Resources
A Century of Challenge, The History of the Ontario School for the Blind, by Margaret Ross Chandler
Century of Challenge and Change (Ch 1 -11)
Century of Challenge (Ch. 12-27)
From Darkness to Light, The Early Development of the Education of the Blind by Margaret Ross Chandler
Centre Walk edited by Verne Edquist
History of the County of Brant - Book: History of Brantford (p. 226 - W.R.M.S mentioned)
Audible Otter 1996-1997 125th Anniversary Yearbook
From the Vault 1948 - 2005 W. Ross Macdonald School (CD) edited by Denis Rondeau
From the Vault - CD tracks
Track 1 W Ross Macdonald
Track 2 Londonderry Air - 1948 (misprint on CD cover - Londonerry)
Track 3 HMS Pinafore - 1955
Track 4 Madrigal - 1959
Track 5 The Trip West - 1927
Track 6 Little Jack Horner - 1968
Track 7 Our Great Mikado - 1969
Track 8 Three Little Maids - 1969
Track 9 "I do Everything!"
Track 10 Centennial Song - 1972
Track 11 Drama Presentation - 1972
Track 12 Concert Band - 1972
Track 13 Wizard of Oz - 1973
Track 14 A Mighty Fortress - 1973
Track 15 Beaver Tales - 1975
Track 16 The Midnight Visitor
Track 17 The World According to Me - 1984
Track 18 I know where I'm going - 1985
Track 19 Seeds - 1985
Track 20 "A Dollar is a Dollar!" ca 1949
Track 21 Dare to Dream - 1997
Track 22 Grease - 2004
Track 23 El Grillo - 2005
Track 24 The Night Watchman, (ca 1969)
Track 25 The Storm Is Passing Over - 2005
Track 26 W. Ross Macdonald (on learning French)
Brant Historical Society - School History + Interview with Elizabeth Mohler, 2021, (20:34) Video
Halifax School for the Blind - Tales from the Halifax School for the Blind with Terry Kelly - podcasts -
7 episodes Oct 2022 - April 2021
High Flight, Ontario School for the Blind, 1872- 1972
Two Sides to The Story, The Blind and the Sighted, CNIB
Opening of the WRMS Music Wing - Recordings
Recordings from: Opening of music wing in 1961
Track 1 - Singing of O CanadaTrack 2 - PrayersTrack 3 - Opening Address (9min55) - Mr Leppard (1 of 11 original students in 1872, 99 yrs), Dr Valentine, Mr Armstrong, Mr McGill CNIB - in audienceTrack 4 - Greetings from the Mayor of Brantford (Mr Beckett)Track 5 - Greetings from MPP (George T Gordon) - memories of his orchestra playing at OSBTrack 6 - Greetings from Minister of Public works (Min of Ed - John Robarts)Track 7 - Greetings from John Robarts, Minister of EducationTrack 8 - Superintendent Armstrong - Presentation of the Organ (4:12)Track 9 - Dedication of the new Music Building (5:09)Videos
Wally's World Episode 3- Pick up sticks (with Walter Gretzky) Youtube Video 4:00 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-sszgz4dn4
Brantford Archives Youtube Video W Ross Macdonald 7:39 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14xc60PgqDM
Remembrance Day Ceremony - Novemeber 11, 2020 (75 years since the end of WWII)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FRWV6b-XtA
Hello Everyone,
I know many of you are wondering what Remembrance Day at W. Ross Macdonald School might be like this year. It will certainly be different compared to ones in the past, but hopefully memorable to students, staff and families of WRMS.
The theme of the service this year is commemorating 75 years since the end of World War 2. This year a Remembrance Day video has been created with the collaboration and hard work of many students and staff. The video is approximately 45 minutes in length, and we ask that you watch it with your homeroom class on Wednesday November 11th, 2020 (9-10am). Please keep in mind that this is a private link and we ask that you please do not repost or share this presentation on any social media in the future. Parents, and staff are welcome to watch this at anytime, thank you.
After watching the video, classes are asked to make their way outside to see, touch and explore the art installation, “In Flanders Fields”. It is located in the front administration area (circular drive) around the fountain. Around 10:30 am there will be a memorable event (WW2 Lancaster Bomber fly-over arranged by a member of our staff) not to be missed. A moment of silence will follow at 11:00am.
Audible Otter 2020-2021
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qnx7bchz8vy8vqr/AADksWCm8_AJE8Q7AF4XjHVaa?dl=0
Audible Otter 2021 - 2022 - coming soon