Bluewater District School Board is located on the traditional land of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, which is represented by the communities of Saugeen First Nation and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. The board currently serves approximately 17,400 students in 40 elementary schools and nine secondary schools across Bruce and Grey counties, and employs about 3,000 permanent and casual staff. There are 10 trustees who comprise the Board of Trustees.

VISION

Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow

MISSION

To provide a quality education for every student in a safe, accepting, and caring environment.

PRIORITIES

Priority #1: Safe Supportive Learning Community

-work together to support wellness

-foster the strengths, contributions, and overall health of students and staff

Priority #2: Quality Instruction

-provide relevant learning experiences that foster critical and forward thinking, innovation, creativity, and problem solving

-use evidence informed instructional methods to support competency in literacy and numeracy

Priority #3: Community Engagement

-use effective communication skills (e.g., listening, speaking, observing, and empathizing) to engage families and community to support students and enhance learning

-actively seek input from students, staff, families, and community on matters of achievement and well-being

Priority #4: Stewardship of Resources

-align human and financial resources to maximize operational efficiencies and manage risk

-cultivate leadership to facilitate succession planning

-ensure transparency

-encourage partnerships

-support and promote, where possible, the implementation of environmental procedures, practices, and programs that are consistent with a healthy, safe, and sustainable environment

VALUES

The Bluewater District School Board Multi-Year Strategic Plan includes five core values:

-Ensure Quality

-Enhance Equity

-Support Partnerships

-Deliver Accountability

-Maintain Healthy and Safe Environments

GRADUATE QUALITIES

Bluewater District School Board graduates will demonstrate the following qualities:

-Resiliency

-Self-direction

-Adaptability

-Innovation

-Advocacy