New Southeast Cambridge Joint Use Elementary School

Boundary Review

 

Scenario Modeling and Assumptions

How do you create boundary scenarios?

We use enrolment projection software to help plan school boundaries. This software looks at:

  • Past enrolment trends
  • Expected population growth from new housing
  • How students typically move through the grades
  • Existing school programs

The school boundaries are divided into smaller areas called Study Areas (SAs). Different boundary options or “scenarios” are created by moving these smaller study areas from one school to another. This helps to see how different options might affect school enrolment and balance.

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Do the scenarios consider French immersion programs?

No. When we create boundary scenarios, we do not move students in French immersion (FI). The plan assumes students will stay in the FI school they currently attend.

Will current Grade 7 students be required to change schools for Grade 8?

No. The new school will open for Junior Kindergarten (JK) to Grade 7 in September 2026. Students going into Grade 8 that year will stay at their current school for the 2026-2027 school year. The new school will offer JK to Grade 8 starting in September 2027.

French Immersion

Will the new school offer French immersion?

Not at first. The new school will not open with a French Immersion (FI) program. After the school has been operating for at least five years, the WRDSB may consider adding FI if it meets the required criteria (as outlined in Administrative Procedure 1000 – French Immersion – Elementary).

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Can French Immersion students stay at their current school if their area is reassigned?

Yes. Students already in French immersion can continue at their current school, even if their home boundary changes. 

Siblings:

Students who have a sibling in French immersion at an assigned school may also attend that same school. There are some exceptions for schools where students move to another site for Grades 7 and 8. In those cases, families may need to submit an Out-of-Boundary request for the sibling.

Will transportation be provided to the French Immersion school if our boundary changes?

No. The WRDSB provides transportation only within the students’ home school boundary. 

Students who choose to stay at their current French immersion school after a boundary change can do so, but they will not be eligible for transportation.

Providing Input

How can I share my feedback on the proposed changes?

We encourage you to share your input in several ways:

Available until November 27, 2025. All input will be included in the final report to the Board of Trustees.

You can email your feedback directly to the Board’s elected trustees.

  • Delegate at a Board Meeting

Members of the public can present (called “delegating”) at the Business Services Standing Committee Meeting. 

  • Meeting Date: December 8, 2025
  • Deadline to apply to speak: noon on December 3, 2025. 
  • Learn more about how to delegate on the WRDSB website.

School Information

Bell Times

The start and end times for the new school have not yet been decided. Bell times will be confirmed no later than February 15, 2026.

School Morning Bell Afternoon Bell
Chalmers Street PS 9:20 AM 3:40 PM
Moffat Creek PS 8:30 AM 2:50 PM
New School TBD TBD

 

New School Name

The new school has not been named yet. 

A naming committee will be formed to recommend a name, following Board Policy 4020 and Administrative Procedure 4865 – Naming and Renaming of Board Facilities.

Child Care and Extended Day Programs

The new school will feature a 5-room child care centre, with 88 licensed child care spaces for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

The child care will be operated by YWCA Cambridge. 

Families can register for child care starting March 2026 through OneList Waterloo Region.

The YWCA Cambridge will also provide the Extended Day and Youth Development (Before & After School) Programs for the new school.

Families can register for Before and After school programs starting in June 2026.