New Oakville Secondary School

The Future of Excellence

This page is actively being updated. Check back often for the latest updates.

As planning progresses, new information about programming, athletics, school identity, timelines and opportunities will be added regularly.

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New Oakville Secondary School

Opening September 2027

The Future of Excellence

Innovative pathways. Academic rigor. A new era of student success.

New Oakville Secondary School

The Halton District School Board is preparing to open a new secondary school at 4020 Sixth Line in Oakville in September 2027.

The New Oakville Secondary School will provide students with innovative learning spaces, exceptional programming and opportunities to explore their passions. 

  • Inaugural Year (2027): Welcoming Grade 9 and 10 students

  • Growing Together (2028 and 2029): Expanding to include Grade 11 and 12 students in subsequent years

The three-storey facility is designed to maximize natural light and collaborative opportunities that will accommodate up to 1,338 students, adopt school uniforms, include a Community Pathways Program (CPP) and 88 licensed childcare spaces.

Key features of the school include:

  • Dedicated Science and Tech wings

  • Modern Arts and Music rooms

  • Common spaces designed for student connection and collaborative learning

  • Turf Field with Dome, Practice Field, Fitness Room and three Gyms

Conveniently located near Highway 407, with access to transit and nearby trails, the school will serve as a vibrant hub for students, families and the broader community.

Advanced Placement (AP)

Prepare for University

AP courses offer university-level content to students in secondary school, allowing students to study topics in greater depth, supporting the development of strong academic skills in research, critical thinking and time management. 

Technological Education

Gain hands-on experiences

Technological Education provides students with confidence, abilities and the opportunity to be successful in any situation.

The Arts

Explore your passions

Students can engage in a wide variety of arts programs, from visual arts to dramatic arts. 

HDSB Secondary School Open House

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, the Halton District School Board will host a board-wide, interactive Open House at Craig Kielburger Secondary School in Milton from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

This event is designed to help students in Grades 6–10 and their families explore the full range of opportunities available across our secondary schools, including programs and pathways, academics, athletics, clubs, community and support and student life. 

 

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The Academy of Athletic Performance & Excellence

APEX Academy Overview

The Academy for Athletic Performance and Excellence (APEX) will be launched at the New Oakville Secondary School. APEX is designed to provide an integrated academic and athletic pathway for competitive student-athletes starting in September 2027.

Learn more about APEX

The Future Taking Shape

See the progress as we build North East Oakville’s premier secondary campus.

Construction progress - June 2, 2026

Rebecca Newcombe | New Oakville Secondary School

Principal Bio

Rebecca Newcombe North East Oakville Principal
Rebecca Newcombe, North East Oakville Principal

Rebecca Newcombe is a visionary educational leader with over 25 years of experience dedicated to academic excellence, student engagement and inclusive school culture.

Rebecca has spent the last three years leading district-wide secondary programs and achievement initiatives in her role as System Principal of Secondary School Programs & Student Success. She is a builder of communities, a champion of diverse pathways and is uniquely positioned to lead the opening of a new secondary school.

Visionary Leadership & Core Philosophy

Rebecca’s leadership is anchored in an unwavering commitment to academic excellence, centring student success through engaging and inclusive classroom practices that ensure every learner is empowered to reach their highest potential.

Building a Modern School Identity

Rebecca is energized by the opportunity to design a school culture that balances academic rigor with real-world application and builds the durable skills that students need to be responsive to an ever changing world, including critical thinking, discerning information, synthesizing complex problems, collaboration and communication. She is particularly excited to implement:

  • Advanced Placement (AP) Pathways: Bringing a robust AP culture to the school, including AP Prep for Grades 9 and 10 to build early confidence, and the innovative AP Career Kickstart Programming, featuring specialized courses in Business Principles and Personal Finance, in addition to the Capstone Diploma Program, AP Courses and AP Exams.
  • State-of-the-Art Technological Education: Creating future-ready learning spaces with cutting-edge tech programming that prepares students for the evolving global economy.
  • Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS): A Certified Tier 1 & Tier 2 Trainer, she has spent years shifting educator perspectives on student behaviour to ensure inclusive classroom practices.

Rebecca’s leadership is supported by a deep foundation in Special Education, having served as both a System Vice Principal of Special Education and a Principal of a Grade 7-12 school. 

Have questions? Contact us at newoakvilleschool@hdsb.ca

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