Monsignor Uyen Catholic School in Chatham after it underwent millions of dollars worth of renovations. (Photo courtesy of the St. Clair Catholic District School Board)Monsignor Uyen Catholic School in Chatham after it underwent millions of dollars worth of renovations. (Photo courtesy of the St. Clair Catholic District School Board)
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Monsignor Uyen school opening up early for family tours

The first day of school isn't until September 7, but students and their parents will get a chance to tour the new Monsignor Uyen Catholic School a week before the first bell rings.

A release from the St. Clair Catholic District School board says Monsignor Uyen families can book a tour of the recently renovated building, which will act as the new home for the board's French Immersion programming.

The tours will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31 with advance registration required.

You can book a spot on the tour by clicking here.

Monsignor Uyen Catholic School in Chatham after it underwent millions of dollars worth of renovations. (Photo courtesy of the St. Clair Catholic District School Board)Monsignor Uyen Catholic School in Chatham after it underwent millions of dollars worth of renovations. (Photo courtesy of the St. Clair Catholic District School Board)

Monsignor Uyen Catholic School in Chatham after it underwent millions of dollars worth of renovations. (Photo courtesy of the St. Clair Catholic District School Board)Monsignor Uyen Catholic School in Chatham after it underwent millions of dollars worth of renovations. (Photo courtesy of the St. Clair Catholic District School Board)

Monsignor Uyen Catholic School in Chatham after it underwent millions of dollars worth of renovations. (Photo courtesy of the St. Clair Catholic District School Board)Monsignor Uyen Catholic School in Chatham after it underwent millions of dollars worth of renovations. (Photo courtesy of the St. Clair Catholic District School Board)

Monsignor Uyen Catholic School in Chatham after it underwent millions of dollars worth of renovations. (Photo courtesy of the St. Clair Catholic District School Board)Monsignor Uyen Catholic School in Chatham after it underwent millions of dollars worth of renovations. (Photo courtesy of the St. Clair Catholic District School Board)

The SCCDSB said members of its Board of Trustees recently got a sneak preview of the building, which underwent $4.9-million worth of upgrades.

“The work that has been done at the new Monsignor Uyen is impressive,” says Deb Crawford, Director of Education at the SCCDSB. “Hats off to members of our Facility Services team who have done an amazing job with this project – it’s like a brand new facility!”

The renovations include a new main entrance, a learning commons renovation, the relocation of the staff room and the teacher work room, an enlarged gymnasium with a drop down stage, new flooring and new change rooms, new hallway flooring throughout the building, a refresh of classrooms, new technology upgrades, and the addition of an outdoor classroom.

Tour bookings close on Monday August 30, 2021 at 1 p.m.

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