1

From early times, Dalhousie built a reputation for good schools and solid education.

2

The site of one of Dalhousie's first schools is where the town hall now stands.
1900
Dalhousie, New Brunswick, Canada


3

Most of the Catholic children attended the Academie Notre Dame.
29 May 2004
Dalhousie, New Brunswick, Canada


4

The Academie Notre Dame was developed by a religious order, Les Filles de Jésus. It provided education for French elementary students and girls of all ages. The nuns also created the Dalhousie Commercial College which had an enviable reputation around the province and across Canada.

5

The Academie Notre Dame developed a reputation for excellent teaching.
1920
Dalhousie, New Brunswick, Canada


6

The Academie Notre Dame was operated by Les Filles de Jésus.
1920
Dalhousie, New Brunswick, Canada


7

The Notre Dame High School primarily for French speaking boys.
1950
Dalhousie, New Brunswick, Canada


8

French-speaking boys received their high school education at the Ecole Notre Dame. Today, it is an apartment building.

9

Dalhousie army cadets were active in the years following the war.
1950
Dalhousie, New Brunswick, Canada


10

The Ecole Notre Dame cadet corps enjoyed a reputation for excellence and discipline.

11

The L. E. Reinsborough School was formerly Dalhousie High School.
1973
Dalhousie, New Brunswick, Canada


12

Dalhousie High School in the downtown area was used by English students. Today, it is still in use as an elementary school named for one of the high school's long-time principals, L. E. Reinsborough.

13

Two large high schools, one French and one English, have replaced earlier ones. They serve both Dalhousie and surrounding communities.