Environmental Science Reminder About Our Recycling Program
Posted May 20, 2015
Environmental Science Byte: Bluevale is working to improve recycling efforts. Before you get rid of your waste, think of where it goes. Take a closer look at the GREY BIN and BLUE BIN. Our grey bin program is for paper – all paper. Please put paper in the grey bins. The blue bins are for […]
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Update on Administration of Grades 3, 6 & 9 EQAO Assessments
Posted May 15, 2015
The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) notified the WRDSB that they will not be sending the Grade 3 and 6 Reading, Writing and Mathematics assessment materials to any boards currently affected by labour action. As a result, no WRDSB students in Grades 3 and 6 will participate in the EQAO assessment this year, until […]
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Labour
The 2015-16 School Year Calendar is Here!
Posted May 8, 2015
The 2015-16 school year calendar has been approved by the Ministry of Education. The first day of school for the 2015-16 school year is September 8, 2015.
View the Calendars:
Elementary
Secondary – Semestered Schools
Secondary – Waterloo-Oxford DSS
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Categories: Broadcast · Schools
Update: Secondary Schools Open May 11
Posted May 8, 2015
The OSSTF teachers’ union is obliged to serve five days notice of their intention to take strike action. At this point in time, the WRDSB has not received this notice. Therefore secondary schools will be open as usual on May 11.
Categories: Broadcast-Secondary · Labour
Bluevale Electric Car Team Wins in Michigan!
Posted May 6, 2015
Bluevale Collegiate travelled to Berlin Speedway this past weekend to compete in round one of the NECA electric car event. Previously, the team has had success racing in the Stock class. This weekend they raced in the Unlimited (open) class and won. In the first race of the day they beat the other teams by […]
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Bluevale students raise money for Kate’s Kause!!
Posted May 5, 2015
Congratulations and thank you to the Entrepreneurship class under the guidance of Mrs. Black, for organizing a fund raising barbecue last Thursday. The “Lunch Munch” crew not only fed many Bluevale teachers and students but also raised $600 for Kate’s Kause! Thank you so much for your efforts.
Important Information from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Posted May 1, 2015
FOOD RECALL WARNING: SLICED APPLES Today the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a Food Recall Warning of sliced apples and products containing sliced apples from Sun Rich Fresh Food Incorporated. The recall applies to sliced apples and products containing sliced apples produced in the company’s Brampton, Ontario facility due to possible Listeria contamination. Please […]
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Categories: Broadcast
School Climate Surveys Are Here!
Posted April 30, 2015
School climate surveys are important tools which help schools assess the current culture within a school. The survey captures perceptions from students, parents and staff relating to issues such as character development, equity and inclusion, safe schools, and variables that contribute to a healthy school environment. Please take the opportunity to complete the Safe Caring […]
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Categories: Broadcast
Update: Secondary Schools Open May 4
Posted April 30, 2015
The OSSTF teachers’ union is obliged to serve five days notice of their intention to take strike action. At this point in time, the WRDSB has not received this notice. Therefore secondary schools will be open as usual on May 4.
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Categories: Broadcast-Secondary · Labour
MOODS 2015, “GIMME SHELTER” STANDING OVATION!!!
Posted April 29, 2015
An enthusiastic opening night audience for Moods 2015 “Gimme Shelter” rose as one as the Moods ensemble cast belted out “What I Like About You”. The eclectic Moods concert has been a tradition at Bluevale since 1974 with this latest rendition marking the 42nd consecutive year the show has been staged. With songs by musicians […]
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MOODS OPENS TONIGHT!!!
Posted April 29, 2015
The 42nd Annual Many Moods of Music Concert, this year titled “Gimme Shelter,” will be held in the Bluevale cafetorium beginning TONIGHT, April 29 and continuing through Saturday, May 2, 2015. Doors open at 6:30 Show starts at 7:00 Tickets can be purchased in advance for $6 for the Wednesday show and $8 for the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday […]
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Bluevale Students Receive Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award
Posted April 28, 2015
Last night at Waterloo City Hall, 30 Bluevale students received their Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award. In a brief ceremony at the beginning of the council meeting the students received their bronze award pin as well as a certificate presented by Mayor Dave Jaworski and Principal Mark Hunniford. Congratulations to all of the recipients and good […]
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Lincoln Heights to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Posted April 28, 2015
This Saturday, May 2nd, Lincoln Heights Public School will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. All are invited to attend. Over the years, thousands of Lincoln Heights students have attended Bluevale Collegiate and we at Bluevale congratulate Lincoln for this wonderful celebration. The festivities are from 2pm until 4:30pm with a brief ceremony at 2:30. For more information or […]
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Bluevale Spring Concert Warms Audience on Snowy Night
Posted April 23, 2015
Last night in the Bluevale cafetorium, as the snow pelted down outside, the Bluevale bands and choirs warmed an enthusiastic audience in a wonderful two hour concert. The Bluevale Singers, Chamber Choir, and Shade of Blue joined the instrumental groups, Concert Band and Jazz Band on a musical world tour. Congratulations and thank you to […]
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E-waste Collection
Posted April 22, 2015
BCI’s E-waste Collection will be wrapping up very very soon. Please put any remaining E-waste in the bins in the cafeteria as soon as possible.