New elementary schools are a pretty uncommon feat in the province and it deserves to be mentioned. “It’s the kind of event that doesn’t happen anymore, said Enfants-du-Monde school Principal René Bernier. Nowadays we talk more about school closings than openings.” Mr. Bernier also mentioned that it’s the first school part of the Marguerite-Bourgeoys school board to open in the last seven years.
The 225 students registered at Enfants-du-Monde were born in 33 different countries. This guarantees that the children will learn in a very stimulating and diverse environment. There are still a few desks available as the school can hold 360 students.
This opening is acutally a reopening as 20 years ago Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague school was closing its doors due to a lack of students. With the expansion of the Bois-Franc and New St. Laurent neighbourhoods, the need for an elementary school was manifested again.
The school now begins a new life and will act as a host for preschool and elementary students. The buildings will also look younger as one million $ was invested by the Ministère de l’Éducation in order to improve the general aspect of it and add a few things. Students will be able to have access to a gym, a lab and a library, amongst other things. (Translated by Pascal LeBlanc)
