Iqaluit (July 21/03) - By the time the construction work is completed in 2005, it may look as if Joamie never burned at all.

The elementary school destroyed by fire July 4 will be rebuilt in the same location using a similar design, government officials say.

Based on the design of the newest school in Iglulik -- a modification of Joamie --

the new school will have four more classrooms and a bigger gym.

A temporary location for the 200 students and staff during construction is still being sought.

The cause of Joamie's fire remains unknown.

According to fire marshal Gerald Pickett, the fire really picked up steam in the crawl space beneath the school where there was no sprinkler system.

"That crawl space was not protected," he said in an interview last week. "But I'm not prepared to say whether it was required to have it or not."

The fire marshal's office expects to have a report on the fire in about four weeks.

An inspection of schools and all other government buildings is underway.

Meanwhile, students, their parents and teachers gathered at the Joamie site last week to remember the school.

"It's alright to cry," principal David Serkoak told the crowd of about 100 people.

Pieces of paper were handed out for people to write down their memories of the school. Those reflection will be put in a book.

A list of items from buttons to baskets to dish tubs to fabric (all types) lost in the fire and needed for classes was also handed around.

"Many of you have asked, 'What can I do to help?'" Lesley Serkoak, a teacher, said to the crowd.

"Oh boy, you asked for it!" she told them.