Information Regarding the 2024 Fall Writing of the Literacy Test for BCI Students

Posted October 31, 2024

Please read the information regarding the fall writing of OSSLT. On November 12 & 13 and 21 & 22 all Grade 10 students who are taking English semester 1 will write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) during the fall administration.  We are setting these times so that all students have 150 minutes of writing […]

Mid-Semester Exam/Evaluation Schedule- Nov. 8 2024

Posted October 31, 2024

Please read the information regarding the Mid-Semester Exam/Evaluation Schedule. WRDSB continues to implement a split in the exam, assessment and evaluation calendar days in a 1:4 split each semester, as shown on the secondary school year calendar. The first Exam, Assessment and Evaluation day will occur on November 8th. This day is designed to help […]

Wednesday, November 6 is Take Our Kids to Work Day

Posted October 31, 2024

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is pleased to encourage Grade 9 student participation on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in Take Our Kids to Work 2024. Families and caregivers are encouraged to see if their employer is taking part in Take Our Kids to Work Day (TOKW). If so, families and caregivers are invited […]

WRDSB shares 2023-24 Board Improvement and Equity Plan outcomes

Posted October 31, 2024

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to transforming education so that identity and social location no longer predict outcomes for students. The 2023-2024 school year was the second year of implementation of the Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP). The BIEP is what supports the implementation and achievement of the Strategic Plan. […]

Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day

Posted October 24, 2024

Today, October 24, is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. On this day, we recognize and celebrate the dedication and exceptional skills of Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECEs). These educators play a crucial role in the growth and learning of thousands of students across the region. Supporting and Serving Families The Waterloo […]

Post Secondary Planning Update: Grade 12/12+ students

Posted October 21, 2024

Save the date!! Graduating Knights are invited to: How to Apply to University Lunch and Learn Sessions in the Library. Last names A-K on Monday, November 4th and last names L-Z Tuesday, November 5th. How to Apply to College (Diploma, Degree and Trades Options) Lunch and Learn Session in the Library for all students on Monday, November […]

Friday, November 1 is a PD Day for All WRDSB Students

Posted October 20, 2024

Friday, November 1, 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 […]

Celebrating Library Workers Day

Posted October 20, 2024

Today is Canadian Library Workers Day! About Canadian Library Workers Day This is a chance for each of us to say thank you to those who lead these learning hubs in our school communities. Beyond lending books and supporting research, library workers provide valuable contributions to all those in the Waterloo Region District School Board […]

Interim Reports and Meet the Teacher Night – Thursday, October 24th, 2024

Posted October 11, 2024

Hello Parents/Caregivers: Interim report cards will be sent home on Wednesday, October 16. If your student has an office homeroom, please have them pick up their report card from the main office. We invite you to join us for an opportunity to meet your student’s teachers and discuss their progress. Event Details: Date: Thursday, October […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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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