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Falgarwood PS redirection to Dr. David R. Williams P

UPDATE – August 12, 2025

The redirection of Junior Kindergarten (JK) and Senior Kindergarten (SK). Zones R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z Dr. David R. Williams PS has been suspended.

Harvest Oak PS (Oakville NE #3 PS) is scheduled to open September 2025. The new boundary for Harvest Oak PS as outlined in Option 7 of the Oakville NE #3 and #5 Boundary Review will be implemented for the 2025/26 school year and this redirection will be suspended.

Note that If the capacity at Falgarwood PS is reached again, a redirection will be considered and may be reinstated.

UPDATE – May 7, 2025

For the remainder of the 2024/25 school year, in Zones R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z:

  • Junior Kindergarten (JK) and Senior Kindergarten (SK) will continue to register at Dr. David R. Williams PS.

  • Grade 1 to 8 students will continue to register at Falgarwood PS. Note that if capacity is reached for any of these grade ranges during the 2024/25 school year, a redirection may be implemented for these grade ranges.

Oakville NE #3 PS is scheduled to open for September 2025. The new boundary for Oakville NE #3 PS as outlined in Option 7 of the Oakville NE #3 and #5 Boundary Review will be implemented for the 2025/26 school year and this redirection will be suspended.

Note that If the capacity at Falgarwood PS is reached again for any of these grade ranges, a redirection will be considered and may be reinstated.

UPDATE – January 14, 2024

The redirection of new student registrations for Junior Kindergarten (JK) and Senior Kindergarten (SK) in Zones R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z will continue to register at Dr. David R. Williams PS until further notice. 

New Grade 1 to 8 student registrations within the affected zones will continue to register at Falgarwood PS. Staff will continue to monitor the classroom capacities of these grades. If capacity is reached for any of these grade ranges during the 2024/25 school year, a redirection may be implemented for these grade ranges.

Construction is underway and Oakville NE #3 PS is scheduled to open for September 2025. The new boundary for Oakville NE #3 PS as outlined in Option 7 of the Oakville NE #3 and #5 Boundary Review will be implemented for the 2025/26 school year.

October 31, 2024 - Oakville NE #3 PS is targeted to open for September 2025. At present, Falgarwood PS is one of the holding schools for the future school opening. As home closings are continuing in the area, accommodation pressures are increasing at Falgarwood PS. 

In order to bridge the gap between the current accommodation pressures and the opening of Oakville NE #3 PS In September 2025, it has been determined that a redirection will be implemented to address accommodation pressures. This redirection is split between the following three grade ranges:

  1. Full Day Kindergarten (FDK) - JK to SK

  2. Primary Classes - Grades 1 to 3

  3. Junior / Intermediate (J/I) - Grades 4 to 8

Once any of the above grade ranges hits maximum capacity, a redirection will be triggered for that grade range.

Effective as of October 31, 2024, new student registrations for Junior Kindergarten (JK) and Senior Kindergarten (SK) will be directed to Dr. David R. Williams PS. Falgarwood’s four (4) FDK classrooms have reached their maximum number of students (29 students in each classroom). As such, new JK and SK student registrations that fall within the affected zones (see below), will now be redirected to Dr. David R. Williams PS.

New Grade 1 to 8 student registrations within the affected zones will continue to register at Falgarwood PS. As of October 31, 2024, the primary and junior/intermediate grades have available space to continue to accept new student registrations. Staff will continue to monitor the classroom capacities of these grades. If capacity is reached for any of these grade ranges during the 2024/25 school year, a redirection may be implemented for these grade ranges. 

When will the redirection begin?

  • The redirection for FDK students is in effect as of October 31, 2024.

  • The redirection for Grades 1-3 and or Grades 4-8 may be implemented at a later date, once classes have reached full capacity.

​​​Who will be impacted?​​​

Please refer to the Option 7 boundary map from the Oakville NE #3 and #5 Boundary Review. The affected school communities are Zones R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z which are zones north of Dundas Street that are currently directed to Falgarwood PS for JK to 8 English Program. This impacts the following students:

  • New JK and SK student registrations will be directed to Dr. David R. Williams PS. 

  • New Grade 1 to 8 student registrations will be directed to Falgarwood PS until further notice.

  • If applicable, Grade 1 to 8 students may choose to register at Dr. David R. Williams PS with their JK and/or SK siblings.

Transportation will be provided to Dr. David R. Williams PS for redirected students that meet the transportation eligibility requirements.

What does this mean for students currently attending Falgarwood PS?

There is no impact on students who are currently attending Falgarwood PS.

What does this mean for students currently attending Dr. David R. Williams PS?

There is no impact on students who are currently attending at Dr. David R. Williams PS.

When will the redirection end?

The redirection will reach a conclusion once one of the following occurs:

  • Oakville NE #3 PS opens (September 2025); and/or

  • Enrolment and/or classroom utilization drop at Falgarwood PS.

What will happen in September 2025?

How can we find out more information?

Please view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information that may address situations that are more specific to you and your family. 

The Find My Local School tool on the HDSB website and Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) Transportation Eligibility sites will be updated with this information once the redirection is initiated. 

Questions?  Please contact the HDSB Planning Services Department by email at planhalton@hdsb.ca or by phone at 905-335-3663.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

Palermo PS currently has 12 portables on site with space becoming very limited in accommodating future student enrolment. In order to bridge the gap between the current accommodation pressures and the eventual opening of new elementary schools (Oakville NE #3 PS and Oakville NE #5 PS), it has been determined that new student registrations be directed to Palermo PS.

Oakville NE #3 PS is currently under construction and is scheduled to open September 2025.

The Board is awaiting final approvals to award the tender for the construction of the Oakville NE #5 public elementary school. Once approvals are granted, the Board has the necessary approvals to begin construction immediately afterwards.

To attend a different school you would have to apply through the Out of Area Transfer process.

 

Refer to the “Who will be impacted?” section of this page. Tools such as Find My Local School and Transportation Eligibility can assist in helping you determine if you are impacted. You can also contact Planning Services if you have any further questions (905-335-3663, planhalton@hdsb.ca​​​​).

Transportation will be provided for students that fall within the redirected area as per Transportation Eligibility guidelines for elementary schools​.

There is no impact on Grade 2 to 8 French Immersion students. FI students will continue to register at Munn’s PS.

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