Edmonton (Alberta)

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53.5461° N, 113.4938° W Map of Edmonton (Alberta)

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  • Post-colonization and prior to 1870, the Hudson's Bay Company governed the West, which included Fort Edmonton (established in 1754). Education of children in the Northwest Territories was provided by church missions and private religious schools. In 1881, a public school was built in the Edmonton settlement. In 1882, Edmonton became part of the District of Alberta, one of the four districts of the Northwest Territories. In 1883, the Edmonton riding of the North-West Legislative Assembly was established through a royal proclamation. In 1905, the province of Alberta was established, and the district continued as Edmonton (Alberta).

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Braemar Marathon Run 1984

Item is a booklet used by students participating in a run. After each lap, the booklet, called a passport, would be stamped. Each page shows a different country’s flag and has room for the student to record the country’s capital city, population and official language.

Braemar School

Braemar School Photograph Album

Item is a photocopy of a photo album. The photographs depict students of Braemar School in school and on field trips. One field trip was to the 1881 School House. Halloween and Christmas events are shown.

Braemar School

Physically Disabled Students

Item is a file of correspondence to and from the Superintendent regarding children in the district with physical disabilities. An Edmonton Public Schools teacher was assigned to teach these children in their homes.

Bureau Services

The Five Year Program : A Guide for Parents

Item is a booklet for parents whose children are rapid learners and therefore eligible for the five year program. The five year program allowed children to complete the six years of elementary school in five years. The booklet describes the program, the type of children who are eligible, and the role of parents.

Bureau Services

Special Class Annual Reports

Item consists of reports about students in the Special Education classes in Oliver School, Queen’s Avenue School and Ritchie School. The annual reports for the students in Queen’s Avenue Hearing Conservation Class and Sight Saving Class are included.

Bureau Services

Mentally Disabled Pupils

Item consists of lists of students who were considered behind their classmates. Each list is from an Edmonton Public School and includes students' names, ages, present grade, grade as of September 1st, and number of years mentally disabled.

Bureau Services

Patterns in the Inner City : Phase I : A Study of Developmental Patterns and Influences ...

Item is a booklet which presents the findings of a survey examining the differences between inner city and suburban children. The intention of the survey was to develop teaching content and processes more applicable to the needs of inner city children. Conducted by the EPS Bureau of Child Study, and published under Continuous Instructional Improvement.

Bureau Services

Handbook of Developmental Readiness

Item is a handbook prepared by the Reading Specialists of the Bureau of Child Study within Edmonton Public Schools. It advises teachers on how to provide appropriate learning experiences for beginner students.

Bureau Services

The Five Year Program : A Guide for Parents

Item is a booklet for parents whose children are rapid learners and therefore eligible for the five year program. The five year program allowed children to complete the six years of elementary school in five years. The booklet describes the program, the type of children who would be eligible, and the role of parents.

Bureau Services

Special Class Annual Reports

Item consists of reports about students in the Special Education classes in Alex Taylor School, Eastwood School, the Cerebral Palsy class in McKernan School, and the Special Education class in North Edmonton School.

Bureau Services

Special Class Annual Reports

Item consists of reports about students in the Special Education class in Alex Taylor School, the Cerebral Palsy Class in McKernan School, and the Special Education class in North Edmonton School.

Bureau Services

Special Class Annual Reports

Item consists of reports about students in the Special Education classes in Queen’s Avenue School and Ritchie School. The annual reports for the students in Queen’s Avenue Hearing Conservation Class and Sight Saving Class are included.

Bureau Services

Sight Saving Class

Item consists of correspondence to and from the Superintendent about the Edmonton Public Schools Sight Saving Class. Descriptions of the class and students with vision problems are included. Correspondence with the CNIB is also included.

Bureau Services

Preparing for School : A Message for Parents

Item is a booklet which suggests actions parents can take at home to help prepare their child for school. The original manuscript was prepared by members of the curriculum and bureau staffs, Edmonton Public Schools. It was designed and printed by the students of the Graphics Arts Classes, Jasper Place Composite High School.

Bureau Services

Preparing for School : A Message for Parents

Item is a booklet which suggests actions that parents can take at home to help prepare their child for school. It was prepared by supervisory staff, elementary counselors and school psychologists within Edmonton Public Schools. It was designed and printed by the students of the Graphics Arts Classes, Jasper Place Composite High School.

Bureau Services

Beacon Heights School Files

Item consists of tenders, contracts, school site inspection reports, blueprints, and correspondence pertaining to the original construction of Beacon Heights School and a later addition.

Beverly School District No. 2292

Insurance Policies

Item consists of Insurance Policies and related documents from the Beverly School District No. 2292. It lists number of staff members and includes descriptions of school buildings.

Beverly School District No. 2292

Accounts Payable Approved at Board Meetings

Item consists of monthly lists showing accounts and amount paid. The account names include private companies, utilities and other funds. The lists were signed by the Secretary-Treasurer and the Chairman of the Beverly School District No. 2292.

Beverly School District No. 2292

Beverly Heights School File

Item consists of correspondence, contracts, and progress certificates between the School Board and contractors pertaining to the construction and opening of Beverly Heights School. National Defense siren arrangements and agreements are included.

Beverly School District No. 2292

Abbott School Files

Item consists of tenders, contracts, plans, correspondence, blueline prints and programs pertaining to the construction and opening of Abbott Elementary School.

Beverly School District No. 2292

Queen Elizabeth II

Item is a print of a painting of Queen Elizabeth II. Beneath the print is written The Toronto Daily Star June 2, 1955 Copyright by Dorothy Wilding.

Birches on Elk Island

Item is an oil painting. Plaque reads, BIRCHES AT ELK ISLAND PARK BY J. GORDON SINCLAI, PRESENTED BY GR. 9 GRADUATING CLASS, SHERBROOKE, JUNE 1950.

J. Sinclair

Canadian Journey

Canadian Journey

Item is a filmstrip depicting a cartoon train crossing the map of Canada. It appears to be for Elementary students.

National Film Board of Canada

Nickel

Nickel

Item is a film about the history, production and uses of Nickel and is presented by the Department of Mines and Technical Surveys.

National Film Board of Canada

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