Saying goodbye to Temple Christian Academy

A ceremony is being held to mark the closing of Temple Christian Academy. The private school at Temple Baptist Church is shutting its doors after 23 years due to declining enrolment and dwindling resources.

A ceremony is being held to mark the closing of Temple Christian Academy.

The private school at Temple Baptist Church is shutting its doors after 23 years due to declining enrolment and dwindling resources.

A celebration is planned for June 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a presentation, school tour and barbecue.

Students, alumni, staff and interested members of the public are welcome.

The celebration is free, but reservations are required for the barbeque by calling 519-542-9563 or email [email protected].

Enrolment at Christian Temple Academy had declined to 68 students from a high of 119 a decade ago. The closure also impacts seven teachers and three other staff.