A student’s home school is determined by their home address being within a boundary also known as a:

• Zone
• Catchment area
• Attendance area

The Board of Trustees is the ultimate approval body for any formal boundary change. At the conclusion of the public consultation and boundary review committee processes, staff will present a recommendation to the Board of Trustees for a decision. Trustees may accept, decline, or modify the recommendation. If declined, the committee may be required to come back and develop other options.

• Attend public meetings and engage with the consultation process and data collection opportunities
• Complete any surveys or forms distributed during the process
• Members of the public may register as delegates at Committee of the Whole or Board Meetings when decisions are being made
  • Learn how to Become a Delegate
• Families and caregivers who require accessibility or translation support are asked to contact:
  • Phone: 519-570-0003 ext. 4419
  • Email: planning@wrdsb.ca

No. The Ministry of Education has strict guidelines to follow when considering a school closure. In order to close a school, the Board has to approve a recommendation to conduct a Pupil Accommodation Review.

The new school will not open with a French immersion program. A school must operate for five years before a French immersion program can be considered.

Students who live within the new school boundary and are enrolled in French immersion at other schools may choose to remain in the program at those facilities, along with any siblings. However, in accordance with Board Policy 4009: Student Transportation and Administrative Procedure 4260: Student Transportation, students who choose to remain in French immersion at those schools will no longer be eligible for transportation.