Construction continues at Burlington’s St. Mark Catholic Elementary School where a five-classroom addition and the new child care centre will be completed this December and spring 2019, respectively.

Because of the construction, new student registrations for St. Mark taking place during the week of Aug. 27 to 31 will be accepted in-person at St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School, 2227 Parkway Dr., in Burlington.

Just the facts:

• St. Mark is located at 2145 Upper Middle Rd. in Burlington

• When construction is completed, the school will have space for 124 additional pupils

• In addition, a three-room child care centre and an EarlyOn centre will be available.

• The addition will cover 18,439 square feet.

• The perimeter of the school site has been entirely fenced to protect members of the community while construction takes place.

• Access to the school, classrooms and portable will not be permitted until the first day of school on Tuesday, Sept. 4.

• The east parking lot will be closed to parents, visitors and staff until all construction is complete.