KCRTA Celebrates 50 Years
The Kings County Retired Teachers Association has selected a project to celebrate the NBSRT’s 50th anniversary.
In 1985, members of the KCRTA published a fascinating historical book, based on research by retired teachers who had taught in one-room schools.
“Early Schools of Kings County“ was printed in Sussex by Royal Printing Limited, with generous support from New Horizons, New Brunswick.
Originally printed in limited edition and bought by retired teachers of that time, the book was popular and quickly went out of print. During an interview with retired teacher, Mr. Ken Newell of Belleisle, our reflections chairperson, Cynthia Logan, was shown this book which Ken had helped research and given permission to print and share with retired teachers of the Province.
Over 150 schools are featured with descriptions and stories by teachers who taught in those Schools. They contain not only anecdotes but lists of teachers and staff, names of pupils and, in some cases, the cost of supplies and salaries earned. There is a detailed map at the back of the book locating each school in that parish.
A very interesting read and historical treasure.
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