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Jude Thompson, 8, with help from his younger brother Teo, 6, left, cools his older brother Cynan, 10, off with a bucketful of ocean water after burying him in the sand at Willows Beach on Saturday. Sharon Tiffin/News staff
‘Once in a lifetime’ project moves forward New Oak Bay High site preparation gets underway Don Descoteau News staff
Dave Thomson is a details guy who relishes getting stuff done. As the school’s point man for the Oak Bay High replacement project, the principal has been involved in everything from arranging public consultations and speaking with neighbours to going over the plans to make sure they jibe with what has been asked for. Some time before emceeing Friday’s sod-turning ceremony on Oak Bay High’s main playing field, officially
“I’m proud of the stick-to-it-ness of everyone involved,” kicking off construction, he was busy softening up a spot he said, referring to the retention of design, functionality for the shovels to go in the ground. and community connection elements of the facility. The upbeat administrator was even more excited “I’ve gone through the plans with a fineafter joining school district and government tooth comb and I can’t find any place where dignitaries in hoisting a shovelful of dirt for a “I’m proud it stepped back from (those established photo-op. priorities).” “This is a once in a 75- to 100-year chance to of the stick-to-itAnd there’s more consultation to come. get it done and do it the right way,” Thomson ness of everyone A public open house was scheduled for last said of the $52-million project, which includes involved.” night at the school (after the News went to the new school, a community learning centre press) to bring the community up to speed and a performing arts venue. - Dave Thomson on the project, and Thomson expects further Closely involved with the project since such gatherings to help fine tune things as the it began life in 2002 as a potential seismic project moves along. upgrade for the school – the oldest section was built in 1929 – Thomson is pleased with how the priorities established through the multitude of consultations have PlEASE SEE: taken shape. New school reflects collaboration, Page A8
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