In the presence of Catherine Blouin, Member of Parliament for Bonaventure, was held on Tuesday (Nov 12), a groundbreaking ceremony for the new elementary-secondary school in New Carlisle. This symbolic inauguration is a significant step towards the realization of the future facility.
The construction of this establishment was made possible thanks to the support and financial commitment of the Quebec government to replace the existing school, which dates to 1914. This project, which is important for the entire community, will help meet the needs of students in the Port- Daniel-Gascons-Shigawake-New Carlisle to Bonaventure sector.
The new school will be a state-of-the-art facility offering stimulating spaces reflecting the newest modernization trends for school designs in Quebec. New technologies, innovation and collaboration will be put forward, with the aim of meeting learning needs in a context where students can express themselves and develop in an innovative and creative environment.
The facility will accommodate up to 234 students, with a total area of 3817 m2, most of which will be spread over two floors. The school will encompass 15 classrooms: 6 classrooms for preschool and elementary education, 5 classrooms for secondary education, 1 science class along with a workshop-tool room, 2 multi-purpose art rooms, and 1 gymnasium. In addition, there will be various administrative offices and specialized support rooms as well as living spaces for students and staff. The cost of the project is $30,3 million, funded by the Ministry of Education.
The new school is located at 65 rue de Dover in New Carlisle. The work, entrusted to Habitat construction Matane (1986) Inc., has been underway since August 19, 2024.
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'Today marks a significant milestone for the new elementary and secondary school in New Carlisle. Our goal is always to offer modern, dynamic schools adapted to the needs of young people, and this is what we accomplish with our new generation schools. I am proud that our government has invested more than $30 million in this important project for families and youth in New Carlisle. A special thank you to all the partners who have participated in the advancement of this project.''
Bernard Drainville, Minister of Education
"I am very pleased to know that the people of New Carlisle will soon be able to enjoy a brand-new school. This school will certainly be magnificent, I am certain of it! And it will eventually respond concretely to a need in our region. This is good news. I would like to highlight the excellent work of all the partners who contributed to the development of this wonderful project. »
Catherine Blouin, Member of Parliament for Bonaventure
"This new elementary and secondary school is designed to meet the educational needs of our diverse student population, including monolingual anglophones and native francophones. We are very pleased to see this project moving forward and are committed to providing an excellent learning environment for our students. In addition, the commitment of Catherine Blouin, Member of the Quebec National Assembly, in this matter is also worthy of mention, as is the collaboration of the City of New Carlisle.''
Denise Simoneau, General Manager of the Eastern Shores School Board.
