Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord News Release *********************** Sturgeon Falls - Ronald Demers, president of Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord, Claude Gravelle, MP for Nickel Belt, Joanne Savage, mayor of West Nipissing, and a grou
Sturgeon Falls - Ronald Demers, president of Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord, Claude Gravelle, MP for Nickel Belt, Joanne Savage, mayor of West Nipissing, and a group of pupils from École St-Joseph were the first to dig into the ground, marking the beginning of construction of the new Junior Kindergarten to grade 8 catholic French-language elementary school in Sturgeon Falls. Fernand Crépeau, supervisory officer with the Ministry of Education, trustees Stéphan Poulin and François Rivet, Reverend Gérald Lajeunesse, pastor of Sacré-Coeur and La Résurrection parishes, Bryan Parkinson, Director of Northern Operations with J. L. Richards & Associates, Paul A. Lebbin, project engineer, Georges Quirion, architect, Moe Presot, North Build Construction, and Charles Séguin, Chief of Police for the municipality of West Nipissing were amongst the dignitaries who were present for the celebration.
In a message delivered by her representative, Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Education, reminded participants that education is not just a matter of reading and writing, but also involves learning to become a good citizen. She says she is convinced that the new school in Sturgeon Falls will provide pupils with the support required for success in school and in life. In his address, Ronald Demers underlined the significance of the project for its pupils and also for the vitality of the community. "This new school is the result of many years of preparation and I want to congratulate the administrative staff for the successful outcome of their work," he added.
"Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord is pleased to offer to its pupils an environment conducive to learning which will complement the excellent work of its staff," stated Cynthia Roveda, Director of Education for the Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord board.
The new school boasts classrooms equipped with all that is necessary to meet the needs of its youngest pupils, therapy rooms, a multi-function room and a loading zone that is designed to ensure a high level of safety for student travelling by bus. It will open its doors in August 2010.
