Instructional Support and Evaluation Days

Posted April 4, 2023

We would like to remind our families that April 19  and 20 are Instructional Support Days. We will once again be utilizing these days at the midpoint of each semester, as listed on our Ministry-approved calendar, and are intended as assessment days and/or catch-up days. Some students may need to attend in-person for certain learning […]

WRDSB Celebrates Sikh Heritage Month

Posted April 4, 2023

April is Sikh Heritage Month in Canada. More than 500,000 Sikh people live in Canada, the second-largest Sikh population in the world. Celebrated in Ontario since 2013 and across Canada since 2019, this month recognizes the significant contributions that Sikh Canadians have made to the social, economic, political and cultural fabric of the country. Facts […]

April Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted April 3, 2023

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]

Vaping and Cannabis Education for WRDSB Parents and Caregivers

Posted April 3, 2023

As vaping and the use of cannabis continues to rise in popularity among teens, we want to equip our parents and caregivers with the necessary information to understand the risks of this trend. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), along with the Region of Waterloo Public Health and Paramedic Services, is hosting family information […]

World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Acceptance Month

Posted April 1, 2023

This April, we are celebrating World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Acceptance Month across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). This month and every month, we recognize the importance of accepting and supporting those on the Autism Spectrum so they can reach their full potential in school and in life. World Autism Awareness Day […]

March 31 is the International Day of Transgender Visibility

Posted March 31, 2023

March 31 is the International Day of Transgender Visibility. This is an opportunity to celebrate two spirit, transgender, gender nonconforming and nonbinary people. It is also a chance to raise awareness of the discrimination faced by trans people worldwide. Trans-identifying people face ongoing pressure to change or conform in order to validate their identities. Over […]

Join us in celebrating The Arts at Bluevale!

Posted March 31, 2023

We are thrilled to be hosting our Annual Arts Night on Wednesday, April 5th. There will be a gallery showing by the visual arts students, as well as performances by the drama and music departments and some of the dance team. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Free Admission. Monetary donations are appreciated. 

WRDSB welcomes two new Student Trustees for 2023-24 school year

Posted March 28, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is pleased to announce two new Student Trustees elected for the 2023-24 school year. Abdullah Awan and Casper Dong were elected during a student election in February 2023. As WRDSB continues to develop student-centred plans and programs to foster connection and belonging in our schools, Student Trustees play […]

Notice of School Council Meeting~Wednesday, March 29th

Posted March 24, 2023

Notice of School Council Meeting–Wednesday, March 29th 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Bluevale Library.   This is a reminder of our upcoming school council meeting on Wednesday, March 29th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the School Library.  As part of our Safe, Caring and Inclusive School’s work, student focus groups and staff have been examining […]

Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Spring 2023

Posted March 24, 2023

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Español Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) SEA Assistive […]

Preparing Waterloo Region’s Future Change Makers Through Systems Thinking

Posted March 23, 2023

Bright ideas and bright futures shone for all to see at the Waterloo Region Museum, where Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students pitched their innovative ideas to members of Smart Waterloo Region (SWR). The day marked the culmination of months of work by this group of students from Elmira District Secondary School (EDSS), Cameron […]

Summer School Registration 2023

Posted March 22, 2023

Summer is just around the corner! Registration for summer school classes begins today and ends Friday, May 5th. Summer School runs July 4th through 28th inclusive, Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 3:30 pm. This year, students have the option to learn either via asynchronous elearning or in person learning. In person learning will take […]

Information Regarding the 2023 Spring Writing of the Literacy Test

Posted March 22, 2023

On Tuesday, April 11th, and Tuesday, April 18th all of our Grade 10 students as well as any Grade 11 or 12 student who was previously eligible, but has not yet written the test or who has not yet been successful, will be writing the Ontario Secondary Schools Literacy Test (OSSLT) in their Period B […]

Summer School COOP Registration

Posted March 21, 2023

Are you interested in a two credit COOP this summer? Great for experiencing real world learning and an asset for our SHSM learners! Summer School COOP placements will run from Wednesday, June 28, 2023 to Friday, July 28, 2023, full days. These are unpaid placements and students may need to seek their own opportunity. In addition […]

March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Posted March 21, 2023

Today, March 21, is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This day is observed on March 21 each year to mark the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa, killed 69 Black men, women and children, and injured 180 more, at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960. This day serves […]

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