Ontario Building New Addition to School in Woodstock

November 10, 2025

Investment part of Ontario government’s record funding to ensure student access

WOODSTOCK – As part of its plan to protect Ontario and prepare students for success in our workforce, the Ontario government has provided the London District Catholic School Board with approval to issue the tender for the new addition at St. Michael’s Catholic School to create more student spaces and child care spaces.

“The funding for a new addition at St. Michael’s Catholic School in Woodstock is great news for our community,” said Ernie Hardeman, MPP for Oxford. “Through this investment, we’re creating opportunities for students to thrive today and well into the future.”

This project is supported by a total investment of $18.2 million, which includes additional funding of $7.1 million. When complete, the project will deliver 230 new elementary student spaces and 88 new licensed child care spaces for local families.

“Our government is focused on supporting students, teachers and parents while ensuring school boards are equipping our students with the tools they need to succeed,” said Paul Calandra, Minister of Education. “Once completed, this project will offer an inspiring learning environment that helps students prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. Our government will continue to provide the resources students need for ultimate achievement.”

Through local infrastructure projects like this one in Woodstock, the government is meeting urgent needs to address growth related to demographic changes. The investment is part of Ontario’s commitment to invest about $23 billion to support school construction, renewal and improvement over 10 years.

“We are thrilled to be able to expand St. Michael’s school and add a much-needed daycare into a region that is experiencing significant residential development,” said Vince Romeo, Director of Education. “Our schools in Woodstock are bursting with students, so this addition will relieve some of that pressure and also let us welcome students into the LDCSB family.”

St. Michael’s Catholic School is located at 1085 Devonshire Street in Woodstock.