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Darraweit Guim Primary School (No. 878)

Learn about the history of Darraweit Guim Primary School, one of Victoria’s oldest public schools.

Key information

Address:
2 Darraweit Valley Road, Darraweit Guim 3756
Opened:
1 January 1867
School type:
Primary
School number:
878
Other names:
Darraweit Guim Common School, Darraweit Guim State School
Email:
darraweit.guim.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Phone:
03 5789 1234

How to find enrolment and other school records

If the school is open: contact the school directly to access your records.

If the school has closed: contact the Archives and Records branch via email archives.records@education.vic.gov.au or 1800 359 140 and they will assist you.

The history of Darraweit Guim Primary School

  • 1866

    Darraweit Guim opened in a building owned by the Wesleyan Church.

    The first head teacher was Caleb Burchett.

  • 1867

    The school became a common school.

    There were 30 students enrolled at the time.

    Children and teacher in front of timber church used as Darrweit Guim Common School in 1867.
    Darrweit Guim Primary School in 1867 when it was called Darraweit Guim Common School. (Source: Darraweit Guim Primary School.)
  • 1870

    A single room bluestone school was built.

  • 1878

    A three-room house was built close to the school.

  • 1902

    A monument on the grounds erected is a memorial to former student Thomas Mahoney.

    He lost his life during the Boer War.

  • 1906

    The teacher's house was damaged in a flood.

  • 1916

    Teacher and children in front of Darraweit Guim State School stone building in 1916.
    Darrweit Guim Primary School in 1916 when it was called Darraweit Guim State School. (Source: Darraweit Guim Primary School)
  • 1924 to 1927

    Notable students John Allan, who later became Premier of Victoria, attended this school.

  • 1936

    The teacher's house was moved due to regular flooding.

  • 1955

    The timber plantation was begun when 640 pines were planted.

  • 1967

    The school marked its 100th anniversary.

  • 1970

    The name of the school changed to Darraweit Guim Primary School in 1970.

  • 2011

    The school was flooded again.

  • 2014

    The school was impacted by two fires that started in Mickleham and Clarkefield.

    The school wasn't damaged due to the efforts of firefighters.

  • 2022

    Darraweit Guim is still in operation.

    The original bluestone building is used as a classroom and kitchen.

Find more information about this school

The Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) is the archive of Victoria's State and local government. They look after some of our oldest school records, and we can use these records to help us understand what school life used to be like.

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