Updated: February 24, 2026
In January 2026, Edmonton Catholic Schools engaged with the communities of St. Lucy, St. Charles, and Sir John Thompson to gather their perspective on programming for the proposed K-9 replacement school for St. Lucy in the Oxford neighbourhood.
What We Heard
Through an online questionnaire, families shared the following perspectives:
- Most respondents were supportive of the proposed replacement school, valuing improved access to junior high programming and modern learning environments.
- Families emphasized the importance of strong academic enrichment, including investing in future-ready learning, technology, languages, and support for diverse learners.
- Traffic, parking, and student safety were key concerns, with families looking for safe drop-off and pick-up systems in place.
- Families expressed a desire for clear communication, timelines, and information about school continuity and transitions.
Next Steps
Edmonton Catholic School Division will use this feedback to inform ongoing planning for the Northwest Solution Phase 1. While planning funding has been approved, full construction funding is still required before the project can move forward and construction can begin. Edmonton Catholic Schools will continue to share updates, timelines, and opportunities for input through preferred communication channels to ensure families remain informed and engaged.
St. Lucy will remain open and fully operational until any new school is ready.
If you have any questions, please contact your school administration or email engagement@ecsd.net
How We Got Here
Background Information
The Northwest Solution project is part of ECSD’s long-term plan to renew and expand Catholic education in northwest Edmonton. Phase 1 focuses on building a new Kindergarten to Grade 9 school in Oxford to replace St. Lucy Catholic Elementary School.
Phase 2 proposes a new Kindergarten to Grade 6 school in Chambery, replacing St. Charles Catholic Elementary School, and a new Kindergarten to Grade 9 school in Griesbach, replacing St. Timothy and Katherine Therrien Catholic Elementary Schools.
Phase 1: Oxford
Catholic K–9 school in Oxford
- Capacity: 950 students
- Location: 165 Avenue & 130 Street
- Design: purpose-built for modern learning, with future modular expansion options to accommodate growth
This project addresses aging facilities, enrolment pressures, and the need for additional junior high space north of 137 Avenue. Phase 1 was reprioritized as number four in the Division’s Capital Plan in March 2025.
Originally, Katherine Therrien and St. Lucy were both included in the proposed Oxford K to 9 school. As planning continued and enrolment and growth patterns were reviewed across the northwest, the Division identified a proposed school in Griesbach as a better solution for Katherine Therrien students.
Edmonton Catholic Schools is engaging with the St. Lucy community to gather their perspective on programming for the new replacement school in Oxford.
From January 15 to 22, 2026, Edmonton Catholic Schools engaged families from the communities of St. Charles, St. Timothy, and Katherine Therrien to gather feedback on programming for the new replacement schools in Chambery and Griesbach. The process included an explainer video and an online questionnaire, which received 25 responses. Families shared their priorities for programming and the benefits related to access, modernization, and efficiency.
Edmonton Catholic Schools is committed to providing all students with equitable access to vibrant and high-quality learning environments. We are thrilled about the opportunity to reinvest in the growing northwest communities.
The replacement of St. Lucy Catholic Elementary School, along with the creation of a new Junior High attendance boundary, will establish a K–9 school with a capacity of 950 students in the Oxford neighbourhood. This new school will not only address the urgent need for additional Junior High space in the area but also relocate the school closer to where most students reside.
In March 2025, the Oxford project, previously called the Oxford consolidation, was reprioritized as number four on our Three-Year 2026-2029 Capital Plan.
On March 19, 2025, the Government of Alberta announced the approval of planning funding for the Catholic K–9 school in the Oxford community. This funding marks a significant milestone, allowing us to begin planning for a state-of-the-art school designed to serve families in Northwest Edmonton for generations to come. This project builds on discussions initiated with families in 2019, focusing on how to best support students in this rapidly expanding area of the city. While this is a meaningful step forward, further approvals and full construction funding are necessary before building can begin.
Community Meetings
June 2022
On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, Edmonton Catholic Schools held a virtual information meeting to provide an update on the Oxford Consolidation. Families from Katherine Therrien and St. Lucy were invited to join Trustee Terry Harris, Educational Planning and Communications and Engagement Services, for an update about the project.
February 2020
In February 2020, Educational Planning Services held an information meeting at Bishop Savaryn Catholic Elementary School. At this meeting, families from schools across the northwest sector were re- informed of the potential school consolidation.
October 2019
In the Fall of 2019, Educational Planning services held an information meeting at St. Timothy Catholic Elementary School. At this meeting, families were advised of the potential school consolidation of Katherine Therrien and St. Lucy. Additionally, families were invited to complete a survey asking what works well at their school, what can be improved, and what the Division can do to support the school communities. Split classes, little to no extra-curricular activities, older infrastructure, and enhancing the learning environment were common themes in the responses to the survey.
Also in October 2019, Edmonton Catholic School engaged with principals from the schools in this area through a survey that asked similar questions to the school community survey. The responses from the principals mirrored similar themes to the school community survey.