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Regional Catholic Elementary School
Vancouver, BC

Why are we building a new school?

We are working together with neighbouring school communities to construct a double stream elementary school for the benefit and safety of all our children. The project will be more feasible for participating parishes, as there will be shared resources. We will save in both construction and operational costs. For example, we would only need to construct (or even upgrade) one gym instead of two. There would be yearly operational cost benefits and savings with the increased size and efficiency of a double stream school. The economy of scale of having up to 400 children plus childcare, would only require one Administration and office staff, one site for heating and disposal costs, as well as saving on other maintenance and operational expenses.

Will schools remain open?

During the transition time and all the planning that it will require,  there will not need to be a dismissal of staff or loss of jobs since we are not decreasing in size. We will be able to continue the education programming throughout the construction phase without displacing any of the children because the participating schools will remain opened, and we will build on the large open footprint of OLS.

How much is this going to cost?

How long will it take to build?

We are currently undergoing a proper scope of work and budgeting process with Smith Brother and Wilson(Construction Managers), and we will be updating and sharing the results when they become available. The cost will be shared between both Parish and School Communities.

The initial plans have been primarily approved by the Planning Department of the City of Vancouver. We are now entering the preparations to apply for the development permits for the site.

When are we breaking ground?

How can we contribute?

To make a Donation to the OLS Building Fund:

Visit our Parish Office at 555 Slocan Street Vancouver BC
Make cheques payable to: Our Lady of Sorrows Parish
Memo: OLS Building Fund Offering. Env# (for tax receipt)

For more information or any inquiries, please contact us: rces@olos.ca