Notice of School Council Meeting–Wednesday, Oct. 9th 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Bluevale Library
Posted October 1, 2024
This is a reminder of our upcoming school council meeting on Wednesday, October 9th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the School Library. This is our first school council meeting of the year. Come out to learn what the School Council is about. Please consider joining us even if you have not participated before. […]
Friday, October 11 is a PD Day for All WRDSB Students
Posted September 27, 2024
Friday, October 11, 2024, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based […]
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Now Available: School Results for the Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) Survey
Posted September 27, 2024
All school boards in Ontario are required to seek feedback from students using school climate surveys. The Education Act states these should occur at least once every two years. The WRDSB uses the Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) as our Safe Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) survey. The MDI is a voluntary, self-reporting questionnaire. It […]
Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in October 2024
Posted October 8, 2024
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 conduct research at home? The Waterloo Region […]
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Picture Retake day Tuesday, October 15th
Posted October 8, 2024
Did you miss our photo day in September? Don’t fret! Picture Retake Day will take place on, Tuesday, October 15th. Students will be called down alphabetically to the library seminar room (1109).
Bluevale’s 3rd Annual Senior Girls Basketball “Tournament of Hope” Oct 18th and 19th
Posted October 7, 2024
Event Overview Bluevale is excited to host the 3rd Annual Senior Girls Basketball “Tournament of Hope” in honor of Kaitlyn Roth on October 18th and 19th. 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 15th […]
A Reminder About Disconnecting From Work for WRDSB Staff
Posted October 4, 2024
Supporting the health and well-being of students and staff is a priority for the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). In fact, support for student and staff well-being is one of the Strategic Directions set by Trustees in our Multi-Year Strategic Plan. Ensuring that our staff have healthy and professional boundaries between work and home […]
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Celebrating World Teachers’ Day
Posted October 4, 2024
Saturday, October 5, 2024 is World Teachers’ Day! World Teachers’ Day Celebrated since 1994, World Teachers’ Day was created by UNESCO and is held each year on October 5 to celebrate teachers globally. It’s an opportunity to celebrate how teachers are transforming education, but also to reflect on how we can better support their work. […]
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Celebrating Custodial Appreciation Day
Posted October 2, 2024
Today is Custodial Appreciation Day. We want to express our gratitude to the custodians and maintenance staff who work tirelessly to make sure Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools and offices are clean, safe and well-maintained. No matter the time of day, these hard-working individuals make sure our schools are clean and welcoming for […]
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October Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers
Posted October 2, 2024
As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB 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 families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their children. Lunch and Learn Sessions […]
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Assistive Technology – Support for Families in October 2024
Posted October 1, 2024
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 Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The SEA Assistive Technology Team […]
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Post Secondary Information Evening for Grade 12/12+ students and their Caregivers
Posted September 26, 2024
Please join us THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3rd for an informative presentation outlining Post Secondary options, application timelines and expectations as well as graduation requirements and options for financing Post Secondary plans. We hope you can join!! Please find more detail in the invitation below. A reminder that there is an information session about Scholarships for our Graduating Knights: […]
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Post Secondary Information Evening for Grade 12/12+ Students and their Caregivers
Posted September 26, 2024
Bluevale Guidance is excited to announce that our annual Post Secondary Presentation will take place next Thursday, October 3. Please check out the details below! A reminder to all Grade 12/12+ students that we are hosting an information session on Scholarships tomorrow, Friday, September 27th, in the library at lunch. See you there!
Recognizing Rowan’s Law Day and Supporting Concussion Safety
Posted September 25, 2024
The start of the school year welcomes the return of school clubs and sports. Whether students are participating in team sports, physical education classes, dance, performing arts or any other physical activity—safety is always top of mind. Rowan’s Law Day Rowan’s Law is named after Rowan Stringer, a 17-year-old athlete who tragically died in the […]
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Monday, September 30
Posted September 24, 2024
On Monday, September 30, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge: The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day What is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? In June 2021, the Government of Canada created the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This federal holiday, held every September 30, is a response […]
