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Our Design and Construction Department is responsible for:

  • Developing design standards for Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools
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Construction Projects

St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School - Started May 2021

 Communication to School Community
August 18, 2021 - Update to Families

August 18, 2021

 

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I am pleased to provide families with an update on the field renewal project at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School. This week, the contractor began grading the field and installing drainage. This work is expected to be completed by August 27, 2021.

As part of phase 2 of the construction, the contractor will be delivering armor stone to the school to create a swale around the edge of the grass. The swale will help to redirect water flow, prevent flooding and help with erosion control.

We are currently in the process of securing armor stone for this phase of the project, however, the pandemic has affected the availability of construction materials. Once we have the stone secured, the contractor will provide an updated timeline for completion of phase 2.

With school beginning in September, we remain committed to the safety and well-being of our students and staff. Students will continue to have access to outdoor time for physical activity and recess. I will continue to provide updates as information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience and support. If you have any questions or concerns in the days ahead, please call the school office at 905-839-0005.

Yours in Faith,

 

N. Wheeler
Principal

 

June 1, 2021 - Timelines

Phase 1 – (Completed May 17 to 21, 2021 )

Screening of soil to remove debris, stones rocks etc. (Soccer field only) 

Phase 2 

Addition of drainage, grading, addition of armor stone around the perimeter and construction of drains to the catch basins.

Tendering (May 25 to June 25, 2021)

Construction (July 1 to Sept 17, 2021 ) 

Phase 3

Fine grading and seeding of new soccer field. (Soccer field Only)

Sept 20, 2021 to May 16, 2022.

May 13, 2021 - Letter to Families 

May 13, 2021

RE: Field Renewal Project at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are pleased to advise the St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School community that a section of the school’s soccer field will be undergoing a renewal project which includes the regrading and reseeding of the field.

The numerous reasons for undertaking this project include the need to slow down soil and sediment erosion, remove the many rocks and loose stones on the yard which pose safety concerns and significantly increase field drainage. Once these issues are addressed, we will be able to ensure that our students have the maximum access to the field during the instructional year, rather than the current reality of having significant chunks of time where the entire school is required to be on pavement. The projected time frame for this renewal is May 2021-June 2022.

Working closely with the board, we want to take advantage of our current school closures and access to online learning to commence work on the project beginning Monday, May 17, 2021. We are also working closely with the City of Pickering to secure access to adjacent green space in Woodsmere Park that could be accessed during Outdoor Physical Education, Daily Physical Activity and potentially at recesses. Here is an overview of the project:

On May 17, contractors will bring equipment to the school site and begin the excavation. Temporary construction fencing and signage will be installed to restrict access. This will mean that the field will be out of bounds, with all equipment within the fenced area. In the event that we return to in-person learning later this year, alternate recess cohort zones will be in effect.

Other key milestones for this project include;

• Once the excavation and soil screening is completed, the landscaping portion of the work will be tendered.
   This is expected occur in June 2021.

• Landscaping, drainage and reseeding is expected to be completed by September 2021.

• Access to the soccer field will be restricted from May 17, 2021 to June 2022.With temporary fencing in place
   for the duration of this time in order to give the grass time to grow and the necessary time for the field to be
   ready for use by September 2022.

We realize that a project of this size poses challenges for students, staff and families. Please be assured that significant plans focused on the safety of our students and staff are already underway to mitigate the challenges during this renewal project. Students will continue to have access to outdoor time for physical activity, recess and overall well-being. Your patience and support are greatly appreciated and please don’t hesitate call the school office if you have any questions or concerns in the days ahead.

Yours in Faith,


N. Wheeler, Principal

 
Construction Photos

 

August 2021

 

Construction vehicles on a school's field    Two construction trucks on a field

 

Construction machine removing dirt from field     Areal view of school and field

 May 2021
 Soil removal of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School's Soccer Field     Construction vehicle remove scraping the soccer field outside
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