Abstract

In 1843, the government endeavored to establish two denominational colleges in St. Johns, one Protestant and one catholic. This effort failed and in 1844 a nondenominational general academy was et up. This academy, established for higher education, had by 1850 reached such a critical stage of unworkability that it ceased to operate. With this unsuccesful attempt to create a non-sectarian school, the 1850 Academy Amendment Act was passed whereby three branches of the old General Academy were established. By 1851, these divisions formed the foundation of the three denominational institutions: Chirch of England Academy (later Methodist College and Prince of Wales College), and the Roman Catholic Academy (later St. Bonaventures College). To grasp the role of these institutions in the development of Newfoundland physical education, certain key features are highlighted. Verf.-Referat (gekuerzt)