Catholic kids stay put at Vanier

Local elementary school students who attend Our Lady of Grace Catholic School in Angus will continue to graduate to Jean Vanier Catholic High School in Collingwood, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board has announced.

The Board made the decision earlier this week after hearing recommendations from a committee charged with conducting a boundary review for Jean Vanier.

During the review, the School Board proposed directing Our Lady of Grace students to St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School in Barrie, instead of to Jean Vanier next year.

However, in its recommendations to the Board on March 26, the Boundary Review Committee suggested making no changes to the current system.

The recommendations were based on comments from the public, as well as account research, and current and future enrollment projections.

The boundary review began last October to address decreasing enrollment by merging school populations. It involved Open Houses, meetings, and consultations with families, staff members and community members. Approximately 40 children from Creemore, New Lowell and Glencairn attend Our Lady of Grace.