A new elementary school is scheduled to open its doors in Chatham next year.
Conseil scolaire Viamonde is confirming that its first school in the municipality will welcome its first students in September.
Many in the community may recognize its location, as it's replacing the former Georges P. Vanier Catholic School on Cecile Avenue. The school closed in recent years, with the St. Clair Catholic District School Board selling the building to Conseil scolaire Viamonde for $1.6 million.
The building will undergo renovations in the coming months, with the plan being for the school to have seven classrooms, a gymnasium equipped with a stage, a library, and office spaces for student support services and administration.
"The spacious property will also provide students with access to green spaces ideal for relaxation, sports, and recreational activities," read a statement from Conseil scolaire Viamonde.
The school board projects that it'll be able to support 215 students from Kindergarten to Grade 8.
The name of the school is expected to be announced in January.
People hoping the school will include childcare facilities may be in luck, as Conseil scolaire Viamonde is trying to secure funding to officially offer the services.
