Families in southwest Winnipeg’s Prairie Pointe neighbourhood are celebrating the announcement of a new kindergarten to Grade 8 school, slated to open in September 2027. Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Tracy Schmidt made the announcement today, highlighting the province’s commitment to accommodating the rapidly growing community.
The new dual-track French and English school will be located on Castlebrook Drive, between Landover Drive and Skyline Drive, and will have a capacity of over 600 students. Recognizing the needs of young families, the facility will also include 74 infant and preschool child-care spaces.
“Waverley is a great community and more and more young families are choosing to make their home here,” said Minister Schmidt. “This new school will help us keep up as this community grows so we can keep class sizes small and make sure kids have a great school to go to in their neighbourhood.”
The Pembina Trails School Division has experienced a 17 per cent increase in student enrollment since 2019, making the new school a crucial addition to the area. Superintendent Shelley Amos thanked the Manitoba government for their investment in education. “This investment will positively benefit our students and their families and foster a bright future for the community,” said Amos. “It is important for Manitoba students to have the best possible learning environments and to be provided with the resources needed to get the most out of their education. Capital projects, such as a new school, strengthen communities and this new school in Prairie Pointe will increase the vitality of the community.”
The school’s design phase is expected to begin in the coming months, with construction anticipated to start in early 2026. The design will also consider potential expansion to accommodate continued growth in the area.
Resident and mother, Carrissa Reyes, shared her excitement about the new school. “This announcement is amazing news for Prairie Pointe,” said Reyes. “Schools are very important for learning and building valuable friendships. Our neighbourhood’s kids will finally get to go to one school together and build a better sense of community. Thank you to the Manitoba government for building a new school for kids in our community. I look forward to seeing the school come to life and for two of my kids to attend there.”
Minister Schmidt also noted that the province’s school funding formula has been revamped for the 2025-26 school year, continuing the priorities established last year, including $6 million for capital support related to school construction.
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