Adelaide’s Christian Brothers College closes ELC to accommodate land sale

Adelaide based Christian Brothers College (CBC) has announced that it will close its early learning centre at the end of the year as the property owner, the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) will not be renewing its lease.

The CWL will be putting the property – a site with high-value Parklands frontage and significant development potential – up for imminent sale, leaving the College with “no choice but to cease operations”. 

“The CWL has advised they want to focus on their core business to promote the spiritual, cultural, intellectual, and social interests of Catholic Women, and that selling the property – a site with high-value Parklands frontage and significant development potential – would provide substantial funds for them to continue this work,” CBC Principal David Johnston has said.  

“Whilst we respect that this is their right, it, unfortunately, means we are no longer able to continue operating the ELC.”

The ELC has been operating for the past 12 years, and has been “an integral part of the College’s commitment to early childhood development, offering a rich educational experience that prepares children for their future academic journey.”

“We have thoroughly investigated numerous alternative options, including possible relocation and acquisition of property, but unfortunately, none are financially viable,” Mr Johnston said, expressing the College’s “heartfelt gratitude to all the families and staff who have been part of the ELC over the years. While this chapter will be ending in December 2023, the CBC ELC remains committed to providing the highest quality education for the children.” 

The College is working closely to support families to develop a transition plan for enrolled children and staff of the service.