WHAT:

On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, staff, trustees, honourable guests and members of the ÄÛÑ¿ÊÓÆµ (HCDSB) community will gather for the Blessing and Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Georgetown West Catholic Elementary School.

WHEN:

Wednesday, November 6, 2024
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

WHERE:


On Berton Boulevard & Atwood AvenueÌýÌý

MORE INFORMATION:

  • The event will include greetings from the board and a ceremonious breaking of ground involving all dignitaries in attendance.
  • The blessing of the school site will be officiated by Reverend David Walter, Pastor at Holy Cross Parish in Georgetown.
  • Director of Education, John Klein; and Chair of the Board, Marvin Duarte will provide remarks.

QUICK FACTS:

  • ​On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the Ministry of Education announced capital funding for the new Georgetown West Catholic Elementary School (CES) through the Ministry’s 2023-24 Capital Priorities Program.
  • The school will accommodate 527 elementary pupil spaces, and include a 5 room Child Care Centre.

*PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES ~ Members of the media interested in attending and taking photos at the Blessing and Dedication Ceremony on November 6th are asked to make prior arrangements through the board’s media contacts.