St. Paul's Anglican School

The St. Paul’s Anglican School House has been designated a registered heritage structure because of its architectural, environmental and historic values.

Architecturally, St. Paul’s school is significant because it is a good example of the kinds of school houses built throughout outport Newfoundland during the early 20th century. This one storey building features a hipped roof and a series of unusual dormers, each with a semi-circular window. Typical of Newfoundland school houses, this building consists of only two rooms, a physical reminder of the population levels in many of the small fishing communities scattered throughout the province. Large, multi-paned windows and narrow wooden clapboard cover the exterior of this building with moderate decorative elements. As it stands today, St. Paul’s school is one of the most recognizable buildings in Trinity.

Environmentally, St. Paul’s school is significant for two reasons. From its location on Gun Hill, the highest point in Trinity, the school can be viewed from all points in the community, contributing greatly to the historic landscape. Also, the land on which this school now stands was once the location of the former courthouse, an important and historic location for the community of Trinity.

Historically, St. Paul’s school is significant as it was the main educational institution in Trinity from 1910 to 1960. Before the introduction of a regional school system, this school educated the children of Trinity and the surrounding areas.