THE HISTORY OF GEORGE V

The cornerstone for École George V School was laid in August, 1915 and officially opened to 235 students in 1916. 

George V School opened in 1916 after considerable debate among school board members and the committee on School Buildings and Sites. There was a concern about whether the building of another school was appropriate considering the country was at war and it was a time of great uncertainty. So there was reluctance to start any building operations if it could possibly be avoided and at the same time the attendance at the schools had largely increased, due, among other causes, to the number of pupils enrolling, who, under ordinary conditions, would have sought employment.

  After the matter was considered in every aspect, it was decided to recommend to the Board that a seven class-roomed building, to be named the “ George V School ,” be erected on the site bounded by Chalmers, Grey and Union Streets, to serve the northeast portion of Elmwood.

Since then, George V has undergone numerous changes. There have been two additions to the original building and "Building  # 2" was built in 1951 to accomodate a growing population of more than 700. It was closed in 1980 and was re-opened in 1989 with a linkway joining the two buildings. In fact, the entire school was closed due to structural difficulties in 1978, but thanks to community involvement and support was repaired and reopened in 1979.

Today, École George V School boasts of a population of 300 students. Both English and French Immersion programs are thriving in the schools beautiful sunlit halls. We also house a divisional ABC program and a Special Education Centre. École George V School has a dynamic history of which we can all be proud.

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