Memorabilia

King George VI Public School officially opened January 18th, 1949

► A letter received by the Board indicating the proposed name of the school was acceptable to King George VI

► An invitation printed in the Chatham Daily News inviting the public to an open house at King George VI P. S. prior to the opening ceremony

► Curran & Herridge Construction Company of Sarnia, built King George VI P. S., and provided this photograph of the newly completed building

► The cover of the official Opening Ceremony program

► Members of the Board of Education in 1949 when King George VI P. S. was officially opened

► Murray Merritt, first principal of King George VI P. S.

► Principal Murray Merritt demonstrates the "excellent" public address system

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Early in the history of King George VI Public School

► The "new" design of student desks were unique to King George VI  and Victor Lauriston

► The photograph showed the "brightly furnished classrooms" and "displays of children's work and clever decorations provided by the teachers"

► The "cheerful" and "pleasant working conditions" in a Grade 4 classroom at King George VI. The "swing closets" were a new feature

► An "all-out" rest period showing the kindergarten class "pausing between games to catch their breath"

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In 1959 a new addition doubled the size of the school

► The principal in 1959, Harry Easun, with Robert Campbell during the official opening of the addition on November 19, 1959

► The champions of the first field meet held at the enlarged school, in May, 1960

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Staff Photos