Ontario Building New School in Thamesford

January 28, 2025

Government supporting new schools and additions across the province with a $1.3 billion investment

January 28, 2025

WOODSTOCK — The Ontario government is investing $23.5 million for a new Thamesford Junior Kindergarten to Grade 4 Elementary School. Ernie Hardeman, MPP for Oxford, announced funding for the Thames Valley District School Board project to help hard working families in Thamesford.

This will support the creation of 479 elementary student spaces and 88 licensed child care spaces in Thamesford as part of the government’s commitment to building modern learning spaces for Ontario students.

This project is part of $1.3 billion in funding to build new schools and expansions, including child care spaces, announced as part of the Ministry of Education’s Capital Priorities Program.

“I’m thrilled to announce that a new school will be built in Thamesford,” said Ernie Hardeman, MPP for Oxford. “It’s a big investment in our future, and I look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on families and students for years to come.”

The ongoing investments in education and child care projects will result in over 25,000 new student spaces and more than 1,600 licensed child care spaces at school sites across Ontario.

“As a mother, I understand that the local school really is the heart of the community. It’s so important for young families to have a school that’s close to home,” said Jill Dunlop, Minister of Education. “Our government is proud to deliver a new Thamesford Junior Kindergarten to Grade 4 Elementary School for local families, along with increasing funding, staffing and a back-to-basics focus on reading, writing and math to help ensure students graduate with the fundamental skills they need to succeed.” 

Schools and child care centres are an essential piece of the community landscape. Funding these local infrastructure projects demonstrates that the government is meeting urgent needs to address growth related to demographic changes and housing development.

“We are enormously grateful to the Government of Ontario for this historic $93.4 million investment in the Thames Valley District School Board for three new elementary schools,” said Bill Tucker, Interim Director of Education with the Thames Valley District School Board. “The addition of a new JK-4 elementary school in Thamesford, along with two new schools in London, helps to ensure students and families have access to quality education so they can grow and thrive in their communities.”

Thamesford Junior Kindergarten to Grade 4 Elementary School will be is located at a site to be acquired in Thamesford.