Our current name, Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board, is the longest school board name in Ontario. Its length presents challenges for clear communication and consistency. Additionally, the name does not reflect all the communities we serve, such as the City of Kawartha Lakes. A name change would provide an opportunity to better represent the dynamic and diverse communities we serve while fostering a stronger connection with families, students, and staff.

The renewal of our Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) in 2025 provides a natural opportunity to reflect on our identity and priorities as a Catholic school board. This consultation allows us to gather input on whether addressing the name is a current priority for our community.

1. Length and complexity: At 23 syllables, our name is the longest among Ontario school boards, making it challenging to use effectively in communication.
   
2. Inclusivity: The name does not acknowledge all the communities we serve, such as the City of Kawartha Lakes. Victoria County was dissolved in 2001.
   
3. Lack of unification: The name is a list of jurisdictions without a unifying theme to represent our shared identity as a Catholic school board.
   
4. Outdated branding: Our name and logo have not been refreshed in over 25 years, limiting their ability to resonate with families today.

A potential name change would reflect a renewed commitment to inclusivity, clarity, and unity, ensuring all communities feel represented. It would also strengthen our connection with current and future generations by creating a name and identity that resonate across our diverse board.

Any decision to proceed with a name change will carefully consider financial implications. The current stage is focused on gauging community interest and gathering input. Further exploration would include a detailed assessment of costs, ensuring financial responsibility.

You can complete our short survey. It’s open until January 10, 2025 and takes only a few minutes to complete. Your feedback will shape the direction we take as we consider this potential change.

After the survey closes, we will analyze the feedback and present the findings to our leadership team. The results will help determine whether there is enough support to explore a name change further. If there is, we will engage in a broader consultation process as part of the MYSP renewal.

You can subscribe to this page and receive notifications about any updates that have been made. We will also provide families and staff direct messaging as we analyze the results of this feedback and prepare next steps in our MYSP process.

Our MYSP plan will include a full engagement process, which will provide opportunities for stakeholders to address the Board's key priority areas. This process will be communicated as we prepare to launch the MYSP in 2025.