Students: update your password before October 1
Posted September 22, 2017
All secondary students must update their password before September 30, 2017. If you don’t change your password your current password will expire and you will no longer be able to access WRDSB services including your Chromebook, eLearning and MyWay. For security reasons, WRDSB requires all users to reset their password every 90 days. Over the […]
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Friday, September 22, 2017 is a PD Day – no school for students
Posted September 21, 2017
Friday, September 22, 2017 is a professional development day for Elementary and Secondary school staff. Students will not attend school school, but Extended Day Programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus for the day across all our schools will be School Improvement Planning in the morning and the completion of Mandatory […]
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WRDSB closes gap to province on standardized tests
Posted September 20, 2017
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) results in standardized tests for reading, writing and mathematics moved closer to the provincial average in results released by the Education, Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) today. WRDSB now exceeds the provincial average in Grade 9 (Applied) Mathematics and for first-time eligible students for the OSSLT. WRDSB improved results […]
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Post-Secondary Information Evening Tuesday, September 19/17
Posted September 18, 2017
Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow evening for the Grade 12 Student and Parent Post Secondary Information Night at 7 pm in the school library (September 19th). If you cannot attend, please view the slide show posted here (Post secondary info 2017 Bluevale parent info). For detailed information about upcoming dates/deadlines, please download the College and Uni Handout […]
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CSLC 2017 billet families needed!
Posted September 12, 2017
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is proud to host the 33rd annual Canadian Student Leadership Conference (CSLC). From September 26-30, Sir John A MacDonald Secondary School (SJAM) is welcoming more than 1,000 student leaders, from all over Canada, to their school. Over the course of the week, CSLC participants will engage in activities and […]
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Post-Secondary Information Night for Grade 12 Students and their Parents
Posted September 10, 2017
The Bluevale Guidance Department will be offering an evening presentation for parents of Grade 12 students on the theme of Post-Secondary Options. The presentation will be on Tuesday, September 19th, starting at 7pm, in the library. We will cover topics such as: how to research and apply for college/ university, as well as suggestions for […]
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WRDSB joins University of Waterloo HeForShe gender equity initiative
Posted September 7, 2017
WRDSB schools and youth are joining the University of Waterloo in supporting the UN Women’s HeForShe movement. Starting this fall, WRDSB and the University are inviting all students in Grades 9 to 12 to enter the University of Waterloo’s HeForShe Writing Contest. This contest is in its second year. HeForShe is a global effort to […]
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E-learning Orientation Session
Posted September 6, 2017
E-learning Orientation Session For students taking e-learning classes this semester, there is a mandatory training session that e-learning students must attend. If your surname begins with the letters A through K, your training session will start at the beginning of A-block on Fri. Sept. 8 in computer lab 1115. If your surname begins with the […]
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Welcome to the 2017-18 School Year
Posted August 31, 2017
Dear Parents and Caregivers, It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 2017-18 school year. We have put together a variety of resources designed to help you become familiar with school programs, communicate with your child’s teachers and school, and actively engage in their learning. Participating in your child’s learning is a […]
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Timetable Information
Posted August 30, 2017
Students with timetable concerns will be required to submit a signed Request for Timetable Change. Please check the Guidance Tab for more information. Timetable change forms will be accepted until 8:15AM, Monday, September 11.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Board Audit Committee (2 Positions)
Posted August 24, 2017
Do you have a passion for public education and community involvement? We are looking for up to two community members to join the Board Audit Committee, which supervises a variety of financial and risk management processes for the school board. Candidates must have a high level of financial and business knowledge relevant to our publicly […]
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A new school year begins September 5—Information you need to know
Posted August 21, 2017
Get ready to start learning, discovering and making memories.
We’re excited to welcome you back to school on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Follow Waterloo Region District School Board on Twitter and share your first day of school with us using #WRDSBFirstDay.
Find out more about transportation, registration and newcomer assessment information.
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Transportation details for 2017–18 school year will be available Monday, August 21, 2017
Posted August 15, 2017
Kindergarten Students
Since Junior Kindergarten students will not have an Ontario Education Number prior to September, Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) Inc. will be sending a direct mail out to families of Junior Kindergarten students detailing busing information for September 2017.
Senior Kindergarten students will receive a mailed postcard with student login instructions to retrieve their information. Information will be mailed out during the week of August 14.
Special Education Programs
Families with students in Special Education programs will receive a letter home indicating busing information during the month of August.
Elementary and Secondary students
Parents can login and view your child’s transportation details by going to www.stswr.ca and following these easy steps:
- Click on “Student Login”
- Enter your child’s Ontario Education Number (OEN)
- The OEN can be found on your child’s report card (numbers only, no space, no dash).
- Enter your child’s birth date: DD/MM/YYYY
- Enter your child’s street number (house number only).
- Select the school your child is attending from the drop down menu.
You can also visit www.stswr.ca to see bus delays and cancellations, subscribe to receive email notifications for late buses and closures and follow on Twitter @stswr.
School Year Information 2017-2018
Posted August 14, 2017
2017-18 Opening Day Information for Students Blitz Day Flyer School Year Calendar Bell Times Grade 9 Student Parent BBQ School Council Dates 2017-18 BCI Map BCI Chromebook Contract Lifetouch will be at BCI on Thursday, September 7, 2017 for our school photo day. See our Blitz Day Flyer for more details. Students will receive a photo envelope in their registration […]
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Apply for a position on the board’s Parent Involvement Committee
Posted July 31, 2017
The Waterloo Region District School Board’s (WRDSB) Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is seeking parents/caregivers of students currently enrolled in a WRDSB school and community members to fill avaliable committee positions. WRDSB parents/caregivers and community members interested in this volunteer opportunity can apply using the online form. All applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 13, […]
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