Manitoba to build new K-8 school in Winnipeg’s Waverley West
Posted February 12, 2025 5:20 pm.
The Government of Manitoba says it will be building a new kindergarten to Grade 8 school in southwest Winnipeg.
The province’s Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Tracy Schmidt made the announcement on Wednesday, saying the new school will host 600 students when it’s built.
“Waverley is a great community and more and more young families are choosing to make their home here,” said 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 new school will be bilingual, offering French and English programs, and it is expected to also include 74 infant and preschool child-care spaces.
“The Pembina Trails School Division expresses sincere gratitude to the government of Manitoba for their commitment to education and for the announcement of a new K-8 school in Waverley West,” said Shelley Amos, superintendent, Pembina Trails School Division.
“This investment will positively benefit our students and their families and foster a bright future for the community. 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.”
According to the province, the Pembina Trails School Division has seen a 17 per cent growth in students since 2019.
“This announcement is amazing news for Prairie Pointe,” said Carrissa Reyes, mother and resident. “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.”
The new school will be built on Castlebrook Drive between Landover Drive and Skyline Drive.
The province says design work is under way, and construction is expected to start in 2026, with the goal of opening and welcoming students in September 2027.
