Bluevale Collegiate Institute

All schools to close on Wednesday, December 18, in the event of one-day OSSTF strike

Posted December 13, 2019

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) has announced that on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, their members will engage in a full withdrawal of services (strike action) in selected boards where OSSTF is represented across the province unless an agreement is reached at the central bargaining table. Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has been […]

OSSTF announces full withdrawal of services on Wednesday, December 18

Posted December 13, 2019

Full Withdrawal of Services Announced for Wednesday, December 18 by WRDSB secondary teachers, occasional teachers, Custodial and Maintenance staff, Educational Support Staff, Professional Student Services Personnel and Supervision Monitors and Cafeteria Assistants: The Ontario Secondary School Teachers Association (OSSTF) has announced that next Wednesday, December 18, a number of school boards in Ontario, including WRDSB, […]

Exam Information January 2020

Posted December 10, 2019

Final Exam Information – January 2020 Exam dates: Friday, January 24 – Thursday, January 30th, 2020 January 2020 Exam Schedule “30% of a student’s grade will be based on a final evaluation, performance, essay and/or other method of evaluation suitable to the course content and administered near the end of the course.” Ministry of Education, Growing Success: Assessment, […]

WRDSB schools Open December 11

Posted December 6, 2019

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) has announced that its members (teachers and education workers) will participate in another one-day full withdrawal of services (strike-action) at a number of school boards across the province, on December 11, 2019. This one-day strike action does not impact WRDSB schools. Our schools will be open to students […]

BCI Presents ~ WINTERLUDE

Posted December 6, 2019

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

7 p.m. in the BCI cafeteria

No tickets needed

(donations at the door – proceeds to

Bluevale Breakfast Club & B.C.I. Music)

Come and get in the holiday spirit with the wonderful talent Bluevale has to offer!

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women

Posted December 6, 2019

Today, December 6, is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset. Every year, we remember the 14 female engineering students who were murdered at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal […]

Schools reopen December 5

Posted December 4, 2019

All WRDSB elementary and secondary schools will reopen for students on December 5 following the one-day OSSTF strike. Before and after school programs will reopen and student transportation will operate as normal. We want to thank everyone for their patience during this time.

All schools will be closed on December 4, 2019

Posted December 4, 2019

On Wednesday, December 4, ALL SCHOOLS, both elementary and secondary, will be closed to students. This includes ALL before and after school childcare programs, extended day childcare programs, Early ON Centres and third-party operated childcare centres. Bus Transportation will not be in operation and ALL extracurricular activities and evening rental permits are cancelled. This is […]

All schools to close on December 4 in the event of one-day OSSTF strike

Posted November 29, 2019

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) has announced that on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, their members will engage in a full withdrawal of services (strike action) in public schools where OSSTF is represented across the province unless an agreement is reached at the central bargaining table. In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), […]

OSSTF Announces Full Withdrawal of Services on Wednesday, December 4

Posted November 28, 2019

Full Withdrawal of Services Announced for Wednesday, December 4 by Waterloo secondary teachers, occasional teachers, Custodial and Maintenance staff, Educational Support Staff, Professional Student Services Personnel and Supervision Monitors and Cafeteria Assistants: The Ontario Secondary School Teachers Association (OSSTF) has announced that next Wednesday, December 4, all of its members across the province of Ontario […]

Update on OSSTF work-to-rule

Posted November 26, 2019

Start of job action by Waterloo secondary teachers, occasional teachers, Custodial and Maintenance staff, Educational Support Staff, Professional Student Services Personnel and Supervision Monitors and Cafeteria Assistants: The Ontario Secondary Teachers ‘ Federation (OSSTF) will begin labour action in public schools across Ontario on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. We know that as parents and caregivers, […]

OSSTF work-to-rule beginning November 26

Posted November 25, 2019

Last week, the Ontario Secondary School Teacher’s Federation (OSSTF) announced that it will begin work-to-rule strike action on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. At this time, we do not have any details on what the work-to-rule will look like in the Waterloo Region District School Board. OSSTF announced that its actions will target Ministry of Education […]

Fall Formal – Nov. 28th at The Turret! All grades welcome!!

Posted November 22, 2019

BCI’s Fall Semi-Formal Dance is on Thursday, November 28th, 7:30-10:00pm, at The Turret Nightclub (3rd floor of the Fred Nicholls Campus Centre at Wilfrid Laurier University – enter at University Ave. and Hazel St.). Tickets are sold at LUNCH BREAK for $20 on November 21st – 25th, and $25 from November 26th to 28th. Students […]

Good Knight Day Wed. Nov. 27,2019

Posted November 22, 2019

Good Knight Day is back! On Wednesday you will have scheduled time in the afternoon to see out extra help, ask questions of your teacher, or get caught up on missing and late assignments. This time we have workshops that allow you to do some seasonal crafting, cookie decorating, puzzling, recreational gym, and cooking a healthy meal, singing and so many more choices. Also there will be a workshop around decreasing exam stress and anxiety. Check out the posters around the school, school website, or TV screens to see all the details as some of the workshops require you to sign up. Please take advantage of the time provided to you on this afternoon. This day was designed with your overall achievement and well-being in mind.