The New Talbotville Elementary School will consist of a joint-use elementary school site for the Thames Valley District School Board and the Conseil Scolaire Viamonde, consisting of:

• $22.2 million for a new English Talbotville Elementary School for 412 students and 49 licensed child care spaces
• $15.6 million for a new École élémentaire publique St. Thomas for 262 students with 49 licensed child care spaces

Timeline

Expected Completion: To be determined

Project information

Thames Valley District School Board English Elementary School

Budget: $22.2 million
Capacity: 412 students and 49 licensed child care spaces
Architect: Pending
Child Care Operator: Pending

Conseil Scolaire Viamonde École élémentaire publique

Budget: $15.6 million 
Capacity: 262 students with 49 licensed child care spaces
Architect: Pending
Child Care Operator: Pending

Project Status (updated April 30, 2026)

• Looking to acquire land for the new school

Updates

Funding Announcement

The New Talbortville Elementary School will consist of a joint-use elementary school site for the Thames Valley District School Board and the Conseil Scolaire Viamonde, consisting of:

• $22.2 million for a new English Talbotville Elementary School for 412 students and 49 licensed child care spaces
• $15.6 million for a new École élémentaire publique St. Thomas for 262 students with 49 licensed child care spaces

Approval of the funding for TVDSB was part a larger Government of Ontario announcement made April 28, 2026.  

"This funding will help us address population shifts we’re seeing across Thames Valley District School Board. It will also help us provide the modern facilities that we need to deliver the best educational opportunities for students. We are grateful to the Ministry for their support, as well as our municipal and French first-language board partners for collaborating on these projects."

- Bill Tucker
Director of Education for TVDSB

“This announcement represents much more than an investment in infrastructure: it embodies our commitment to providing Francophone families with access to quality education, in their language and close to home. The arrival of Conseil scolaire Viamonde in St. Thomas is excellent news for the community and shows the government’s confidence in our educational mission. We extend our sincere thanks to the Ministry of Education.”

-Benoit Fortin
Chair of the Conseil Scolaire Viamonde

“A new elementary school in Talbotville is excellent news for families in Southwold. This investment will strengthen our growing community by providing modern learning space and integrated child care that supports both students and working parents.”

- Mayor Grant Jones
Township of Southwold

“This announcement brings 186 new licensed child care spaces to St. Thomas Elgin, which will make a meaningful difference for local families. Adding child care spaces alongside new school facilities in St. Thomas and Talbotville helps meet ongoing demand, supports parents and caregivers who rely on dependable care, and strengthens early learning opportunities for children in our community.”

- Teresa Sulowski
Manager of Children’s Services, St. Thomas Elgin Social Services

"Student success starts with having the right environment to learn. We’re building the schools students need, and we’re making sure they get built quickly and on schedule. With stronger oversight and accountability through the Putting Student Achievement First Act, we are ensuring projects are delivered on time and focused on students, so that parents can be confident their children have the tools and opportunities they need to thrive."

- Paul Calandra
Minister of Education

 "Investing in new and expanded schools is an investment in the future of our growing communities. These projects will provide modern, high-quality learning spaces that support students and families for years to come. As our region continues to grow, it’s critical that our infrastructure keeps pace. These new and expanded schools will help create the space students need to learn, succeed, and thrive in safe, supportive environments. I’m proud to see this progress and will continue working to ensure our communities have the resources they need."

- Steve Pinsonneault
MPP Lampton-Kent-Middlesex

"This is a significant investment in education across Elgin–Middlesex–London, with several new schools and expansions that will support the growth we’re seeing across our communities. Ontario needs more space for students to learn, greater access to childcare, and modern classrooms that support student success. These investments will make a real difference for children and families today, while helping to build a stronger future for our region."

-  Rob Flack
MPP for Elgin-Middlesex-London

“As part of our government’s historic capital plan, we are investing $236 billion in critical infrastructure to build and protect Ontario. Through these investments, we are helping deliver new and improved schools in the London area and across the province to support students, local jobs, and growing communities.”  

- Minister Todd McCarthy