There was a full house last night for the
official blessing of the new addition and renovations to St. Patrick's
Catholic Elementary School in Woodstock. The work has turned the
school, which was built in 1965, into what is essentially a
brand new school and a new home to about 270 students.
The nine-classroom expansion and renovation includes a new foyer, administrative
offices, a bigger library and a complete renovation of the
school's mechanical, electrical and ventilation systems. It also
means a new staffroom, kindergarten classrooms and a resource room.
Fr. Augustine Ogundele blessed the
crucifixes that will hang in each classroom. He told a crowd
of students, parents and guests that filled the gym that Catholic
schools represent the salt and the light.
Board Chair John Ferris said a great deal
of credit has to go to the hard work of Oxford Trustee Cliff
Roach.
"To open a new school addition is one
of the happiest events that a school board can experience,"
said Mr. Ferris. " It is a time of new beginnings, of promise
for the future and of hope. These renovations and additions will
only make a very good school even better."
"Look around, you have a brand new
school," he said.
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"You should be
very proud of what you have accomplished. I can assure you the
Board of Trustees shares with you that sense of pride."
... John Ferris, Board Chair |
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"A lot of people
were upset about amalgamation but I think it was the best
thing that ever happened to Oxford County."
...Oxford Trustee Cliff Roach
( referring to the list of new and upgraded facilities in
Oxford County) |
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"A Catholic school
is made up of the hopes, dreams and faith of generations of
school children - nurtured and brought to life by all of their
teachers, support staff and administrators."
...Wilma de Rond, Director of Education |
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