Students are filling the seats at Lakeland Catholic Schools. This year, the division has seen an increase of nearly four per cent from the 2022-23 school year.
"Our official enrolment for this school year is 2,701 students in Kindergarten to Grade 12, as well as 139 Pre-Kindergarten students for a total enrolment of 2,840," said Superintendent Joe Arruda.
He added, Assumption Jr/Sr High School has seen the most growth, with an increase of 88 students.
Total enrolments for the 2023-24 school year:
- École Notre Dame Elementary - 344
- Dr. Bernard Brosseau - 313
- École Notre Dame High - 388
- Holy Cross Elementary - 399
- St. Dominic Elementary - 270
- Assumption Jr/Sr High - 631
- Holy Family - 106
- Light of Christ - 230
There are also five international students enroled with Lakeland Catholic, and 19 PUF students. Of the 2,701 students, 617 are enroled in French Immersion programming.
"These enrolments are a testament to the education and programming we offer our students and their families," said Board Chair Mary Anne Penner.
