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About East Williams Memorial Public School

East Williams Township Memorial School opened its doors to students in 1952. The new building replaced several smaller one-room schools in East Williams Township. The Board of Trustees Chair, Charles Bannister, and Dr. Althouse, Chief Director of Education for Ontario, officially opened the school on September 22, 1952.

The building included five classrooms, an auditorium, kitchen, and utility room, and welcomed 166 students that first year. A vibrant community guaranteed growth and alterations to the original building. With the decision to close the Ailsa Craig School and bus students to East Williams, 1974 witnessed another expansion. This included a gymnasium, offices, and four additional classrooms, with the existing auditorium modified to serve as a library.

Over the years, the school adapted to an increasing student population with the addition of portables. The Thames Valley District School Board recognized the need to expand the existing structure. In December 2003, construction activity blended with the sounds of education, resulting in the refreshed and expanded East Williams Memorial Public School we see today.

Memorials and Community

The school grounds house a war memorial to fallen heroes from World War I and a memorial plaque dedicated to Sir George Ross. East Williams Memorial continues to show commitment to the development of academic, athletic, and arts programs.

Mission and Inclusion

East Williams is proud of its mission and goal to be an inclusive school. Each year, character education and leadership programs are refined to provide opportunities for all students to learn how to live well together and to become kind, caring, and responsible members of their school, community, and world.

Peace Garden Initiative

In the spring of 2009, a Union Gas Community Fund donation of $1,000 allowed staff, students, and parents to create a Peace Garden entitled “The Peaceful Eagle’s Nest.” Thirty-two families participated by donating trees, shrubs, flowers, and ornamental structures. East Williams strives to maintain a safe and peaceful learning community for all students.

Learning Culture

The school is proud of its strong literacy and numeracy culture, where students improve their learning through meaningful programs across all grades.

School Message

“Peace Lives In Everyone.”

Source: History of the school written by former East Williams teachers Bea Bender and Vi Rupp.