Q. How does the "Partnered Schools" process work?

A. The Department of Education & Culture invited private companies through a "Request for Proposal" to design, build and own facilities to be used for education. The Department of Education and Culture had identified 31 new schools in the province that needed to be built. Scotia Learning Centres was one of the private partners that were selected to build 13 of these schools. Following the award of the contract, the province and the private partner negotiate what is referred to as the "Development Agreement", which covers the construction phase. A separate "Service Agreement" is negotiated for the operation of the school.

Q. Are parents in the area involved in the Partnered Schools process?

A. Yes, parents, teachers, school board members, students and community members serve on a committee called the "School Steering Team". Schools serving your community at present were requested to select parents to represent the concerns of parents, students and community members.

Q. Which school board do I contact to rent a facility?

A. HRSB (Halifax Regional School Board) facilities rentals for the following:
(contact Lynn Flemming at 464-2000 ext.2018)

Bedford South School

Eastern Passage Education Centre

Lockview High School

Madeline Symonds Middle School

Park West School

Portland Estates School

Ridgecliff Middle School

Sackville Heights Elementary School

St. Margaret's Bay Elementary School

CSAP (Conseil scolaire acadien provincial) facilitates rentals for the following:

École Beaubassin
     Principal: Kevin Gallant, 457-6811

École Bois-Joli
     Principal: Nicole Marquis, 433-7070

Q. How can we rent your facility?

A. For HRSB rentals, please contact Lynn Flemming at 464-2000 ext. 2018 or lfleming@hrsb.ns.ca

For CSAP rentals, please contact Kevin Gallant at 457-6811 & Nicole Marquis at 433-7070

Q. When is the facility for community use?

A. Because the facility is first and foremost for the education of children by the school boards, please contact HRSB or CSAP about availability.  During summer months, Christmas Break, and March Break, the schools are closed for maintenance and are not available for rentals (unless otherwise posted).