Key information
- Address:
- Lauriston, 3444
- Opened:
- 1 July 1865
- Closed:
- 31 December 1944
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 1083
- Other names:
- Lauriston Common School
The history Lauriston State School
1865
Lauriston opened as a common school in 1865. There were 46 students enrolled and the average number of students attending was 33.
The first head teacher was Alex W. Hart. The weatherboard schoolhouse had a single room and a porch.
1871
A house for the head teacher was built. It had 4 rooms.
1870s
The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.
The average number of students attending school was at least 100 in 1873.
Another timber classroom was built in 1874.
1887
The size of the school grounds was increased.
1907
The head teachers house was sold and moved elsewhere.
1909
The school was awarded a 1st Class Certificate for the school garden.
1910
The school was renovated and there was a ‘Visitors Day' in June where the local community could come and see the new renovations.
Lauriston was again awarded a 1st Class Certificate for the school garden.
1944
Lauriston State School closed in 1944.
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