Reply to a letter written by the Secretary of the She Oaks, State School, who had summitted a petition against the closing of the school, as they were down to 6 pupils. The Education Department claimed due to a shortage of teachers, the schhol would close.type written letter on paper, on a Education Department letterhead, dated 6th August 1951. Reply to a protest letter, regarding closing of the school.signed by D.H Wheeler, Secretary, Education Department. She Oaks underlined.victoria, education, school, department, , petition, she, oaks, 1286, 1951, closure 1951, section, 25, act, 1928

Original photograph from "Back to Phillp Island - 1926"Black and white photographic copy of photograph of 58 pupils and 2 teachers of Cowes State School no. 1282, in 1926. Pupils arranged in 4 rows, older boys at the rear, next row is girls, 3rd row is mixed boys and girls, front row is boys all seated. Background is trees on the left and a wooden building on the right with an illegible sign above and to the right of a window." Copy from Reg No 11"photograph, photographs, black and white, school, schools, school pupils, pupils, student, students, teacher, teachers, back to, festival, festivals

The Ventnor School had its beginning in the Ventnor Hall, which was built by parents of the children. It was opened on 5th May 1915 and Miss Ruby Bright was the first Head Teacher. Later an area was purchased from Mr Thomas Jones and a new school was erected at a cost of £790.2.6. The school was occupied on 6th September 1923 and was un staffed in 1964.Photograph of old Ventnor State School No. 3895 and Shelter Shed. Man with dog in foreground.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, schools, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, ventnor state school

From Jessie Smith's collection of Island Events & Landscapes. Ventnor State School Students.Grade photo mixed girls & boys in front of weather board wall - doors at right. Two girls in white with beads front row. All look very serious!! Possibly 1919 or 20 and possible list of names following: Front Row: Nancy Grayden, Alma Forde, Ivy Forde, Ethel West, Berta Grayden, Elma West 2nd Row: Teddy Chapman, Harold Jones, Len Jenner, Sid Forde, Reece Jones, Len West, Isobel Chapman, Gwen Minus 3rd Row: Bert West, Ray Jenner, Gordon West, Charlie Grachan, Allan Jenner, Isla Chapman, Estelle Grayden, Dolly Dixon 4th Row: John Minus, Rex Dixon, Ken McKindlay, Billie Hunter, Teacher - Kath Cummings, Myrtle Jones, Pearl Kent, Mabel Jones.Ventnor S. S. No. 3895local history, photographs, state schools, black & white photograph, early education, ventnor state school, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip Island1923 photograph of the pupils and teachers of the senior grades of Cowes State School - No. 1282. local history, photography, cowes state school, senior grades, black & white photograph, john jenner, bryant west

Louis Amiet was Head Teacher of Greensborough State School from 1895 to 1917. In this letter, Mr Amiet reminds the Secretary of the Education Department of 'promises' made to renovate areas of the school, which have not been done. Handwritten letter copied on white paper, black text greensborough primary school, greensborough state school

A list of Head Teacher, assistant, school committee and Mothers' Club members for 1954. Copied from a booklet produced by the school in 1954.Digital copy of list from booklet.greensborough primary school, greensborough state school

Class photograph from Grade 4, 1961 Greensborough Primary School No.2062. Student names are not identified. Teacher Mr Haynes.Digital copy of black and white class photograph.greensborough primary school, greensborough state school

Oral history Myrtle Barnett ( 1915- ); fostered daughter of Caroline & Ferdinand Barnett; Lower Plenty. Interviewed on 19 Feb 1996 by Peter Blackbourn. "We lived at Grace Park and could walk straight down the road and over the bridge to the Montmorency State School. The school was in Rattray Rd about half way up the hill. The King family lived next door to the school. One day the students were all taken on a walk to choose the site of the new school (which was built in 1924). In addition to the above story; Myrtle said at either the Lower Plenty School or the Montmorency School there was a teacher they didn’t like so they swapped schools. My Grandmother Jean Barnett; started at Greensborough Primary in 1919 and stayed 3 months. When I told her about this; she told me off and said she never went there! She must have then gone to Montmorency and when there was a call to start a school at Lower Plenty; took the opportunity to get away from the teacher they didn’t like. I’m not sure of the time line for the above events; or which school they swapped to but I thought it gave a little insight into the 1920’s and how Lower Plenty; Montmorency and Greensborough were connected."Transcript of Oral History. barnett family, myrtle barnett

Staff photograph 1964 from Greensborough Primary School No.2062. Staff names are identified: back row L-R: Max McEvoy; Mrs Ryan; Miss Collins; Ron Grey; Mrs Steele; Jan Hancock; Graeme Maggs; Miss Forbes. Front Row: Jan Wood; Peter Gurry; Glenis Schultz; Mr Romeril (head teacher).Digital copy of black and white group photograph.greensborough state school, greensborough primary school

Class photograph from Greensborough State School, 1955 Grade 4. The teacher's name is Mr Lancaster.Black and white photograph of school classgreensborough state school, greensborough primary school

Class photograph from Greensborough State School, 1964 Grade 4B. The teacher is Max McEvoy.Black and white photograph of school classgreensborough state school, greensborough primary school

Class photograph from Greensborough State School, 1964 Grade 6A. The teacher is Peter Gurry.Black and white photograph of school classgreensborough state school, greensborough primary school

Class photograph from Greensborough Primary School, 1983 StaffColour photograph of teacher groupgreensborough state school, greensborough primary school

Class photograph from Greensborough Primary School, 1985 StaffColour photograph of teacher groupgreensborough state school, greensborough primary school

Class photograph from Watsonia Primary School, 1974 Grade 1E Prep. Teacher: Wendy SmithBlack and white photograph of school classwatsonia state school, watsonia primary school

Class photograph from Watsonia Primary School, 1974 Grade 1B. Teacher: Annette DwyerBlack and white photograph of school classwatsonia state school, watsonia primary school

Class photograph from Watsonia Primary School, 1974 Grade 1F Prep. Teacher: Gayle CorrBlack and white photograph of school classwatsonia state school, watsonia primary school

Class photograph from Watsonia Primary School, 1974 Grade 2A. Teacher: Kevin EastwoodBlack and white photograph of school classwatsonia state school, watsonia primary school

Class photograph from Watsonia Primary School, 1974 Grade 2B. Teacher: Pam WhiteBlack and white photograph of school classwatsonia state school, watsonia primary school

Class photograph from Watsonia Primary School, 1974 Grade 3C. Teacher: Yvonne CritchleyBlack and white photograph of school classwatsonia state school, watsonia primary school

Class photograph from Watsonia Primary School, 1974 Grade 4A. Teacher: Noel HudsonBlack and white photograph of school classwatsonia state school, watsonia primary school

Class photograph from Watsonia Primary School, 1974 Grade 4B. Teacher: Clare VeermanBlack and white photograph of school classwatsonia state school, watsonia primary school

Class photograph from Watsonia Primary School, 1974 Grade 5A. Teacher: Alan HendersonBlack and white photograph of school classwatsonia state school, watsonia primary school

Class photograph from Watsonia Primary School, 1974 Grade 5C. Teacher: Helen AdamsBlack and white photograph of school classwatsonia state school, watsonia primary school

A photograph of Watsonia Heights State School 1970 Grade 5A, the teacher's name was Bill Monaghan.Digital copy of a black and white class photographwatsonia heights primary school

Class photograph from Watsonia Primary School, 1974 Grade 6A. Teacher: Robert WellsBlack and white photograph of school classwatsonia state school, watsonia primary school

Copy of photograph of the official party at the opening of the Yendon State School commemorative gates, 1935. Mr George Bolster MLC, Miss Curnow early teacher, Tom Carbury committee member1935, yendon state school, yendon, gates, 719, commemorative gates

This item holds social significance. It records the inauguration of the school plantation which was expected to be harvested to bring in money for the school. The certificate was signed be every pupil at the scool at the time, so is an important record of Yendon families. Cardboard framed (uncovered), water-stained, dirty, torn and faded.Certificate 1 YENDON SCHOOL ENDOWMENT PLANTATION / Trustees E.G. Pearson District Inspector / A.J. McLachlan Head Teacher / A.J. Harbour Chairman of school Committee / R.W. Harrison / H.G. Bowers Certificate 2 signed by 19 students Certificate 3 (dated) 29th April 1957 / (signed by) A.J. Harbour / H.G. Bowers and 2 others.certificate, yendon state school, yendon public school, endowment plantation