HISTORY

The Old School	The New School (The front entrance)

    When I was assigned this section I first thought that we had no history.   After reading a short book about the school's history (which turned out to be 30 pieces of photo copied paper held together by a paper clip), I  found that I was not right.  Prince Street school has a rich history. 

    Between 1860-1870, Charlottetown decided that it was time to have a new school built because of the lack of good schools in Prince Edward Island . The new school was called The Wesleyan Day School but was later re-named Prince Street School on Jan 9th 1871. When it was first built, the The Wesleyan Day School which I will now refer to as The School,  had a total population of 672 pupils.  The first principal was W.W. Anderson.

    The School was re-named again on August 13, 1877 to Upper Prince Street School.  On August 13, 1880 the school, furniture and grounds were sold to the government for $23,000.  Around the same time, Principal Melish recommended that Report cards be made up for the children attending Prince Street School.  In August drinking water was pumped to all three levels of the school.  On October 3, 1898 Principal Seaman requested that the school save money to open a library for Prince Street School and the request was granted. May 6, 1918 it was reported that 50 girls were ready to compete in a potato growing contest in Victoria's Park for War efforts (the potatoes where given to soldiers in fighting the war.)  In February, 1919, Principal Seaman started special classes for mentally challenged kids. March, 1938 the home and school association was organized. 

     Throughout the years Prince Street School has had a very active music department and has seen many staff members come and go but still remains a viable school for the children of Charlottetown.

By Evan, Grade Six

Picture of school in 60's                    Grade One Class, 1929