Assistive Technology – Support for Families in September 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 […]

Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day

September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day. It serves as an important reminder that suicide and mental health challenges touch many in our schools and in our community. As part of our ongoing work to reduce the risk of suicide for those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we strive to make our […]

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day & Awareness Month

September 9, 2023 marks Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day First celebrated in 1999, FASD day is devoted to raising awareness of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) to improve the prevention of FASD, as well as diagnosis and support for individuals with FASD. Red Shoes Rock Red Shoes Rock is […]

WRDSB flags flown at half-mast for Firefighters National Memorial Day

To mark Firefighters’ National Memorial Day on Sunday, September 10, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and offices, will be flown at half-mast this weekend. Firefighters’ National Memorial Day was instated by the Government of Canada in 2017 and is recognized annually on the second Sunday of September.

Disconnecting From Work for WRDSB Staff

Dear Parents and Caregivers, Supporting the health and well-being of students and staff is a priority for the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). In fact, support for student and staff well-being is one of the Strategic Directions set by Trustees in our Multi-Year Strategic Plan. Ensuring that our staff have healthy and professional boundaries […]

Director chanicka Welcomes Students to the 2023-24 School Year

Welcome back to a new school year! We are all so happy to have you here with us. Whether this is your last year with us as a Grade 12 student or a Kindergarten student just starting your learning journey, I hope your summer was filled with opportunities to just chill by yourself, with your […]

Health and Safety Measures in Schools

As we prepare to welcome students back for the 2023-24 school year, we want to share an important update about health and safety measures in Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools. Health and Safety Measures The Ministry of Education provides funding to school boards for the purpose of improving ventilation in schools. The WRDSB, […]

Tuesday, September 5 is a PD Day for all WRDSB students

Tuesday, September 5, 2023, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based […]

2023-2024 School Year Information

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Guidance Update: 2023-2024 school year

Welcome back, Knights! We are excited to see you! Students in grades 10-12 will receive their timetables on the first day of school, Wednesday, September 6th. Please be aware that School Day and My Blueprint info is not updated to show accurate courses for this year. Some students may wish to request a change to […]

Welcome Back Information for Bluevale Collegiate

On behalf of the staff of Bluevale Collegiate, we welcome everyone to the 2023-2024 school year. We are anticipating an exciting school year for everyone. As part of the school year start-up, parents and guardians are asked to review WRDSB information to help navigate the upcoming school year. Some information requires a response and other […]

First Day of School Information ~ Wednesday, Sept 6th

Welcome Back to School! We are looking forward to welcoming all of our students on the first day of school – Wednesday, September 6th!  Please read our Opening Day Schedule. Please note that our focus for the morning is Grade 9 Orientation to ensure their successful transition into secondary school. For students in grades 10 […]

Welcome to Bluevale Grade 9 Students!

On behalf of the staff at Bluevale, we welcome you! All grade 9 students will receive their timetable in the mail. Timetables were mailed out Friday, August 18th.  Please check your mail for this letter. We suggest you take a picture of it on your phone for reference. Please note that we will have staff […]

Registration Open for the International and Indigenous Languages Program

Registration is now open for the 2023-24 International and Indigenous Languages Program (IILP). About the International and Indigenous Languages Program (IILP) For more than 20 years, the IILP has offered elementary and secondary students the chance to learn a new language, or improve their skills in their mother language, allowing them to communicate better with […]

Online Registration – Scheduled Maintenance

Please note: our online registration system will be unavailable from August 14 to August 21 for scheduled maintenance. Registering your child with the WRDSB Planning to register your child in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) for the 2023-24 school year? You can start the registration process through our online form. To allow schools […]

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