Education and Early Childhood Development
October 27, 2017
Celebrating the Official Opening of Eastside Elementary in Corner Brook
A ceremony was held today to mark the official opening of Eastside Elementary, a K-6 school located in Corner Brook. The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, was joined by the Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment and MHA for Humber - Bay of Islands, Tony Stack CEO/Director of Education for the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District, school administration and members of the community.
Eastside Elementary, formerly known as G.C. Rowe Junior High, brings together students from both the former Humber Elementary School and St. Gerard’s Elementary School. The newly renovated school can accommodate more than 600 students, with enrollment for this September at 504.
The school includes a refinished hardwood gymnasium floor and completely redeveloped stage lowered to age appropriate height, upgrades to mechanical ventilation system controls, the public address system and classroom technology, renovated washrooms, new flooring and ceilings, as well as improvements to the exterior including new paving. The total investment in the school was approximately $1.5 million.
The Provincial Government is committed to building an educational community that fosters safe, caring and inclusive learning environments for all children and youth.
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“Our government continues to meet the needs of students and families throughout the province. Congratulations to everyone who came together to make this day happen. It is wonderful to see the students and teachers enjoying the new school. This is an exciting day for the community and I am proud to be a part of it.”
Honourable Dale Kirby
Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development
“I am very pleased to be a part of the official opening of Eastside Elementary. Children represent our future and this facility will provide them with a safe place to learn, grow and achieve. I commend everyone involved for their commitment in ensuring a positive learning environment for the children and staff.”
Honourable Eddie Joyce
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment and MHA for Humber - Bay of Islands
“This facility provides the Eastside Elementary school community a great environment to learn, grow and thrive together in a safe and modern facility. The Newfoundland and Labrador English School District is pleased with the work undertaken by our staff on this project and proud of what our educational partners have demonstrated can be accomplished when we work together.”
Tony Stack
CEO/Director of Education (Interim), Newfoundland and Labrador English School District
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Honourable Eddie Joyce
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Newfoundland and Labrador English School District
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2017 10 27 11:05 a.m.