Key information
- Address:
- 6-16 Briggs Street, Glenorchy, 3385
- Opened:
- 1 January 1858
- Closed:
- 17 December 2010
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 263
- Other names:
- Glenorchy School, Glenorchy Common School, Glenorchy State School
The history of Glenorchy Primary School
1858
Glenorchy opened in 1858 in a private house. The first head teacher was William Calder.
1860
A schoolhouse was built from slab cut timber. This is also called a slab hut.
1862
The school became a common school in 1862.
A new two-room brick school was built. It had a clay floor and shingle roof.
1870s
The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.
By 1875 schoolhouse was too small and a new larger wooden schoolhouse was built.
1900
The size of the school grounds was increased.
1915
The schoolhouse was renovated and a large porch was added to one side.
1941
A 'Back to School' was held at this school in 1941.
1966
A new shelter shed and new septic toilets were built in 1966.
1967
The size of the concrete assembly area was increased on the west side of the school.
1970
The school house had two rooms and an entrance porch in 1970. The name of the school changed to Glenorchy Primary School and there were 45 students enrolled.
2010
Glenorchy Primary School closed in 2010.
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