{"id":190,"date":"2023-11-06T11:13:07","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T19:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dunsterschoolhouse.com\/?page_id=190"},"modified":"2024-05-15T15:12:25","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T22:12:25","slug":"news-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dunsterschoolhouse.com\/?page_id=190","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our Mission:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The mission of the Dunster Schoolhouse is to welcome and connect all individuals in <\/span>arts, culture and education and encourage the outside world to experience our c<\/span>ommunity.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our Values:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Community<\/span><\/p>\n

Sense of place and belonging<\/span><\/p>\n

Inclusion<\/span><\/p>\n

Cooperation<\/span><\/p>\n

Lifelong learning<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our Vision:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A community that supports and encourages all people through arts, culture and <\/span>education.<\/span><\/p>\n


Our History:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Dunster Schoolhouse has a history going back to 1915 when the settlers in the new community of Dunster formed a local school board. \u00a0The board met at the train station and began seeking its first suitable teacher. \u00a0The first school was built in 1915 across the road from the train station. \u00a0In 1932 a new building replaced the old schoolhouse. \u00a0This school burned down in 1963.<\/p>\n

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The community hall was used for lessons until a new building was completed in 1964. \u00a0Over the years the Dunster community and School District #57 worked in partnership to build the gym, tennis court, and playground. \u00a0Parents and community members volunteered for field trips, concerts, hot lunches, Jack Rabbit cross country ski programs, and a range of other activities and events. \u00a0Due to fluctuations in enrolment and budget constraints, the school was threatened with closure several times in the 90’s. \u00a0Designated as a “choice” school, it became one of only two fine arts elementary schools in the province. \u00a0The academic curriculum was taught through the arts with visual arts, media arts, drama, and music integrated into daily classes.<\/p>\n

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In 2010, due to ongoing closures, the Dunster Fine Arts School was closed. \u00a0Community members and parents were committed to keep the school going by volunteering as teachers, using a tent for a temporary school, even in the winter months, when they had no access to the building. \u00a0These determined community members fought for the Dunster Schoolhouse.<\/p>\n

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The Schoolhouse was bought by the Dunster Fine Arts School Society in 2010 and the community celebrated 100 years of the Dunster School in 2015.<\/p>\n

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In 2016, the Schoolhouse was paid off in its entirety and a mortgage burning party ensued to celebrate!<\/p>\n

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Most recently, the Dunster Schoolhouse received a much needed facelift with new roof, windows, insulation, doors, and wheelchair ramps. \u00a0The Schoolhouse continues to be a vital and vibrant community space open to all to create, commune, and learn, right in the heart of the Robson Valley!<\/p>\n

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