WRDSB schools remain closed for the rest of the school-year

Posted May 19, 2020

This afternoon, the Premier announced that schools would not reopen for students in June and that the school-year would continue with distance learning. This decision came from the advice of Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and the experts at the COVID-19 command table. At this time, we can confirm the following: […]

Distance Learning Continues: Weeks Seven and Eight

Posted May 15, 2020

With the Victoria Day long weekend around the corner, we want to take this opportunity to thank our students and their families for their efforts to support distance learning. We know this has been an adjustment and challenge for all – thank you for your ongoing patience, feedback and contribution. We know that our educators […]

Summer School Registration Open

Posted May 15, 2020

Great news, Bluevale! The WRDSB is offering a variety of eLearning (online) courses which will take place from June 29 To July 24, 2020. All courses are full New Credit courses. There are no Recovery/Make-Up courses being offered. Students wishing to make up a lost credit are welcome to enroll and re-do a class. Please be […]

Distance Learning Continues: Week Six

Posted May 8, 2020

In our update to the community this week, we want to introduce our Connecting from a Distance video series that showcases Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) educators who have adjusted their typical in-person classes to a distance learning setting. Over the past few months, we have seen our students and staff adjust from face-to-face […]

Introducing #WRDSBGivesBack

Posted May 7, 2020

We have watched with full hearts as our community comes together, supporting those in need as our region responds to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us are finding ways to give back to the communities where we work and live. We want to share these uplifting stories. We are introducing #WRDSBGivesBack. This campaign will highlight […]

How can we support you?

Posted May 6, 2020

Dear Families and Students,  As school closures and our distance learning program continue, we are working hard to find ways to continue to support you, our WRDSB students and families. We want to stay connected and hear your questions and ideas during this time. We’re using a tool called ThoughtExchange to gather your feedback.  You’ll […]

Apps and Tools to Support Student Learning From Home

Posted May 5, 2020

The Bluevale Special Education Department has compiled some apps and sites to help support students with literacy, numeracy and organizational needs during distance learning.  Please check out the variety of helpful tools HERE.  This resource will also be posted in students’ Spec Ed Google Classroom to explore more or engage support or assistance from their Special […]

Apps and Tools to Support Student Learning From Home

Posted May 5, 2020

The Bluevale Special Education Department has compiled some apps and sites to help support students with literacy, numeracy and organizational needs during distance learning.  Please check out the variety of helpful tools HERE.  This resource will also be posted in students’ Spec Ed Google Classroom to explore more or engage support or assistance from their Special […]

Distance Learning Continues: Week Five

Posted May 1, 2020

As we embark upon the month of May, we want to take this opportunity to thank our students and their families for their efforts over the past four weeks of distance learning. We know this has been an adjustment and challenge for all – thank you for your patience, feedback and contribution. And because we […]

An Update on Secondary Exams and Final Evaluations

Posted May 1, 2020

As a result of the Ministry of Education’s announcement, final exams will NOT take place for second semester courses this year. Teachers may decide to provide assignments or tasks that allow students to demonstrate their learning. No marks for assignments or tasks throughout the rest of the school year will be weighted the same as […]

Having Chromebook Issues or Password Problems?

Posted May 1, 2020

Please visit the board’s new tech help website: Tech@Home: Chromebooks. This website contains resources to help students and families troubleshoot technical problems and issues they may be experiencing with their Chromebooks or with their WRDSB computer accounts. If you are still experiencing difficulties after visiting the site please complete this form: Chromebook Issues During Distance Learning. Once you […]

Full Disclosure Date Grade 11 & 12 Courses: Wednesday, May 6th, 2020.

Posted April 30, 2020

The final day to drop a grade 11 or 12 course WITHOUT it appearing on a TRANSCRIPT, is TUESDAY, MAY 5th, by noon. To discuss dropping a course, please complete this COURSE DROP REQUEST FORM as soon as possible. Students in Grades 9 and 10 must have four classes per semester and are not eligible […]

An update from the Chair and Director

Posted April 29, 2020

Dear WRDSB Family, We hope this communication finds you in good health. Clearly we still find ourselves in unfamiliar circumstances and we continue to look forward to the day when we can welcome you back to school. Thank you for all you are doing to limit the spread of COVID-19 and sincere thanks to all […]

April 27, 2020 Board Meeting goes online

Posted April 27, 2020

Public school trustees play a critical role in linking families with school boards. While our schools are closed and we are not holding our regular public Board Meetings, our trustees are continuing to meet online. Our next online meeting is tonight, April 27, 2020, starting at 7:00 pm. Trustees and members of our senior team […]

Bluevale is… a Message to our Bluevale Community from our BCI Staff

Posted April 27, 2020

BCI staff members have put together a video message for the Bluevale community. Enjoy! Huge thank you goes out to student Nathan Starr for contributing his time, energy and expertise to edit this video for us!!

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