On Friday, May 12, 2023, the 嫩芽视频 (HCDSB) Trustees, honourable guests and staff gathered in The Welcome Centre at the in Oakville for a tour of the school, and to learn more about the programs offered.
As part of the visit, greetings and a presentation highlighting the work of the Thomas Merton Centre were offered by Principal Gino Montanari and Thomas Merton staff, along with a tour led by Principal Montanari and Vice-Principal Sonia Ellison.
The visit concluded with a presentation from Marvin Duarte, Chair of the Board and Milton Trustee highlighting HCDSB programs, services and opportunities at a glance.
The following list of honourable guests were in attendance:
- Hon. Ted Arnott, MPP for Wellington-Halton Hills
- Stephen Crawford, MPP for Oakville
- Natalie Pierre, MPP for Burlington
- Effie Triantafilopoulos, MPP for Oakville North-Burlington
- Marvin Duarte, Chair of the Board & Milton Trustee
- Brenda Agnew, Vice-Chair of the Board & Burlington Trustee
- Helena Karabela, Oakville Trustee
- Emma Murphy, Milton Trustee
- Janet O鈥橦earn-Czarnota, Halton Hills Trustee
- Chris Saunders, Oakville Trustee
- Krista Hutchinson, Vice-President of the Halton OECTA Elementary Teachers鈥� Association
- Vanessa Slee, Vice-President of the Halton OECTA Secondary Teachers鈥� Association
- Fr. Larry Parent, Pastor at St. Benedict Parish in Milton & Dean of Halton
- John Klein,聽Director of Education
Quick Facts
- The Thomas Merton Centre for Adult & Continuing Education offers a variety of programs for students and adult learners across Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville, serving over 10,000 students each year.
- The Thomas Merton Centre offers full credit courses for secondary students, academic upgrading, language instruction and skills programs.
- To learn more about the Thomas Merton Centre for Adult & Continuing Education Centre, please visit
