This private faith-based school in the Rural Municipality of Dufferin, on the southwest corner of Carman, was established in 1970 to serve the needs of the Canadian Reformed School Society (established April 1954). Members of the Society believe that education should be in harmony with teaching in the home and church.
A church-owned building was moved here from Sterling Avenue in St. Vital to serve as the initial school. An official opening occurred on 28 September 1973 with six grades and two teachers. The full curriculum prescribed by the Manitoba Department of Education is taught. Transportation and special education are provided through an agreement with the Midland School Division.
The building has had several additions through the years but the original structure is still present.
Dufferin Christian School (August 2025)
Source: Jean McManus
Entrance to Dufferin Christian School (August 2025)
Source: Jean McManusSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.50086, W98.02335
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Many Grains, One Bread: The History of the Canadian Reformed Church and School at Carman by the History Committee of the Canadian Reformed Church, 1989.
We thank Alison Versteeg for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Tighe McManus and Jean McManus.
Page revised: 20 September 2025
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