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Durham District School Board (DDSB) boundary and programs review with supporting documents.

Uxbridge Public School

The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is initiating a Boundary Review Consultation that includes proposed changes to where some students attend school beginning in the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 school years. 

Uxbridge Public School (UPS) currently operates as a single-track French Immersion (FI) school. Over the past several years, enrolment has declined, and the school is currently operating at approximately 65% of its capacity. 

While strong learning continues at UPS, sustained under-enrolment can affect long-term program sustainability, staffing allocations, and the range of extracurricular opportunities available to students. 

To address under-enrolment and improve school utilization, DDSB is exploring changes that would gradually expand programming at the school and adjust school boundaries accordingly. 

No decisions have been made. Community feedback will inform a final recommendation to the Board of Trustees in June 2026. 

What Is Being Proposed? 

The Boundary Review includes two related proposals: 

1. Establishment of a Regular Track (English) Attendance Area 

DDSB is proposing to establish a new Regular Track (English-language) attendance boundary for Uxbridge PS.  If approved, Uxbridge PS would become a dual-track school offering: 

  • French Immersion (beginning in Grade 1), and 
  • Regular Track programming (beginning in Junior Kindergarten) 

Introduction of Kindergarten Programming 

Currently, Uxbridge PS does not offer Junior or Senior Kindergarten. 

If approved, Junior and Senior Kindergarten would be introduced for students residing within the proposed Regular Track area. 

This would: 

  • Introduce Kindergarten programming at Uxbridge PS.
  • Gradually increase enrolment. 
  • Improve school utilization. 
  • Strengthen long-term program sustainability. 
  • Expand the breadth of extracurricular opportunities for students. 

Proposed Timeline 

If approved by Trustees: 

  • September 2026 – Junior and Senior Kindergarten introduced.
  • September 2027 – Full Regular Track programming (Grades 1–8) implemented.

French Immersion programming would continue at Uxbridge PS, beginning in Grade 1. 

Grade 8 students in the regular track boundary will have the choice to remain at their existing schools to graduate with their peers or attend Uxbridge PS for Grade 8 in September 2027.  Transportation would be provided for eligible Grade 8 students. 

2. Expansion of the French Immersion Area 

DDSB is also proposing to expand the geographic area eligible to attend French Immersion at Uxbridge PS further south into north Pickering. 

This adjustment may: 

  • Improve enrolment alignment among nearby schools.
  • Provide French Immersion access closer to home for some families. 
  • Potentially reduce travel times in some areas.

Proposed Boundary Areas 

What Would This Mean for Students? 

If approved: 

  • Kindergarten students residing within the proposed Regular Track area would begin attending Uxbridge PS in September 2026.
  • Students currently in Grades 1–6 who reside within the proposed Regular Track area and attend another Regular Track elementary school would transition to Uxbridge PS in September 2027.
  • Students in Grade 7 during the 2026–2027 school year have the option of remaining at their current schools for Grade 8 with transportation provided, if the students are eligible.
  • Secondary school pathways would remain unchanged (students would continue to attend Uxbridge SS). 
  • No students would move during the school year. 
Schools Included in This Consultation 

Consultation will include families from: 

  • Uxbridge PS 
  • Joseph Gould PS 
  • Quaker Village PS 
  • Maple Ridge PS 
  • Frenchman’s Bay PS 
  • Claremont PS 
  • Valley View PS 
  • DDSB@Home – Elementary 

Some schools are directly affected by the proposed Regular Track boundary. Others may be impacted by the proposed French Immersion expansion. 

How to Participate 

Community consultation runs from February 19 to May 7, 2026 (5:00 p.m.)

📗Board Report and Presentation 
📅 In-Person Public Meeting 

March 25, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. in an open house format. 
Uxbridge PS, 64 Victoria Drive 

💻 Virtual Public Webinar 

April 15, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. 
Registration details available here

📝 Online Survey: Available until May 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
📧 Email: UPSBoundaryReview@ddsb.ca 
📞 Voicemail: 905-666-6308 

All feedback received will be summarized and included in a final recommendation report to Trustees. 

What Happens Next? 

Following the consultation period, DDSB staff will prepare a Recommendation Report summarizing community feedback and presenting a recommended boundary option for Trustee consideration. 

A final decision is expected at the June 15, 2026, Board Meeting. 

Unnamed West Whitby Public School – Maskell

Durham District School Board proposes to establish the Unnamed West Whitby Maskell Public School boundary for students residing in the West Whitby development neighbourhoods bisected by Taunton Road West with the boundary south of Taunton Road West being the area north of the Canadian Pacific Rail, west of Otter Creek, and east of Lake Ridge Road while north of Taunton Road West, the area south of Ouellette Drive, west of Cochrane Street, and east of Highway 412. The new school is located at Maskell Crescent and Coronation Road.

There are eight partner schools, Glen Dhu PS, E.A. Fairman PS, Willows Walk PS, C.E. Broughton PS, Dr. Robert Thornton PS, Ormiston PS, Williamsburg PS and Robert Munsch PS, accommodating students residing in the new developments until the new school opens in the 2026-2027 school year. Students that reside within the proposed attendance boundary may also be attending DDSB@Home Elementary and as such, this school is impacted by this consultation.

The consultation period runs until January 9, 2026, and is intended to gather feedback from students, parents/guardians, DDSB staff, and the community on the proposed boundary for the Unnamed West Whitby Maskell Public School through the Public Consultation Process outlined below.

February 18, 2026: Unnamed West Whitby Public School - Maskell

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Unnamed West Whitby Public School – Limoges

Durham District School Board proposes to establish the Unnamed West Whitby Limoges Public School boundary for students in the West Whitby development neighbourhood, specifically located north of Dundas Street West, south of the Canadian Pacific Rail to Rossland Road West, west of Des Newman WhitBEE Park Trail to Rossland Road West, and east of Lake Ridge Road. The new school is located at Cisco Drive and Limoges Street

There are four partner schools Robert Munsch PS, West Lynde PS, Col. J. E. Farewell PS, and Williamsburg PS accommodating students residing in the new developments until the new school opens in the 2026-2027 school year. Students that reside within the proposed attendance boundary may also be attending DDSB@Home Elementary and as such, this school is impacted by this consultation.

The consultation period runs until January 9, 2026, and is intended to gather feedback from students, parents/guardians, DDSB staff, and the community on the proposed boundary for the Unnamed West Whitby Limoges Public School through the Public Consultation Process outlined below.

February 18, 2026: Unnamed West Whitby Public School - Limgoes

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Unnamed North Oshawa Public School

Durham District School Board proposes to establish the Unnamed North Oshawa Public School boundary for students residing in the north Oshawa development neighbourhoods, specifically located north of Conlin Road East at Thornton Road North to Winchester Road East; north of Brittania Avenue East at Simcoe Road North, south of Howden Road East, west of Townline Road North, and east of Thornton Road N. The new school is located at Symington Avenue and Steeplechase Street.

There are three partner schools, Dr. S J Phillips PS, Kedron PS, and Sunset Heights PS, accommodating students residing in this new development (Kedron Planning area) until the new school opens in September 2026. While Northern Dancer PS is not considered a partner school, one of the established growth boundaries was originally part of Northern Dancer’s permanent boundary. This growth boundary was established to alleviate the increasing growth-related enrolment pressure at Northern Dancer PS. As such, there are students residing within the proposed attendance boundary for Unnamed North Oshawa PS currently attending Northern Dancer PS. This consultation will directly affect these students and their families. Students that reside within the proposed attendance boundary may also be attending DDSB@Home Elementary and may be impacted by this consultation.

The consultation period runs until January 9, 2026, and is intended to gather feedback from students, parents/guardians, DDSB staff, and the community on the proposed boundary for the Unnamed North Oshawa Public School through the Public Consultation Process outlined below.

February 18, 2026: Unnamed North Oshawa Public School

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Unnamed North Oshawa Secondary School - Completed

On October 21, 2025, the Board of Trustees approved the permanent attendance boundary for Unnamed North Oshawa Secondary School effective September 2026.

Unnamed Pickering Seaton Public School (Josiah Henson Public School)

Durham District School Board proposes to establish the Unnamed Pickering Seaton Public School boundary for students residing in the new North Pickering development neighbourhood, specifically located in the block west of Peter Matthews Drive, north of the Gatineau Hydro Corridor, south of Whitevale Road and east of Scarborough-Pickering Townline/Markham-Pickering Townline Road (York-Durham Line). There are three partner schools, Highbush Public School, Westcreek Public School, and Elizabeth B. Phin Public School, as well as DDSB@home elementary which are accommodating students residing in this new development until the new school opens in the 2025-2026 school year.

Durham District School Board provides an opportunity to gather feedback from students, parents/guardians, DDSB staff, and the community on the proposed boundary for the Unnamed Pickering Seaton Public School through the Public Consultation Process outlined below. 

The Public Consultation Process is now closed.
The Public Consultation Process:

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Unnamed Coughlan Public School (Trillium Woods Public School)

Durham District School Board proposes to establish the Unnamed Coughlan Public School boundary for students residing in the North Ajax and the North Pickering (Seaton) development neighbourhoods, specifically located in the block west of Salem Road, north of Rossland Road West, south of 5th Concession Road and east of Aquarius Trail. There are four partner schools, Eagle Ridge Public School, Alexander Graham Bell Public School, Valley Farm Public School and Valley View Public School, as well as DDSB@home elementary which are accommodating students residing in this new development until the new school opens in the 2025-2026 school year.

Durham District School Board provides an opportunity to gather feedback from students, parents/guardians, DDSB staff and the community on the proposed boundary for the Unnamed Coughlan Public School through the Public Consultation Process outlined below. 

The Public Consultation Process is now closed.
The Public Consultation Process:
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Thank you for your time. We appreciate your engagement and value your feedback.

Unnamed North Oshawa Public School (Maamawi iyaawag Public School)

Durham District School Board proposes to establish the unnamed North Oshawa Public School (NOPS) boundary – impacting the area north of Conlin Road, south of Winchester Road, east of Thornton Road and west of Simcoe Street, North.  The affected school communities are: Stephen Saywell Public School; Sunset Heights Public School; Dr. S.J. Phillips Public School; and Elsie MacGill Public School as well as DDSB@home elementary.

Durham District School Board provides an opportunity to gather feedback from students, parents/guardians, DDSB staff and the community on the proposed boundary for the Unnamed North Oshawa Public School through the Public Consultation Process.

Public Consultation Process: 

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Vincent Massey Public School 

Durham District School Board proposes to adjust the existing enrolment boundary for Vincent Massey Public School (VMPS). The affected school communities are:  Vincent Massey Public School; Gordon B. Attersley Public School and Pierre Elliott Trudeau Public School as well as students who attend DDSB@home elementary. 

Durham District School Board provides an opportunity to gather feedback from students, parents/guardians, DDSB staff and the community on the proposed boundary realignment for Vincent Massey Public School through the Public Consultation Process.

Public Consultation Process: 

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Clara Hughes Public School

Durham District School Board proposes to adjust the existing enrolment boundary between Clara Hughes Public School (CHPS) and Village Union Public School (VUPS).  For the 2023-24 school year, it is proposed that all JK to Grade 7 students residing north of Olive Avenue and west of Central Park Blvd. South would attend Village Union PS (VUPS) instead of Clara Hughes PS (CHPS).

Durham District School Board provides an opportunity to gather feedback from students, parents/guardians, DDSB staff and the community on the proposed boundary option for Clara Hughes PS (CHPS) through the Public Consultation Process.

Result:

Public Consultation Process: 

  • Complete the consultation survey by Friday, January 13th, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
  • A Virtual Public Meeting on November 24, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.  Results to be posted soon.
  • Proposed boundary maps:

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Thank you for your time. We appreciate your engagement and value your feedback.