Falgarwood PS and Joshua Creek PS Boundary Review

A boundary review of the southwest corner of Dundas Street East and Prince Michael Drive is currently taking place.

At the June 2, 2026 Board meeting, HDSB Trustees approved a motion to initiate a boundary review process to integrate the southwest corner of Dundas Street East and Prince Michael Drive area into the Joshua Creek PS boundary. The study area was one of the last new residential areas to be constructed and completed in this area. At the time of the completion of this development, Joshua Creek PS was experiencing accommodation pressures and required portables for a number of years and it was recommended at the time to direct new students from the study area to Falgarwood PS.

Long-term enrolment projections and staffing projections demonstrate decreasing enrolment projections at Joshua Creek PS, and a reduction in portable requirements. As such, Planning Services is recommending the repatriation of the students within the home school boundaries.

Implementation of any boundary changes may take effect as early as September 2027.

The motion, as presented in Board Report 26040 is as follows:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Trustees direct staff to initiate a boundary review for Elementary Review Areas (ERA) 205 (Northeast Oakville (East of Trafalgar Road/Morrison Creek) to integrate a pocket of development from the Falgarwood PS community into the Joshua Creek PS community.

The boundary review may impact the following elementary schools:

Falgarwood PS
Joshua Creek PS

Below is the Study Area map illustrating the area under review:

Map showing the Joshua Creek PS and Falgarwood PS Community Integration study area, highlighted south of Dundas Street East in Oakville, with an inset showing the study area boundary in greater detail

For more information on the process and the roles and responsibilities of the committees, please review the School Boundary Review Administrative Procedure.

It is anticipated that the review will follow the Pathway 2 process as per the above Administrative Procedure, which won’t require the establishment of a Boundary Review Committee composed of Parent Members. It’s anticipated that the changes will be phased in over time, and existing students may be given the option to go to Joshua Creek if requested, pending transportation reviews.

Updates and Communication

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - Board Meeting

Board Report: 26040

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - Communication to the Community

This message was provided to parents/guardians in potentially impacted school communities on September 8, 2026. NOTE: The Oct 2026 Board meeting has been cancelled and impacted families have been notified. The Board of Trustees will consider the recommendation for approval at the November 3, 2026 Board meeting.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 - Communication to the Community

This message was provided to parents/guardians in potentially impacted school communities on June 4, 2026.

SUBJECT: Falgarwood PS/Joshua Creek PS Community Integration Boundary Review

Dear parent/guardian,

We are writing to inform you that at the June 2, 2026 Board meeting, Trustees of the Halton District School Board passed a motion to initiate a boundary review for your school community.

Trustee motion (as presented in Board Report 26040)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Trustees direct staff to initiate a boundary review for Elementary Review Areas (ERA) 205 (Northeast Oakville (East of Trafalgar Road/Morrison Creek) to integrate a pocket of development from the Falgarwood PS community into the Joshua Creek PS community.

What is the goal of this boundary review?

The goal of this review is to integrate the southwest corner of Dundas Street East and Prince Michael Drive area into the Joshua Creek PS boundary. Staff will recommend a Pathway #2 process to the Boundary Review Steering Committee.

How does this impact my family?

This boundary review may impact the communities of Falgarwood PS and Joshua Creek PS. You are receiving this message because your address falls within the study area of this boundary review and the outcome may result in a change of elementary school for your child(ren).

What are the next steps?

A Boundary Review Steering Committee (BRSC) (made up of trustees, senior administration and planning staff) will be formed to confirm the consultation process, confirm the schools involved and develop initial options, in accordance with the HDSB’s School Boundary Review Administrative Procedure.
A Boundary Review Committee (BRC), with parent/guardian representation, will be created in Fall 2026 to participate and provide feedback on the options.
- Note that if a Pathway #2 process is approved by the BRSC, the formation of a BRC will not be required.
The option(s) will be shared at a virtual public information session. Details will be provided once confirmed.

What is the Boundary Review timeline?

Completion Goal: We anticipate the final option for this boundary review to be approved in winter 2026
Implementation: As early as September 2027. The final option may include multi-year phasing.
Note that the timeline is subject to change.

Further information

Further details will be shared with the affected school communities as the process continues. We understand that boundary changes can have a significant impact on families, and we are committed to providing information and support throughout this process.

We encourage you to stay informed by visiting the Falgarwood PS/Joshua Creek PS Community Integration Boundary Review webpage, which contains background information and the most up-to-date information. If you have questions about this boundary review, please email FJC_Review@hdsb.ca.

Sincerely,

Halton District School Board