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High enrollment in West Shore schools means spaces typically set aside for art, music, drama or small group learning have been converted to general classroom space, according to the district.
“Simply adding more portables to our current infrastructure is not a feasible solution. The purchase and/or movement of portables places extreme pressure on our operating budget. The more operational dollars spent on portables, the less we are able to spend on students,” Amanda Dowhy, board chair of the district said.
in the Latoria/Olympic View area is expected to be at or near capacity when it opens. The 480-seat school is projected to open in fall 2025.“These prefabricated additions will bring much needed relief to the downtown cores of Langford and Colwood,” Dowhy said. “While these additions provide a welcome respite in our immediate space challenges, the continued heavy residential growth in newer neighbourhoods throughout Langford and Colwood, with no end in sight, means we still need new schools.
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