Masking Requirements

Posted March 30, 2022

All students are expected to complete the Ontario School Screening Tool each day before attending school and must adhere to the direction provided. Although the mask mandate has been lifted in Ontario, there are still certain circumstances where students are required to wear a mask. The following masking requirements are in addition to any self-isolation […]

Remember to Have Your Say – Our Strategic Plan

Posted March 29, 2022

WRDSB parents, caregivers and community members, we want to hear from you! Don’t miss your chance to help us plan for the future of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Don’t Miss Your Chance to Have Your Say We want to hear from you about your experiences with the WRDSB. The following individuals are […]

Grade 7 to 12 Immunization Catch-Up Clinics

Posted March 28, 2022

We want to remind families that students in Grade 7 to 12 are eligible to be vaccinated through the school immunization program. Proof of Immunization According to the Immunization of School Pupils Act, all elementary and secondary students need to have proof of immunization against: diphtheria tetanus polio measles mumps rubella meningococcal disease pertussis varicella […]

Notice of BCI School Council Meeting-Wednesday, March 30th

Posted March 25, 2022

Please consider participating in Bluevale’s School Council. Our upcoming meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 30th  beginning at 7 p.m. Our meetings continue to be virtual at this time. To attend the meeting, you will need to first sign up HERE.   Please sign up prior to 2 p.m. on the 30th. You will […]

Register now for PIC’s annual Family Engagement Series

Posted March 23, 2022

Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is excited to announce their annual Family Engagement Series for parents and caregivers. This year, they are offering a three-day virtual speaker series designed to CONNECT-LEARN-EMBRACE topics crucial to parents and caregivers in getting through the rest of the school year. This free event runs from April 6 to 9, […]

Have Your Say – Our Strategic Plan

Posted March 23, 2022

WRDSB parents, caregivers and community members, we want to hear from you! Your voice will help us plan for the future of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Have Your Say We want to hear from you about your experiences with the WRDSB. The following individuals are invited to take the survey: Parents and […]

March 23 – All schools closed and transportation cancelled

Posted March 23, 2022

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs, Child Care Centres located in our schools, and our Education Centre are closed. All WRDSB students will participate in a Weather Impacted Remote Learning day. Educators in both the in-person and […]

March 23 – All schools closed and transportation cancelled

Posted March 23, 2022

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs, Child Care Centres located in our schools, and our Education Centre are closed. All WRDSB students will participate in a Weather Impacted Remote Learning day. Educators in both the in-person and […]

Blended Learning Day~March 23, 2022

Posted March 22, 2022

We want to remind students that Wednesday, March 23 is a Blended Learning Day. Students are not required to attend in-person but will have learning provided through the virtual classroom and live meetings with their teachers.  Teachers communicated to students their expectations for the asynchronous and synchronous portions of the day.  Please see the website […]

Student Activities for the Strategic Planning Process

Posted March 21, 2022

Students, we want to hear from you! Your voice will help us plan for the future of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Student Activities Students will have time in class to complete one of the following two activities. You can also complete one of these activities at home. These activities help us learn […]

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Posted March 21, 2022

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The theme for 2022 is Voices for Action Against Racism. Within our school board, we are proud of all WRDSB staff and students who work against racism. One example is Hana Adham, a Grade 12 student in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), […]

Finding Purpose in Eliminating Discrimination

Posted March 21, 2022

Hana Adham, a Grade 12 student in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), is driven to help eliminate racial discrimination. The spark that ignited her interest in social justice and human rights began with the opportunity to take part in the Ripple Effect Education (TREE) and Kindred Credit Union’s Peace Innovators Scholarship and Mentoring […]

Act of Hate Against Mississauga Mosque

Posted March 20, 2022

Yesterday several members of the Mosque in Mississauga stopped an attack on the Dar Al-Tawheed Islamic Centre during dawn prayer. Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt. Still, this terrifying act happened in a place of worship here in Ontario, in a neighbouring community. This act has led to feelings of vulnerability to members of the […]

French Language Day

Posted March 20, 2022

French Language Day is observed every year on March 20 to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity. French Language Day was established by the United Nations (UN) as an opportunity to make the international community aware of the history, culture and use of the French language. French Language in the WRDSB In the Waterloo Region District […]

Lifting of Mask Requirements After March Break

Posted March 18, 2022

Although the Chief Medical Officer of Health and Minister of Education have lifted mask restrictions, and as we continue to learn more about the impact of the Omicron variants, students and staff are encouraged to continue wearing masks if they feel more comfortable doing so, especially during the first two weeks after March Break. As […]

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