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Southeast Cambridge – Proposed School Boundary Reassignment

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is considering changing elementary home school assignments for families living in the Southeast Cambridge Development Areas. The proposed change includes the following schools:

The WRDSB will review the current holding school for the Hazel Glenn neighbourhood in Cambridge, located north of Dundas Street South between Vanier Drive and Attwater Drive. The area is currently designated as a Development Area, as outlined in AP 4992 – Temporary Student Accommodation for Development Areas. Students living here have been assigned to Moffat Creek Public School as their temporary holding school. The proposed change would see students living in the Hazel Glenn neighbourhood attend Giinawind Public School beginning in September 2027.

What is a Development Area?

A Development Area is a new or growing neighbourhood that has not yet been permanently assigned to a school. Students living in these areas are temporarily assigned to a Holding School until a long-term school attendance boundary can be established.

Summary of Proposed Changes

To ensure we can continue to meet the needs of students, parents, families and caregivers in the years ahead, we are proposing to reassign students living in this Development Area from Moffat Creek Public School to Giinawind Public School.

For those living in the impacted boundary: 

  • Students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6 who live in this area and currently attend Moffat Creek Public School will attend Giinawind Public School, starting September 2027.
  • Students currently attending Moffat Creek Public School in Grade 7 and who will be entering Grade 8 in the 2027-28 school year will have the choice to remain at Moffat Creek Public School; or attend Giinawind Public School.
  • Students who live in this area would be eligible for bussing to Giinawind Public School.
  • Students enrolled in French Immersion at Moffat Creek Public School will remain there, but will no longer be eligible for transportation. 
    • Siblings of students in French Immersion will have the option to remain at Moffat Creek Public School, but will no longer be eligible for transportation.

Provide Your Input 

In the interest of transparency as well as family and caregiver engagement, the WRDSB will keep the public informed throughout this process. 

Parents, families and caregivers of WRDSB students will have opportunities to share their input through various community engagement opportunities, including:

Public Information Session – November 19, 2026

The voices of parents, families and caregivers are an important part of the process. To help us hear from you, a drop-in public information session will be held on:

  • When: Thursday, November 19, 2026, drop-in between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m.
  • Where: Giinawind Public School, 615 Wesley Blvd, Cambridge, ON N1T 0E9

Or you can provide your input via email by sending your comments to planning@wrdsb.ca

Accessibility Support

Parents, families and caregivers who require accessibility or translation support are asked to contact: 

Your feedback helps us make informed decisions that reflect the needs of students, parents, families, caregivers, and the community. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.

Community Engagement Timeline and Activities

Engagement Activities

  • Phase 1 – Initial Information Sharing – November 5, 2026
    • Purpose: Introduce process and context
  • Phase 2 – Community Feedback – November 6 to November 19, 2026
    • Purpose: Collect feedback through an online form, and an in-person open house
  • Phase 3 – Final Report to Board – December 14, 2026
    • Purpose: Present final recommendation, including summary of engagement and community input
    • Members of the public may apply to speak as a delegation when the Final Report is considered. Learn more about how to delegate.
  • Phase 4 – Transition Planning – January to June 2027 (if applicable)
    • Purpose: Plan for the transition of affected students and communicate new attendance boundaries
  • Phase 5 – Implementation – September 2027 (if applicable)
    • Purpose: Implement approved school assignment changes

The Board of Trustees is the ultimate approval body for any change in school assignment. If the Board of Trustees approve a change, students who live within the affected area will receive a communication from the Board with further information about next steps. Regardless of the Board of Trustees’ decision, no changes will occur before September 2027.

Questions

Should you have specific questions about this process, please contact our school administration or the WRDSB Planning Department (planning@wrdsb.ca).