Grade 4: 1987 Back Row L-R: Peter Weaver, Daniel Taylor, Wesley Sullivan, Ben Morgan, Ian Brown 3rd Row: Matthew McDougall, Peter Truong, Robbie Walkeley, Shannon Cagliarini, Kelly Reinhardt, Clint Russell, Phillip Luu, Daniel Hunt 2nd Row: Rebecca Ramsden, Sarah Monk, Erika Rauschenbach, Kerrie-Lee Warren, Rebecca Darlow, Natalie Turner, Joanne McCarthy, Nadia Razack Front Row: Chantal Bawden, Jasmine Ozergin, Sarah THorpe, Rebeccas Salt, Kirsty McLelland, Dana White, Rebecca Doorban, Mandy Milgate, Desiree King Teacher: Mrs C. Jones.

Group Photo. Note the name of the boy in red, back row left, is missing from the list of names. "FAMILY" 1987 Back Row L-R: [Name missing], Robbie Walkley, Belinda Poulianakis, Peter Truong, Timothy McCarthy, Matthew Monk Front Row: Naomi Miriklis, Kelly Thompson, Chantal Bawden, Christie Attwood, Emily Chellew, Tim Adams, Emily Sykes Teacher: Mrs J. Amos

Grade 3 1987 Back Row: Ben Collinson, Alex Dinic, Paul Tsiokis, Brian Donald, Tony Aravanis, Stuart Brown. 2nd Row: Trevor Willicks, Troy Shanley, Jess Sinclair, Belinda Poulianakis, Jamina Pavlov, Alison Crawford, Mark Ingram, Paul Eldridge, Stuart Rowley Front Row: Naomi Miriklis, Emily Sykes, Tara Barker, Christie Attwod, Krista Terzioski, Rebecca Taualii, Tongauua Taualii, Brenda Milgate, Samantha Weaver Teacher: Mrs J. Eyck

Grade 1 1987 Back Row L-R: Peter Thorpe, Kira Earl, Ashley McLean, Simone Yendle, Samantha Yu, Emma Krause, Andrew White, Nicholas Sullivan, Simon King Front Row: Rachel King, Ashley Barker, Brooke Wells, James Taylor, Tulay Erbasan, Warwick Taylor, Adam Pongho, Brett Thompson, Sophia Herdina Teacher: Mrs J. Smith

Grade Prep/1 1987 Back Row L-R: Luke Mastrantonio, David Adams, Aaron Collinson, Saner Ozergin, Nathan Ritchie-Marshall, David Eldridge, Bobby Scott, Adam Nichol Front Row: Caroline McDougall, Brett McNeil, Wayne Lister, Tim Whitehead, Robbie Chellew, Stuart Morgan, Luke Alcorn, Laura Billingsley Teacher: Mrs M. Hinde

Grade 2 1987 Back Row L-R: Simon Terzioski, Jeffrey Pearson, Joshua White, Shane Reinhardt, Patrick Marden.-(Anthony Barnett) Travis McIver, Stuart Yendle, Warren Bartholomeusz, Jason Clarke, Marcus Grbac 2nd Row: Lee Skinder, Tim Adams, Anthony Barnett, Matthew Lythow, Tim McCarthy, Daniel Little, Jarrad Page, Chris Harrower, Andrew Cass, Mathhew Monk Front Row: Louise Brown, Philippa Darlow, Mary Katsandonis, Elizabeth Ball, Kelly Thompson, Nicole Betts, Emily Chellew, Stacey Short, Christina TeLindert, Rebecca Salt Teacher: J. Leaney

1sts Cricket Team 1980. Names taken from handwritten attachment. Some missing or not clear. Teacher: Bruce Bower Back Row L-R: 1. Scott Berrigan, 2?, 3. Jamie Hodder, or 3. Ian Pederson, 4.?, 5. Kevin Crane Front Row: 1. Eugene Richards, 2?, 3. David Rigg, 4. Jeff Cook, 5. Daryn Bousnahan(?), 6. David Postlethwaite, 7. Peter Booth

1997 Whole School Photo. No Names listed.

Grade Prep 1994 Names taken from typed legend below each photo (via OCR). Photos mounted on Kuddly Koala School Portraits Card. Top Row:(L to R) Stuart Campbell, Brenda Chamroeun, Jordan Carmichael, Natasha Kempton, Mitchell James, Aaron Oldfield, Naythan Gurkin. 3rd Row: Mala Dayalan, John Roberts, Piers Smart, Emily Eversteyn . 2nd Row: Sarah Jesudhason, Shaun Chambers, Rebecca Dalton, Linda Hing, Aleesha Ashdown, Russi Singh, Mrs. Sim, Michael Neve, Brendan McKee, Niina Larm, Ricki Neve, Ashlee Winnen. 1st Row: Shayne Stewart, Ben Sengsouvanh, Karl Vita. Teacher: Mrs. Margaret Sim. Principal: Mr. Geoff Buzaglo.

Grade Prep/1 1994. Names taken from typed legend below each photo (via OCR). Photos mounted on Kuddly Koala School Portraits Card. Top Row: (L to R) Christopher Watts, Jacinta Price , Steven Freeman, Siobhan Baillieu, Nathan Fyfe, Matthew Young, Jan Kempton, Robert Kazenwadel. 3rd Row: Rory Ashdown, Ilksen Bulut, Alan Taualii, Mrs. Fowler, Claire Leigh, Ali Kiki, Krystal Bowtell, Jessica Clark, Mrs. Winchester, Sarah Cook. 2nd Row: Courtney Silvester, Jessica Atkin, Robbie Mollison, Tamara Groome, Megan Wiltshire. 1st Row: Lee Lim, Jimmy Richards, James Rimmer. Teacher: Mrs. Melissa Fowler. Principal: Mr. Geoff Buzaglo.

Grade 1/2 1994. Names taken from typed legend below each photo (via OCR). Photos mounted on Kuddly Koala School Portraits Card. Top Row: (L to R) Timothy Dalton, Sros Sok, Denis Felic, Michael Senton, Rebecca Lewin, Varun Bhatia, Sonya Shafaati 3rd Row: Annie Chen, Diana Stevanovic, Jessica McDonald, Sean Coleman, Mrs. Glenda Winchester. 2nd Row: Teneille Bird, Sharon Legg, Amanda Ashdown, Jane Truong, Nicholas Macklin, Steven Butkovic, Vanny Tin, Christian Santos. 1st Row: Phillip Rouse, Ben Taylor, Aaron Roberts, Kate Hayes, David Doyle, James Davidson, Marie Weaver, Daniel Guy. Teacher: Mr. Jan Michelson. Principal: Mr. Geojf Buzaglo.

Grade 2/3 1994. Names taken from typed legend below each photo (via OCR). Photos mounted on Kuddly Koala School Portraits Card. Top Row: (L to R) Andrew Campbell, Tammy Mollison, Jaymee-lee Kruck, Natalie Vita, Jane Takao, Andrew Kempton, Emma Nickson. 4th Row: Amanda Weaver, Dishad Jayasuriya, Pia James, Cahil Scott. 3rd Row: Dylan Thorogood, Soheil Shafaati, Lachlan Carmichael, Mrs. Gordon, Andreea Sasarman, Lynette Chand, Jamshid Abbasszadeh. 2nd Row: Andrew Huynh, Charlotte Crayden, Jessica Kazenwade/, Imogen Murtagh, Alexandra McDonald 1st Row: Manar Rezkal/ah, Benjamin Goudge, Michael Szarek, David Eang. Absent: Nicole Clark. Teacher: Mrs. Dianne Gordon. Principal: Mr. Geoff Buzaglo.

Grade 3/4 1994. Names taken from typed legend below each photo (via OCR). Photos mounted on Kuddly Koala School Portraits Card. Top Row: (L to R) Jodie Butkovic, Daniel Shaw, Tina Chen, Khushboo Thakkar, Lauren Grigg, Sunley Tin. 3rd Row: Sonia Singh, Luke Puamau, Tom Davidson, Rick Papadimitriou, Rebecca Mollison, Daniel Hadina. 2nd Row: Mrs. Eyck, Matthew Clark, May Lim, Amanda de Vries, Sara Nickson, Kylie McNeil, Sokney Noy. 1st Row: Arran Gray, Erin Smart, Samantha Hayes, Raghav Bhatia, Julian Furzer, Kurt Herdina, Kym Pongho, Brent Senton. Absent: Rebecca Tamme. Teacher: Mrs. Johanna Eyck. Principal: Mr. Geoff Buzaglo.

Grade 4/5 1994. Names taken from typed legend below each photo (via OCR). Photos mounted on Kuddly Koala School Portraits Card. Top Row: (L to R) Raymond Mollison, Theo Organtzoglou, Catriona Roberts, Manesha Jayasuriya, Sarah Watts, Dela Clark, Alicia Dalton, Aden Guy. 2nd Row: Erin White, Mau Takao, Tin Dang, Mrs. Jenny Vincent, Sara Alcorn, Sreyneth Teng, Christopher Fountain, Matthew Betts. 1st Row: Katrina Connell, Majd Rezkallah, Vivien Jolly, Rhys McKee, Tim Waite. Absent: Camilla Crocker, Manarin Ouk Teacher: Mrs Jenny Vincent.Principal: Mr. Geoff Buzaglo.

Grade 5/6 1994. Names taken from typed legend below each photo (via OCR). Photos mounted on Kuddly Koala School Portraits Card. Top Row:(L to R) Vinh Bui, Aidan Papadimitriou, David Taualii, Kenneth Fountain, Emily Furzer, Judah Eang. 3rd Row: Shane Neve, Vi Dang, Julian Knauer, Daniel Reinhardt, Rick Sloan, Mark Brown. 2nd Row: Luke Alcorn, Kurush Zaiwala, Andrew King, Alison Poulianakis, Cheryl Chan, Kristy Willis. 1st Row: Birgul Dayakli, Jordan Scott, Nicole Taylor, Luke Goudge, Stewart Leigh, Tina Bontorno, Amy Skinder, Leigh Pongho. Absent: Thomas Crocker. Teacher: Mr. Geoffrey Fairbairn . Principal: Mr. Geoff Buzaglo.

Letter dated 14-Jun-2015 from Victoria Potts to RDHS with four school photographs associated with her parents, Nesta Potts and Alfred Potts.; a) Staff photograph circa 1969 Heathmont East Primary School, including Alfred Potts in the front row wearing glasses, Nesta in front row right, with Head Teacher (Angus MacCallum?) between them. Of interest is the late Joan Kirner (former Premier of Victoria, d.2015) third from the right, back row.; b) Heathmont East State School Grade 1A 1968; c) Eastwood State School Grade 4B 1968; d) Heathmont State School Grade 2 1956 +Additional Keywords: Potts, Victoria / Potts, Alfred / Potts, Nesta / Kirner, Joan

Note - Rhonda Clarke was reported as being related to Olympic runner Ron Clarke.Photograph of girls' basketball (netball) team of Ringwood East Primary School Metropolitan Premiers 1967. +Additional Keywords: Deany, John - teacher standing at rear, with back row L-R (standing) and front row L-R (kneeling): / Holmberg, Peta / Sanbrook, Gillian / Benson, Peta / Parker, Lyn / Harmen, Janice / White, Anne / French, Cheryl / Clarke, Rhonda / Cleary, Jenny / Rattray, Peta

Ringwood Primary School - Albums of history and school photos from the laying of foundation stone in 1921Collection of nine A3 scrap books documenting Ringwood Primary School, with photos from pre 1940 to 1983 with coloured covers and plastic spines plus one Junior Teachers record book; Ringwood Primary School - Literature and photos pre 1940; Ringwood Primary School - School photos 1940s; Ringwood Primary School - Photos and Literature 1940s and 1950s; Ringwood Primary School - School photos 1950s; Ringwood Primary School - School photos 1970 to 1974; Ringwood Primary School - School photos 1975 to 1979; Ringwood Primary School - School photos 1980 to 1983; Ringwood Primary School - School photos 1983 to 1997 ; Ringwood Primary School - Literature and photos relating to the library and Miss Paddock; Education Department Junior Teachers Record Book for Ringwood Primary School 2997 from 1932 to 1942 +Additional Keywords: Paddock, Janet (Daisy)

History of the Ringwood Primary School No 2997 from 1889 to 1989 Contents include List of Head Teachers/Principals, Finding a Site, Time Line, Reminiscences of Miss Daisy Paddock, Anecdotes From Former Pupils. Acknowledgement - In researching the history of Ringwood Primary School, we would like to acknowledge the valuable information obtained from the History of Ringwood Primary School compiled by Mr. J.A. Baines.

Pen Richardson (nee Gilbert) was sewing this set when her headmaster came to tell the class (4th August 1914) that they were at war with Germany. She was in 3rd grade and her teacher was Leila Perry.This item is an example of the needlework taught in primary schools in the early 20th century.White linen cloth with "Brush & Comb" embroidered onto the front in white thread.cloth manchester table-linen hancrafts needlework orbost-state-school

This is a photograoh of students at the Higher Elementary School at Orbost. Mary Gilbert has identified those in the photograph. From L-R Back Row - ? Irvine; Madge Macalaster; Rhoda Perry; Daisy Scouller; Dorrie Napier; Lila Perry; Don Cameron_____________________- Rita Murray; Raay Fisher; Grace Morris; Reston Nish; Bill Irvine; Stella Rodwell; Headmaster Mr W. Guy; ?; Annie Stirling; Harold Napier; R Lay; Dora Smith; Doris Shortell; Percy Hambrock Nellie MacPherson; Irene Parker; Gertie Griebenow; Vera Saunders; Mr Jack Blaikie; Bernice Feltis; Dillkys Broome; Vera Spink; Jean Irvine; Lexie Nixon; Eda Ross; Maggie Whillance; Violet Scouller; Jean Stirling; Miss Zoe Hazlett; Lily Daly; Jack Parker; Eric Herbert; ?; Tom Henderson; Frank Richardson; Vance Moysey; Vernon Nevins; Frank Rodwell; Bill Fisher; ? Murray Kerr Molly Dreverman; Emmy Gibbs; Hilda Kerr; Charlie Richards; Mick; Spink; Tom Swan; Ronnie Gluth; Annie Gibbs; Madge Grose; Mary Reynolds During 1910-11 the first approaches were made to the Department for the establishment of a HES in Orbost and this became a reality in 1912. Orbost HES supplied post-primary education in the district until a high school was built in 1948.Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This photograph is representative of its history.A black / white photograph of children in front of a timber building with an open door. One female and two adult male teachers are with the children. At the front centre is a drum. Behind the drum is a boy holding a board with H.E.S. Orbost hand-written in what appears to be white chalk on a blackboard. There are three smaller boys holding brass musical instruments. The photograph is mounted on a brown card which is damaged. a card with names written in it has been attached to the photograph, on the front of the card at the bottom - "X Frank Richardson Bill Guy H.T. 1915".education-orbost-higher-elementary

This is a photograph of students of Orbost State School. Those in the photograph have been identified by Mary Gilbert. Back Row - Billy Nixon; ?; ?; ?; Albert Williams; Stan Porter; Stan Farmer; Bert Johnston; Betty Gilbert; Bernice Feltis; Olive Gall; Lorna Farquahar: Bessie Gibbs; Cora Morgan; Dorothy Broome ?: Jack Gargan; Bill Dreverman; Tom Stevenson; George French; ?; Jim Nixon; Dorothy Tipping; Lorna Sadler; Ivy Swan; ?; ?; Edie Gall; ? ?; ?; Ray Tyrell; ?; ?; Tom Rodwell; /; Una Perry; Perth Hardy; ?; Molly Pardew; Alice Hammill; Effie Hammill; Muriel Grose; Francie Robinson; Marion Gilbert Jim Tipping; Dave Murray; Arthur Simpson; ? Grose The 19th of March 1886 proved an important day in the lives of many early settlers in the Orbost area, because on this day the Orbost State School opened. The fact that the school had first operated tem­porarily in a leased building, and on a half-time basis with SS2745 Jarrahmond, did not dampen the enthusiasm of the local inhabitants as they saw their offspring commence their education under the guidance of HT Campbell Mackay. However he remained in charge only until 12th of May 1886. The second HT, John Rowe, served until 1908. On 30th of June 1887, a portable room was provided; it being brought to the area by schooner. The school now had accommodation for 30 pupils; the teacher's welfare was considered because quarters of two rooms were attached. As the population increased so did the needs of the school. This was reflected in the provision of a larger classroom in 1898. During 1910-11 the first approaches were made to the Department for the establishment of a HES in Orbost and this became a reality in 1912. Orbost HES supplied post-primary education in the district until a high school was built in 1948.This photograph is associated with the history of education in Orbost.A black / white photograph mounted on brown card. It shows a group of school children in front of an outside wallm of of a timber building. A boy in front is holding a board with "Grades 1V & V" written on it.A hand-written list of names is attached to the photograph. There is an arrow with "MARION" next to it. At top - BETT

This is a group of students of Orbost State School. A list of those in the photograph has been hand-written by Mary Gilbert. Back Row- ?; Alan Nixon; Amy Yandle; Rose Whillance; Una Perry; Nellie Cross; Hilda Coverdale; Ada Morgan; Lesley Gluth; Molly Macalaster; Mel Gluth; Allie Macalaster Marion Gilbert; Ettie Hammill; Gwen Simpson; Marge Daley; Edie Boucher; ?; ? Burns; Gladys Gall; Billy Momford; mary Kavagnah; Hugh Hawkless; Norman Burns Royce Andrews; Syd Hardy; ? Lowater; Jim Tipping; ?; ? Joiner; ?; Sinclair Mosley; ? Pleydell; Ian McDonald The 19th of March 1886 proved an important day in the lives of many early settlers in the Orbost area, because on this day the Orbost State School opened. The fact that the school had first operated tem­porarily in a leased building, and on a half-time basis with SS2745 Jarrahmond, did not dampen the enthusiasm of the local inhabitants as they saw their offspring commence their education under the guidance of HT Campbell Mackay. However he remained in charge only until 12th of May 1886. The second HT, John Rowe, served until 1908. On 30th of June 1887, a portable room was provided; it being brought to the area by schooner. The school now had accommodation for 30 pupils; the teacher's welfare was considered because quarters of two rooms were attached. As the population increased so did the needs of the school. This was reflected in the provision of a larger classroom in 1898. During 1910-11 the first approaches were made to the Department for the establishment of a HES in Orbost and this became a reality in 1912. Orbost HES supplied post-primary education in the district until a high school was built in 1948. This photograph is associated with the history of education in Orbost.A black / white photograph mounted on grey card. It shows a group of school children posed in rows in front of an outside wall of a wooden building. A boy in the front row is holding a sign with "GRADE " written on it. The sign appears to be in white chalk on a blackboard.There is a handwritten list of names attached to the bottom of the photograph.education-orbost-state-school

This is a photograph of students of Orbost State School. Mary Gilbert has identified the girl holding the sign as Pen Gilbert. The 19th of March 1886 proved an important day in the lives of many early settlers in the Orbost area, because on this day the Orbost State School opened. The fact that the school had first operated tem­porarily in a leased building, and on a half-time basis with SS2745 Jarrahmond, did not dampen the enthusiasm of the local inhabitants as they saw their offspring commence their education under the guidance of HT Campbell Mackay. However he remained in charge only until 12th of May 1886. The second HT, John Rowe, served until 1908. On 30th of June 1887, a portable room was provided; it being brought to the area by schooner. The school now had accommodation for 30 pupils; the teacher's welfare was considered because quarters of two rooms were attached. As the population increased so did the needs of the school. This was reflected in the provision of a larger classroom in 1898. During 1910-11 the first approaches were made to the Department for the establishment of a HES in Orbost and this became a reality in 1912. Orbost HES supplied post-primary education in the district until a high school was built in 1948.This photograph is associate with the history of education i n Orbost.a black / white photograph mounted on brown card. It is of a group of school children in front of an open doorwaay of a timber building. A female teacher is seated on a chair among them. A girl in the front is holding a board with what appears to be handwritten in white chalk on a blackboard -"Grades 111 & 1V Orbost".at bottom - "X PEN GILBERT"education-orbost-state-school

During 1910-11 the first approaches were made to the Department of Education for the establishment of a Higher Elementary School in Orbost and this became a reality in 1912. Orbost Higher Elementary School supplied post-primary education in the district until a high school was built in 1948. Higher Elementary schools took in students whose parents desired a higher level of education than the completion of Grade 6. Higher elementary classes were added to existing primary schools and were the forerunners of high schools. Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This photograph is representative of its history.A black / white photograph mounted on grey card. it shows three rows of students and teachers in font of a brick building. They are dressed in uniforms with ties and blazers.on back - 1939 D & C FORMS Nance Gilbert front row 3rd from righteducation-orbost higher-elementary-school-orbost gilbert-nance

This photograph is part of the Mary Gilbert Collection. This photo shows the first Orbost State School which is now known as Ruskin Street Primary School. "The 19th of March 1886 proved an important day in the lives of many early settlers in the Orbost area, because on this day the Orbost State School opened. The fact that the school had first operated tem­porarily in a leased building, and on a half-time basis with SS2745 Jarrahmond, did not dampen the enthusiasm of the local inhabitants as they saw their offspring commence their education under the guidance of HT Campbell Mackay. However he remained in charge only until 12th of May 1886. The second HT, John Rowe, served until 1908. On 30th of June 1887, a portable room was provided; it being brought to the area by schooner. The school now had accommodation for 30 pupils; the teacher's welfare was considered because quarters of two rooms were attached. As the population increased so did the needs of the school. This was reflected in the provision of a larger classroom in 1898. During 1910-11 the first approaches were made to the Department for the establishment of a HES in Orbost and this became a reality in 1912. Orbost HES supplied post-primary education in the district until a high school was built in 1948. When fire destroyed the school in 1941 local halls were used as classrooms until a new school was built. Work was quite rapid and a new brick structure was opened by the Hon. A. E. Lind, MLA, on 13th of February 1942. This new building was a fine type of school of which both the pupils and the HT Leslie Collins were indeed proud. But Orbost continued to develop and the new school was soon over­taxed. This resulted in the erection of two Bristol classrooms in 1947. By 1950, when the school population had reached 500 pupils the opening of the new school at Orbost North was welcomed by all concerned. In 1963 the Department purchased land diagonally opposite the school and developed it as a playing area. In 1965 two LTCs were opened in November, and in October 1968 the Brodribb School building was moved to SS2744 Orbost for use as a general purpose room." (re.f Schools East Gippsland")This item is associated with education in Orbost.A black / white photograph showing a group of children posed in front of a wooden school building. A sign on the building has "STATE SCHOOL No. 2744"3127.1 - "front row left is W.J. Cameron" 3127.2 - "Teachers, Mr Rowe, Miss Lucy Watt (sewing) back row Mrs Kerr (Hilda Temple) Miss Hofen back left W. Roadknight 4 from left back Annie Cameron 1 left centre row" 3127.3 - as per above education-orbost state-school-orbost

This item is part of the Mary Gilbert Collection. Top Row on Left - Ethel Scouller; Una Roadknight; Rene Rodwell; Nathan Spielvogel (Head Teacher) Bottom Left - Elsie Cook; Miss Olivier with hat (teacher); Erica Roadknight, Penuel Cameron Far Right - Dorrie Roadknight;with hat (teacher); 3rd from left Vera Nixon; Sally Draffin behind her; Linda Gluth in front of Dorrie Tthe Orbost State School opened on19th of March 1886. The school had first operated tem­porarily in a leased building, and on a half-time basis with SS2745 Jarrahmond, The head teacher was Campbell Mackay who remained in charge only until 12th of May 1886. The second head teacher, John Rowe, served until 1908. On 30th of June 1887, a portable room was provided; it being brought to the area by schooner. The school now had accommodation for 30 pupils; the teacher's welfare was considered because quarters of two rooms were attached. As the population increased so did the needs of the school. This was reflected in the provision of a larger classroom in 1898. During 1910-11 the first approaches were made to the Department for the establishment of a Higher Elementary School in Orbost and this became a reality in 1912. Orbost. The Higher Elementary School supplied post-primary education in the district until a high school was built in 1948. When fire destroyed the school in 1941 local halls were used as classrooms until a new school was built, opened by the Hon. A. E. Lind, MLA, on 13th of February 1942. But Orbost continued to develop and the new school was soon over­taxed. This resulted in the erection of two Bristol classrooms in 1947. By 1950, when the school population had reached 500 pupils the opening of the new school at Orbost North was welcomed by all concerned. In 1963 the Department purchased land diagonally opposite the school and developed it as a playing area. This item is associated with education in Orbost.A black / white photograph with a list of names attached to the bottom. It shows a group of students and teachers in front of a wooden school building.on label - Orbost S.S. 1909 with a list of identifying nameseducation-orbost orbost-state-school

These are photographs of students at the Orbost Higher Elementary School in 1923. They were taken at the Snaggers Lane end of the Snowy River. with the students is teacher, Miss Wyatt. In the photograph, bottom right, from L-R are Miss Gwen Hobson from the Orbost state School who started hockey in Orbost; Miss Bessie Goudie from the Higher Elementary School, Pen Gilbert, school captain, Miss Jean Wyatt an exchange teacher from England. the swimmers include Muriel Grose; Vera Swan; Annie and Myra Malcolm, Alice and Florrie Boucher and Mollie and Alice Hammil. During 1910-11 the first approaches were made to the Department for the establishment of a HES in Orbost and this became a reality in 1912. Orbost HES supplied post-primary education in the district until a high school was built in 1948.Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This item is representative of its history. Four black / white photographs pasted onto grey cardboard. each is labelled - had-written in black print. A label is attached to the bottom of the card. Two of the photographs are of groups of students wearing swimming costumes sitting on a river bank A teacher is with them holding an open umbrella. Another photograph is of a group of students in swimming costumed standing in water. The other is of four women sitting on a large tree log in front of a wooden building.at top - "SCHOOL SWIMMING SNOWY RIVER" There are hand-written labels under the photographs and a list of names attached to the bottom with metal paper clips.education-orbost orbost-higher-elementary-school swimming-carnival

DESCRIPTIONA black / white photograph on a grey buff cardboard frame. It is of a group of students standing outside the Orbost State School building. One child holds a sign reading "Form F". There is a photographer's label at the bottom.SIZEH-199mm W-028mmOBJECT REGISTRATION890KEYWORDSeducation-orbost orbost-state-schoolHISTORICAL INFORMATIONThe 19th of March 1886 proved an important day in the lives of many early settlers in the Orbost area, because on this day the Orbost State School opened. The fact that the school had first operated tem­porarily in a leased building, and on a half-time basis with SS2745 Jarrahmond, did not dampen the enthusiasm of the local inhabitants as they saw their offspring commence their education under the guidance of HT Campbell Mackay. However he remained in charge only until 12th of May 1886. The second HT, John Rowe, served until 1908. On 30th of June 1887, a portable room was provided; it being brought to the area by schooner. The school now had accommodation for 30 pupils; the teacher's welfare was considered because quarters of two rooms were attached. As the population increased so did the needs of the school. This was reflected in the provision of a larger classroom in 1898. During 1910-11 the first approaches were made to the Department for the establishment of a HES in Orbost and this became a reality in 1912. Orbost HES supplied post-primary education in the district until a high school was built in 1948. When fire destroyed the school in 1941 local halls were used as classrooms until a new school was built. Work was quite rapid and a new brick structure was opened by the Hon. A. E. Lind, MLA, on 13th of February 1942. This new building was a fine type of school of which both the pupils and the HT Leslie Collins were indeed proud. But Orbost continued to develop and the new school was soon over­taxed. This resulted in the erection of two Bristol classrooms in 1947. By 1950, when the school population had reached 500 pupils the opening of the new school at Orbost North was welcomed by all concerned. In 1963 the Department purchased land diagonally opposite the school and developed it as a playing area. In 1965 two LTCs were opened in November, and in October 1968 the Brodribb School building was moved to SS2744 Orbost for use as a general purpose room. ( Info. from Schools East Gippsland)This item is associated with the history of education in Orbost.A black / white photograph of a large group of children standing outside a school building - " Orbost State School No. 2744". The younger students are standing in the front. High School students are at the back.on back - "Mr C. Connor S.M. Mr Tipper H.M. State & H.E.s. about 1922"education-orbost orbost-state-school orbost-higher-elementary-school