The Strawberry Vale Schoolhouse, originally sited on Hastings St., was built in 1894 for $800.00. The schoolhouse is a classic example of the western Canadian "little red schoolhouse with white trim".
The first teacher, until 1902, was Mr. T. Monk, who was paid $50.00 a month. Later years saw Mrs. Ethel Cummins, Mrs. Joan Salmon and Mrs. Juanita Olsen as teachers of the children's preschool program.
This heritage building has survived numerous moves, renovations and threats of closure through the dedication and tenacity of many generations of parents and community members. In 1951 the building was moved by Copley Bros. free of charge so that the new elementary school could be built.
The Colquitz Co-operative Playgroup, now called the Strawberry Vale Preschool, renovated the building and has used it ever since. In January 1994 the schoolhouse moved to its current location, just across the field from its original site and celebrated its 100th birthday.