Education, Schools and Day Cares

Bluewater District School Board

The Bluewater District School Board encompasses the Bruce Peninsula to the north, Beaver Valley and Blue Mountains to the east, Saugeen country to the south and the Lake Huron shoreline to the west covering some 8,673 square kilometres and defined by the borders of Bruce and Grey Counties. The Board Office is located in Chesley, Ontario. The Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre (BOEC) offers a full roster of high quality, curriculum-driven environmental education experiences for approximately 2,000 students each year. French immersion is offered in nine elementary schools (two are French only) and two schools offer Ojibway as a second language.

Schools

Bruce Peninsula District School, Lion's Head

BPDS, a rural community school that offers JK to Grade 12, is nestled in picturesque Lion's Head. It is home to the powerful Panthers. BPDS has an excellent student body with a caring and committed staff and parent community.

St. Edmunds Public School, Tobermory

St. Edmunds Public School, located on Centennial Drive, offers classes from JK to Grade 3 in the bustling community of Tobermory. Both St. Edmunds Public School and BPDS are unique schools located within a biosphere.

Day Cares

Bruce Peninsula Family Centre, Lion's Head

The Bruce Peninsula Family Centre is a non profit child care facility in Lion's Head. BPFC provides care and education for children from infancy to 12 years in an environment that we hope is an extension of your home and family.

Tobermory Primary Place

The Primary Place has been providing day care services, between April and October, to residents and visitors in Tobermory since 1993. Qualified staff provide a caring, creative, family-oriented experience in a safe environment for children from age 18 months to 12 years.