The third school began modestly as a one-room school, too, in 1950, but, to the children's delight, there were now indoor bathrooms, sinks, and even a telephone. Electric lights were still not available, however, for another three years.

The school population remained fairly constant at about 20-30 pupils until land development in the 1960's, coupled with efficient ferry transportation, brought more families to the island. Since that time a number of additions have been built.

1970 - Covered play area

1972 - Second classroom added (now the primary classroom)

1974 - Covered play area made into third classroom; new covered play area made

1975 - Fourth classroom added (now grades 4 - 7 room); also washrooms, office, principal's office, and staff room

1976-77 - Fifth and sixth classrooms (grades 8 and 9 rooms); also medical room, teacher workroom, gymnasium, and kitchen.

1982 - Industrial education building

A time capsule was buried beside the front door of the gymnasium when it was being constructed in 1977. The students of Mrs. Sue Wagner's class collected family histories, recorded the names of the storekeepers, firemen, etc., and also chose items such as stamps and ferry schedules to represent current events. These
items were sealed in a waterproof container, A student from Galiano volunteered to locate the class in the year 2,000 and to unearth the items.

Because Mayne Island is in a central location in the outer Gulf Islands, the school was enlarged to provide junior secondary education for children on Galiano, Pender, and Saturna Islands.
At the present time children from Galiano and Saturna attend the Mayne Island school daily, commuting by water taxi, and then by a school bus operated by Mrs. Vera Wilks. Children in grades ten to twelve attend school at Saltspring, or in larger centers on Vancouver Island and the mainland.