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Northwest Oakville Elementary Boundary Review

UPDATE -​​​​​​​​​​​​ June 2, 2026 

The Northwest Oakville Boundary Review that was originally initiated in March 2025 has now been reinitiated. 

At the June 2, 2026 Board meeting, HDSB Trustees approved a motion to reinitiate the boundary review. Staff completed their review of other program offerings that were outside of the scope of the boundary review process and are now prepared to continue the boundary review process to address the growing trend of disproportionate enrolment in schools in Northwest Oakville, Elementary Review Areas (ERA) 203 and 206. Staff has revised the boundary review study area to include additional elementary schools to address the recommendation of the Oakville NE #1 HS boundary review (Option 3). Implementation of any boundary and/or program 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 include Sunningdale PS and Dr. David R. Williams to the affected school and study area of the Northwest Oakville Elementary Boundary Review to address the distribution of elementary French Immersion enrolment, and align elementary school French Immersion Boundaries with the secondary school boundaries resulting from the Oakville NE #1 HS Boundary Review.
The boundary review may impact the following elementary schools:
  • Abbey Lane PS
  • Captain R. Wilson PS
  • Dr. David R. Williams PS
  • Emily Carr PS
  • Forest Trail PS
  • Heritage Glen PS
  • Palermo PS
  • Pilgrim Wood PS
  • Sunningdale PS
  • West Oak PS
Below is the revised Study Area map illustrating the area under review:
Map of the Northwest Oakville Boundary Review study area showing neighbourhoods and nearby schools within the highlighted review area.
​​For more information on the process and the roles and responsibilities of the committees, please review the School Boundary Review Administrative Procedure.

Updates and Communication

Board Report Number: 25022

Board Report 26040

This message was provided to parents/guardians on June 4, 2026 at the following elementary schools: 

  • Abbey Lane PS
  • Captain R. Wilson PS
  • Dr. David R. Williams PS → JK to Grade 1 only
  • Emily Carr PS
  • Forest Trail PS
  • Heritage Glen PS
  • Palermo PS
  • Pilgrim Wood PS
  • Sunningdale PS
  • West Oak PS

SUBJECT: Northwest Oakville Elementary Boundary Review - UPDATE

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 add additional schools as part of the Northwest Oakville Elementary Boundary Review, prior to relaunching the boundary review process. 

Trustee motion (as presented in Board Report 26040)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Trustees direct staff to include Sunningdale PS and Dr. David R. Williams to the affected school and study area of the Northwest Oakville Elementary Boundary Review to address the distribution of elementary French Immersion enrolment, and align elementary school French Immersion Boundaries with the secondary school boundaries resulting from the Oakville NE #1 HS Boundary Review.

What is the goal of this boundary review? 

The goal of this review is to address the increasing imbalance in student enrolment among elementary schools south of Dundas Street. It will examine the English and French Immersion elementary programs and identify opportunities to increase enrolment at schools that have available space.

Background

  • The Northwest Oakville Elementary Boundary Review was originally initiated in March 2025 with Board Report 25022. The boundary review was put on hold while HDSB staff completed a review of other program offerings that were outside of the boundary review process, which has now reached its conclusion.
  • The Oakville NE #1 Secondary School & French Immersion Boundary Review was completed in May 2026. There are opportunities to align elementary and secondary school boundaries between the two reviews in order to provide seamless transition for students.

How does this impact my family?

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).

The boundary review may impact the following elementary schools:

  • Abbey Lane PS
  • Captain R. Wilson PS
  • Dr. David R. Williams PS
  • Emily Carr PS
  • Forest Trail PS
  • Heritage Glen PS
  • Palermo PS
  • Pilgrim Wood PS
  • Sunningdale PS
  • West Oak PS

What are the next steps?

  • A Boundary Review Steering Committee (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, with parent/guardian representation, will be created in Fall 2026 to participate and provide feedback on the options.
  • 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 Northwest Oakville Elementary Boundary Review webpage, which contains background information and the most up-to-date information. If you have questions about this boundary review, please email NWO_Review@hdsb.ca.

Sincerely, 

Halton District School Board

 

Past Meeting Resources & Upcoming Meetings

BRC Meetings

TBD (Fall 2026)

Public Consultation Meetings

TBD (Fall 2026)

Boundary Review Recommendations (For Information)

TBD (Late 2026/Early 2027)

Boundary Review Recommendations (For Decision)

TBD (Late 2026/Early 2027)

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this review please email NWO_Review@hdsb.ca

Resources and Additional Information