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Enrollment Near Capacity At Bruce Grey Catholic Schools In Owen Sound

The Bruce Grey Catholic School board is monitoring enrollment as a key factor in long range planning.

Trustees reviewed the numbers this week, in light of the accommodation review that will change the public school landscape in Owen Sound.

For Catholic schools, St. Mary's High School in Owen Sound is at 130% enrollment.

St. Basil's is at 120% capacity, while Notre Dame sits at 98%.

Trustees were told numbers are close to ten-year projections and are expected to be manageable.

The board will continue to monitor enrollment, and consider recent projections as they prepare for the future.

The board agrees student success and well-being is a key factor for long range planning.

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