– from HDSB public notice, web site Parents & community members are invited to review and give feedback on the Halton District School Board’s 2015-2016 Long-Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP). This plan addresses the existing and projected accommodation needs of students in elementary and secondary schools and identifies new capital project initiatives, such as the need […]
Trustees for the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) are slated to vote April 19 on a proposal from staff to close three schools in South Burlington. Residents attended the board meeting on April 5 and shared their views on the proposed closures. The residents were overwhelmingly opposed to the closures and asked the trustees to […]
As part of the Healthy Kids Community Challenge, the city is encouraging Burlington schools, teachers and students to get active and ride their bikes to school during Bike to School Week May 30 – June 3. Schools are eligible to win prizes by registering to participate at www.biketoschoolweek.ca. Schools that register by May 6 will automatically […]
The City of Burlington is encouraging residents to offer their neighbourhood crossing guards a heartfelt thank you during School Crossing Guard Awareness Week, March 7 to 11. Drivers and cyclists can help to keep children and other pedestrians safe by being aware of school crossing areas and obeying the crossing guards. New in Ontario as […]
The Halton Catholic District School Board is proceeding with plans for a Pupil Accommodation Review, including South Burlington. This could lead to school closures and/or changes of programming offered at schools. The schools in Burlington that are affected area as follows: Burlington, Southwest of the QEW: St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School (Brant St) St. […]
Several residents have reported to me that they’ve been told by a candidate for public school trustee that “Burlington Central is closing.” You’ve turned to me for accurate information.
The short answer is that no, Burlington Central is not closing – nor is any other Burlington school slated for closure.
John Morden: Thanks, Marianne. We all have a vested interest in maintaining schools as vital components of young, desirable neighbourhoods.
Halton North: Don't remember if the Board used the above process to close Speyside school in Ward 2 Halton Hills which we…
Maria Lourenco: Hi Marianne, Thank you for posting the information in your newsletter regarding the proposed school consolidations and closures in South…
Marianne Meed Ward: Maria, Thank you for the question. I have been in touch with a number of residents and have offered them…
Maria Lourenco: With respect to the proposed consolidation of St. John School and St. Paul School in Ward 2 (current St. John…
Marianne Meed Ward: Good question about process. Meantime, I will ask our staff if we have any recent traffic studies that were done…