Welland – Sam Oosterhoff, MPP for Niagara West, announced that the new additions at Fitch Street Public School and Quaker Road Public School will be welcoming new students in September for the 2025-26 school year. These projects are part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow.
“The completion of the new additions at Fitch Street Public School and Quaker Road Public School in Welland is very welcome news for our community,” said MPP Oosterhoff.
“These expansions will ensure families and students have access to a quality learning environment in the years ahead.”
The province is providing the District School Board of Niagara with $31.2 million to build the new school additions in Welland. The projects deliver 536 elementary spaces and ninety-eight licensed child care spaces for local families for the 2025-26 school year.
“Welland is a flourishing city and proud home to thousands of outstanding students who learn and grow together in our amazing schools,” said Sue Barnett, Chair of the District School Board of Niagara.
“We are grateful to the Ministry of Education for investing in these essential additions as it will allow us to ensure that we are meeting the needs of families who are here now, and families we know will be joining both schools in the future.”
“I applaud the province for these significant investments for the expansion of Fitch Street Public School and Quaker Road Public School,” said Frank Campion, Mayor of the City of Welland.
“These expansions will provide the facilities students require and deserve and create a healthy learning environment.”
Ontario is providing $23 billion to support school construction, renewal and improvement over ten years. Since 2018, the government has approved or supported the development of approximately 300 school-related projects including child care, of which more than 100 are actively under construction.
“Our goal is clear – to provide students with the opportunity to succeed and grow, and ensure teachers have the resources and environment they need to inspire learning and help students thrive,” said Hon. Paul Calandra, Minister of Education.
“We will continue to invest in safe, modern schools while strengthening accountability and transparency across Ontario’s education system to ensure that every dollar invested is preparing students with practical skills for good-paying, stable careers.”
While Ontario is delivering record education funding this school year of $30.3 billion, the province is ensuring every dollar is spent responsibly and directed to the classroom by strengthening accountability across school boards, supporting teachers, and most importantly, benefiting students.
“Under Premier Ford’s leadership, we are building modern schools to support the needs of Ontario’s students, families and growing communities,” said Hon. Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure.
“By investing in new and innovative learning spaces, we are ensuring students have access to the best education that will equip them with lifelong skills and education. These investments are part of our more than $200 billion capital plan to protect Ontario by getting shovels in the ground faster on the projects that matter most to Ontario families.”
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