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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-05-19, Page 381 ,1 . t 5: • 1 !1" • PAGE 14A—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1977 By Earl Salter and Sean Macilaren Now, the county was get- ting settled and so children were able to attend school. Because of this, the enrollment in the high school was increasing. This came to a head in 1874 when the school board, under pressure from the school inspectors, took up the question of a permanent building with the town council, A site was purchased. It was the site on which Victor Lauriston School stood A building was erected but it was not the size of the building that was demolished several years ago. This building was the size of the south-sest corner of that entire structure. In 1875, the students were Moved to the new location and more teachers were added. Unfortunately, someone miscalculated on the projected growth of the school because in 1878, it was apparent that the school was still not large enough. In that year, 1878, a large double wing -was -built on the east side of the original structure. Upon completionof this, the status of the school was raised from that of a high school to that of Goderich Collegiate Institute. In 1879, the town discovered that they would have to erect a gymnasium and renovate the oldest section to evaluate the school to the standard set by the Department of Education. These renovations included improved lighting, a History of GDCI new heating system, and something strange to our ears, separate entrances and staircases for both boys and girls. This gave the students the feeling of having a boys' school and a girlsschool in the same building. In this new and. improved school, the builders also constructed a science lab and an assembly hall. As time passed, the at- tendance outgrew the school. With the increase in students, • you have to have an increase in teaching staff and with both of these groups in- creasing, it was not long before the building was again inadequate. The school needed more class -rooms, and a better science lab and a library, Also, the teachers' room was inadequate. The floors were badly worn and the cracks between the floor boards became a natural home for dust and germs. The lighting, although good at the time it was installed, was no good at all and the ventilation was very • poor. The school, which was often referred. to as dingy, was condemned by *the inspectors and the Department of Education threatened to withhold the school's grant. At this time, although for reasons not even remotely connected with this problem, Dr. Strang,. who had been teaching for the previous thirteen years after giving up his post as principal to Dr. Field, retired. 0**. * •4e 11. , .10 .• * :7:•.•71.14:4„; •: • * e •••. • • ,orit 2 *a * - • • * .,,s• **. **'* • Sakes alive Scott Hackett of the Brookside Public School primary choir Is ready for a shoot-out with his gun slung low at the hip during the groups performance of Texas Cowboy at the Huron County Music Night held at GDCI last Wed- nesday. (staff photo) SALES & SERVICE AUTHORIZED + Vacuum Cleaners + Washer -Spin Dryers • + Portable Dryers • ' available en easy terms When Dr. Strang retired, Dr. Field became a school inspector and J.P. Hume became the principal. In 1920, the school board had no choice, either rebuild, remodel, or relocate the school. In 1924, after hiring architects to examine the whole question, it was decided that they would remodel the existing struc- ture, and add a three story wing in the north-west corner. This resulted in 'practically a new structure. Still, with all of the additions, the school could only accommodate three hundred students. It had eight classrooms, a science lab, store -room, typing room, art room, library, principal's room and staff room, New hardwood floors were laid in the entire building. Lighting in the gymnasium was amply provided by large windows set in steel frames. The rooms and halls were lit with electricity. In the classrooms, the blackboards were slate and inclined to prevent glare, The ceilings in the -classes were metal, the reason for this is not known. In the old building the walls were freshly tinted. The total cost of the renovation project was approximately 860,009. In the early thirties, there was a wide -spread dernand for a broader type of education. The new school of thought called for facilities which were flexible enough to meet the demands of the rapidly changing world. Part Two People believed that rather than being simply a pattern which should be followed, the curriculum should be such that it could accurately gauge the capacities of the student. These ideas, radical though they seemed, were developed to the point where Goderich Collegiate Institute un- derwent yet another face lift. In 1938, the school was vitlarged to include manual training and home' economics. Both these areas were put in above the gym- nasium. 13y no means should it he thought'that only boys took shop, in a yearbook .of the period, there were pre - tires of girls working in various shops. However, there' were no pictures of boys in the home economics classes. " In an effort to amalgamate all schools in Goderich to a certain extent, the shop time was divided between the high school students and the senior students of the public and separate schools. This idea is a good one ,,and one which present educators could use in an attempt to integrate the students from the junior high Schools with the high school. Three years before this, Mr. Andrew Scott became the principal. One other man also joined the staff. This man, Mr. Twamley taught math, science, and boys' phys. ed, When writing to him, we asked for any personal ex - (continued on page15A) DAVE HAYLOW,,,', ELECTRICAL 4 1 n dRuesstirdi oe In, t iai Corn Needdrcsicd,, , - 5 2 4 603 8 Anstett Jeweller LIMITED 11 ALBERT ST., CLINTON OPEN WEDNESDA for Your Convenience, HOURS: Monday through Saturday, a,m. -6p.m.; Friday nights 'till 9p.m. OPEN MON. THRU SAT. 9 A.M. - 9:30 P.M. SUNCOAST MALL HY. 21 SOUTH GODERICH ALL PRICES SHOWN IN THIS AD GUARANTEED EFFECTIVE THROUGH SATURDAY, MAY 21TH, 1977. We redeem all food store coupons! COME ON DOWN TO A&P . . . HOLIDAY SAVINGS START HERE! 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