Two Catholic elementary schools in east London will close their doors next year due to falling enrolment.
During a meeting on Monday, London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) trustees made the decision to close Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School and St. Robert Catholic Elementary School next June.
Get breaking National news
READ MORE: London District Catholic School Board capping French immersion JK registrations
The choice came after a review that found 700 vacant student spots across six Catholic schools in the east end of the city. Those six schools, which also include Holy Family, Blessed Sacrament, St. Bernadette and St. Pius X, also need significant upgrades that are projected to cost about $20 million over the next five years.
- With school violence on the rise, teachers say cuts will further strain classrooms
- Thousands of Calgary families facing a big jump in school bus fees next year
- Good Roots program aims to grow STEM interest among Indigenous youth
- How Montreal researchers are helping kids identify fake information online
-
![]()
Chilliwack boy badly hurt after being hit by e-scooter -
![]()
Canada-wide science fair underway in Edmonton -
![]()
Dozens of Calgary students join in on the weekly Bike Bus aimed at improving physical activity, safety and education -
![]()
BC’s education minister has seen text messages in the Victoria School Board trustees firing court case
In total, 422 students will be relocated to other schools after boundaries are redrawn.
Officials say by closing Holy Cross and St. Robert they’ll eliminate 574 of the 2,000 empty spaces in the area.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.