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Parent Engagement survey
Sun, Feb 17, 2013 7:28 PM 
     Take our Parent Engagement survey!! --------------- Bluewater District School Board is asking parents/guardians to take a few minutes to complete an anonymous online survey on how parents/guardians interact with their local schools. Developed by Bluewater ... 

BOEC 40th to Capture Fur Trade History

Wed, Jan 16, 2013 4:16 PM 
     BOEC 40th to Capture Fur Trade History --------------- To coincide with the 40th anniversary celebrations for the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre, a rare not-to-miss glimpse of what is possibly the oldest footage of our Canadian fur trading history is ... 

All BWDSB Schools Open Today
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 5:21 AM 
      All Bluewater District School Board elementary and secondary SCHOOLS ARE OPEN for students on Friday, January 11, 2013. Buses will follow their normal schedule. ... 

'Paying it Forward' at Normanby
Wed, Jan 9, 2013 3:34 PM 
     'Paying it Forward' at Normanby --------------- Students at Normanby Community School in Ayton along with their teachers, parents and school community continue to set positive examples by 'paying it forward' through generous acts of kindness. The Normanby ... 

Director's Annual Report 2012
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 4:01 PM 
     Director's Annual Report 2012 --------------- At the December 18, 2012 Regular Meeting of the Board, Director of Education John Bryant presented the Director's Annual Report 2012. This year's report integrates the Multi-Year Strategic Plan for Bluewater ... 

Sharing Our Thoughts on the Sandy Hook Tragedy
Tue, Dec 18, 2012 4:37 PM 
     Sharing Our Thoughts on the Sandy Hook Tragedy --------------- We are all deeply saddened by the tragic events in Newtown, Connecticut on Friday, December 14, 2012. A horrific event of this nature sends a wave of shock and heartbreak throughout our school ... 

A Message of Hope at Macphail
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 1:07 PM 
     A Message of Hope at Macphail --------------- The intermediate students of Ecole Macphail Memorial Elementary School recently had the pleasure of hosting Mariatu Kamara, author of "Bite of the Mango". This is the story of Mariatu's life in Sierra Leone ... 

Chinook Salmon Hatchery at Northport
Mon, Nov 26, 2012 9:42 AM 
     Chinook Salmon Hatchery at Northport --------------- Students at Northport Elementary School are gaining some in-depth knowledge about chinook salmon thanks to the Lake Huron Fishing Club, who have dedicated their time to running a hatchery at the school. ... 

Peninsula Shores Recognized by EQAO
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 11:07 AM 
     Peninsula Shores Recognized by EQAO --------------- Congratulations are in order for the staff and students at Peninsula Shores District School. On November 15, 2012, PSDS was one of 27 elementary and secondary schools in the province to receive the Dr. ... 

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

Mon, Nov 19, 2012 12:00 PM 
     Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week --------------- Every November beginning on the third Sunday, Ontario recognizes Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. The designated dates for 2012 are November 18th to 24th with elementary and secondary schools ... 

Support Sizzles for Student Programs

Tue, Nov 13, 2012 1:59 PM 
     Support Sizzles for Student Programs --------------- It was a rare opportunity in November to fire up the grill as some John Diefenbaker Secondary School students, staff and representatives from Bluewater District School Board were treated to a special ... 

Students Share in a Bruce Trail Milestone
Tue, Nov 13, 2012 10:19 AM 
     Students Share in a Bruce Trail Milestone --------------- Grades 2, 3 and 4 students from St. Edmunds Public School in Tobermory recently had a chance to share in the excitement of a significant achievement to celebrate a Bruce Trail Conservancy milestone ... 

Walkerton District Community School Official Opening
Tue, Oct 30, 2012 4:09 PM 
     Walkerton District Community School Official Opening --------------- A little bit of rain and wind did nothing to deter students, staff, dignitaries, board representatives, community partners and members of the public from packing the spacious cafetorium ... 

Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre Turns 40
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 3:28 PM 
     Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre Turns 40 --------------- It was a historical way to spend a Friday afternoon at the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre near Wiarton. To launch a milestone year in 2012–2013, the Bluewater Education Foundation hosted a ... 

Learning History from a New Perspective
Thu, Oct 18, 2012 10:07 PM 
     Learning History from a New Perspective --------------- Some Bluewater students are receiving a more deeply enriched history lesson thanks to a ten-day professional development program that their teachers participated in over the summer. The Cleghorn War ... 

Holocaust Survivor Speaks to Students

Tue, Oct 9, 2012 1:53 PM 
     Holocaust Survivor Speaks to Students --------------- With only a week into the new school year, students at Hillcrest Elementary School in Owen Sound experienced a teachable moment that many will find hard to forget. On Tuesday, September 11th, classes ... 

World Teachers' Day 2012 on October 5th
Wed, Oct 3, 2012 9:03 AM 
     World Teachers' Day 2012 on October 5th --------------- In what has become a popular annual tradition for educators everywhere, World Teachers' Day is set to once again be celebrated on October 5th, 2012. World Teachers' Day was first introduced in 1994 ... 

'Homework Help' Leads in Online Learning

Tue, Oct 2, 2012 2:30 PM 
     'Homework Help' Leads in Online Learning --------------- More and more students from junior kindergarten to grade 12 are reaping the benefits of the Ministry of Education sponsored online learning tools available through Bluewater District School Board's ... 

Footprints to Future Success
Fri, Sep 21, 2012 12:44 PM 
     Footprints to Future Success --------------- Over 100 Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) secondary students recently had an opportunity to learn some invaluable environmental lessons in the serene surroundings of Camp Celtic. The two-day Footprints ... 

Administrative Appointments
Fri, Sep 7, 2012 11:54 AM 
     Administrative Appointments --------------- Due to recent retirements and re-alignment of senior positions, the following appointments have been made. As of August 2012, Jean Stephenson has been appointed to the position of Superintendent of Education. ...