The new 50,000 square foot St. Ann Catholic Elementary School situated in the Barton & Sherman neighbourhood east of the downtown core, brings together three school communities under one roof through a school consolidation initiative.  The Barton & Sherman neighbourhood is one of Hamilton’s oldest neighbourhoods and remains the first home for most immigrant families. The Catholic School board in Hamilton is committed to rebuilding their schools in the urban core and providing equal opportunities to all of their student body regardless of their economic state. Our approach was to create a bright and inviting building to stimulate the senses and give a child an opportunity to look forward to attending school.