this evening will have to be postponed due to school closure. We will announce a new date soon!

Final Exam/Evaluation Information for Semester 1

Posted December 11, 2025

The exam and final evaluation period for the end of Semester 1 will occur from January 23rd to January 28th, 2026, as shown on the school year calendar.  Regarding the 30% final evaluation, teachers have the flexibility to use a variety of methods for students to demonstrate their growth and confirm their learning. Many final evaluations began in mid-November and continue up until January 28th.  This is not a time to miss school. Classroom teachers will communicate with their students and their families how the final 30% of their overall grade will be demonstrated. 

Student Schedule for the exam/final evaluation period: Teachers will inform students if they are expected to attend class and what exams or final evaluations they will be completing. If you or your student is unclear of the expectations, please contact the subject teacher directly.

Jan 23rd Jan 26th Jan 27th Jan 28th
Period 1 Period A
Exams/Evaluations and/or Credit Rescue & Grade 9 EQAO Math Assessment		 Period B
Exams/Evaluations and/or Credit Rescue & Grade 9 EQAO Math Assessment		 Period C
Exams/Evaluations and/or Credit Rescue & Grade 9 EQAO Math Assessment		 Period D
Exams/Evaluations and/or Credit Rescue & Grade 9 EQAO Math Assessment
Period 2
LUNCH
Period 3 Students work with teachers (ask questions, complete work, engage in credit rescue) from any of their classes.
Period 4 Students work in supervised locations

There is an expectation that students complete all parts of a course’s final evaluation.  Students who do not complete their final 30% (in its various forms) are not taking advantage of the opportunity to provide recent evidence to verify or confirm their consistent level of performance at the end of a course.  If a student does not demonstrate significant evidence in the form of final evaluations and/or exams, it may result in a reduced grade and/or loss of credit based on the overall evidence as reflected in the term work and final evaluation components. 

Please ensure you read the following specific details regarding January 23 to January 29, 2026.  

ACE students will attend school with regular programming during this exam/final evaluation period.

On January 29th, 2026, there will be a PD day. ACE students will not attend school. 

Study Week

There will be no field trips, WCSSAA games or practices, and no school events from January 19th to the start of Semester 2, January 30th, 2026.   

Forms of 30% Final Evaluation: The evaluation tasks take on a variety of methods (i.e., performance-based tasks, portfolios, demonstrations, projects, exit interviews, conferences, and exams). Many final evaluations, except exams, take place in students’ courses before the exam period.  

Exams and Evaluations: Grade 11 and 12 students will have exams and evaluations.  All exams will be 75 minutes in length unless otherwise stated in the exam schedule (to be posted), and begin at 8:30 a.m.  Similar to EQAO testing, all students have up to double the time to complete an exam. 

*New this year, Grade 9 and 10 students will have structured final evaluations for full credit compulsory courses during the exam and evaluation period.

Summative Tasks and Credit Rescue Opportunities: Some students (grades 9 to 12) will be required by their teachers to attend exam and evaluation days to demonstrate curriculum expectations further and earn their credit. They may also be completing a summative assessment task.  Classroom teachers will communicate with the home if a student is required to attend these days. 

Student Attendance: Attendance will be taken and submitted for scheduled exams or evaluations, as well as in-person credit rescue opportunities. Teachers will communicate with students and families if their student is required to attend for an evaluation or credit rescue. All other students will remain at home. If you are going to miss an exam/final evaluation due to illness, please call the school at 519-885-4670 or email bci-attendance@wrdsb.ca.

Study Areas: The Library will be open to those who wish to engage in quiet study during the exam and final evaluation period.  The cafeteria will also be open for those who need to work collaboratively.  Please note the servery will not be open.  

Transportation

  • School buses run on their regular schedule during these four days.

In the event of a school closure or bus cancellations due to weather

  • Listen to local radio and check the following websites: wrdsb.ca and bci.wrdsb.ca. 
  • Inclement weather and school closures can happen anytime, including during exams. We want students and families to know what to expect if the weather or school closure disrupts the January 23-28 exam schedule.
  • If any WRDSB Secondary School is closed or school transportation is cancelled due to weather, ALL high school exams will move forward by one day.
  • The January 29 PD Day will not change if there are weather or school closure disruptions.
For example, an exam scheduled for Monday, January 26, will be held on Tuesday, January 27, and all subsequent exams will be moved forward by one day. Exams on Wednesday, January 28, would happen on Friday, January 30. Semester 2 would start on Monday, February 2.

The first day of semester 2 for students is Friday, January 30, 2026 –  Week 2 schedule.

 Report Cards will be handed out the week of February 9th.

Read more about Final Exam/Evaluation Information for Semester 1 »

Update About Grade 9 and 10 Evaluation Days

Posted September 24, 2025

Starting in the 2025-26 school year, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is making changes to how final evaluations work for students in Grades 9 and 10 to help better set them up for success on their future pathways. Evaluation for Grade 11 and 12 students will remain unchanged. Evaluation Days At the end […]

Cell Phone/Tech Policy Sept 2025

Posted August 27, 2025

Bluevale will maintain its cell phone/tech policy, implemented in the 2024-25 school year, in alignment with the Ministry of Education’s guidelines on cell phone use in schools. As educators, we have a responsibility to cultivate an environment that encourages the learning and well-being of our students. Studies have shown that students’ achievement and well-being improve […]

Winter Walk Day – Wednesday, February 4

Posted January 21, 2026

Wednesday, February 4 is Winter Walk Day! This day is recognized by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) in partnership with Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR). In case of inclement weather, the alternate date for this event is Wednesday, February 11. Walking or wheeling to school are great for the environment. These […]

Now Available: School Results for the Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) Survey

Posted January 19, 2026

All school boards in Ontario are required to gather student feedback using school climate surveys. The Education Act states these should occur at least once every two years. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) uses the Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) as our Safe Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) survey. The MDI is a […]

Thursday, January 15: All Evening Rentals Cancelled

Posted January 15, 2026

Due to the current weather conditions, all rental permits and school-led evening events are cancelled for the evening of Thursday, January 15, 2026. Please check with your event organizer to see if your event or meeting will be rescheduled at a later date. Important Reminder About Community Use of Schools When schools are closed, all […]

Skilled Trade Learning Opportunities: Career Speaker Series

Posted January 15, 2026

In partnership with the Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region (BEP), the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites Grade 7 to 12 students and their parents, families, and caregivers to participate in the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) and Skilled Trade Learning Opportunities interactive speaker series. This free virtual series gives students a […]

Thursday, January 15: All schools closed and transportation cancelled

Posted January 15, 2026

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs, Child Care Centres located in our schools, and our Education Centre are closed. All WRDSB students, in both the in-person and remote learning programs can access asynchronous learning resources from their […]

Assistive Technology – Support for Families in January 2026

Posted January 14, 2026

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi (Gurmukhi) ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Parents, Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child? The Assistive Technology Team of […]

Thursday, January 29 is a PD Day for Secondary WRDSB Students

Posted January 13, 2026

Thursday, January 29, 2026, is a professional development (PD) day for secondary school staff. Students in Grades 9 to 12 will not attend school, in person or virtually Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 will attend school on their regular schedule All Board-operated Extended Day Programs will operate at their regular hours About Professional Development […]

Mark Your Calendar: January 22 WRDSB Strategic Plan Community Consultation Virtual Town Hall Meeting

Posted January 8, 2026

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is hosting a Virtual Town Hall Meeting for the Strategic Plan Community Consultations on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6-8 p.m. Similar to the in-person meetings, the goal of the Virtual Town Hall Meeting is to gather information on how we can continue to improve our efforts to support […]

January Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents, Families and Caregivers

Posted January 8, 2026

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) parents, families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents, families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in […]

Student Trustee Candidate Applications Now Open

Posted January 7, 2026

Applications for 2026-27 Student Trustee Candidates are open! Student Trustee Candidate Applications Open The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking for two students to serve as its 2026-27 Student Trustees. Learn more about how to Become a Student Trustee. What is a Student Trustee? Student Trustees represent approximately 64,000 WRDSB students at the […]

January 7 – All Evening Rentals Cancelled

Posted January 7, 2026

Due to challenges with staff coverage, all rental permits are cancelled for the evening of Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Please check with your event organizer to see if your event or meeting will be rescheduled at a later date. All school-led evening events will continue as scheduled. All Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres […]

Warm Wishes for the Holiday Season from the WRDSB

Posted December 18, 2025

As we prepare for the winter break let us take a moment to reflect on the learning, growth and achievement we have experienced together this school year. It’s hard to believe that just a few months ago, students and staff were settling into routines as classrooms welcomed students buzzing with curiosity and excitement. From Kindergarten […]

FIND YOUR FUTURE: A Post-Secondary Planning event for Grade 10s and their Families

Posted December 18, 2025

Find Your Future: Pathway Event January 15th (Save the date!) Hello Grade 10s! On THURSDAY, JANUARY 15th  from 6:30-8PM (drop in when you can! Open House style -check out the flyer for more info), we will be hosting a FIND YOUR FUTURE event targetted at Grade 10 students and their families. This event will cover: MyBlueprint, Course selection planning, […]

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