Leipzig School

          Leipzig SD No. 3310

           First classes were held in 1913 in the Hall above the Pool Room in the Leipzig Hotel.

           First teacher was Joseph Kane.

           Class size in 1913 was about 15-18 students.

           A one-room school was built in 1913 on Colonge Street and Heidlberg Avenue.

           In 1922, evening classes were held for adults.

           In 1923, there were grades from 1 through 8.

           Original school building used until 1960.

           In 1926, the School Sisters of Notre Dame cam to Leipzig.

           Classes were held at the convent until 1963 when additional room were built on to the Leipzig school.

           In 1968, Leipzig High school students were transferred to Wilkie.

           From 1968 to 1976, only grades were 1 to 9.

           In 1976, grade 9 students were transferred to Wilkie.

           In 1978, grade 7 and 8 students were transferred to Wilkie.

           As of 1980, grade 1 to 6 students were still at Leipzig.

           As of 1998, there is no school in Leipzig.

          Leipzig School

          Term ending December 31, 1915 -- School was held in a hall over the pool room at the corner of Cologne St. & Railway Ave. All those entered as grade 1 had never been in school before. New Information Added!! ~11/2/99

          1. June 18-30 (1915) -- School was closed for summer vacation, and to move into the new school.
          2. June(1915) -- This month, school was held in our new school which was completed.
          3. 1916 - February - School closed for three weeks because of no coal.
          4. September 4-8 (1916) - School closed by order of the Medical Health Officer.
          5. February 6, 1917 - School closed for T. Kaufmann's wedding.
          6. October 22-26 - School Closed - Chicken pox epidemic.
          7. 1918 - Salary per annum - $1000.00.
          8. Third week in March - School Closed - Measles.
          9. First week in April - School Closed - Teachers' Convention in Saskatoon.
          10. Fourth week in October - School Closed - Spanish Influenza.
          11. Month of November - School Closed - Spanish Influenza.
          12. June 9, 1921 - No School - Provincial Election.
          13. May 16, 1922 - school closed by order of the director due to illness - Scarlet fever.