Key information
- Address:
- Ararat, 3377
- Opened:
- 19 February 1872
- Closed:
- 31 December 1993
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 1069
- Other names:
- Ross Bridge Common School, Ross Bridge State School
The history of Ross Bridge Primary School
1869
A committee of parents led by WS Bryant worked to establish a common school in the township of Ross Bridge
1871
The school building was built in 1871 using local bluestone quarried near the school site.
The building, designed by architect W White, had a porch and a shed attached.
The first head teacher was Soutar, followed by head teacher Travan.
1886
Travan taught at the school until 1886 when he transferred to Tatyoon State School (No. 1812).
The school building was used for district activities, church services, a public library and a debating society.
An early student and keen debater, JK McDougall, was later a member for Corangamite.
Anton Vroland, first editor of the Teacher's Journal, also attended the school.
1930s to 1940s
The school closed in 1932 and reopened in 1942 with Miss. A McLeay as head teacher.
1970
The name of the school changed to Ross Bridge Primary School in 1970.
1993
The school closed in 1993.
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