Updates

School Name – TBD April 2025

Bell time – 9:20am – 3:40pm

Before and After School Care Provider – YWCA Kitchener Waterloo

Daycare and Before/After School Applications will be live on OneList in April

Review Decision

Trustees endorsed the recommendations of the Final Report at the Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024. The decision was approved at the Board Meeting on December 16, 2024. The recommendations can be found on page 24 of the  Final Report.

The New School will open JK-7 in 2025/26 and will be JK-8 in 2026/27. The new boundaries impact Groh PS, Brigadoon PS and Pioneer Park PS.

Check out the interactive map to see if your family is impacted by the new boundaries.

We have also prepared a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Families and caregivers who require accessibility or translation support are asked to contact:

Important Dates

Monday, December 2, 2024 Last day to provide feedback to be included in final report
Thursday, December 4, 2024 – 12:00 pm Deadline to register to delegate the Committee of the Whole (Present to Trustees at the December 9 meeting)
Friday, December 5, 2024 – 12:00 pm Final report available as part of Committee of the Whole agenda package.
Monday, December 9, 2024 – 7:00 pm Final report presented to the Committee of the Whole for decision
Monday, December 16, 2024 – 7:00 pm
 Decision ratified at Board Meeting

Background

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at a Board Meeting of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), Trustees approved the initiation of a boundary review involving:

  • Brigadoon Public School
  • Doon Public School
  • Groh Public School
  • JW Gerth Public School
  • Pioneer Park Public School

Review Purpose

The primary purpose of this boundary review is to establish an attendance area boundary for a new school planned to be constructed at 670 Thomas Slee Drive in the City of Kitchener. The school is tentatively scheduled to open in September 2025.

There will be no changes before June 2025.

Download a PDF document explaining the Boundary Review process. Translated versions available:

Watch this video to learn more about the Boundary Review:

Feedback and Frequently Asked Questions

Feedback will be shared with the Boundary Review Committee for consideration. Feedback will be collected for consideration in the final report until December 2, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Public Meetings

Two public information sessions will be held during the boundary review process. Information presented at these sessions will also be posted on this web page.

Public Information Session #2 – Thursday, October 24, 2024

The purpose of this meeting is to:

  • Share the status of the Boundary Review Committee work
  • Share the proposed scenario, including maps, enrolment projections and implications
  • Remind attendees about the next steps and remaining opportunities to get involved
  • Share the dates for a final decision
  • Obtain feedback

Watch this video for more information on the proposed scenario options and take a look at the Scenario Map

Public Information Session #1 – May 1, 2024

The first public information session was held May 1, 2024.

The purpose of this meeting was to:

  • Introduce the Boundary Review process
  • Introduce Staff Steering Committee members
  • Provide context for this review by sharing the Technical Background Report
  • Advertise opportunities to participate in the Boundary Review Committee
  • Obtain feedback

Reports and Presentations

A Report and Recommendation to initiate a Boundary Review was presented to the WRDSB Board Meeting on April 15, 2024. The Final Report will be presented to the Committee of the Whole on December 9, 2024.

Boundary Review Committee

A Boundary Review Committee is established, consisting of:

  • Principals of the schools involved
  • Superintendents of the schools involved
  • Family, caregiver and student representatives from the schools involved
  • Planning Department staff
  • Facility Services staff

BRC Meeting #1 – June 17, 2024

BRC Meeting #2 – September 18, 2024

BRC Meeting #3 – October 7, 2024

BRC Meeting #4 – November 14, 2024

Important References

Other related policies and procedures include:

Stay Informed

  • Attend public meetings
  • Talk to someone on the Boundary Review Committee
  • Email your Trustees
  • Contact WRDSB Planning staff:
    • Complete a feedback form
    • Phone: 519-570-0003 ext. 4419
    • Mail: 51 Ardelt Ave, Kitchener, ON N2C 2R5 (attention: Planning Department)