A glorious day of learning filled with fond memories of days gone by and “school days and good old golden rule days” was enjoyed by a group of District 9 RTO members and friends at the one-room Brocksden School Museum, northeast of Stratford.  Miss Priestap, our teacher  (played by Gloria Hutchison) was in the typical style of earlier lady teachers with a lovely hat, white blouse, and a dark skirt that extended to her ankles.  Before starting our typical school day, Gloria gave us a history of the community and the school.  Since 2004, Gloria has guided her “pupils” through many school days at Brocksden.  Once we managed to squeeze our adult bodies into Grade 2 desks, Gloria guided us through a typical school day in a one-room rural schoolhouse.  During the day, we performed many tasks in spelling, arithmetic, mental arithmetic, printing, writing, memorization, and cursive writing.

It was great fun using a pencil for writing on slates.  Here we practised our many tasks, especially cursive writing.  But we didn’t go running and jumping at recess in the schoolyard.

This is a great educational history experience.  Message us if you would like contact information.