Reminder for Cohort A!
Posted September 30, 2020
Cohort A is back at school tomorrow in their period A class!
Post Secondary Information for Grade 12 students and Families
Posted September 28, 2020
Welcome back, Knights!! As we progress through the school year, it is now time to shift our minds to “Life After Bluevale”. Please visit the Post Secondary resources on our Guidance website; in particular, under “Other Resources”, a video presentation about timelines and expectations for the next few months. We encourage families to access this […]
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WRDSB observes Orange Shirt Day on September 30
Posted September 25, 2020
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Orange Shirt Day as a way to honour residential school survivors, those who did not survive, and their descendants. It’s just one of the ways we support, educate and reconcile our relationship with Indigenous people. We invite students, staff and families to wear orange, whether it is a […]
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Accessing Mental Health Resources: For Students and Families
Posted September 25, 2020
As we return to our schools, it’s important that we remain focused on supporting our mental health and well-being. We know that these are stressful times for our students and their families and we want to highlight the resources available to help. If you are worried about your child’s or your own well-being or mental […]
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Attention 2020 Graduates!
Posted September 25, 2020
Dear Graduates,
We want you to know that we have not forgotten you!
The WRDSB, and we at Bluevale Collegiate, recognize that Commencement Celebrations are crucial milestones in our students’ learning journeys. It is a time to acknowledge the accomplishments and hard work our students put forward in earning their diplomas.
We still plan to celebrate you and recognize your academic achievements.
Given the current COVID situation however, it will not be possible to move ahead with our traditional Commencement Ceremony held at the Waterloo Rec Complex or to hold the ceremony here at Bluevale. Planning is currently underway at the Board level to develop a concept for Commencement for all of the WRDSB Secondary Schools, that will honour our graduates while still meeting current health and safety requirements.
Here is what we know so far:
- Commencement will be virtual this year.
- Commencement will NOT take place on our tentative October 9th date as communicated to you last June. Instead, a November date is likely.
We will keep you informed as to the specifics as plans become firm here on the Bluevale Website.
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Secondary Distance Learning Update #3
Posted September 22, 2020
The process of building the Secondary Distance Learning Program for 2600 students has been one of both excitement and challenges. We are proud to announce that the complex task of assigning and hiring staff and ensuring students are in their courses is almost complete. We want to thank the community of families, students and home […]
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Our Outdoor Education Department presents Monarch Madness Live
Posted September 22, 2020
Ontario monarchs are on the move, beginning their 3,000 kilometre migration to Mexico. This Wednesday, our outdoor education staff will tag and release monarch butterflies live as part of Monarch Watch’s migration monitoring and population assessment program. This livestream event will wrap up the Monarch Madness citizen science initiative where students and families reported sightings […]
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Tracking Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in the WRDSB
Posted September 21, 2020
Communicating with WRDSB families, students and staff is a guiding principle of our Return to School plans, and this includes keeping you informed about any confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our schools. In accordance with guidance from the Ministry of Education, our Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 page will be updated on an ongoing basis with […]
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Locker Clean Out Process for in Person Students
Posted September 21, 2020
We have a locker clean-out plan for students who still need to remove content from last year’s lockers. This applies to students in grades 10, 11 and 12 and who are currently attending BCI in-person. If students forget their locker number or combination, they can ask their teacher for this data. For Cohort A […]
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BCI DLP Students Who Have Text Books or Library Books to Return
Posted September 21, 2020
On Wednesday September 30th from 1:00 – 2:00 we would like to invite any DLP (or Graduated Students) student who have textbooks or library books from last year to stop by the front of the school. There will be collection bins set up outside of the cafeteria and Ms. Patterson will be available to collect […]
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Register for International and Indigenous Language Programs
Posted September 18, 2020
Registration for the WRDSB International and Indigenous Language Program (IILP) is now open. Both the Elementary IILP and Secondary Credit Language Program will be offered virtually. Registration closes on September 29 with a tentative start date of October 31. Elementary IILP Registration Form Secondary Credit Language Program Parents/Guardians will be contacted if additional registration information […]
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Update on International and Indigenous Language Program
Posted September 15, 2020
The WRDSB International and Indigenous Language Program (IILP) has been a valued program for many years. In March, we made the difficult decision to close the ILLP for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year due to Covid-19. Given the current status of COVID-19 and following advice from our partners at Region of Waterloo Public […]
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Secondary Distance Learning Update #2
Posted September 12, 2020
Scheduling and staffing a comprehensive timetable for over 2500 distance learners from all 16 of our secondary schools in such a short period of time has been a complex task. If you would like additional information that is not provided in this update, we would remind you of our secondary distance learning guide and our […]
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WRDSB flags flown at half-mast for Firefighters’ National Memorial Day
Posted September 11, 2020
To mark Firefighters’ National Memorial Day on Sunday, September 13, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast this weekend. Where buildings are closed for the weekend, our flags will be lowered at the end of the day today until business resumes on […]
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2020-21 School Year Calendar is now available
Posted September 11, 2020
The 2020-21 School Year Calendar is now available. Important dates to note: Winter holiday – December 21, 2020 to January 1, 2021 March break – March 15 to March 19, 2021 Last day of school for secondary students – Friday, June 25, 2021 Last day of school for elementary students – Monday, June 28, 2021 […]
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