Centre Ward School was built in 1884 (4 rooms), and an addition was added to the East in 1891 (4 rooms). A little later a west wing was added (8 rooms). The Presentation Brothers took over the school in 1913. By Feb 9, 1949, the building was up for sale and was replaced by a new school on the corner of Fourth and Adolphus. It was deemed redundant and was demolished. Local accounts claim: that the classes were so full that children sat on the floor between the rows of desks.