SDG COUNTIES, Ontario - A new French-Catholic school is being built in Winchester.
The Province of Ontario confirmed this week that it is investing $34.3 million for a new École élémentaire et secondaire catholique Winchester to create more student spaces and child care spaces in a growing community. This project will, when complete, deliver 530 new K-12 student spaces and 49 new licensed child care spaces for local families in the Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien.
“The funding for the new École élémentaire et secondaire catholique Winchester is great news for our community,” said Nolan Quinn, MPP for Stormont - Dundas - South Glengarry. “Through this investment, we’re creating opportunities for students to thrive well into the future.”
The Ontario government is continuing to deliver on its plan to protect Ontario and ensure students have access to modern classrooms by investing $1.6 billion in 79 school construction projects across Ontario. The investments will support growing communities by creating over 29,000 new student spaces and over 1,900 licensed child care spaces so students have the modern learning spaces they need to succeed in their studies and prepare for in-demand careers.
The Capital Priorities program supports the construction of new schools, permanent additions, renovations and school purchases. This year’s funding will support a combination of new school builds, expansions and retrofits across the province and is part of Ontario’s commitment to provide more than $22 billion over 10 years to support new school construction, renewal and improvements.
"As our communities expand, so too must our commitment to ensuring that students have access to modern, high-quality learning environments that support their success," said former SDG Counties Warden and North Dundas Mayor Tony Fraser. "Strong schools are the foundation of strong communities. When we invest in education, we are also investing in families, in local economies, and in the long-term prosperity of our region. These investments create opportunities not only for students, but for educators, caregivers, and the workforce they will one day join."
The new École élémentaire et secondaire catholique Winchester will be located at a site to be acquired in Winchester.