Ajax Coughlan Community's New School: Trillium Woods Public School

The Durham District School Board is excited to announce the name of our new elementary school opening its doors in September 2025 in the Ajax Coughlan community: Trillium Woods Public School.

After careful consideration and extensive consultation with the broader school community, the School Naming Committee selected the name Trillium Woods Public School, and it was officially approved by the Board of Trustees of the Durham District School Board (DDSB) at the Board Meeting held on May 20, 2025.

The new name aligns with the Durham District School Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan—emphasizing meaningful learning, well-being, and connected communities. The name also honours the white trillium—Ontario’s official flower, native to the Ajax area–which reflects the natural beauty of the region and symbolizes growth, resilience, and perseverance.

Trillium Woods emphasizes connection to the land, inclusive education, environmental responsibility, and student well-being through engagement with nature. With a vision of becoming a community hub, the new school will be a place where students and families grow together, guided by the values of care, connection, and shared responsibility for each other and the world around us.

We extend our appreciation to the school community, the School Naming Committee and the entire DDSB community for their valuable contributions and engagement throughout this process. Together, we are laying the foundation for a bright and promising future for our students.