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A Carp-area private school founded by a child psychologist who died in August at the age of 103 has closed its doors suddenly and mysteriously.

Venta Preparatory School, located just off March Road on about 20 sprawling hectares, had about 83 day and boarding students. The school was closed effective Monday, said director of studies Shaun Quinn.

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Quinn directed questions to the chairman of the school’s board of directors, Hanns Baader, who also confirmed the school was closed. But Baader said he was not in a position to comment further, citing advice from the school’s lawyer.

“I can’t make any official statements at this time,” said Baader in an interview, deflecting questions about whether the school was in financial difficulty. However, he added that it was not a matter of the Ontario Ministry of Education pulling the school’s registration.

“People want to know. I know it’s frustrating, but the only thing I can tell you is that I can’t tell you anything,” said Baader.