Temporary Space Measures for St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Last Updated: January 17, 2024
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary/Junior High School currently serves students from Kindergarten to Grade 8.
This decision was challenging and complex. We reviewed the feedback we received from families through the online survey to identify a temporary solution that would best support our students and ensure that we are offering the best possible educational experience for them.
Grade 9 at Father Michael McCaffery
Grade 9 students from the St. Thomas Aquinas attendance area will be redirected to Father Michael McCaffery Catholic High School (13315 32 Ave. SW), which will serve students in Grade 9. Students will take Edmonton Transit to and from Father Michael McCaffery.
Read the letter (below) that was sent to St. Thomas Aquinas families on January 11, 2024, advising them of these temporary changes.
Temporary Measures 2024-2025 Letter to Families – St. Thomas Aquinas
New Catholic K-9 School in Cavanagh
The temporary measures are designed to bridge the time as we await the construction of the new school in Cavanagh/Heritage Valley. The new school is expected to open in Fall 2028.
More Information:
- Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information on the temporary measures.
- Contact Educational Planning at 780-441-6010 or ecsdplanning@ecsd.net.
- Transportation inquiries may be directed to 780-441-6078 or transportationservices@ecsd.net.
Space for Students Engagement
Prior to implementing temporary changes, Edmonton Catholic Schools held an in-person engagement session on November 6, 2023, with the families of St. Thomas Aquinas (STA) Catholic Elementary/Junior High School to share potential options to address enrolment pressures at the school.
At the information session, the following presentation was shared with families:
- St. Thomas Aquinas Space for Students Engagement Presentation - November 2023
- St. Thomas Aquinas Space for Students Engagement Presentation - November 2023 (with presenter notes)
Following the in-person session, a survey requesting feedback was as open for responses for two weeks, from November 6, 2023, until the end of the day on November 21, 2023.
What We Heard
A What We Heard Report was published and shared with STA families, summarizing the feedback we received from this survey. Our Division values all perspectives that were shared.