DCDSB New Boundaries Established for North Oshawa Schools (Anticipated September 2027)

Posted On Wednesday June 18, 2025

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are writing to share an important update regarding the Oshawa Program and Boundary Study. At the Regular Board Meeting held on June 16, 2025, the Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a new Catholic elementary school boundary in the Kedron area, as well as boundary changes affecting St. John Bosco Catholic School, St. Anne Catholic School and St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School. 

Background on the Oshawa Program and Boundary Study
In May 2024, we informed families that the Province of Ontario had announced a $31 million investment to expand student spaces in Oshawa. This funding will support the construction of a new Kedron Catholic elementary school in north Oshawa and a six-room addition at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School. We are deeply grateful for this investment, which will help us meet the needs of our growing communities with modern, state-of-the-art facilities.

Following this announcement, board staff conducted a comprehensive boundary study to determine the catchment area for the new Kedron school and to assess any necessary adjustments to existing school boundaries. Public consultation sessions were held in February and March 2025, giving families the opportunity to review proposed options, ask questions, and provide feedback. Based on this input, final recommendations were presented and approved at the June 16, 2025, Board meeting.

Approved Boundary Changes
With the new Kedron Catholic Elementary School boundary now established, adjustments will be made to the boundaries of St. Anne, St. John Bosco, and St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Schools. Please click here to view the map with the approved boundaries effective September 2027.

Implementation for St. John Bosco Catholic School and St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School

  • When the new Kedron school opens (anticipated for September 2027), all students in Kindergarten to Grade 7 who live within the new Kedron Catholic elementary school boundary will attend the new school. Please see the approved Kedron Catholic elementary school boundary here.
  • For students entering Grade 8 in September 2027, a survey will be conducted during their Grade 7 year to determine whether they will graduate from their current school or transition to the new Kedron school. The majority preference will guide the decision. New Grade 8 students moving into the Kedron boundary that year will follow the outcome of the survey.
  • If the school opening is delayed beyond September 2027, the same approach will apply to the relevant grade levels at that time.

Changes Affecting St. Anne Catholic School and St. John Bosco Catholic School (Study Areas 1 and 2)

  • When the Kedron school opens (anticipated for September 2027), students in Study Areas 1 and 2 - currently within the St. Anne Catholic School boundary - will be reassigned to St. John Bosco Catholic School. Please click here to view a map that outlines Study Areas 1 and 2.
  • This change will apply to all new students and to Kindergarten to Grade 7 students residing in Study Areas 1 and 2 at the time of the Kedron school opening.
  • A similar Grade 8 survey process will be conducted for these students during their Grade 7 year at St. Anne Catholic School to determine their graduation school. The same principles will apply if the Kedron school opening is delayed.

Transportation and Ongoing Updates
Transportation to the new school will be provided in accordance with Board policy.

We will continue to keep families informed through SchoolMessenger and the Oshawa Program and Boundary Study webpage.

If you have any questions or feedback about the implementation or transition process, please complete the feedback form, contact us via phone at 905-576-6150 ext. 42252, or via email at planning@dcdsb.ca.

Sincerely,

 

Jim Wilson                                              Scott Grieve
Superintendent of Education             Superintendent of Business, Finance & Facilities