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Qualicum College was a former private school located in Qualicum Beach, Canada. The school was founded in 1935 and closed in 1970. It was demolished in 2021.

History

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The building in 2008

In the late 1970s, costs increased and enrollment began to decline. While instruction in British Literature was excellent, other studies tended to be rote, aimed at the government exams. Undoubtedly, the increasing irrelevance of the curriculum, along with the use of the cane and other corporeal punishment, led to a decline. Sports participation was universal and passionate, especially in rugby. A military cadet program contributed outings such as war games and camping trips, but detracted from intellectual growth. A proctored three hour long nightly study hall enforced rote learning, however those who used the time to read benefited. In all, these retrograde educational programs became obsolete. Public education was making strides during this era, advances difficult to replicate in a discipline based curriculum. In 1970 the Knight brothers closed the college.[1]

The school's playing fields were subsequently subdivided for a housing estate; the Tudor-style main building was purchased by a group who transformed it into the Qualicum College Inn.[2]

In the mid-1970s, the Inn was the main location for It Happened at Lakewood Manor, a made-for-television film that premiered in December 1977.[3]

The hotel owner had sought permission to redevelop the property as a 90-unit residential condominium in 2007 but the application was withdrawn.[citation needed] Demolition of additions to the building added in the 1970s began in January 2008.[4]

In 2010, the Aboriginal Issues Press at the University of Manitoba published a history on the school.[5][6][7]

By 2011, developers began to convert the hotel and surrounding property into Qualicum College Heights, a complex of 40 condominiums.[8]

In 2021, the Qualicum Beach Town Council voted to revoke the heritage status on Qualicum College Heights so that it could be replaced with a replica. [9] Upon completion of the demolition, the land was listed for $6.6 million dollars. [10]

References

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  1. ^ "The History of Qualicum College Heights". Qualicum College Heights: Luxury Condos in Qualicum Beach (Parksville), BC. Archived from the original on 2011-10-13. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
  2. ^ Dunae, Patrick A. "Qualicum College". Independent Schools. The Homeroom: British Columbia's History of Education Website. Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada: Department of History, Malaspina University College. Archived from the original on 2001-05-04. Retrieved 2013-06-08.
  3. ^ Horner, Neil (November 25, 2011). "Get the creepy-crawlies in Qualicum Beach". Entertainment. Parksville Qualicum Beach News. Black Press, Inc. Archived from the original on 2016-01-22. Retrieved 2013-06-08. That's where the other local star of the show comes in. Lakewood Manor was played by The College Inn in Qualicum Beach. The film — somewhat less than a box office smash — came to the attention of Qualicum Beach Museum manager Netaja Waddell recently ...
  4. ^ Horner, Neil (January 1, 2008). "Year in Review: New owners set to demolish two building wings". Parksville-Qualicum News [later renamed to Parksville Qualicum Beach News]. Parksville, B.C., Canada: Black Press Group Ltd. p. 3. ProQuest 374949656. Retrieved 2008-05-07.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "Voices from the Dorms". Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources. University of Manitoba. Retrieved 2013-06-08.
  6. ^ Oakes, Jill (2008) [Copyright 2008; webpage last modified 2011-FEB-24; image created on 2008-JUL-04 and uploaded 2008-JUL-17.]. "Qualicum College School for Boys (Draft Book)". University of Manitoba. Archived from the original on 2014-08-10. Retrieved 2013-06-08.
  7. ^ Oakes, Jill Elizabeth; Affleck, Fred; Riewe, Roderick R. (2010). Voices from the Dorms: Qualicum Boys School, Qualicum College School for Boys, 1935-1970. Winnipeg: Aboriginal Issues Press. ISBN 9780986726125. LCCN 2011488072. OCLC 694268613. OL 25117837M.
  8. ^ "About Qualicum College Heights Luxury Condos in Qualicum Beach". Qualicum College Heights: Luxury Condos in Qualicum Beach (Parksville), BC. Archived from the original on 2011-10-13. Retrieved 2013-06-08.
  9. ^ Moraes, Mandy (January 30, 2021). "Old Qualicum College building to be demolished, replicated by property developer". Parksville Qualicum Beach News. Black Press Media. Archived from the original on 2022-01-21.
  10. ^ "431 College Rd, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 0B2 - investment for sale | Listing ID 891508". Royal LePage Wolstencroft Realty. Bridgemarq Real Estate Services Manager Limited. Archived from the original on 2022-01-21.
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