Replacement Elementary School In Smithers
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SMITHERS – Students and families in Smithers will soon be able to learn in a brand new elementary school. The Province announced today that the current ageing Walnut Park Elementary school will be getting replaced by a two-storey more modern school. It will have open and collaborative learning spaces for 440 elementary students, which will include the StrongStart program and a neighbourhood learning centre.
“School District 54 has had a focus on innovation and transformation in learning for several years, and we are thrilled to see this project approved,” said Jen Williams, Bulkley Valley School Board chair. “We look forward to the opportunity to plan a new and innovative learning space that will help inspire students now, and into the future.”
Construction of the project will begin March 2019 on the northwest area of the current site. Students will begin their classes in the new school in September 2020, with completion expected in November.
“The replacement of Walnut Park Elementary is great news for students and families in Smithers,” said Doug Donaldson, MLA for Stikine. “This new school will be a pillar in the community, and ensures students will have a safe learning environment for many years to come.”
