![]() ![]() “I thought this would be another way for the students to learn their culture and to have fun reading, because I want them to continue reading and learning.”īoudreau spent countless hours researching and writing the book, but it was worth it, he says. “I knew that the school was going to be closing and I’ve done other books,” he says. The idea for the booklet came about years ago from Blair Boudreau, a former principal of the school. There are also contributions from current students through photographs and written passages.īlair Boudreau, a former principal of École Wedgeport, said he wanted students and the community to have a keepsake for when the old school no longer exists. ![]() It looks back at the polio vaccine trial in 1962, the sinking of the Silver King in 1967, the heydays of the international tuna tournaments, and more. Unique trivia, unique visitors and unique moments in time are also explored. This history includes companies and industries, new and old, that operate in Wedgeport. It explores not only the history of the school, but also the history of Wedgeport. The old school has been an important part of the community.īecause of this, a keepsake booklet – written in French as this is a Francophone/Acadian school and village – had been created for students and families. ![]() Still, there are mixed emotions at this Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) school. Such is the case at École Wedgeport in Yarmouth County where after years of hoping, pushing, and stating the long-overdue need, construction of a new elementary school is underway. WEDGEPORT, NS – There are a lot of emotions that come with the construction of a new school – excitement and anticipation being among them.īut there are other feelings for the old school that is being replaced – these speak to the nostalgia and history being left behind. ![]()
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