Key information
- Address:
- 101 Brunel Street, Huntly, 3551
- Opened:
- 1 June 1860
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 306
- Other names:
- Huntly School, Huntly Common School, Huntly State School
The history of Huntly Primary School
1860
Huntly was opened by the Church of England in 1860. A school had operated on the site from 1857. The open date was recorded when the school got financial aid from the government.
1862
The school became a common school in 1862.
1870s
Part of the original school building was destroyed in a wind storm in the 1870s. It was replaced by a solid brick building.
The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.
1935
The Mothers' Club was formed in 1935.
1940
A pine tree plantation started in 1940. The trees would be sold when grown to raise money for the school.
1960
The school commemorated its 100th anniversary in 1960. The head teacher at the time was W. Baldwin and 50 students were enrolled.
1970
The school was renamed Huntly Primary School in 1970.
2022
Huntly Primary School is still in operation.
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