Final Recommendations Approved

On Monday, December 8, 2025, at a Business Services Standing Committee of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), the committee recommended approval of the proposed boundary changes described in the Final Report. This decision was ratified at the Monday, December 15, 2025 Board Meeting.

Business Services Standing Committee Meetings

Final Report and Recommendations  (page 35)

Board Meetings

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) approved a change to the school boundaries in West Cambridge. The change includes the following schools:

  • Blair Road Public School
  • Highland Public School

This change includes the neighbourhood south of the railroad tracks and west of Southgate Dr (in the area of Hardcastle Dr, Freure Dr and Kent St), Cambridge.

This was an abridged boundary review that focused on a small area and a simplified process ran from October to December of 2025. 

Letters to affected families are being distributed by email in January.

Frequently Asked Questions

Summary of Proposed Changes

For those living in the impacted boundary: 

  • New students to this area will attend Highland Public School
  • Students currently attending Blair Road Public School in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5 can choose to remain at Blair Road PS until completing Grade 6
    • Siblings not yet attending Blair Road Public School will be directed to Highland Public School. Requests to attend Blair Road Public School with their older sibling may be considered, but no transportation will be provided under any circumstances.
  • All students in Grades 7 to 8 would attend St. Andrew’s Public School, as they currently do

Benefits of the Proposed Boundary Change

The adjustment ensures that students attend the school located closest to their homes. This change supports more walkable, connected neighbourhood school boundaries.

Phased Approach

Students currently in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5 can remain at Blair Road PS until completing Grade 6. However, new registrants starting school after the change would attend Highland Public School for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6.

Provide Your Input 

Parents, families and caregivers at Blair Road PS and Highland PS and the surrounding community were invited to share their input through:

  • Online: Feedback Survey for West Cambridge School Boundary Change (Closed November 30, 2025)
  • Email: planning@wrdsb.ca 
  • Call: 519-570-0003 ext. 4439

Virtual Public Information Session

A virtual meeting was held in October.

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.

Boundary Changes

The Board of Trustees is the ultimate approval body for any formal boundary change. Students who live within the new school boundary will receive a communication from the Board with further information about next steps. 

Resources

Board Policy 4009: Student Transportation

 

Maps: Click the thumbnail to open in a new window

 

Approved Boundaries – December 2025

Map showing the school boundaries for Blair Road Public School and Highland Public School as part of a boundary review. The Blair Road boundary includes a smaller area labelled the 'Blair Road Pocket,' which is highlighted or outlined to indicate it is recommended for reassignment to Highland Public School.

Blair “pocket” – area being reassigned

West Cambridge review area map

Review area schools