Ontario Providing Record Supports with New Schools in Kitchener
September 2, 2025
St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School and Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School will open this fall, ensuring students and teachers have the modern learning environments they need to succeed
Kitchener – Today, Mike Harris, MPP for Kitchener—Conestoga, announced that the new St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School and new Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School will be welcoming new students in September for the 2025-26 school year. These projects are part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow.
The province is providing Waterloo Catholic District School Board with $59.3 million to build two new schools in Kitchener. These projects deliver 1,054 elementary spaces and 88 licensed child care spaces for local families for the 2025-26 school year.
“Our government is delivering on its promise to build modern, safe, and innovative schools in Kitchener,” said Mike Harris, MPP for Kitchener—Conestoga. “The new St. Patrick and Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary Schools will provide over 1,000 new student spaces and expanded child care, giving families the supports they need and students the learning environments they deserve for years to come.”
Ontario is providing $23 billion to support school construction, renewal and improvement over 10 years. Since 2018, the government has approved or supported the development of approximately 300 school-related projects including child care, of which more than 100 are actively under construction.
“Our goal is clear: to provide students with the opportunity to succeed and grow, and ensure teachers have the resources and environment they need to inspire learning and help students thrive,” said Paul Calandra, Minister of Education. “We will continue to invest in safe, modern schools while strengthening accountability and transparency across Ontario’s education system to ensure that every dollar invested is preparing students with practical skills for good-paying, stable careers.”
While Ontario is delivering record education funding this school year of $30.3 billion, we are making sure every dollar is spent responsibly and directed to the classroom by strengthening accountability across school boards, supporting teachers, and most importantly, benefiting students.
“Under Premier Ford’s leadership, we’re building modern schools to support the needs of Ontario’s students, families and growing communities. By investing in new and innovative learning spaces, we’re ensuring students have access to the best education that will equip them with lifelong skills and education,” said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure. “These investments are part of our more than $200 billion capital plan to protect Ontario by getting shovels in the ground faster on the projects that matter most to Ontario families.”
“With a combined capacity of over 1,000 students, the opening of St. Patrick and Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary Schools marks a major milestone for WCDSB. These vibrant new spaces expand access to inclusive, faith-based education while deepening community connections – from 88 licensed childcare spaces in partnership with Rising Oaks, to a 17,000-square-foot Community Centre developed with the City of Kitchener. We are deeply grateful to the Province of Ontario for investing in Catholic education and helping bring these schools to life.” – Lema Salaymeh, Spokesperson for WCDSB
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School is located at 200 Rosenberg Way in Kitchener.
- $32.2 million, including $7.3 million from the City of Kitchener
- 527 student spaces
- New Community Centre
St. Patrick Catholic Elementary Schoolis located at 1201 River Road East in Kitchener.
- $27.2 million
- 527 student spaces
- 88 new licensed child care spaces
Quick Facts:
- Over the past two years, the government has committed $1.3 billion annually to support new school buildings, school expansion and renovations across the province — the highest level of school capital funding in Ontario’s history.
- Since 2018, the government has supported about 300 school-related projects including child care, of which more than 100 are actively under construction.
- The government has introduced Bill 33: Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025 that, if passed, would strengthen oversight of school board finances, governance and program performance and grant the Minister of Education the authority to act swiftly in matters of public interest.
- When school boards fail to meet their responsibilities, the government has not hesitated to act. Supervisors have been appointed to five school boards to address concerns related to growing deficits, depleted reserves and mismanagement.