The Saint Patrick 's Boys ' School on Lockman Street was condemned by the fire marshall in 1916 . Land was obtained to build a new school , but construction was delayed by the outbreak of World War I . The Halifax Explosion of December 1917 heavily damaged all three Saint Patrick 's Schools . The buildings were subsequently repaired at a cost of $ 44,641 . A new fireproof Boys ' School opened in 1921 on Brunswick Street , and the original Saint Patrick 's School was turned into a spice factory . Enrolment rose steadily during the early 20th century and various building extensions and annex buildings were used to accommodate the student population
Halifax Explosion
Halifax Explosion
St. Patrick's High School (Halifax)