Enviro-Speak- Living on the EDGE: Year Long Ecohog and Frog Initiative

Posted April 25, 2018

Hey Bluevale, in today’s blog we’re happy to introduce you to Helpful Hoppy and Pigsty Piggy, this year’s classroom audit mascots! These mascots are used to identify and reward eco-friendly classrooms in the school and also to help identify classrooms that need more encouragement. Read more about BCI’s classroom audits and mascots in our most […]

Bluevale Business Studies Teacher Lorie Guest Wins Prestigious Hillmer Award!

Posted April 25, 2018

Congratulations to our Business Studies Department Head Miss Lorie Guest on winning the prestigious Hillmer Award! This award recognizes her outstanding career long contributions as a Business Studies Educator in her schools, school board, community and throughout the province. This is the highest honour awarded to Business Studies Teachers in Ontario. We are all so […]

Enviro-Speak – Living on the EDGE: 31 Days of Green

Posted April 17, 2018

31 days of green is something that the co-leaders of  EDGE 2017-2018 created, where everyday for the month of March we focused on how to save, reduce, reuse and try new things to help sustain the environment. From something as simple as using reusable plastic bags, to making sure you fix your leaky faucets, or […]

Rain Water Issues at Bluevale

Posted April 17, 2018

Good afternoon parents and guardians of Bluevale students.   Over the weekend, Bluevale sustained some damage to a few areas of the school from rain water and ice back-up.   The restoration company was here on Sunday, April 15th and are here again today working to restore impacted areas.  Working with the support of our Facilities Department, […]

Earth Week at Bluevale – April 16 to April 20

Posted April 16, 2018

Join our Earth Week at Bluevale! BCI hosts our 2nd #1000ActsofGreen! Bluevale Ecoschool Challenges YOU to do something GREEN each day this week! Participate in the challenge and EARN A BALLOT (in the lounge at lunch) FOR A DAILY PRIZE! Read about BCI’s Ecoschools Challenge  

April 16: All schools closed due to weather

Posted April 16, 2018

Due to the inclement weather, all WRDSB schools are CLOSED today. All Extended Day programs are cancelled. Our Education Centre remains OPEN for those who can safely arrive at work.

Flags lowered to half-mast following tragedy in Humboldt, Saskatchewan

Posted April 10, 2018

A message from the school board: We are all shocked and saddened by the news of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. In response to this tragic event, flags at schools and facilities across Waterloo Region District School Board have been lowered to half-mast during this time of mourning. Staff and students at some of our […]

Important message on the recent threats in our school communities

Posted April 9, 2018

Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, As many students, parents and guardians are aware, over these last few weeks, many threats have been made against a number of schools within the Waterloo Region District School Board and across the province. These threats have been issued by persons leaving behind inappropriate messages in a variety of school […]

Free mental wellness seminar for secondary students – Saturday, April 7, 2018

Posted April 6, 2018

Elevate Waterloo: Mental Wellness Seminar for Secondary Students will be taking place this Saturday, April 7 at Albert McCormick Community Centre in Waterloo. The event focuses on recognizing issues underlying student mental health, and learning to be more mindful while responding to these issues. The event is free for secondary students, and costs $5 for […]

April 13 is a P.D. Day for all teaching and paraprofessional staff

Posted April 6, 2018

The focus for the April 13, 2018, PD Day will be will be School Improvement Planning for the full day. Elementary and Secondary teachers will participate in a school activity reflecting our Strategic Plan and Operational Goals for Student Achievement and Well-Being, and school improvement planning with a focus on mathematics. All paraprofessional staff (EA/CYW/DECE) and occasional teachers will […]

April 13 is a P.D. Day for all teaching and paraprofessional staff

Posted April 6, 2018

The focus for the April 13, 2018, PD Day will be will be School Improvement Planning for the full day. Elementary and Secondary teachers will participate in a whole-school activity reflecting our Strategic Plan and Operational Goals for Student Achievement and Well-Being, and school improvement planning with a focus on mathematics. All paraprofessional staff (EA/CYW/DECE) will also be participating in […]

Please join us at our Director’s Town Hall

Posted April 5, 2018

This is an evening for families, students and staff to come together to create a bright future for our children. There will be activities and opportunities for you to provide your feedback and input. Register Online When: Wednesday, April 25 Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m. Where: Education Centre, 51 Ardelt Avenue, Kitchener We want to hear what […]

Ciao Bella Charity Fashion Show – Thursday, April 12

Posted April 5, 2018

Please join us Thursday, April 12th at 7 p.m. for our annual Ciao Bella Fashion Show. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Proceeds from this year’s show are going to support Cystic Fibrosis. See you there!

Intention to Graduate Forms

Posted April 3, 2018

Intention to Graduate forms have been given to potential graduates.   Commencement will take place on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 7 pm at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex. All Intention to Graduate forms are due back to the Main Office with the $70 payment by Monday, April 30, 2018. If you are not going […]

Enviro-Speak – Living on the EDGE: Bluevale Makes Cents with Terracycle

Posted March 29, 2018

Yes – Bluevale makes cents! One item at a time, at only cents per item, Bluevale collects items for Terracycle and earns points toward school environmental projects. So far, funds earned have helped to buy shade trees and sitting rocks in the back of the school near the soccer field and in the BFIT Park. Read […]

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