Key information
- Address:
- Whittlesea, 3757
- Opened:
- 30 October 1865
- Closed:
- 31 December 1946
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 727
- Other names:
- Glenvale Common School, Glenvale State School
The history of Glenvale Primary School
1860s
This school opened in 1865 with 27 students enrolled.
The first head teacher Alfred J Scott, who remained at the school until 1867.
1880s
The school worked part-time with Upper Plenty State School (No. 1244) from 1881 to 1886.
It then became a full-time school in 1886.
1895
The school was closed in 1895.
1900s to 1940s
The school reopened from 1902 to 1925.
It was once again reopened in 1927 until it finally closed in 1946.
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Oldest governance record
This school committee minute book is dated from 1934 to 1946. It is the oldest governance record that PROV have for this school.
Oldest school inspection record
This inspector report is dated 1914 to 1945. It is the oldest review of school performance that PROV has for this school.
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