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Despite its irregular footprint and sprawling size, Kildonan East was built all at once to a single plan, with the exception of a small entrance pod on the north side. It opened in 1970 as a 'regional comprehensive secondary school' offering programs in specialised vocational training that was supported by several school divisions: Transcona, River East, St. Boniface, Norwood, St. Vital and Fort Garry; the school has adapted to constantly changing vocational needs ever since. Such specialised programs required customised spaces and those areas that needed heavy loading were naturally put on the back side; a modular approach sectioned off the gym, academic wing, library and various technical training areas.