Grade 8 Night: Thurs., Dec. 4th from 6-8PM WELCOME FUTURE KNIGHTS!!!
Posted October 28, 2025
Bluevale is excited to welcome our Future Grade 9s to our Grade 8 Night Open House on Thursday, December 4th from 6:00-8:00PM. Students and their caregivers will start their evening in our Cafeteria, with a presentation describing all Bluevale has to offer, as well as the requirements for Grade 9, from 6:00-6:45. From there, please follow our map of Bluevale to […]
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Exam and Evaluation Day ~ Thurs. Nov. 6
Posted October 27, 2025
We would like to remind our families that November 6th is outlined on our School Year Calendar as an Exam and Evaluation day. We will be utilizing this day to support student success in the first reporting period. Some students may need to attend in-person for certain learning opportunities (e.g., missed assessments, catching up with […]
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Bluevale Presents……Radium Girls
Posted September 29, 2025
Welcome to Radium Girls, where courage, truth, and determination take centre stage. Bluevale Collegiate Institute invites you to experience this powerful and timely play by D.W. Gregory. Inspired by real events of the 1920s and ’30s, Radium Girls follows a group of young factory workers who paint watch dials with luminous radium. Watch as these […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Wednesday, November 5 is Take Our Kids to Work Day
Posted October 30, 2025
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 is Take Our Kids to Work day! The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is pleased to encourage Grade 9 students to take part. Parents, families and caregivers are encouraged to check with their employers to see if they are participating in TOKTWD. If so, they are invited to bring their […]
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November Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents, Families and Caregivers
Posted October 29, 2025
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 […]
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BCI’s Fall Semi-Formal Dance
Posted October 29, 2025
BCI’s Fall Semi-Formal Dance will take place on Thursday, November 27th, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. at The Turret Nightclub, located on the 3rd floor of the Fred Nicholls Campus Centre at Wilfrid Laurier University (enter at University Ave. and Hazel St.). Early bird tickets go on sale Monday, November 3rd, for $20 on School […]
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Staying Safe Online: Update for WRDSB Students, Parents, Families and Caregivers
Posted October 24, 2025
We want to make you aware of a recent phishing attempt targeting Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) student email accounts. Please be assured that we are actively monitoring the situation and have already taken key steps to protect our students. At this time, we are not aware of any WRDSB email accounts that have […]
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Applications Open for Parents Reaching Out (PRO) Grant for School Projects
Posted October 23, 2025
Parents, families and caregivers are invited to share their ideas for potential school projects for the 2025-26 Parents Reaching Out (PRO) Grant. What is the PRO Grant? The Parents Reaching Out (PRO) Grant is funding provided by the Ministry of Education to allow school boards to work with their Parent Involvement Committee and/or school councils […]
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Graduation Requirements – Students Who Started Grade 9 in 2024 Onward
Posted October 22, 2025
As we support all students in moving forward towards graduation in Grade 12, we want to share: Graduation Requirements for Students Who Started Grade 9 in 2024 Onwards Resources for Students, Parents, Families and Caregivers Graduation Requirements For secondary students working towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), requirements for graduation include: Course credit accumulation […]
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Explore Your Future: Career Expo
Posted October 22, 2025
Students in Grades 7 to 12 and their families, parents and caregivers are invited to attend and learn about career options and future pathways at the Explore Your Future Career Expo. Organized by the Business and Education Partnership (BEP) of Waterloo Region, attendees will be able to: Learn about local colleges, universities, and training programs […]
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Assistive Technology – Support for Families in October and November 2025
Posted October 16, 2025
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 Parents, Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child? The Assistive Technology Team of the […]
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October Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents, Families and Caregivers
Posted October 15, 2025
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 […]
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BCI’s University Information Day – Wednesday, October 29
Posted October 15, 2025
Bluevale Collegiate Institute will welcome representatives from 21 Ontario universities on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 8:40 to 11:40 a.m. All Grade 12 students are invited to attend and connect with university representatives during Periods A and B. Younger students will also have the chance to visit with the universities during the Lunch Break (10:50 […]
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WRDSB Launches Strategic Plan Community Consultation Website
Posted October 14, 2025
We are excited to announce the launch of the Strategic Plan Community Consultations website, which will provide updates and information about the upcoming community consultation process. Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will engage in community consultation to ensure the Multi-Year Strategic Plan, which was developed in 2022, continues to resonate and reflect the WRDSB’s […]
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Tournament of Hope – Oct 17th & 18th & Guest Speaker
Posted October 8, 2025
Event Overview Bluevale is excited to host the 4th Annual Senior Girls Basketball “Tournament of Hope” in honor of Kaitlyn Roth on October 17th and 18th. This year, we welcome 16 schools from across the province to participate and support the “Filling In The Gaps” foundation. You can learn more about this wonderful initiative here. Wellness Week Activities From October […]
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Photo Retake Day ~ Oct. 14, 2025
Posted October 8, 2025
Photo Retake Day will take place the morning of Tues. Oct. 14 in the Library Seminar Room. This is an important event, as the photos taken will be used for student ID cards and official school purposes. Please note that payment will not be collected on photo day. You will have the opportunity to view […]
