Key information
- Address:
- Recreation Street, Woorndoo, 3272
- Opened:
- 18 January 1869
- Closed:
- 1 January 1987
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 1001
- Other names:
- Woorndoo Common School, Woorndoo State School
The History of Woorndoo Primary School
1869
Woorndoo School opened as a common school in 1869.
The first head teacher was David Brown Tait.
His wife helped with sewing and knitting classes, as well as teaching the younger children.
Classes were held in an empty house owned by a local resident.
1870s
Woorndoo school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.
1882
A new schoolhouse was built to replace the old house.
1932
There were only 14 students at the school in 1932. This was down from around 70 in the early 1900s.
1953
The Mother's Club was formed in 1953 to raise money for school materials. The club was able to buy a radiogram, refrigerator and a tape recorder.
1955
A new classroom was opened because the number of students had increased. This was because soldiers who had fought in the second World War and their families were moving into the area.
1967
There were 51 students enrolled in 1967.
1970
The name of the school changed to Woorndoo Primary School in 1970.
1987
Woorndoo Primary School closed in 1987.
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