Key information
- Address:
- Yendon, 3352
- Opened:
- 1 January 1864
- Closed:
- 31 December 1993
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 719
- Other names:
- Buninyong East Common School, Buninyong East State School, Yendon State School
The history of Yendon Primary School
1864
The school opened as a common school in 1864. When the school opened it was known as Buninyong East.
The first head teacher was Mary Pakenham and there were 34 students enrolled (18 girls and 16 boys).
1873
This school became a state school in 1873.
1875
Another room was added to the schoolhouse in 1875 so that the school was big enough for 100 students.
1877
The average number of students going to the school in 1877 was 89.
1878
The name of the school was changed to Yendon around this time.
1914
The schoolhouse and the teacher's house were demolished. It was replaced with a new 2 room building.
1924
The teacher's house was replaced in 1924.
1948
A pine tree plantation was established. When grown, the trees would be sold and the money used by the school to buy a piano and improve the grounds.
1950
The smaller of the 2 rooms in the schoolhouse was moved to Bungal State School (No. 1155) in 1950. The Bungal schoolhouse had been destroyed by fire.
1964
A celebration was held to mark the school being open for 100 years. Around 400 former teachers, students, and friends attended.
1969
There were 25 students enrolled at the school in 1969.
1970
The name of the school changed to Yendon Primary School in 1970.
1993
Yendon Primary School closed in 1993.
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