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A large residence at 158 West Gate in Armstrong's Point of Winnipeg, built between 1883 and 1885 by A. G. B. Bannatyne, was owned as of 1899 by J. Stewart Tupper who named it Ravenscourt. Starting in 1929, the building hosted a private school for boys known as Ravenscourt School, under Headmaster Norman Young.
In 1935, the school moved to this site in the Fort Garry suburb of Winnipeg. When, in 1950, a board of Anglican churchmen decided that they did not wish to continue St. John’s College School, many of its alumni decided that they would take over its operation and held talks with Governors of Ravencourt. In that year. St. John’s joined with Ravenscourt to form St. John’s Ravenscourt School.
A plaque on the school grounds was erected to commemorate alumnus, businessman, and philanthropist George Maxwell “Max” Bell.
In September 2004, a field at the school was named in honour of John J. Fehr to commemorate his contributions to the school, both as an individual, and through Beaver Bus Lines. For many years, John, his family and his company supported the school in its daily activities, including transporting students to the campus. A plaque was unveiled at the site on 1 May 2008.
Period
Headmaster
1929-1939
Norman Andrew Thomson Young (1901-1942)
1939-1949
Percy H. A. Wykes (?-?)
1949-1950
James Ogden Freeman Turner (1913-1998)
Period
Headmaster / Principal
1950-1952
James Ogden Freeman Turner (1913-1998)
1952-1968
Richard Lawrence [Laurence] “Dick” Gordon (1920-1979)
1969
Thomas F. Bredin Acting
1969-1977
H. John P. Schaffter
1977-?
John Messenger
Among the teachers of St. John’s-Ravenscourt School was John Barsby (1975-2004).
John Fehr Field plaque at St. John’s Ravenscourt School (2010)
Source: City of Winnipeg
George Maxwell Bell plaque at St. John’s Ravenscourt School (October 2022)
Source: George PennerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.84329, W97.12227
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
MHS Centennial Organization: St. John’s College School / Ravenscourt School / St. John’s Ravenscourt School
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Thomson House (400 South Drive, Winnipeg)
Memorable Manitobans: George Maxwell “Max” Bell (1912-1972)
Memorable Manitobans: John J. Fehr (1926-2007)
This page was prepared by George Penner and Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 30 March 2024
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