The OCSB will open a new Catholic elementary school in the northern portion of the Fernbank Community at 620 Triangle St. The new school is scheduled to open in September 2027 and will serve students in grades JK-6, with French Immersion programming and before and after-school child care. 

Proposed Boundary Changes

The proposed attendance boundary for the new school affects the existing boundaries for St. Martin de Porres and St. Stephen schools.

• Existing elementary attendance boundaries

• Proposed elementary attendance boundaries

Full details of the proposed changes can be found in New Fernbank North CES (2027) - Proposed Attendance Boundary Consultation Document

Share Your Thoughts

We would love to hear from our parent community.  Please take a moment to share your thoughts. The deadline to give feedback is Wednesday, May 27, 2026. 

What’s Next

A public meeting is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 7:00 pm. In the St. Martin De Porres School gym.

Following the public consultation process, a recommendation report on the proposal will be presented to the Board of Trustees for a final decision on June 9, 2026. 

Further information and updates will be posted to this page on the Board website as they become available.

Beginning Monday, October 27, our school will begin using SafeArrival to report student absences. SafeArrival is designed to make it easier, faster, and more convenient for families to report absences and late arrivals.

With SafeArrival, there’s no need to call the school and leave a message. Instead, you can quickly and securely report your child’s absence in one of three ways:

• Using the SM Home App: Download and install the SM Home app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

• Online: Visit home.schoolmessenger.ca.

• Phone: Call the toll-free number 1-844-478-2598 and follow the prompts

Further detailed instructions are available on the OCSB website.