Support for Chronic School Avoidance – In-Person and Online Sessions
Posted August 20, 2024
We want to share the latest offering to support families and caregivers ahead of the new school year. Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) are offering two caregiver information sessions about coping with chronic school avoidance. Coping with Chronic School Avoidance When students struggle and refuse to return to school, families and caregivers can feel […]
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Getting Ready for the 2024-2025 School Year
Posted August 19, 2024
Mark your calendar: We can’t wait to welcome elementary and secondary students back to school on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Students and your families are getting ready for another year of learning and creativity. Meanwhile, staff at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) are readying our schools for the 2024-2025 school year. As a […]
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Summer Community Literacy Resources | A Region That Reads Together
Posted July 22, 2024
As we first shared in June, we’re working together to help ensure the students we serve have the support and resources they need to learn to read. This includes the time when students are away from school over the summer break. We will all benefit when we support literacy for students and their families in […]
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Bluevale Summer Closure 2024
Posted July 2, 2024
Happy Summer! Summer Hours: BCI will be closed for summer break between July 15th- August 16th. Office staff will return on Monday, August 19th. New Student Registrations: If you are a new student looking to register for the fall, please call 519-885-4620, extension 5520, and leave a voicemail message beginning August 19th. We will contact […]
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Summer School 2024 Update
Posted July 1, 2024
Happy summer, Bluevale families!! Many of our students are about to begin a Summer School class this week. Please be sure to go over the SUMMER SCHOOL FAQ carefully should you have any questions or concerns. In person learners will be in classes at Huron Heights S.S and a bus schedule (to and from BCI) […]
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Sharing Gratitude and Best Wishes | A Video Message from Director of Education jeewan chanicka
Posted June 27, 2024
Before we bid farewell to students for the summer, we want to share our gratitude and best wishes with students. Watch the video from jeewan chanicka, Director of Education for the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) that was shared with students: We have so much to celebrate from this past school year; let’s take […]
Celebrating Success: KidsAbility Fundraising Campaign
Posted June 25, 2024
Thank you for helping us raise $26,025 and counting for KidsAbility! Your support will help WRDSB students and their families reach their communication, social, physical and behavioural goals. Thank You for Your Support! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated, shared, and cheered us on. Your generosity and kindness mean the world to us […]
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Ask jeewan: Year-End Reflections with Director chanicka
Posted June 21, 2024
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 shared wonderings and questions with Director of Education jeewan chanicka. These WRDSB students submitted more than 55 videos asking a variety of interesting questions. Below, you’ll find the link to the Ask jeewan series. In it, the Director of Education responds to […]
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Responding to Extreme Heat Conditions
Posted June 19, 2024
The weather is warming up in Waterloo Region, and all across North America. Please note how we are responding to support the health and well-being of students and staff in Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools. Prioritizing Student Safety and Well-being As we respond to extreme heat conditions, the safety and well-being of students […]
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June 19 is Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day
Posted June 19, 2024
June 19 is Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)! Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day Today is an opportunity to share just how important these staff are to the success of WRDSB students. Each and every day, they work directly with students. They build trusting […]
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Bluevale Electric Car Club Races to Victory – The Students Behind the Winning Team | #StudentVoice
Posted June 18, 2024
Written by the student members of the Bluevale Collegiate Institute (BCI) Electric Car Club, named below. Bluevale Collegiate Institute’s (BCI) Electric Car Club is a place where students can come together with a variety of skills and work towards the common goal of building electric vehicles from the ground up. There are a variety of […]
The 2024-25 School Year Calendar
Posted June 17, 2024
We are happy to share that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved our 2024-25 School Year Calendar and it is now available. Important Dates PD Day for Elementary and Secondary Staff – Tuesday, September 3, 2024 First Day of School – Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Winter Break – Monday, December 23, 2024 to Friday, […]
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Support KidsAbility Campaign Now Until June 21
Posted June 13, 2024
KidsAbility needs our help to support children and youth in the Waterloo Region. How Can I Help? As the school year comes to an end, there is still time to make a positive difference in our community while getting active and having fun! The fundraising campaign has now been extended until Friday, June 21, 2024, […]
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Grade 9 to 12 WRDSB Students: June 27 and 28 are PD Days
Posted June 13, 2024
Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28 are professional development (PD) days for secondary school staff. Grade 9 to 12 students will not attend school, in person or virtually Board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed on Friday, June 28, 2024 About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the […]
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Make an Impact for KidsAbility
Posted June 11, 2024
KidsAbility needs our help to support children and youth in the Waterloo Region. How Can I Help? The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is hosting an end-of-the-year fundraising campaign until Friday, June 14, 2024, to support KidsAbility If you know someone who is in a position to donate, please consider sharing this campaign with […]
