September 11th, 2009 

Opening of Newest School Highlights Start of New School Year 

St. Anne's Catholic Elementary School is the newest member of the LDCSB family. The school opened its doors on Tuesday for the first time and as of today has an enrolment of 530 students. It amalgamates students from the St. Gabriel's Catholic Elementary School and St. Raphael's Catholic Elementary School communities.

Principal Ron Scholtes says things got better each day as this week progressed and the students and staff learned their new routines. There is still some work to be done in the gym, the library and the schoolyard. "Everybody loves the new building and when it is all done will have an A-1 school," said Principal Scholtes. Students and parents were given tours of the new school last week. The response has been very positive. "Everybody loves how bright the school is with lots of natural light and how fresh it is," said the principal. "We have had nothing but positive comments from parents."

Above, arriving at St. Anne's for the first time. Right, the first book is shared in kindergarten. Below, Elgin Trustee Bill Hall admires the front of the new school with Vice-Principal Gerarda Smith-Hillier and Principal Scholtes.

Above, Mr. Hilton's Grade 6/7 class greets members of the growing St Thomas More School Community on an amazing 
first day of school!  

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