Notice of BCI School Council Meeting-Wednesday, May 25th

Posted May 19, 2022

Our final meeting for the school year will be held on Wednesday, May 25th beginning at 7 p.m. in the BCI library.  Please park in Parking Lot A–student parking and enter through the side door at the front of the building–entrance 3.   The library is located on the first floor across from the main […]

Showcasing Black Brilliance in the WRDSB

Posted May 18, 2022

On April 28, Black students, staff and community members from across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) came together to highlight Black Brilliance at the Black Artist-in-Residence Showcase at Eastwood Collegiate Institute (ECI). “I’m looking forward to some music, some poetry and some Black joy,” said Teneile Warren as they kicked off the event, […]

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Posted May 17, 2022

May 17 is recognized as the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. It was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by: Two Spirit Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex people All other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics Also on May 17, […]

Celebrating World Education Support Personnel Day

Posted May 16, 2022

May 16 marks World Education Support Personnel Day. Join us in celebrating the dedication of support staff and highlight the important role they hold within the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). From our schools to the Education Centre, WRDSB support staff are vital members of our education teams, and key to student success. The […]

Blended Learning Day Wed. May 18, 2022

Posted May 16, 2022

We want to remind students that Wednesday, May 18, is a Blended Learning Day. Students are not required to attend in-person but will have learning provided through the virtual classroom and live meetings with their teachers. Teachers communicated to students their expectations for the asynchronous and synchronous portions of the day. Our ACE classrooms will […]

Virtual Job Information Fair for Black, Indigenous and Racialized Individuals

Posted May 13, 2022

As a school board, we know that our increasingly diverse student body needs and deserves to have role models who understand their lived experiences and can serve them in unique ways. Our 2019 Workforce Census revealed gaps in our workforce that we are aiming to rectify. We are committing to hiring and supporting more Black, […]

Bluevale Yearbook 2021-2022

Posted May 12, 2022

Order your Bluevale yearbook through Lifetouch this year! They are $40 and orders will be taken until June 30th. We will deliver the yearbooks to students in September. Don’t miss out. Click the link below to order: BCI 2021-2022 Yearbook

Post-Secondary Virtual Information Evening for Grade 11 Students and their families

Posted May 12, 2022

We have an amazing KNIGHT planned for you!! On Thursday, May 26, from 7:30-8:30, we invite you to attend a virtual presentation outlining what to expect in Grade 12. We will cover all sorts of post secondary information, from the admissions process to researching post-secondary options to financing your education. This is a family event, […]

2022-23 School Year Calendar is now available

Posted May 11, 2022

We are happy to share that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved our 2022-23 School Year Calendar and it is now available. Important Dates PD Day for Elementary and Secondary Staff – Thursday, September 1, 2022 First Day of School – Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Winter Break – Monday, December 26, 2022 to Friday, […]

Open House Knight for our Grade 8 and 9 students: Wednesday, June 1, 6-7:30pm

Posted May 11, 2022

We are excited to welcome our 2022-2023 Grade 9 students as well as our current 2021-2022 Grade 9 students, to visit Bluevale and tour our facility. This event will be “drop in” style running from 6-7:30pm on Wednesday, June 1st. Families can choose to tour on their own with help from a map and student […]

When Feeling Stressed, Good News Is Best | Caring/Coping/Connecting

Posted May 11, 2022

The newest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting focuses on how we can better understand stress, and how it affects us. Stress is a part of life, but we can control what we do when we feel stressed. View the latest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting You’ll also find a selection of community events and resources selected to help support […]

Assistive Technology – Training for Families

Posted May 10, 2022

Parents and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) SEA Assistive Technology Training Team is here to help you. This month they are offering a variety of training presentations and drop-in sessions. Training Presentations Join the Google Meet for a presentation on how […]

Mental Health Week – Day 5: Seeking Help

Posted May 6, 2022

Today is the final day of Mental Health Week, and although it marks the end of the week, we hope that this focus on mental health will help continue the conversation. Mental health does not have a beginning and an end. In order for each student within the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) to […]

Mental Health Week – Day 4: Supports for Supports for BIPOC, Neurodivergent, and 2SLGBTQIA+ youths

Posted May 5, 2022

As we continue to celebrate Mental Health Week, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes the need to be mindful and intentional in creating space to highlight the disparity of resources for our most vulnerable students and families to access mental health services. The pandemic has played a dominant role in our mental well-being. […]

Mental Health Week – Day 3: Self-Compassion

Posted May 4, 2022

For Day 3 of Mental Health Week, we thought it would be important to share some information, reminders and resources about self-compassion. Many may not know what self-compassion is, so we wanted to take this opportunity to help educate you! Theme: Self-Compassion Self-compassion is an area we often overlook for ourselves as we carry on […]

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