World Mental Health Day 2020
Posted October 9, 2020
October 10 marks World Mental Health Day, a day begun by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) to raise awareness in the global community about the importance of supporting mental health, to take action and create lasting change. “It is nearly 30 years since the first World Mental Health Day was launched by the […]
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Reminder for Cohort B!
Posted October 7, 2020
Cohort B is back at school tomorrow in their period A class!
Data Verification Forms Due!
Posted October 7, 2020
If you have not returned your Data Verification form that was distributed at the beginning of September, please do so. It is extremely important for us to have up-to-date contact, medical and address information. In addition, please ensure you have completed the Media Release form and the Responsible Use Procedure form located on School-Day.
New Deadline for Secondary Students and Families to Change Mode of Learning
Posted October 7, 2020
We are asking families of secondary students who want to make a change in their child’s mode of learning, to do so by Friday, October 16 at 4 pm. This is one week earlier than the previous deadline of October 23. The new, earlier deadline of October 16 will help students feel settled in their […]
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Resources to Help Those Experiencing Family Violence
Posted October 7, 2020
Supporting our students and their families goes beyond their learning – we want all those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to know there are resources available to help them cope with the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council, 1 in 3 Canadians is […]
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Updated Quadmester 1 Calendar
Posted October 6, 2020
The Quadmester 1 calendar remains the same except for the last week (Nov. 9th to 13th). Students will be given more detailed instructions regarding the three distance learning summative days as we get closer to these dates. Thank you.
Mid Point Student Progress Communication:
Posted October 6, 2020
On Friday we will reach the midpoint of Quadmester 1. This year there will be four formal report cards at the end of each quadmester. It is also best practice that we communicate with parents/students information about a student’s progress. This will not be a formal report, but parents should expect an email […]
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WRDSB Celebrates World Teachers’ Day
Posted October 5, 2020
Today, October 5, is World Teachers’ Day. A day we acknowledge our educators’ dedication and passion, show our appreciation and recognize the unprecedented journey our teachers and educators have been on since March. This morning, our 64,000 students across Waterloo Region started their school day excited and ready to learn, but it looks and feels […]
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Do Your Part: Daily Screening for Students and Families
Posted October 2, 2020
We’ve all got a role to play in keeping our students and school communities safe from COVID-19. Here in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), parents and caregivers have a responsibility to complete the Province of Ontario’s COVID-19 school screening before sending their children to school – each and every day. Accessing this tool […]
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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 […]
