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There is a need to address enrolment pressure in New West. In recent years, significant effort was put into acquiring a school site and this proved to be very challenging. The ability to densify the Tweedsmuir site will allow us to alleviate capacity pressures in a very meaningful way. Not just in the localized part of that community, but more broadly.

Government supported the District to proceed with a business case as part of Budget 2026. The District will work with the Ministry of Infrastructure on a business case for the redevelopment of the Lord Tweedsmuir site.

The business case will complete a detailed review of the specifics of the redevelopment, including the scope, schedule and budget for the project. Once finalized, it will be brought forward to government for a funding approval decision.

A larger capacity option is being explored as part of the business case, which includes the possibility of two schools on the Tweedsmuir site. During construction of the two new schools, students and staff at Lord Tweedsmuir will relocate to Stride. 

Keeping students together in their community is important, and by allowing the whole of the community to move together, it creates a more positive learning environment for kids. This is being investigated as part of the business case.

The District will complete its business case and submit it to government in 2026.  Government decisions will become known through annual budget cycles. Lord Tweedsmuir students will remain at their current school for the next school year.

More information will be communicated as next steps are confirmed.

This is yet to be determined. We are at the very early stages of our planning and this will not be known for some time. During business case development, the District may have a better idea of school siting but not what the school will look like. As with all our capital projects, draft designs will be shared with the community and public information sessions/open houses will happen.

Yes. We are working with Burnaby schools on a staff parking plan.

Stride has an existing library space, and Tweedsmuir’s library resources will move with students to ensure continuity.

Yes. Operational plans will be made to ensure students accessing Stride Avenue Community School by bus will have a safe and appropriate place to get on and off the bus.

Traffic impacts will be fully assessed as part of the business case, and any required mitigation measures will be identified.

This move is applicable for the whole of community which includes both the English and French programs.

Stride has capacity to accommodate all Lord Tweedsmuir students. The whole student population and staff will move to Stride.

We do not know what school configuration of schools will be built on the site. We are currently refreshing the District’s Long Range Facilities Plan (LRFP) as part of our yearly capital. Within this strategic work, the Board will consider which configuration best supports our needs, which will guide what projects to put forward in our capital plan requests to the Ministry of Infrastructure. The LRFP recommendations are coming before the board in June 2026. Based on the approved recommendations, this will guide the requests to government on the type and size of school at Tweedsmuir and other sites.

No program impacts are anticipated based on what we know today.

Planning is still underway. Based on what we know today, a student entering Grade 6 will attend Glenbrook Middle School to join the French immersion peer group that attends that school.

Building the full project at once is the most feasible option to minimize the overall construction timeline and reduce long‑term disruption for students.

Our school administration team will work through what opportunities can exist at the Stride Avenue school site.

From the perspective of the new construction at Lord Tweedsmuir, it is too early to say what outdoor play or learning spaces students will have access to as we have just started developing a business case.  We are not yet at the building/site design.

Stride Avenue school is in operational order, and students are currently attending the school.

The Province will make sure the school is inspected for safety prior to the move from Tweedsmuir.

Yes, both schools will be sharing the greenspace on site. Work will be underway between schools to determine how best to allow students and staff to make use and enjoy the space.

The District remains committed to maintaining the number of spaces within the District.

It is the District’s intent that the school aged care operated by WCAS and the District will be relocated to Stride Avenue Community School. We are working with WCAS to confirm and will support any needed licensing matters to ensure this is done seamlessly if they are supportive of the temporary relocation.

We are working closely with childcare partners to identify options for the infant/toddler program. Families will receive updates well in advance of any required changes.

Relocation costs will be covered by the provincial government, as part of the overall capital project budget. District operating funds will not be used.

The cost of the two schools will be developed during the creation of our business case. If the business case is approved, the funding will come from the provincial government through the Ministry of Infrastructure.

This is always a consideration. We know that these two, new, modern schools will help us care for our students and staff.

While the physical school space is being relocated, there are no changes to the functionality as it exists today. The Lord Tweedsmuir PAC can continue as it is to support its school and students.

There is no change. The Lord Tweedsmuir PAC will continue to function as it currently does.

The intention is to relocate the whole school as is.  Of course, as there is every year through collective agreement bid processes, there may be some staff movement.