Update About Ventilation in Schools

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Somali Soomaali Spanish Española Turkish Türk We remain committed to ensuring Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools are safe for students and staff. In support of this we have made significant investments and improvements. These are outlined in […]

Tournament of Hope ~ October 14th & 15th

Kaitlyn Roth loved the game of basketball and was a student at Bluevale Collegiate. She played basketball on the high school Bluevale team as well as on the Wildhawks Rep team. Kaitlyn was known for her “go-getter” attitude, kindness, sense of humour and genuine care for others. We are motivated to create a community and […]

Interim Report Cards and Parents’ Night- Coming Soon!

Interim report cards will go home on Wednesday, October 19.  Students with an office homeroom, please pick up your reports from the main office. Parents’ Night will take place on Thursday, October 27 from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm.  Teachers will be spread out in different locations throughout the school. If you are unable to make […]

Photo Retake Day – Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

Did you miss photo day in September?  Did your picture not quite turn out the way you expected it to?  Well you are in luck! Picture Retake Day will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, October 12th.  Students will be called down alphabetically to the library seminar room (1109).  No Appointment is necessary! Please pay Lifetouch online using Picture Day […]

Renovating Houses and Building New Skills for a Future Career

“I’m learning about the business, working with all sorts of tools, getting some work experience and earning credits.” Summertime – for most high school students, it’s time for a break from the books, for trips to the beach or hanging out with friends. But for some, summer means unique opportunities to get hands-on training as […]

OSSLT Results Update (Spring 2022 Writers)

Students who completed the OSSLT in Spring 2022 are now able to access their result using their My Blueprint account. Please have your student scroll down and log in using the Green “School Account” button. No scores have been provided; a checkmark indicates a pass. Students who were not successful have spoken to Guidance staff to […]

Assistive Technology – Training for Families

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Somali Soomaali Spanish Española Turkish Türk Parents and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) SEA Assistive Technology Team is here to help you. In October, they […]

Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for members

Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for parent/caregiver and community members for the 2022-23 school year. We invite parents/caregivers of students currently enrolled in any of our schools to apply. This is not an application to apply for school council. Please contact your child’s school administrator if you want to be on your child’s […]

Celebrating World Teacher’s Day

Today, October 5, is World Teachers’ Day and the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is sharing gratitude and admiration for the work teachers do every day. The theme for World Teachers Day 2022, as selected by UNESCO, is: “The transformation of education begins with teachers”. Today, and every day, teachers within the Board support […]

Locker Assignments

Lockers have now been assigned to students who requested one through their homeroom teacher. With colder weather coming, for those that have not requested a locker, you may need one soon. The deadline to request a locker and put a lock on your locker is Wed. Oct. 12th. Remember that you need to know your […]

Finding Confidence in Summer Co-Op

“It’s something I’ll be able to take with me whatever I end up doing.” Co-operative Education is often associated with hands-on learning experiences that can be applied to a specific job or trade. But, co-op placements also provide students with opportunities to develop the soft skills that lead to personal growth and development, and which […]

October Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

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

School Forms -Action Required

Dear Parents & Caregivers, As part of the school year start-up, parents and caregivers are asked to review information pertinent to the upcoming school year. Some of the information requires a response and other information is posted for your review. All the information can be found on the School Year Information section of the WRDSB website. Some […]

OSSLT for Secondary Students in 2022-23

We want to update you on our plans for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) this year. About the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) All students must successfully complete the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) in order to earn a secondary school diploma. The test is normally taken in grade 10, however […]

Celebrating Custodial Appreciation Day

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. During the pandemic, these hard-working individuals played a critical role. No matter the time of day, they made […]

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