The War Years I attended Elwood Central from 1942 -1945. The teachers I remember were Mr Winkle, Miss Opie, Miss Rankin, Miss Wall, Mr Lester, Mr Miller. We played cricket where the High School now stands. And there were slit trenches in that area (close to Goldsmith St. ) And there was an observation tower near Shelley St. and the Canal. When I was in 6th grade Mr Lester put me in charge of the garden in front of the Scott St. entrance, where we did weeding and pruning the roses. We also had wartime immigrants from Europe and Asia at the school. We went to a school in Gardenvale for wood work lessons. I still have fond memories of Elwood Central School.
LG