Key information
- Address:
- 190 Wiegards Road, Lockwood, 3551
- Opened:
- 6 February 1865
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 744
- Other names:
- Lockwood School, Lockwood State School
The history of Lockwood Primary School
1864
Lockwood opened as a common school in 1864 when 29 students were enrolled.
1865
A new school building was built in 1865.
1868
Outbuildings were added in 1868.
1870s
The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.
1885
The school became a part-time school with Shelbourne South State School in 1885. It shared its only teacher with Shelbourne South (No. 2263) and the teacher split their time between both schools.
1902
The school started teaching full time again in 1902.
1965
The school commemorated its 100th anniversary in 1965. The oldest past student, Jim Roberts, planted a centenary tree. He was 92 at the time.
1970
The school was renamed Lockwood Primary School in 1970.
2022
Lockwood Primary School is still in operation.
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