SASKATOON – The opening date of the new Willowgrove School and Holy Family Catholic School has been delayed – again. Officials now hope to have the schools ready for students at the end of January or early February.
In a letter to parents on Tuesday, Saskatoon Public Schools expressed its disappointment at the new delay.
“A number of important construction milestones must be met to ensure the facility’s readiness for students. Following a meeting with the general contractor last week, it became clear that these milestones would not be met until early in the new year.
“We share your disappointment that the school is not ready to open. We appreciate your continued understanding as we await the school’s completion.”
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The schools were originally slated to open their doors to students in time for the 2014-15 school year. That opening was pushed back to Jan. 5, 2015 after construction delays.
The division now hopes to take possession of the school in early January, nine months behind schedule. It will then take about a month to make sure all resources, equipment and furniture are in place prior to classes starting.
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Once everything is in place, an open house will be held to give students and families a chance to explore the school and talk to staff.
Students in the public school division will continue to attend Ecole Forest Grove or Dr. John G. Egnatoff schools. Catholic students are currently attending St. Volodymyr or Father Robinson schools.
Construction of the new $39.8-million education facility, which includes an integrated joint-use child care centre, started in September 2012 with an original completion date of April 2014.
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