Examination Days for 2026-2027

Posted March 30, 2026

The exam and final evaluation period for the end of Semester 1 will occur from January 28 to February 2, 2027. The exam and final evaluation period for the end of Semester 2 will occur from June 23 to June 28, 2027. Please refer to the school year calendar for further reference. This is a […]

Bluevale Presents….Commencement 2026

Posted March 12, 2026

The Principal & Staff of Bluevale Collegiate Institute cordially invite our Graduates & their guests to celebrate the Class of 2026 at our Commencement Ceremony.   Date & Time: Thursday, June 25th, 2026, 7:00 PM   Venue: Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex The Intent to Graduate From has been shared to graduates via their Grade 12 Google Classroom and […]

Summer School Registration begins soon!

Posted March 1, 2026

Summer School Update We are excited to announce SUMMER SCHOOL registration begins MONDAY, MARCH 9th and continues until May 22nd. ALL information about summer school (hours, transportation, course offerings, in person vs. elearn and more) is included in the flyer below. Please read it carefully to ensure summer school meets your needs! SUMMER SCHOOL FLYER (Please read) […]

Bell to Bell and Beyond Fundraiser In Support Of Student Food Equity Programs

Posted May 11, 2026

Beginning May 11, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites our community to support food equity in Waterloo Region through the Bell to Bell and Beyond Fundraiser. Supporting Students Across the WRDSB Nutrition for Learning and Food4Kids Waterloo Region provide nourishing meals for students across Waterloo Region. Access to nutritious meals supports healthy growth […]

Fishing Club- Salmon Charter

Posted May 10, 2026

  On May 6th, 60 students from Bluevale Collegiate Institute, Southwood Secondary and Waterloo Oxford District Secondary School Fishing Clubs met at 4:15 am to travel to St. Catharines for a fishing charter on Lake Ontario. Despite the early morning, students were excited about the opportunity to learn from professional captains aboard the twelve boats […]

Presentation by Dr. Alison Yeung – May 13th – 6:30pm at WCI

Posted May 7, 2026

Waterloo Collegiate Institute’s School Council is pleased to welcome Dr. Alison Yeung for a guest presentation on Wednesday, May 13th, at 6:30 PM at the school. Parents, students, and community members are all welcome and encouraged to attend. Dr. Yeung has conducted extensive research and speaks frequently on the impact of screens and social media on child development and mental […]

May Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents, Families and Caregivers

Posted May 6, 2026

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) parents, families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering several Lunch and Learn sessions. This month’s webinar aims to equip parents, families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their children.  Lunch and Learn Sessions Teaching […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for the Late OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm

Posted May 5, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will join other Ontario government buildings and establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast until sunset on Wednesday, May 6, in observance of the funeral of the late OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm. OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm passed away on Monday, April 27, […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-mast for the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S)

Posted May 4, 2026

May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S). We ask that the WRDSB community pause to remember and honour the thousands of missing and murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ People in Canada. To recognize this day, flags at the WRDSB Education Centre will […]

Generative AI Tools and Guidelines

Posted May 4, 2026

On May 4, 2026, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will enable access to Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools for WRDSB students in Grades 7 to 12. The approved tools include: Gemini Chat NotebookLM This initiative is part of the WRDSB’s ongoing work to ensure our students graduate with the tools and education to […]

WRDSB Celebrates Asian Heritage Month 2026

Posted May 1, 2026

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. For nearly 250 years, people of Asian heritage have contributed to Canadian history, society, and identity. To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites students, staff and families to learn more about the diverse cultures and experiences of Asian Canadians and the Asian […]

Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in May 2026

Posted May 1, 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 ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Assistive Technology Team of […]

May is Jewish Heritage Month

Posted May 1, 2026

May is Jewish Heritage Month in Canada. The Jewish-Canadian community has existed for more than 250 years. The Jewish-identifying population in Canada is estimated at 400,000. There is prominent representation in Ontario, and in Waterloo Region there is a small, well-represented local community. Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate […]

May 4 to 10 is Mental Health Week

Posted May 1, 2026

Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has hosted Mental Health Week during the first week in May. Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition, with communities, schools and workplaces rallying to celebrate, protect and promote mental health. Mental Health Week in the WRDSB Next week, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is […]

Apply to Join the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)

Posted April 30, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members for the 2026-2027 school year. Parents and caregivers of students currently enrolled in any WRDSB school are invited to apply. Being a Member of the Parent Involvement Committee As a member of PIC, you have an opportunity to: Support […]

Allocating Devices to Support the Changing Needs of Students

Posted April 30, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to ensuring that we’re supporting the needs of students when it comes to how we provide Chromebooks. Devices for Grade 7 to 12 Students For some students, a WRDSB-provided device isn’t needed for a number of reasons, including the availability of personal devices. With this in […]

WRDSB Releases Strategic Plan Community Consultation Final Report

Posted April 29, 2026

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is pleased to share the final report for the Strategic Plan Community Consultations. In Spring 2025, WRDSB began the process to engage in community consultation to ensure the Multi-Year Strategic Plan that was developed in 2022 was still meeting the needs of WRDSB students, staff and community. The aim […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-mast for National Day of Mourning

Posted April 28, 2026

Today, April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. To remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will […]

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