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Dr. David R. Williams redirection to Palermo PS

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Dr. David R. Williams PS currently has 24 portables on site with space becoming very limited in accommodating future student enrolment. In order to bridge the gap between the current accommodation pressures and the eventual opening of new elementary schools (Oakville NE #3 PS and Oakville NE #5 PS), it has been determined that new student registrations will be directed to Palermo PS once Dr. David R. Williams has reached maximum capacity.

When will the redirection begin?

Board staff have established an enrolment and classroom cap at Dr. David R. Williams PS of 1,300 students and/or 56 classrooms. Once these caps have been reached, the redirection of new registrations will begin. A further notification will be provided to the community once the redirection is initiated.

​​​Who will be impacted?​​​

The affected school communities are in the current Dr. David R. Williams PS English and French Immersion boundaries.

What does this mean for students in the Dr. David R. Williams PS English boundary?

  • There is no impact on students who are currently enrolled at Dr. David R. Williams PS for Kindergarten to Grade 8 English. 
  • All Junior Kindergarten (Year 1) registrations will continue to register at Dr. David R. Williams PS.
  • New Senior Kindergarten (Year 2) to Grade 8 English program registrations will register at Palermo PS.

What does this mean for students in the Dr. David R. Williams PS French Immersion boundary​?

  • There is no impact on students who are currently enrolled at Dr. David R. Williams PS for Grade 2 to 8 French Immersion.
  • Grade 2 French Immersion students will continue to register at Dr. David R. Williams PS under the following requirements:
    • Current Grade 1 students within the Oodenawi​ PS English program boundary; or,
    • Current Grade 1 students within the Dr. David R. Williams PS English program boundary.
  • New Grade 2 to Grade 8 French Immersion program registrations will register at Palermo PS.

When will the redirection end?

The redirection will reach a conclusion once one of the following occurs:
  • Enrolment and/or classrooms utilization drop below the cap; and/or,
  • The boundary review for Oakville NE #3 PS and Oakville NE #5 PS is completed and implemented, resulting in enrolment pressure relief at Dr. David R. Williams PS. Note this may require the opening of Oakville NE #3 PS and/or Oakville NE #5 PS..
The Board anticipates to commence the boundary review process this Spring (2023), and reach a decision in late Fall of 2023. A notice will be sent to the communities affected once the process begins. For more information on the future boundary review process, please review Board Report 22148​.

How can we find out more information?

Please view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information that may address situations that are more specific to you and your family. You can also access Board Report 23011 for more information. 
The Find My Local School tool on the HDSB website and Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) Transportation Eligibility sites will be updated with this information once the redirection is initiated. 

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is a redirection necessary?
Dr. David R. Williams PS currently has 24 portables on site with space becoming very limited in accommodating future student enrolment. In order to bridge the gap between the current accommodation pressures, the eventual opening of new elementary schools (Oakville NE #3 PS and Oakville NE #5 PS), it has been determined that once the school has reached max capacity, new student registrations be directed to Palermo PS.
Q: What is the construction status of Oakville NE #3 and 5 PS?
The Board is awaiting final approvals to award the tender for the construction of the Oakville NE #3 and 5 PS. Once approvals are granted, the Board has the necessary approvals to begin construction immediately afterwards.
Q: My child(ren) would like to attend the FI program. We live in Dr. David R. Williams PS catchment.
  • There is no impact on students who are currently enrolled at Dr. David R. Williams PS for Grade 2 to 8 French Immersion.
  • Grade 2 French Immersion students will continue to register at Dr. David R. Williams PS under the following requirements:
    • Students are current Grade 1 students within the Oodenawi PS English program boundary; or,
    • Students are current Grade 1 students within the Dr. David R. Williams PS English program boundary.
  • New Grade 2 to Grade 8 French Immersion program registrations will register at Palermo PS.
Q: Will transportation be provided to the redirected schools?
Transportation will be provided for students that fall within the redirected area within the future Oakville NE #3 and 5 PS catchment area (as per Transportation Eligibility guidelines for secondary schools​).
Q: If I’m interested in Optional Attendance, can I apply to a different school?
To attend a different school you would have to apply through the optional attendance process.
Q: How do I determine if I am affected?
Attached is a map for your reference. 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 (905-335-3663, plan@hdsb.ca​​).


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