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| Dunvegan Village School |
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| Christmas Concert, 1918 |
The Dunvegan Village School (S.S#3 Kenyon) opened in 1896 replacing the existing log schoolhouse in Dunvegan, built in 1860. On March 24, 1884, a special meeting was held to decide on a site for the erection of the new school. The chosen site was across the street from Kenyon Presbyterian Church. On June 23, 1884, a meeting was held to raise money to build the school and to advertise the log school for sale. It was bought by Angus MacIntosh for $85 and was later taken to the 6th of Kenyon to serve as a farm residence. The new school was built by Angus O. MacLeod and bricked by Mr. McLaughlin from Vankleek Hill. Miss Catherine McRae was hired as the first teacher for two hundred and fifty dollars, minus the cost of kindling the fire.
On
Dec 27, 1893, the trustees authorized the digging of a well on the school
grounds. Kenyon Congregation planned to share the well and contributed to its
cost. In 1899, the school grounds were levelled and enclosed by a fence.
Other
highlights of its history: The old wood stove was discarded and an oil space
heater took its place in the 1940’s. Electricity was installed in 1947. Inside
toilets were installed in 1950. In 1959, the foundation and the brick wall were
filled with mortar making the school much warmer. Music began to be taught in
1936. The school was also used for W.I meetings, Farm Forum gatherings, and
other community activities. In 1933, the school took over the Public Library. At
this time, a Health School Nurse made regular visits to the school and a clinic
was held for the administration of toxoid shots.
Dunvegan
Village School closed in 1965 and students were transported to Maxville Public
School. In that year, it was sold to Kenyon Presbyterian Church and used as a
Sunday School. In later years, the Dunvegan Recreation Society used the
building for their meetings. Today, the school stands in the same place and is
the home of one of the museum’s volunteers.
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| Pupils taking part in a school play, ca. 1920 Stanley Morrison, Earl Taylor, Rodger Hartrick, Roddie Fletcher, Jessie MacLeod, Celina Austin, Mary MacRae, Muriel Stewart, Irene MacLeod, Russell Morrison |
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