My old Elementary school is going strong. I pass by often as my brother still lives in the Glamorgan district in Calgary.

Glamorgan Elementary is ALL fond memories for me. I’m one of those weird kids who liked school. 😀

I did get LOST first day walking home from school!

Glamorgan Elementary was built to accommodate the growing population in the neighbourhood, which was rapidly developing post-World War II. It was the very edge of the city. Next block to my family home (bought 1963) was a farm with horses.

It was MODERN — architecture reflected the educational philosophies of the time, emphasizing open spaces and accessibility. That turned out to be a mistake, I’d say. Open classrooms are too loud and distracting.

Actually, it was only the Grade 6 students who used the open area / library. I recall lower grades being in regular classrooms.

In Grade 6 me and my buddies — including Brian Mason — arrived Monday mornings with our top 10 lists scrawled on scrap paper. We compared our updated TOP 10 A.M. RADIO SONGS … and TOP 10 GIRLS. 😀

Hey — it was a more sexist era.

His Mom was a teacher at the school.

Glenn P. Michell wrote up a personal account of his experience at the school and community.