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Edmonton Public Schools classes resume October 29

Schools are ready to welcome students back on Wednesday, October 29. More information. 

   

Student Program

1881 Schoolhouse

In this immersive, role-playing program, grade 3/4 students will take part in schoolhouse lessons of the 1880s in Edmonton's first public school. Students will gain multiple perspectives of Alberta's heritage and learn how schooling has changed over time.

Class picture with William Carson, Edmonton's fifth teacher (1886)

Wop May and Robert McQueen outside the 1881 Schoolhouse (1903)

Source: PAA B3894

Source: Donated by D. May
  • Program length: 2.5 hours
  • Maximum group size: 30 students
  • Curriculum Outcomes: To Be Updated
  • Accessibility
  • Alberta Education curriculum changes: Notice

 

 


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