Today, the Provincial Government unveiled plans to build a new high school in the Town of Paradise. The school will help foster a strong sense of community spirit for the growing number of high school aged students in the town, while also supporting positive student outcomes.
The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education, made the announcement at the Paradise Double Ice Complex. Minister Howell was joined by the Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Digital Government and Service NL and MHA for Mount Scio, the Honourable Fred Hutton, Minister of Housing and MHA for Conception Bay East-Bell Island, and Dan Bobbett, Mayor of the Town of Paradise.
With funding allocated through Budget 2024, next steps in this project – including site selection, design and configuration – will begin in the coming months.
Projects such as a new high school in Paradise demonstrate the Provincial Government’s investment in communities now and into the future, supporting students, and building towards a stronger, smarter, self-sufficient, and sustainable province.
More than $127 million has been allocated in recent years for new schools in Kenmount Terrace, Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s and Cartwright, as well as the redevelopment of the school in Pilley’s Island.
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“Our government recognizes that a positive educational environment requires appropriate and modern infrastructure. I am pleased that we are planning to build a high school in Paradise that will meet the needs of a dynamic and growing community.”
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Education
“Building new educational infrastructure means increasing educational opportunities for students in Newfoundland and Labrador. I am very pleased that we are moving forward with the planning of a new school for Paradise that will culminate in a new, modern learning environment for students in the area.”
Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
“As the MHA representing Elizabeth Park, I have heard from constituents and families in Paradise loud and clear, that students need to have a high school in their growing community of nearly 23,0000 residents. I commend the dedicated group of parents who helped drive this announcement. Their collaborative, respectful and insightful efforts were instrumental in achieving this significant win for the Town of Paradise.”
Honourable Sarah Stoodley
Minister of Digital Government and Service NL and MHA for Mount Scio
“Paradise is a vibrant, rapidly growing community in our province. As an MHA representing a large number of the people of Paradise, I am delighted to be a part of a government that is responding to the needs of the area well into the future with the commitment of a new high school.”
Honourable Fred Hutton
Minister of Housing and MHA for Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s
“On behalf of the Town of Paradise, I extend our sincere thanks to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for making a high school a reality for our Town. Our residents and past and current Councils have been voicing the need for a high school and we commend Government for listening. As one of the fastest growing municipalities in the province with the youngest average-aged population, a high school is a welcome complement to our four elementary schools and intermediate school. We look forward to working with Government on this project and we can’t wait to welcome students to the new High School. It is indeed a great day in Paradise!”
Dan Bobbett, Mayor
Town of Paradise
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