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HANSLER’S SCHOOL
[Author Unknown]
On the Hansler property, in 1821, was built the first school in this area of Pelham Township—a school which was to last until 1860.
The second school, a one-roomed brick building was in use from 1860-1958. Like many other schools at the time, the structure had a belfry and a bell. There was a porch on the front, separate entance for the boys and the girls, two washrooms and was heated by means of a stove which was situated right in the classroom. Fuel for this stove was stored in an outside woodshed. In addition to the desks, there was a piano in the classroom.
The third building constructed in 1958 was of white brick and had two classrooms, two washrooms, storage room, boiler room and an office.. Off each classroom was a cloakroom for the class.
The school has been closed and its windows boarded (1970). The schools were situated on the corner of Metler and Effingham Roads.
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At first, the teachers were paid by those parents whose children were sent to school. Interest was shown as to whether to continue supporting the early schools in this manner or for the schools to be free of charge to the parents and rates levied on everyone’s property.
In those early days, the wood consumed by the heating system was supplied by the parents.
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(Note- in 1821, the Becketts built the first school on the Hansler property,. Mr. De La Mater donated land for the school in 1860. This land was across the road from the original school. The school was always known as Hansler’s School.
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