/ - 24 - for never again did the old log cabin open its doors for classes* It is recalled that the quick tempered MacQuarrie prospered in later years in Nova Scotia as a crafts¬ man; building spinning wheels9 looms, and churns, many of which were shipped back to his native Island, In 1838* the first government sponsored school was held in a email house9 near present location; fifty- two pupils on roll* Teacher - Archibald MacKinnon of DeSablOo In 1842 first official school building built near site of present school• Inspector reported that "the teacher owned an English Grammar which gave great advantage13> 1843 considered a highlight year with two schools operating in the district; seventy-two pupils on roll. Music was taught and singing classes conducted by one of the teachers9 Donald Campbell . In 1865 present school built and opened and the old school hauled away to where it still stands today;