WRDSB flags flown at half-mast for Firefighters’ National Memorial Day
Posted September 9, 2022
To mark Firefighters’ National Memorial Day on Sunday, September 11, 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. […]
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day & Awareness Month
Posted September 9, 2022
September 9, 2022 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 […]
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WRDSB lowers flags for the death of Her Majesty The Queen
Posted September 8, 2022
To honour the life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away this afternoon, flags at Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools and office buildings will be flown at half-mast until sunset on the day of the funeral and memorial service (to be determined).
Thursday Sept. 8th is Photo Day!
Posted September 7, 2022
We are pleased to announce that Lifetouch will be at BCI on Thursday, September 8th, 2022 for our school photo day. See the Lifetouch Flyer for more details. Even if students are not purchasing photos, this compulsory photograph will be used for student cards and for security purposes.
Director chanicka Welcomes Students to the 2022-23 School Year
Posted September 6, 2022
jeewan chanicka, director of education, welcomes Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students to the 2022-23 school year. He shares with them how their voices are changing the ways we will be doing the work of public education in our district. Important Information for the Start of the School Year Make sure you have all […]
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Additional School Start Up Information
Posted September 2, 2022
We are excited to welcome our students back to school. We released earlier in the week the First Day of School schedule. HERE it is again for you to look at. Please ensure that you read through the opening day schedule and arrive at the time you need to. We also wanted to share some […]
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Welcome Back Information for Bluevale Collegiate
Posted September 2, 2022
On behalf of the staff of Bluevale, we welcome everyone to the 2022-2023 school year. We are anticipating an exciting school year for everyone. As part of the school year start-up, parents and caregivers are asked to review information to help you navigate the upcoming school year. Some information requires a response and other information […]
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2022-2023 School Year Information
Posted September 2, 2022
من فضلك اطلب من شخص ما يترجم هذه الرسالة الهامة. Pida a alguien que traduzca este importante mensaje. لطفاً از کسی بخواهید این پیام مهم را ترجمه کند. Fadlan qof ha turjumo fariintan muhiimka ah. እባኮትን አንድ ሰው ይህን ጠቃሚ መልእክት እንዲተረጉም ያድርጉ። Lütfen birisinin bu önemli mesajı tercüme etmesini sağlayın. Veuillez demander à quelqu’un […]
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Remote Learning – Residence Attestation Reminder
Posted September 1, 2022
We have an important reminder for students and families of students in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) remote learning programs. The Ministry of Education provided updated direction earlier this year to school boards for the 2022-23 school year which impacts: Remote learning programs E-Learning courses What Has Changed for Students Living Outside Ontario […]
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Welcome to the 2022-23 Secondary Remote Learning Program
Posted August 31, 2022
Dear students, parents, and caregivers, Welcome to the Secondary Remote Learning Program (SRLP) for the 2022-2023 school year! Chromebooks for Grade 9 Students Grade 9 students and any students new to the WRDSB will pick up their Chromebooks from their home school. Please visit your home school’s website for details on Chromebook pick up. Please […]
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First Day of School Information Sept. 6th
Posted August 30, 2022
We are looking forward to welcoming all of our students on the first day of school – Tuesday, September 6th! HERE is our First Day Schedule. Please note that our focus for the morning is Grade 9 Orientation. All students should have already received their timetables and registration forms: Grades 9’s through the mail and […]
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Timetables and Registration Packages
Posted August 29, 2022
Registration packages were distributed with June report card pickup. Students who have not picked up their package, can do so on August 29, 30, 31 and September 2 from 8:30 to 2:00 p.m. in the Main Office. You will only be able to access the building from the front entrance. Any student who is not […]
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Preparing for the School Year: Well-being Resources for Families
Posted August 26, 2022
Returning to school in September in any year can hold angst and worries for students and families alike. Experiences and circumstances over the last two years have amplified these feelings for some. To support parents, caregivers and families with making this return to learning, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Psychological Services staff have […]
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Improving Ventilation in WRDSB Schools
Posted August 25, 2022
Continuing our commitment to ensure schools remain a safe and healthy place for staff and students, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has made significant improvements to ventilation and filtration systems, including upgrades to ventilation infrastructure, deployment of standalone HEPA filter units and other ventilation devices. Working closely with the Ministry, and utilizing available […]
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Student Transportation Update: Bus Service Start Timeline
Posted August 23, 2022
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) would like to share an important update regarding the start of student transportation service. Unfortunately the cyber incident that occurred last month has impacted Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR). We apologize for the inconvenience this will cause students and families. Delayed Start to Student Transportation Transportation Services […]
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