Forest Trail PS to Sunningdale PS (Active)

Active Redirection

Since the conclusion of the Oakville NE #3 and #5 PS Boundary Review in January 2024, student enrolment at Forest Trail PS has substantially increased where the school now has eight (8) portables on site with space becoming very limited in accommodating future student enrolment. 

The Northwest Oakville Boundary Review will be re-initiated in the Spring of 2026 where an additional mandate of the review will be to address the accommodation pressures at Forest Trail PS. In order to bridge the gap between the current accommodation pressures and the outcome of the Northwest Oakville Boundary Review, it has been determined that new student registrations be directed to Sunningdale PS (1434 Oxford Ave) effective February 1, 2026, which aligns with the cutoff date for French Immersion applications.

The area of impact (refer to map) is the current Forest Trail PS boundary, north of Dundas Street between Neyagawa Blvd and Sixth Line. New Forest Trail PS student registrations within the area of impact will immediately be directed to Sunningdale PS.

Map showing the Forest Trail French Immersion boundary and the redirection area highlighted in northeast Oakville.

Frequently Asked Questions

2025-26 school year:

  • There is no impact on students who are currently enrolled at Forest Trail PS for Grade 2 to Grade 8 French Immersion. 
    • New Grade 2 to Grade 8 French Immersion program registrations will continue to register at Forest Trail PS.

2026-27 school year:

  • All Grade 2 French Immersion that have already registered at Forest Trail PS by February 1, 2026 can remain at Forest Trail PS.
    • New Grade 2 to Grade 8 French Immersion program registrations after February 1, 2026 will register at Sunningdale PS. 

2025-26 school year:

  • There is no impact on students who are currently enrolled at Forest Trail PS for Grade 2 to Grade 8 French Immersion. 
    • New Grade 2 to Grade 8 French Immersion program registrations will continue to register at Forest Trail PS.

2026-27 school year:

  • All Grade 2 French Immersion that have already registered at Forest Trail PS by February 1, 2026 will remain at Forest Trail PS.
    • New Grade 2 to Grade 8 French Immersion program registrations will continue to register at Forest Trail PS.

Transportation will be provided to Sunningdale PS as per Transportation Eligibility Guidelines.

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

  • The boundary review for Northwest Oakville is completed and implemented, resulting in enrolment pressure relief at Forest Trail PS. Note this may require boundary changes for a number of schools with an implementation phase-in over a number of years; and/or,
  • Enrolment and/or classroom utilization drop below a level as determined by school board staff.

To attend a different school that is not your designated school, you will have to request an Out of Area Transfer.

Please refer to the map above for your reference - new registered students within the RED boundary will be redirected to Sunningdale PS. Tools such as Find My Local School and Transportation Eligibility can assist in helping you determine if you are impacted. It is advisable that you contact Planning Services if you have any questions.

Contact

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

Resources and Additional Information

Redirection Notification
Find My Local School tool on the HDSB website
Transportation Eligibility tool on the Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) website