Updated: December 2025

Construction on our new Northglen Catholic Elementary School continues to progress well. Storm structures and piping continue to be installed with 30% of site preparation complete. The building footprint is being prepped with anticipation of footings for next steps. As winter approaches we will experience one of the greatest variables of any outdoor construction project - weather. Favourable weather will keep us on schedule, while extreme cold will make construction difficult, if not impossible.

Our School Board team believes in being proactive and while the project is progressing we feel it is prudent to share with the community our contingency plans for potential construction delays. We want to do this early in the process so we can gather your feedback and factor that into our decision making as we progress.

The contingency plans we are considering are as follows:

1. Northglen Organization in Place - this contingency would involve students and their teachers being placed in their Northglen classes for September 2026 and hosted at other facilities until the school is ready for occupancy. This plan allows for a consistent staffing and class organization process but will add complexity in accommodation and transportation.
2. Partial Occupancy/Annex Relocation - this contingency would involve Grade 8 students currently at the St. Elizabeth Annex relocating to the new Northglen School in September 2026. The Board will work with the Contractor to ensure partial occupancy of the new school such that the Grade 8’s can be accommodated safely at the site. All other students would remain at their current school until September 2027.
3. September 2027 Open - this contingency would involve all students remaining at their current schools next school year, including the St. Elizabeth Annex. This contingency allows the most flexibility but is least desirable, especially if the construction delays are minimal.

We are also working with our child care partners to discuss their contingency plans for a late opening. We will share those plans with the community once they are available.

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The state-of-the-art facility at Northglen Blvd. and Middle Rd., will accommodate up to 493 students and include a three-room childcare centre to serve infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in our growing community.

Quick Facts:

• The school will house students from kindergarten to Grade 8.
• The 43,237-square-foot building will include four kindergarten classrooms, 16 regular classrooms, a special education room, a resource room, and regular school facilities such as a gymnasium and learning commons.
• The school will be a feeder school to St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School in Bowmanville.
• Parkspace adjacent to the site will provide a natural extension for outdoor activities and learning.