[1] At the time of the opening in the fall of 1963, Bayview Public School on Riverside Drive was undergoing renovations.

[1] The school adjoins Pauline Vanier Park, named after the Governor-General's wife.

[2] The Governor-General and Mrs Vanier attended the official opening of the school on 21 November 1963.

On that occasion he unveiled a plaque commemorating the event, which is displayed at the entrance of the building.

On this occasion she granted the students a special holiday, at the request of the Governor-General who had asked she do so for "those kids of mine".