Ontario's Ministry of Education has approved more than $6.1 million in funding for an addition to St. John Fisher Catholic School in Forest.
The project includes a six-classroom addition to the school, the renovation and repurposing of two existing classrooms to expand child care programming, upgrades to a kindergarten classroom and construction of a new 13-space parking lot.
St. Clair Catholic District School Bord Chair John Van Heck said the project will increase the school capacity by 92 pupil places and add 18 new child care spaces.
“St. Clair Catholic is very grateful for the ministry’s support of this project,” said Van Heck. “This funding announcement will be enthusiastically received by the Catholic community of Forest; and the project, once completed, will greatly improve the educational experience for our students at St. John Fisher.”
The project is part of a $1.6 billion investment in schools by the Ontario government to ensure students have access to modern classrooms.
“Our government is focused on supporting students, teachers and parents while ensuring school boards are equipping our students with the tools they need to succeed,” said Minister of Education Paul Calandra, “Once completed, this project will offer an inspiring learning environment that helps students prepare for rewarding, in-demand careers.”
Board CEO Lisa Demers welcomed the positive news.
“This is fantastic news for the students, staff and families at St. John Fisher Catholic School,” said Demers. “I would also like to thank CFO/COO and Treasurer Amy Park and her team for their great work in preparing a successful application for this important project.”
