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Project Information

The Department of Community Engagement and Operational Planning has identified the need to address student enrolment in the regular program at Dalhousie School. Why has this student accommodation issue been identified?

  • The Dalhousie community does not have enough regular program students to support programs at both Dalhousie School and West Dalhousie School.

This issue will be addressed within the following parameters:

  • Sustainable Kindergarten to Grade 6 regular programming for the residential district of Dalhousie
  • Effective use of space and resources

The Department of Community Engagement and Operational Planning is working with school and community stakeholders to address this issue. See below for the community engagement strategy and meeting documents to help you stay informed.

Community Engagement Strategy

Our goal is to consult with you by obtaining your feedback on:

  • The proposed student accommodation scenario
  • The implementation plan
  • The proposed administrative recommendation

By consult, we mean that we will:

  • Keep you and other identified stakeholders informed
  • Listen to and acknowledge concerns and aspirations
  • Provide feedback on how your input was used to influence the final decision

Your input may influence details of the scenario’s final implementation. However, the final decision on any attendance area changes will be made by the Area I Director in conjunction with the Director of Community Engagement and Operational Planning. Any decisions regarding consideration of closure of programs and/or schools will be made by the Board of Trustees upon a recommendation from the Area I Director and the Director of Community Engagement and Operational Planning. We will also provide you with an opportunity to offer feedback on this engagement process.

Meetings and Communication

Date Meeting/Communication Type Documents (PDF)
  Community Engagement Plan • Community Engagement Plan
September 22, 2009 Focus Group meeting with principals, parent representatives, community representatives to present issue and proposed plan. . Presentation
October 1, 2009 Focus Group participants will meet with School Councils and community members to share information.

 
October 21, 2009 Focus Group meeting with principals, parent representatives and community representatives to review parent and community feedback and Open House suggestions. • Feedback from Focus Group 1 and 2
November 4, 2009 Open House • Display Information
• FAQS
• Feedback from Open House
November 9, 2009 Focus Group Meeting  
November 10, 2009 Recommendation Letter • Recommendation Letter

Online feedback

If you have feedback that you’d like to share with us, whether it’s about the community engagement process or the project, please fill out the online form available here.

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