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Principal’s Message
Once again our yearbook
gives me an ppportunity to pass on a message to those who attended McKay
Avenue School during the 1976-77 school year. Even though your stay with
us was short, we hope that we have helped you in some way to prepare for
your future. Most of you will be moving into a high school program next
fall. While in the high school, you will further prepare yourselves, to
some degree at least, to take your place in the world of work and in the
world of leisure. Yes, there will be time when you must work but there
will also be time for play. Hopefully, you will learn how to do both in
a satisfying and responsible way.
Those who don't contribute work to society to the best of their ability
should not expect much from society in return. After all, someone must
provide services in order that we can have the things we need and want.
Will you be prepared and willing to contribute your fair share?
On the other hand, you will all have leisure time, also. Will you know
how to use that time in an enjoyable, healthful, and responsible way?
Many people say that they are bored with life. They say that there is
nothing to do during their spare time. But is that really true? No, it
is not. You can participate in sports, actively or as spectators. You
can develop hobbies, enjoy good entertainment, get involved in clubs,
and you can do some travelling. These are but a few suggestions
regarding the use of leisure time. You will find many others.
So very briefly, my message is this:
Learn to contribute your share of work to society, and learn to use your
leisure time wisely. Do both in a responsible way.
And now, I want to thank all the members of the school staff for their
hard work and cooperation during this school year, as well as those
students who attended regularly, tried their best all times, and showed
respect for their teachers. Last of all thanks must go to all those who
made this yearbook possible.
Best wishes to all of you for many years to come.
Download this yearbook
here in pdf format
There are certain
places you experience that are so much more than just their bricks and
mortar. Often rich in history, these spaces evoke a reverence that
quiets mouths and sparks imaginations. Unassumingly located in downtown
Edmonton, there is such a place. On a quiet street, overlooking
Edmonton’s river valley, sits historic McKay Avenue School and the 1881
Schoolhouse, built in 1904 and 1881 respectively.
These historic landmarks continue to provide a wealth of information and
opportunities for engagement – through educational programs, museum
exhibits and active preservation of Edmonton Public Schools’ dynamic
history through an extensive collection of archival and artifactual
material.
A number of noteworthy historic figures, from students to politicians,
have been part of its rich history. One student would go on to become
internationally famous through his work during the First World War and
afterwards. This student was Wilfrid Reid “Wop” May. The site was even
home to Alberta’s first Legislative Assembly.
Visitors can explore three floors showcasing this rich and varied
history of school life through self-guided and guided tours . Students
in grades 4 and 6 are able to participate in immersive experiences
through our “time traveling” field trips. (Attention teachers - these
book up quickly!) Looking for something that might be part of Edmonton
Public School’s history? As a public research facility, we encourage all
to reach out to our archives team for help.
A Century and Ten 1882 - 1992
By Michael Kostek (pdf)
Visit the museum at:
https://archivesmuseum.epsb.ca/
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