The Provincial Government has announced the grade configuration for the new school in Kenmount Terrace. The school will include kindergarten to Grade 7 in English and French streams and will have capacity for pre-kindergarten programming.
Once constructed, it is anticipated that the school will be the largest in the province with this grade configuration, with space for more than 850 students in the modern school. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure will launch an RFP process this fall for the design and build of the school.
Further decisions on current school infrastructure in the catchment area will be made once work concludes related to teacher allocation and class composition needs. This work is ongoing and was a focus of the Teachers Think Tank held in February.
A “What We Heard” document featuring highlights from the public consultation process on the Kenmount Terrace/Prince of Wales Collegiate School System is available on the engageNL website.
The Provincial Government is taking action to modernize the education system, including building new infrastructure to meet the needs of students, teachers and communities. Budget 2024 provides over $52 million for school infrastructure, as well as $146 million allocated over the next three years for new schools in Cartwright, Kenmount Terrace, Portugal Cove-St. Philips, and Pilley’s Island, and planning for a new high school in Paradise.
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“I thank the community members who shared feedback on their wants and needs for a new school in Kenmount Terrace. Once complete, this school will provide a modern educational environment for current and future generations. I look forward to breaking ground on this important project for Kenmount Terrace and surrounding neighbourhoods.”
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Education
“Modern school infrastructure is critical to foster the education of and enhance future opportunities for students. The planning for construction of the new Kenmount Terrace school remains on-track and without interruption. I look forward to the opening of the new school in September 2026.”
Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
“I’m very happy to see the school progressing, I have heard from many families who are anxiously waiting for their children to attend the new school in Kenmount Terrace. I continue to work with my colleagues in the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure to ensure we have the best possible outcomes for our children.”
Honourable Sarah Stoodley
Minister of Digital Government and Service NL and MHA for Mount Scio
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Learn more
What We Heard – Kenmount Terrace School/Prince of Wales Collegiate School System Public Consultation
Public Engagement Process Begins for Kenmount Terrace School
Provincial Government to Build a New High School for Paradise
Site Announced for New School in Kenmount Terrace
Location Unveiled for Site of New School in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s
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