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Built in 1914 on a design by Brandon architect Walter Henderson Shillinglaw, Fleming School was named for the city’s first physician, Alexander Fleming. Initially consisting of six classrooms, the brick structure underwent two major renovations. In 1953, an 8,875-square-foot, one storey addition was made on its south side. Nine years later, a 5,395-square-foot, two storey addition was built on the west side. This second addition included a gymnasium.
The school closed in June 2005 and, as of late 2006, the building was used as a high school by the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation. The building was sold to the band in December 2010.
Period
Principal
1915-1921
Ethel Alida Paisley (1873-1946)
1921-1922
Victor Norman Riddle (1897-1952)
1922-1923
J. E. McDowell
1923-1928
William Arthur Wood (?-1978)
1928-1929
Neil Alexander McLennan (1902-1982)
1929-1938
Allan Redvers Mitchell (1900-1975)
1938-1941
Emerson Goldwin Christilaw (1904-1978)
1941-1942
James Irving Bateman (1911-2000)
1942-1943
Henry Frederick Hyson (1904-1979)
1943-1949
Edythe May Wood (1904-1998)
1949-1955
Betty Gibson (1911-2001)
1955-1958
?
1958-1966
James Irving Bateman (1911-2000)
1966-1973
Colin M. Mailer
1973-1979
Emelia Hudy
1979-1988
Bob Thompson
1988-?
Arnold T. Hersak
?-1997
?
1997-?
Pat Bowslaugh
Period
Vice-Principal
1960-1967
Mrs. E. H. Hammond
School Year
Teachers
1915
?
1915-1916
Miss Clandenning, Ethel Alida Paisley, ?
1916-1917
1917-1918
1918-1919
Miss Clandening, Ethel Alida Paisley, Miss A. Rathwell (grade 2), Miss Riesberry
1919-1920
Ethel Alida Paisley, Miss E. Rathwell (grade 2), ?
1920-1921
1921-1922
Grace Davidson, Muriel E. Freeman, Miss Hazel Grant (grades 3-4), Ethel Alida Paisley, Victor Norman Riddle (grades 6-7), Gertrude Riesberry
See also: Brandon Ultimatum (1 May 1922)
1922-1923
Evelyn M. Dorrett, Muriel F. Dorrett, Mary McCartney, J. E. McDowell, William Wilson, Mrs. Mary M. Wilson
1923-1924
?
1924-1925
?
1925-1926
Mary Clark, Marjorie Davidson, Edith Victoria Insley, Mary McCartney, Mrs. Mary M. Wilson
1926-1927
Miss M. Clark, Miss M. Davidson, Miss M. McCartney, Miss E. Pottinger, Mrs Mary M. Wilson
1927-1928
Miss Mary Clark, Miss Marjorie Davidson, Miss Mary McCartney, Miss E. F. Pottinger, Mrs. Mary M. Wilson
1928-1929
Miss A. B. Fraser, Miss Mary McCartney, Neil McLennan, Mary E. Parker, Miss E. F. Pottinger, Mrs. Mary M. Wilson
1929-1930
?
1930-1931
Margaret Doak, Miss Evelyn M. Fisher, Mary A. Harrup, Elizabeth F. Pottinger, Mrs. Mary M. Wilson
1931-1932
Nellie Ambrose, Margaret Doak, Miss Evelyn M. Fisher, Mary A. Harrup, Mrs. Mary M. Wilson
1932-1933
Nellie Ambrose, Margaret Doak, Miss Evelyn M. Fisher, Mary A. Harrup, Mrs. Mary M. Wilson
1933-1934
?
1934-1935
Miss Dilys Davies, Miss Evelyn M. Fraser, Miss Kay Fraser, Miss E. L. Nicol, Mrs. Mary M. Wilson
1935-1936
Miss Dilys Davies, Miss Evelyn M. Fisher, Miss Kay M. Fraser, Miss E. L. Nicol, Mrs. Mary M. Wilson
1936-1937
Miss Dilys Davies, Miss Evelyn M. Fisher, Miss Kay M. Fraser, Miss E. L. Nicol, Mrs. Mary M. Wilson
1937-1938
Miss Dilys Davies, Miss Irene Drysdale, Miss Winnie Hunt, Miss Alexandrina Walker, Mrs. Mary M. Wilson
1938-1939
Miss A. S. Bailey (England), Miss Dilys Davies, Miss Irene Drysdale, Miss Alexandrina Walker, Mrs. Mary M. Wilson
1939-1940
Miss Margaret Collins, Miss Dilys Davies, Miss Irene Drysdale, Miss Alexandrina Walker, Mrs. Mary M. Wilson
1940-1941
Miss Dilys Davies, Miss Irene Drysdale, Miss Georgina Sanford, Miss Alexandrina Walker
1941-1942
Miss Dilys Davies, Miss Georgina Sanford, Miss Alexandrina Walker, Barbara Yaeger
1942-1943
Miss Alice F. Braund, Miss Dilys Davies, Miss Georgina Sanford, Miss Alexandrina Walker
1943-1944
Miss Alice F. Braund, Miss Dilys Davies, Doreen Franklin, Miss Alexandrina Walker
1944-1945
?
1945-1946
?
1946-1947
?
1947-1948
?
1948-1949
?
1949-1950
?
1950-1951
?
1951-1952
?
1952-1953
?
1953-1954
?
1954-1955
?
1955-1956
?
1956-1957
?
1957-1958
?
1958-1959
Miss S. Ayers (grade 4), James Irving Bateman (grade 6), Mrs. L. Bedford (grade 1), Miss M. Bruce (grade 3), Miss N. Bunting (grade 1), Mrs. E. Denbow (grade 1), Miss C. Eaton (grade 2), Miss L. English (grade 4), O. Epp (grade 5), Miss N. Ford (grade 3), Miss D. Gray (grade 2), Mrs. C. A. Lenover (grade 1), Mrs. J. Lumbard (grade 1), Miss N. McConnell (grade 2), Miss G. Poersch (grade 5), Miss H. Short (grade 2), Mrs. E. Wyton (grade 3)
1959-1960
Mrs. L. Bedford, Mrs. B. Bertram, Mrs. M. Burns (cottage), Miss N. Dauk, Mrs. E. Denbow (cottage), Mrs. C. Franceschini, Miss W. Greaves, Mrs. E. Hammond, Miss D. Hyndman, David John McDowell, Miss B. McLaughlin, Miss H. Short, Mrs. S. Spence, Miss R. West, Mrs. E. Wyton
1960-1961
James Irving Bateman (grade 6), Mrs. L. Bedford (grade 1), Mrs. B. Bertram (grade 3), Mrs. M. Burns (grade 2), Mrs. E. Denbow (grade 1), Mrs. D. Ferguson (grade 1), Mrs. C. Franceschini (grade 3), Miss W. Greaves (grade 4), David John McDowell (grade 5), Miss B. McLaughlin (grade 4), Mrs. H. Patmore (grade 2), Mrs. P. Pettis (special classes), Mrs. M. Smith (special classes), Mrs. S. Spence (grade 6), A. Sytnyk (grade 5)
1961-1962
James Irving Bateman (grade 6), Mrs. L. Bedford (grade 1), Mrs. B. Bertram (grade 3), Mrs. R. Chambers (grade 2), Miss M. Eamer (grade 1), Miss G. Erven (grade 2), Mrs. C. Franceschini (grade 3), Miss W. Greaves (grade 4), Miss E. McLaughlin (grade 4), Miss L. Moore (grade 5), Mrs. M. Neilson (grade 1), Mrs. H. Patmore (grade 2), Mrs. P. Pettis (special classes), A. Sytnyk (grade 5), Mrs. C. Vance (grade 6)
1962-1963
James Irving Bateman (grade 7), Mrs. L. Bedford (grade 1), Mrs. B. Bertram (grade 3), R. Blair (grade 7), Mrs. R. Chambers (grade 2), Miss M. Doak (grade 5), Miss M. Eamer (grade 1), Miss G. Erven (grade 2), Miss L. Foster (grade 3), Miss W. Greaves (grade 4), Miss E. McLaughlin (grade 4), Mrs. M. Neilson (grade 1), Mrs. H. G. Patmore (grade 2), B. Patterson (grade 6), Mrs. P. Pettis (special classes), Mrs. S. Reekie (grade 5), Mrs. C. Vance (grade 6)
1963-1964
Mrs. L. Bedford, Mrs. R. G. Chambers, B. J. Diller, Miss M. Doak, Mrs. A. L. Douglas, Miss G. H. Erven, Miss W. Greaves, Miss I. M. Iverson, Miss M. E. Lockhart, Miss H. R. Martin, Miss B. M. McLaughlin, Mrs. M. E. Nielson, Mrs. H. G. Patmore, B. W. Patterson, Mrs. P. R. Pettis, Miss J. F. Rainbird
1964-1965
Mrs. L. Bedford, Mrs. R. G. Chambers, B. J. Diller, Miss M. Doak, Mrs. A. L. Douglas, Miss G. H. Erven, Miss W. Greaves, Miss H. L. Hatch (kindergarten), Miss S. L. Hatch (kindergarten), Miss R. E. Levenick, Miss M. E. Lockhart, Miss B. M. McLaughlin, Mrs. M. E. Nielson, Mrs. H. G. Patmore, Mrs. P. R. Pettis, Miss J. F. Rainbird
1965-1966
Mrs. G. O. Adams, G. A. Auriat, Mrs. L. Bedford, Mrs. R. G. Chambers, B. J. Diller, Miss M. Doak, Mrs. A. L. Douglas, Miss W. Greaves, H. L. Hatch (kindergarten), Miss J. Lowe (kindergarten), Miss B. M. McLaughlin, Mrs. H. G. Patmore, Mrs. P. R. Pettis, Miss J. F. Rainbird, Mrs. P. Rogers, J. J. J. Wishart
1966-1967
G. A. Auriat (grade 5), Miss M. Collins (grade 1), Mrs. W. M. Curtis (grade 4), Miss W. Greaves (grade 4), Miss H. L. Hatch (kindergarten), Miss M. B. Ilott (grade 2), Colin M. Mailer (grade 6), Mrs. H. G. Patmore (grade 3), Mrs. P. R. Pettis (special classes), Miss B. L. Thompson (grade 6)
1967-1968
G. A. Auriat (grade 5), Miss M. Collins (grade 1), Mrs. T. Cullen, Mrs. W. M. Curtis (grade 4), Miss W. Greaves (grade 4), Mrs. E. H. Hammond, Miss M. B. Ilott (grade 2), Colin M. Mailer (grade 6), Mrs. R. Moore (ungraded), Mrs. R. H. Patmore (grade 3), Mrs. E. Penner (kindergarten), Miss B. L. Thompson (grade 6), L. Veale
Fleming School (no date)
Source: Archives of Manitoba, School Inspectors Photographs,
GR8461, A0233, C131-3, page 134.
Fleming School (October 2012)
Source: Gordon GoldsboroughSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.84360, W99.96935
denoted by symbol on the map above
“Brandon School Board secures good price for its debentures,” Brandon Daily Sun, 11 August 1914, page 8.
“Routine business before trustees of School Board,” Brandon Daily Sun, 10 November 1914, page 8.
“Little of interest at inaugural meeting of the School Board,” Brandon Daily Sun, 7 January 1915, page 8.
“Long discussion by School Board on truancy work,” Brandon Daily Sun, 11 March 1915, page 5.
“Extension of car tracks laid over by city council,” Brandon Daily Sun, 8 April 1915, page 1.
“Public schools re-open Monday,” Brandon Daily Sun, 10 April 1915, page 1.
“New school opened in west end today,” Brandon Daily Sun, 12 April 1915, page 1.
“Schools north of C.P.R. [Fleming School],” Brandon Daily Sun, 19 June 1915, page 2.
“Prepare for opening of the city schools,” Brandon Daily Sun, 11 August 1915, page 1.
“Teachers should give longer notice,” Brandon Daily Sun, 12 August 1915, page 1.
“Many beginners: public schools are well filled,” Brandon Daily Sun, 6 September 1917, page 1.
“Public schools,” Brandon Daily Sun, 30 August 1918, page 6.
“Changes in the teaching staff public schools,” Brandon Daily Sun, 2 September 1919, page 1.
“Teaching staff Brandon schools,” Brandon Daily Sun, 5 September 1922, page 10.
“Have full staff of teachers for public schools,” Brandon Daily Sun, 1 September 1923, page 1.
“Have full staff of teachers for public schools,” Brandon Daily Sun, 1 September 1923, page 1.
“Schools open in Brandon, attendance high,” Winnipeg Evening Tribune, 2 September 1925, page 11.
“Beginners will be taken into public schools,” Brandon Daily Sun, 28 August 1925, page 1.
“Teaching staff complete for school opening,” Brandon Daily Sun, 30 August 1926, page 6.
“Public schools and collegiate open tomorrow,” Brandon Daily Sun, 31 August 1927, page 1.
“Temporary accommodation for higher grades,” Brandon Daily Sun, 1 September 1928, page 6.
“List of teachers public school,” Brandon Daily Sun, 1 September 1930.
“All schools to open Monday for fall term here,” Brandon Daily Sun, 27 August 1931.
“One addition only to city schools staff,” Brandon Daily Sun, 30 August 1932.
“Some changes on teaching staff of public schools,” Brandon Daily Sun, 31 August 1934.
“Schools to open Tuesday for fall term in city,” Brandon Daily Sun, 31 August 1935.
“Few changes in teaching staff as all schools in city open Monday morning,” Brandon Daily Sun, 29 August 1936.
“Five new teachers on staff of Brandon schools for fall term commencing next week,” Brandon Daily Sun, 27 August 1937.
“Teaching staff public school,” Brandon Daily Sun, 30 August 1938.
“Schools staff public schools,” Brandon Daily Sun, 2 September 1939.
“Seven changes on teaching staff of the public schools,” Brandon Daily Sun, 28 September 1940.
“Important changes made in teaching staff for opening schools here Tuesday,” Brandon Daily Sun, 27 August 1941.
“Elementary and junior high schools open tomorrow for fall term after long holidays,” Brandon Daily Sun, 26 August 1942.
“Eleven new teachers on staff as schools prepare to open for fall term commencing Monday,” Brandon Daily Sun, 28 August 1943.
“Back to school Tuesday,” Brandon Sun, 29 August 1958, page 3.
“Brandon school teachers for 1959-60,” Brandon Sun, 29 August 1959, page 2.
“6,000 Brandon students go back to work on Tuesday,” Brandon Sun, 3 September 1960, page 12.
“Teachers listed for opening of schools on Tuesday,” Brandon Sun, 2 September 1961, page 12.
“Teachers are assigned to schools,” Brandon Daily Sun, 28 August 1962, page 10.
“33 newcomers on elementary schools staff,” Brandon Sun, 21 August 1963, page 15.
“39 newcomers on elementary staff,” Brandon Sun, 19 August 1964, page 13.
“191 teachers placed here,” Brandon Sun, 20 August 1965, page 8.
“Over 200 elementary teachers,”Brandon Sun, 23 August 1966, page 16.
Brandon Elementary Schools, 1867-1979, Canada-Confederation, Brandon School Division, 1967.
“Artifacts, pictures attract attention at Fleming school anniversary tea”, Brandon Sun, 2 November 1974, page 10.
“Board approves principals,” Brandon Sun, 30 April 1988, page 3.
“School division shuffles the deck,” Brandon Sun, 11 June 1997, page 2.
A Study of Public School Buildings in Manitoba by David Butterfield, Historic Resources Branch, Manitoba Department of Culture, Heritage and Tourism, 1994, 230 pages.
“Fleming School, land up for sale”, Brandon Sun, 10 August 2005, page A3.
History of Brandon School Division - Fleming School, Brandon School Division.
We thank Greg Sigurdson, Nathan Kramer, and Sheri Bailey (Brandon Teachers' Association) for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 26 October 2023
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