This photograph of the Grade 5/6 class at Jacana Primary School, taken in 2003, offers a rare glimpse into the final years of a school that had served the Jacana community since 1959. Capturing students and staff in a typical classroom setting, the image reflects the educational practices and social atmosphere of the early 21st century. Although the school closed in the 2000s, this photograph stands as a valuable historical record, preserving the memory of a place that played a formative role in the lives of many local families. It highlights the school’s enduring significance as a centre of learning, connection, and community identity.This 2003 photograph of the Grade 5/6 class at Jacana Primary School holds historical significance as one of the final visual records of a school that served the Jacana community from 1959 until its closure in the early 2000s. It captures the everyday life of students and educators during the early 21st century, reflecting the school’s role as a cornerstone of local identity, education, and social connection. The image is a valuable reminder of the school’s contribution to generations of families and its place in the broader narrative of public education in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.A colour photograph of school children in school uniform with their teacher.jacana primary school, grade 5/6, 2003, photograph, camila amilale, mrs. marie killender, emre akbiyik, krishna hurley - edwards, maja sormaz, yalcin akyildiz, hung phan, jordan megne, mrs. katrina romanyk, kristijan mihaljev, tegan nash, mohammad matar, hakan bozbay, mrs. luba bojczuk, yeliz akyildiz, matthew sinnett, breanna nash, ms carol taylor

This 2003 photo shows Grades prep, 1 and 2 at Jacana Primary School, once located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The school, now closed and demolished, served the local community for decades. This image offers a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era of local education and childhood in Jacana.This 2003 photograph of Grades prep, 1 and 2 at Jacana Primary School captures a moment in the educational and social history of Melbourne’s northern suburbs. As the school no longer exists, the image holds historical value, preserving the memory of a once-vital community institution and its students.Colour photograph on matte paper, with names of people in their photograph.jacana primary school, education, prep/1/2, 2003 school photograph, amy matthews, sam accaputo, hana matar, jenny du, milan hurley-edwards, vincent tuua, nhi phan, filiz akyildiz, mrs. vivien mcnish, makarita solofa, orhan bozbay, jacqualine o'toole, ms carol taylor

CHATHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL 4314 -FILE 1 1. Correspondence regarding establishment of the school – all are copies: • Letter from Amy Brown to Secretary of Chatham School Committee (undated) relating to correspondence regarding the establishment of the school • Letter from Education Department to Mr. A.R. Brown, 17.5.1923. • Letter from Department of Public Works to Mrs. Amy R. Brown, 2.10.1923. • Letter from Education Department to Mr. A.R. Brown, 2.11.1923. • Letter from A. Brown to Education Department ?, 7.11.1923. • Letter from E.W. Greenwood, MLA, State Parliament House to Mr. A.R. Brown, 8.11.1923. • Letter from E.W. Greenwood, State Parliament House to Mr. A.R. Brown, 19.11.1923. • Letter from Department of Public Works to Mrs. Amy R. Brown, 5.12.1923. • Letter from Education Department to Mrs. A. Brown, 8.12.1923. • Letter from A. Brown to Mr. Greenwood, 26.7.1925. • Letter from E.W. Greenwood, State Parliament House to Mrs. A. Brown, 14.3.1925. • Letter from E.W. Greenwood, State Parliament House to Mrs. A. Brown, 15.7.1925.Letter from E.W. Greenwood, State Parliament House to Mrs. A. Brown, 16.11.1925. • Letter from Department of Public Works to Mrs. A. R. Brown, 10.11.1926. • Letter from E.W. Greenwood, State Parliament House to Mrs. A. Brown, 2.3.1923. • Letter from E.W. Greenwood, State Parliament House to Mrs. A. Brown, 3.6.1927. • Letter from E.W. Greenwood, State Parliament House to Mrs. A. Brown, 29.6.1927. 2. 2 Mr. Harbert’s account for Shelter Shed, Chatham State School, (undated), (1 page). 3. 4 copies of newspaper cuttings: • ‘Masts tell Edina’s history’, Herald, 4.5.1931 • ‘Edina to have holiday on 80th birthday’, Argus, 4.5.1934, • ‘Edina’s birthday tomorrow’, Age, 4.5.1934, • ‘Old lady of the sea has a birthday’, Star, 4.5.1934 (1 page). 4. ‘The story of the steamship “Edina” a wonderful veteran of the seas’, The Meccano Magazine, A.R. Prince, December, 193 ? (1 page). 5. ‘Ponsford and schoolboys’, (paper and date unknown), (2 pages). 6. Program for ‘Trial by jury’, 16.11.1929 (1 page). 7. ‘What was the joke that the Governor told?’, paper unknown, 5.5.1931 (1 page). 8. ‘History in school flag’, paper and date unknown (1 page). 9. Lists of girl and boy dux 1928 – 1944 (1page). 10. Chatham School 4314 notes (undated) (3 pages). 11. Extracts from Box Hill Reporter, 1927-9, from Alan Holt collection (1 page). 12. Empire day celebrations in Surrey Hills in 1930s, notes from Matt Bowen, 1983 (1 page). 13. Extracts from Box Hill Reporter 1927-8 (1 page). 14. Vision and realisation, 1973 Education Department : Port Phillip Eastern Region: 4314 Chatham notes by H.H. Singleton (1 page). 15. ‘Bell has historic appeal’, paper unknown, c. 1985 (1 page). 16. Background information on the SS Edina bell, Adrian Peniston-Bird, Principal of Chatham Primary School, 1982 (1 page). 17. ‘It’s there for another fifty years’, October, 1985. See also ‘Chatham past and present, a patchwork of people’. (1 page). 18. ‘Miss Marie George’, SHNN No. 40, June/July, 1989 (1 page). 19. ‘Chatham Primary School – a community within the community’, SHNN No. 56, Feb/March, 1992 (1 page). 20. ‘Chatham Primary School – another exciting year begins’, SHNN No. 68, Feb./March, 1994 (1 page). 21. ‘Chatham plans a big reunion’, SHNN No. 77, Aug./Sept. 1995 (1 page). 22. ‘In search of the past’, Progress Press, 15.5.1996 (1 page); features Norma Price & Lale Ramadan 23. ‘Chatham primary’, SHNN No. 82, June/July, 1996 (1 page). 24. ‘Happy Birthday, Chatham Primary’, SHNN No. 84, Oct./Nov. 1996 (1 page). 25. Chatham School Fathers Club, SHNN No. 83, Aug./Sept. 1996 (1 page). 26. Notes by Doug Iversen, 18.7. year unknown, (1 page). 27. Advertisement for Chatham Primary School celebrating 70 years: ‘Take a walk down memory lane’, 10.9.1996, paper unknown (1 page). 28. Chatham Primary School invitation to 70th year celebration – Sat. 19.10.1996 (1 page), AND Back to Chatham (1 page). 29. Flyer: Chatham Primary School Reunion Celebrating 70 years 19.10.1996 (1 page, 2 copies). 30. Program ‘Welcome to Chatham Primary School No. 4314 70th celebration’, undated (1 page, 2 copies). 31. Chatham History trail, undated (1 page). 32. Card with drawing of Chatham Primary School by David Williams, 1995 (1 page). 33. ‘Seems like yesterday’ 1998, paper unknown (1 page). 34. ‘Schools and the environment’, SHNN No. 98, Feb./March, 1999 (1 page). 35. ‘School praises retiring head’, by Kate Morris, 19.6.2000, paper unknown (1 page); features Jan Morris. 36. “Chatham’s class of ‘30” by Meg Freeman, Progress Press, c. July, 2000 (1 page). 37. ‘Recalling a class act’, Progress Press, c. August, 2000 (1 page). 38. List of students enrolling in 1930 (2 pages). 39. Chatham Foundation Day Lunch invitation 31.7.2000, (with contact details of former students on the back, written by Ken Hall) (1 page). 40. ‘Boy in man’s shoes’, Progress Press, 21.8.2000 (1 page). 41. ‘An invitation – Chatham Primary plans for its 75th birthday’, SHNN No. 118, June/July, 2002 (1 page). 42. 75th birthday assembly – August 1st 2002 (1 page). 43. ‘Chatham lands special garden’ (paper and date unknown, possibly Progress Leader) (1 page). 44. ‘Chatham Primary celebrates specialist programs’, SHNN No. 184, June/July 2013 (1 page). 45. ‘City’s sustainable schools awarded this month’, Boroondara Bulletin, April, 2013 (1 page). 46. ‘Chatham Primary walks to win’, SHNN No. 189 March/April 2014 (1 page). 47. ‘School builds pathway to greater sustainability’, Progress Leader, 15.9.2015 (1 page). 48. ‘Schools embrace need for class action’, Age, 7.11.2016 (1 page). 49. Advertisements for 2017 grand fair 4th March, 2 designs (3 pages including 2 copies of one). 50. Chatham primary leads on going green – SHNN No 160, June /July 2009. 51. A history of Chatham Primary School, golden jubilee edition 1977 (9 pages with covers). 52. Photo of Mrs. Frances Le Couteur receiving a gift at Chatham Primary School, golden jubilee 1977 (1 page – a copy). 53. ‘Thank you’ letter to editor from Mrs. Frances Le Couteur (paper unknown), 1977 (1 page). 54. Letter from Chatham School No. 4314 to Mrs. Ethel Cerini, 10.2.193 ? (1 page). 55. Programme for concert held in the 1930s (source possibly Jocelyn Hall) (1 page). 56. ‘Parents’ pride in their school’, Progress Press, 21.5.2019. 57. ‘Bring your bright ideas to life’, Whitehorse Leader, 13.5.2019 (features Otto Hunt). 58. Flyer for school fete, 1986/1987 59. ‘Hearts captured, now for minds’, 2020, no details re paper. 60. ‘Teachers feted with hearts’, Age, 26.5.2020. (Response to COVIDE lock down) 61. ‘Wedding memory renewed’, (? Progress Press). 2.12.1997 features Ivy & Basil Taylor, former Chatham students. 62. Reflections of Principal, Chris Cotching, SHNN No 233, Feb 2022. 63. School brochure, c1998 64. School calendar 2003 65. Copies of photos taken by sue Barnett at the time of the 70th Reunion (8 photos) 66. Signatures of staff and students from 1997 (10 pages) 67. Grand fair raffle tickets, November 2023

his group photograph of Jacana Primary School students and teachers, taken in the year 2000, serves as a meaningful reflection of the school’s lasting presence in the Jacana community. Founded in 1959 and operating until the early 2000s, Jacana Primary was more than a place of education—it was a central part of community life, fostering connection, learning, and shared identity across generations. The image documents not only the individuals present at the time but also the school’s broader cultural values—camaraderie, diversity, and a strong sense of belonging. As a visual record, it offers valuable insight into the everyday life of the school and the social environment of Jacana at the turn of the century. It stands as a testament to the role Jacana Primary played in shaping young lives and strengthening community bonds.This 2000 group photograph of students and teachers at Jacana Primary School is a significant cultural and historical artifact that reflects the enduring legacy of the school within the Jacana community. Established in 1959 and operating until the early 2000s, Jacana Primary was a cornerstone of local life, providing not only education but also a sense of identity, belonging, and continuity for generations of families. The photograph is important as a visual record of the school’s final years, capturing the diversity, camaraderie, and inclusive spirit that defined its culture. It offers insight into the social and educational environment of the time and serves as a tangible reminder of the school’s role in shaping the lives of its students and contributing to the broader social fabric of the suburb. As a preserved image, it holds value for former students, educators, and the wider community, symbolising shared memories and the collective history of Jacana. A vibrant laminated colour photograph featuring a group of children and staff seated in three rows. Their names are displayed on a white panel, printed on glossy paper, accompanied by the school logo.jacana primary school, education, photograph, group photograph, 2000, ms. carol taylor, grade 3/4, teagan nash, jovie anne orca, belinda tracey, whitney sammut, krishna hurley-edwards, jamana matar, jade lloyd, matthew sinnett, kristijan mihaljev, stephanie melta, benjamin grubbergs, andrew knostens, allak hamad, jocelyn towers, clara david, trent gore, andrew fuimaono, maeve-aine oakley, matthew welsh, joshua harris, emre akbiyik, ms. farnsworth, mr. bojczuk, mrs. nancy fry