May is Jewish Heritage Month

Posted May 8, 2023

May is Jewish Heritage Month in Canada. The Jewish-Canadian community has existed for more than 250 years and the Jewish-identifying population in Canada is estimated at 400,000. There is prominent representation in Ontario, and in Waterloo Region there is a small yet well-represented local community. Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to recognize […]

Education for a Brighter Future: 2023 Education Week

Posted May 4, 2023

This week is Education Week in Ontario. Recognized during the first week of May each year, Education Week provides an opportunity to celebrate student achievement and teaching excellence in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and all school boards across the province. The theme of Education Week 2023 is Education for a Brighter Future. […]

WRDSB participates in Mental Health Week, May 1-7, 2023

Posted May 1, 2023

Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has hosted Mental Health Week during the first week in May, making 2023 the 72nd year. Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition, with communities, schools and workplaces rallying to celebrate, protect and promote mental health. This week, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will celebrate […]

UPDATE: Grand River Transit Strike in Effect

Posted May 1, 2023

The Region of Waterloo confirmed that as of today, Monday, May 1, GRT bus services have been canceled due to a strike.  The Region confirmed that due to the strike conventional bus, MoblityPLUS and busPLUS services will not operate, but ION train service will continue. This has already caused disruption for students who rely on […]

May 1 is National Principal’s Day

Posted May 1, 2023

May 1st is National Principal’s Day! National Principal’s Day Principals and vice-principals lead Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools each and every day. This day recognizes the contributions these front-line leaders make with students, staff, families and community members. The impact of principals and vice-principals extend beyond a single classroom. They set the tone […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Mourning

Posted April 28, 2023

Today, April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. To remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will […]

Blended Learning Day–Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Posted April 28, 2023

Blended learning days allow students to engage in synchronous and asynchronous work from home while staff engage in professional learning during the asynchronous portion of the day.  School administration will engage staff in professional learning opportunities around instructional and assessment strategies that support destreaming and single streaming in secondary schools. Blended Learning Days are instructional […]

Potential Grand River Transit Strike

Posted April 27, 2023

Yesterday, the Region of Waterloo shared about a potential strike which would cause disruptions to Grand River Transit (GRT) service. UNIFOR Local 4304, the union representing many GRT staff, will be in a legal position to strike as early as Monday, May 1. In the event of a strike, the Region confirmed conventional bus, MoblityPLUS […]

Many Moods of Music – Tuesday, May 16th, 2023

Posted April 24, 2023

Bluevale presents the Many Moods of Music! Please come out and join us for an awesome show as this amazing Bluevale tradition continues! The show is on the evening of Tuesday, May 16th. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and the show starts at 6:00 p.m. Tickets prices are $5.00 on School Day or $7.00 at the door on the […]

Update on Secondary Immunization of School Pupil’s Act (ISPA)

Posted April 24, 2023

Please read the attached Parent Communication Letter from Public Health with an important update on school immunizations this year.

April 23 is World Book Day

Posted April 23, 2023

Today, April 23, is World Book Day. World Book Day was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to give worldwide promotion of books and authors, and to encourage access to books in all languages and countries. Books at the WRDSB At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we recognize […]

30 km/h school zones are coming!

Posted April 19, 2023

Good afternoon parents and caregivers! We are sharing the following information on behalf of the City of Waterloo as it affects our school: Safety for everyone on and near our roads is a community priority for the City of Waterloo. As part of our plan to improve road safety, we are reducing speed limits in […]

Friday, April 21 is a PD Day for all WRDSB students

Posted April 13, 2023

Friday, April 21, 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. Elementary teachers will participate in a full day of professional development planned by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario […]

Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Spring 2023

Posted April 12, 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 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about how to support your child with technology. The Waterloo Region District School […]

Celebrating 50 Years of Educational Excellence– Bluevale’s 50th Reunion

Posted April 11, 2023

KNIGHTS ReUKnight Bluevale Collegiate Institute, home of the Knights, is celebrating its 50th Reunion on June 2nd and 3rd. The Reunion Committee has worked hard for close to two years to prepare for this event.   All past and present students, staff, and families are invited to the Knights Reunite Community Open House on Saturday, June […]

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