On-going residential developments in Kanata West, the Village of Richmond, the Village of Stittsville, and the Fernbank Community will place significant pressure on classroom requirements at Holy Trinity High School and Sacred Heart High School. On April 11, 2023, the OCSB approved a public consultation process to help balance the school population at both high schools in the coming years.
The proposed plan will also establish a preliminary attendance boundary for a future Fernbank high school and temporarily accommodate its students at All Saints High School. The work being done ahead of the opening of this new school is an essential part of our school board’s plan to support the needs of students and their families living in this part of the city.
Making Room at Holy Trinity and Sacred Heart High School
To meet classroom requirements for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year, Holy Trinity and Sacred Heart high school will require the placement of additional portable classrooms. These portables will bring the schools to maximum capacity. Any further requirements for additional portables will not be possible without adversely impacting sports fields and play areas.
Proposed Preliminary Attendance Boundary Changes for New Fernbank High School
The attendance boundaries of Sacred Heart, Holy Trinity, and All Saints High Schools will be revised for the 2024-2025 school year.
High school students currently living in the new Fernbank High School proposed attendance boundary would attend All Saints High School until the new school opens. Students from grades 7-12 attending Holy Trinity High School or Sacred Heart High School would be provided with a one-time option to remain at those schools.
Elementary feeder schools to the new Fernbank high school will include St. Martin de Porres Catholic Elementary School and the new St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School (scheduled to open in September 2023).
More information and resources
- FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) regarding the Temporary Accommodations
- Board Memo regarding Temporary Accommodations
- New Fernbank High School Temporary Accommodation Plan Consultation Document – April 2023
- Proposed Attendance Boundary Map
- Current Attendance Boundary Map
Join Us for the Public Consultation Meeting
We will be holding a Public Consultation Meeting on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 7:00 pm. The meeting will take place at All Saints High School at 5115 Kanata Avenue. We really value your input and invite you to join us!
We would love to have the right amount of seating for the event so if you can, please sign up prior to attending the meeting. Collecting this information also allows us to follow up if we need to share new information or ask for more feedback.
Share your Thoughts
We would love to hear from our parent community. The deadline to share your feedback is Thursday, October 19, 2023. Please take the time to share your thoughts!