Transition Committee Meetings for Sir Wilfrid Laurier

New Community at SWL – Transition Letter

Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers of Elizabeth Bagshaw (Zone 5) and Sir Wilfrid Laurier (Zone 6)

As part of the East Hamilton School Consolidation Plan, a JK-8 school community of approximately 700 pupils will be created including students from Elizabeth Bagshaw and Sir Wilfrid Laurier. The anticipated date for students and staff attending Sir Wilfrid Laurier according to the new boundaries is September 2021.  Following this transition, Elizabeth Bagshaw will be closed.

There will be two meetings scheduled for a committee to support the new school community with representation from both Elizabeth Bagshaw and Sir Wilfrid Laurier.  The dates and times are shared below.

Transition Committee Meeting 1– February 3, 2021 @ 6:00 p.m.

Transition Committee Meeting 2 – April 28, 2021 @ 6:00 pm

Families are encouraged to attend these meetings virtually to observe the discussions and learn more about plans for the new community. To register to attend virtually please email [email protected] for access information.

For more information about this exciting project, please visit the HWDSB About – School Renewal – Transition Committee section on HWDSB’s website.

If you have any questions about this information, please contact your school’s principal/vice-principal.

Sincerely,

Estella Jones
Superintendent of Student Achievement
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