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St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School to expand with new addition

August 7, 2025   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

St. Thomas Aquinas (STA) Secondary School in Tottenham has approval from the province to issue a tender for a new addition at the school.

Brian Saunderson, MPP for Simcoe-Grey, made the announcement on July 28.

“The funding for a new addition at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School in Tottenham is great news for our community,” Saunderson said. “Through this investment, we are creating opportunities for students to thrive today and well into the future.”

The total cost of the project is $18.9 million. When complete, the project will provide 276 new secondary student spaces.

“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, Ontario’s 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.”

The funds for STA are part of the Ontario government’s commitment to invest about $23 billion to support school construction, renewal and improvement over 10 years.

“This exciting investment in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School reflects our commitment to supporting student achievement and meeting the needs of a growing community,” said Maria Hardie, Board Chair for the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board. “We are grateful for the continued support from the province, and we look forward to the positive impact this addition will have on local students and families for years to come.”

In May 2025, Ontario introduced the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025, to strengthen the government’s oversight of school board finances, governance and program performance, to ensure that every dollar invested is preparing students for success.

Since 2018, Ontario has provided nearly $5 billion for major capital projects, including 169 new schools, 124 permanent additions or renovations to existing school buildings and over 9,600 new licensed child care spaces in schools.

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