COQUALEETZA RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL

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The Staff 1934

Top row, left to right: Mr. Mower, Miss Bailey, Miss Nicklin, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Williams,
___Dr. Raley, Mr. Sanford, Capt. Pirie, Miss Aust, Miss A. Mackay, Mrs. Forddred.
Sitting, left to right: Miss Newington, Miss Lenaghan, Miss Milsom, Miss Gladstone, Miss
Hockin, Miss Ormrod, Mrs. McKenzie. Miss E. MacKay, Miss McGregor,
Mrs. Edstrom, Miss Taylor.

School Tradition

RADITION is that which is neither law nor regulation, but the persuasive influence of
the high ideals of the school, handed down unconsciously by outgoing to incoming
students, to be imitated and passed on in turn. No school can be great without tradition—
and no great school, or school with any pretence to worth or merit, can be without tradition.
Some of the traditions Coqualeetzans have striven to weave into the fabric of the school are:
Reverence for God’s Word and all sacred institutions.
Loyalty to Canada, the Empire and the King.
“Piay the Game,” in classroom, playground and home.
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
“Love Duty.”
All necessary work is honourable.
Honour our highdays and holidays with the observance of all the beautiful time-worn
customs.

Founder's Day

Special days were observed in the usual fitting manner. Founder’s Day, October 2Ist,
marked the 10th anniversary of the opening of the first unit of the new Coqualeetza. The
outstanding events of the day were an address by the Rev. Honourable T. R. Heneage: school
birthday cake, tuck shop, class group and team games and a free picture show. On Founder's
Day, Sunday, October 22nd, Rev. J. H. White, D.D., gave an address.

The other special occasions were Hallowe'en parties, the usual Christmas events, Christmas
pageant, under the direction of Mrs. MacKenzie; New Year parties, Valentine parties, Easter
Service and the Easter pageant under the direction of Mrs. Mackenzie.

Historical

1880—First Indian Day School organized by Rev. and Mrs. C. M. Tate, at Squihala.
1886—Day School organized at the Mission House at Coqualeetza.

1887—Twelve children were taken into residence at the Mission House at Coqualeetza.
1888—Coqualeetza Home was built. Miss Elderkin was placed in charge.

1891—The Coqualeetza Home was destroyed by fire.