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Mar 3, 2023 · Stuart Scott Public School is being celebrated at an anniversary event June 10. As the oldest remaining public school in Newmarket, Stuart Scott Public School has witnessed not only the passage of countless students and teachers through its doors, but the evolution of the town from sleepy to bustling. Built and officially opened in 1923, 2023 ...
Feb 26, 2022 · On May 21, 1923, the decision was finalized and it was formally proposed the school be named after Dr. Stuart Scott, a longtime school board member (30 years plus) and local medical doctor. More on Dr. Scott a little later. It should be noted that the school was built on property owned by Dr. Scott.
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Jun 9, 2023 · Students, staff and alumni will crowd into Stuart Scott Public School June 10 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Newmarket’s oldest remaining elementary school. Built in 1923, the two-storey brick building on Lorne Avenue opened after other public schools of the day, Alexander Muir and King George, which no longer exist.
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Stuart Scott Public School is a well-preserved example of architecture employed in Ontario for school buildings. Constructed in 1923, this square, two-storey brick building is located at 247 Lorne Avenue and is the second oldest public school in Newmarket. It is recognised for its heritage value by Town of Newmarket By-law 2005-43.
In the early 20th century, Newmarket experienced a growth in population due to the availability of jobs in the manufacturing sector. With more families moving into the town, Newmarket's existing school could not accommodate the increased enrolment and the Newmarket Public School Board decided to construct a new facility on Lorne Avenue, near Eagle ...
Character defining elements which contribute to its heritage value include its: - design features of brick, concrete, metal and stone by the architect O. E. Tench and the builder Edwin Richardson - square, two-storey red brick design typical of Ontario school buildings - contrasting limestone foundation and light-coloured cement details - main entr...
Our School. History. Stuart Scott P.S. is named after Dr. Stuart Scott who was born February 26, 1860 in Northumberland County. He was educated in Gananoque and taught school for 3 years in 1885, he graduated from University of Toronto and practiced medicine in Lloydtown for three years. He married Miss Lizzie Dunn, daughter of Jonathan & Lydia ...
Feb 19, 2022 · "Our local schools have reached full capacity" was a frequent headline in the local newspapers. Both the elementary and high school boards were desperate for additional accommodation. Stuart Scott Public School, which had been built in 1923, and the re-built high school in 1929 were the latest educational additions at the time.
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