Minister of Education Committed to Keeping Holy Angels School Open

Minister of Education Marilyn More said today, Nov. 9, she is committed to working with the community and the school board to keep Holy Angels High School in Sydney open.

Ms. More will encourage the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board to consider all options, including helping to co-ordinate the purchase of the building by a community organization or moving the school and students to another location, when she meets with officials from the board on Friday, Nov. 12.

In a letter today, she will also ask the board to come to the meeting with ideas for keeping the school open.

"I understand why these young women want to stay together as they are part of a strong family and a school that has a rich history in the community. I support them in that goal," said Ms. More.

"That is why it is important that we support the school board to come up with a solution."

"Everyone's goal is to continue the operation of Holy Angels High School," said Ms. More. "The challenge now is to find a solution that allows everyone to live within their means."

Students and parents from Holy Angels plan to travel to Halifax today to meet with the minister to discuss their concerns about the school.

"I look forward to meeting with the students and parents to discuss how to keep Holy Angels High School open," said Ms. More.