Recognizing Social Work Week at the WRDSB
Posted March 4, 2024
March is National Social Work Month, and March 4 to 10 is Social Work Week in Ontario. Here at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we are recognizing and celebrating the incredible work of our social work department. Social Work Professionals in the WRDSB The WRDSB’s team of 28 highly skilled social worker clinicians […]
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Commencement Awards Applications 2024
Posted March 4, 2024
The Commencement Committee is accepting applications for commencement awards for students graduating in June 2024. The application is located in the Grade 12 Google Classroom under classwork. If you wish to be considered for any bursaries and/or awards given at this year’s commencement ceremony, please complete the application before the end of the day on […]
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WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for the Late Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, 18th Prime Minister of Canada
Posted March 1, 2024
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will join other Ontario government establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast until sunset on the day of the state funeral of the late Right Honourable Martin Brian Mulroney, P.C., C.C., 18th Prime Minister of Canada. Brian Mulroney passed away on February […]
Information Regarding the 2024 Spring Writing of the Literacy Test for BCI Students
Posted February 27, 2024
On April 11, 12, 15, & 16 all Grade 10 students who are taking English Semester 2 will write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) during the spring administration. We are setting these times so that all students have 150 minutes of writing time if needed. Students who were previously eligible, but have not […]
An Update on the WRDSB Math Achievement Action Plan (MAAP)
Posted February 27, 2024
In the Fall of 2023, we launched the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Math Achievement Action Plan (MAAP). We are pleased to share the work that is underway and the progress made. Together with families and caregivers, we are supporting increased student engagement and academic outcomes in mathematics. The WRDSB Math Achievement Action Plan […]
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Update: Phone Service Restored at Schools and Education Centre
Posted February 26, 2024
The technical issue that was impacting landline phones at Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools and the Education Centre has been resolved. Phone service has now been restored. Thank you for your patience as we worked with the vendor to implement a solution.
Phones Down at Schools and Education Centre
Posted February 26, 2024
We want to provide an update on a technical issue, external to our system, currently impacting landline phones at Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools and the Education Centre. Our phones are unable to make or receive phone calls, due to an issue a service provider has encountered. WRDSB Information Technology Services are aware […]
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Blended Learning Day, Wed. Feb. 28th, 2024
Posted February 22, 2024
Wednesday, February 28, 2024, is a Blended Learning Day. These days will occur four times during the school year. Blended learning days allow students to engage in synchronous and asynchronous work from home while staff engage in professional learning during the asynchronous portion of the day. School administration will engage staff in professional learning opportunities […]
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Secondary Students: Vote for the 2024-25 Student Trustees
Posted February 20, 2024
WRDSB Secondary Students: It’s time to vote for the 2024-25 Student Trustees! Secondary Students: Vote and Make Your Voice Heard Once you’ve decided who you’d like to represent you at the board table, remember to vote! The voting period will take place at each school over the course of a four-day period from February 20 […]
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University of Waterloo Grade 10 Family Night
Posted February 16, 2024
Dear Bluevale Families Do you have a child in Grade 10 who is thinking about post-secondary? The University of Waterloo is hosting an information night for students in Grade 10 and their families and caregivers. Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024 Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Information fair (in person, optional/drop-in) Time: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. […]
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Semester Two Photo Day – February 27th
Posted February 14, 2024
Semester 2 Photo Day is coming up – Tuesday, February 27th (morning only). This is for any new staff member or student to Bluevale. If you happened to miss both photo days last semester, you have the opportunity to get your photo taken as well. Save the date!
Announcing the WRDSB Structured Literacy Multi-Year Plan
Posted February 12, 2024
The Structured Literacy Multi-Year Plan (SLMYP) will help all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students develop the literacy skills they need to help them succeed in the classroom, and in life. The WRDSB Structured Literacy Multi-Year Plan (SLMYP) The SLMYP will help to build capacity amongst educators and administrators across the WRDSB. Our aim […]
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Many Moods of Music Concert
Posted February 9, 2024
The Annual Many Moods of Music Concert will be held in the Bluevale cafetorium on Thursday, February 29th and Friday, March 1st. Doors open at 5:45pm. Show starts at 6:00pm. Tickets can be purchased on School Day in advance for $7 or 4 tickets for $25. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for […]
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Course Selection Information 2024-2025
Posted February 9, 2024
We are excited to launch Course Selections this TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13th! Students will attend grade based assemblies throughout the day to learn all about the process. Courses are chosen using MY BLUEPRINT , which is an amazing tool for all aspects of Pathway planning. As well, we ask students and families to use Bluevale’s COURSE […]
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February is Psychology Month
Posted February 8, 2024
February is Psychology Month. This month provides us with an opportunity to: Highlight the important role psychological services consultants play in the lives of students Share some resources developed by psychological services at WRDSB Psychology at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Each school has a psychological services consultant. Our psychology staff is committed […]
