Jacana Primary School, established in 1959 in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, was part of a broader post-war initiative to provide quality public education to families in newly developed housing estates. By the mid-1990s, the school had become a reflection of the area’s growing cultural diversity and community spirit. Music played an important role in the school’s curriculum and extracurricular life, offering students opportunities for creative expression, collaboration, and confidence-building. The 1996 Recorder Group exemplifies this commitment to arts education. Participation in the group allowed students to develop musical skills while contributing to school events and performances that brought the community together. This photograph captures more than just a music group—it reflects the values of inclusion, creativity, and student engagement that defined Jacana Primary School. It also offers a glimpse into the fashion and atmosphere of the mid-1990s, preserving a moment in time that holds meaning for former students, staff, and the broader Jacana community.This 1996 photograph of the Jacana Primary School Recorder Group holds deep historical and emotional significance, serving as a visual record of music education and extracurricular life at a now-closed institution. It reflects the school’s vibrant spirit, cultural diversity, and commitment to nurturing creativity and student engagement. The image preserves the legacy of a place that once played a vital role in shaping young lives and fostering community identity. As a snapshot of its time, it also offers a glimpse into the fashion, hairstyles, and musical interests of the mid-1990s, making it a cherished artefact for former students, staff, and the broader Jacana community.Colour photograph, on Matte Photographic paper, mounted on white card.Back: (Upper Right Corner) - Blue Label: PH - 2122jacana primary school, students, education, recorder group, mitchell ryan, elke beth koistinen, neddy changtave, steven churchill, timothy blaney, kevin le, krystle phillips, dany david, karli o'keeffe, stacey lee, ahmad hamad, naomi webb, andrew phan, anthony grubb, savas akyiyik, michael cilia, david welsh, melissa hutchinson, padraig oakley, burak saman, aaron nash, michael melia, herodia poki poki, cassie peterson, 1996, jacana, tulin cayvarli, brett knostenbergs, zeinab houssein, faye dabrowski, nahrin younan, enza puimaono, lee mostyn, sheena ryan, joshua koistinen, david kaleta, achtar younan, malak meyer, amie phillips, ammoun houssein, dalia david, nicholas zajac, mrs. vivien mcnish, mr. graeme archer

Prep/IG 1996 Top Row: (L to R) Anthony Sok, Amanda Lewin, Sothea Tin, Jesse Byers, Linda Ouk, Yen-Lung Chau, Luke Harrison. 3rd Row: Mahmood Hossain, Mrs. G. Winchester, Damian Groome, Moska Naderi, Chandy Eang, Justyn Dimery, Mrs. D. Gordon, Jane Whitehead, Glenn Leigh. 2nd Row:Matthew Mesley, Melinda Pham, Melissa McLean, Steven Newman, Andrew Chambers, Melissa Spain, Kirsty Hughes. 1st Row: Eric Phan, Gage Gibson, Zachariah Price, Gregory Gorring, John Crocker. Teacher: Mrs. D. Gordon. Principal: Mr. Geoff Buzaglo.

The St. Albans High School opened in 1956 and changed its name to St. Albans Secondary College in 19905536.01 - St. Albans Secondary College 1997 Year 9-5.jpg 3rd Row: Rea Ramos, Pauline Velkoska, Louise Papacharalambous, James De Sante, Mark Abela 2nd Row: Derrick Cassar, Andriana Filipovska, Diane Pirotta, Valentina Dupcinov, Mirjana Kostantinovic, Cindy Xerri, Mac Antansov, Tracylee Chapple Front Row: Louise Mifsud, Georgette Vella, Catherine Sweeney, Laura Campbell, Ryan Watt Teacher: Mrs. D. Coleman Absent: Kasey Wapshott, Steven Calpecos, Hugo Ortiz 5536.02 - St. Albans Secondary College 1997 Year 10-6.jpg 3rd Row: Quoc Anh Tran, James Pham, Luke Baldacchino, Chris Kirkopoulos, Leigh Spicer, Nathan Chick 2nd Row: Natasha Krstevski, Quan Thai, Jenny "Giang" Huynh, Lam Tran, Thanh Pham, Lisa Koutroupis, Thu Van Dang, Lena Celvska Front Row: Phuong Uyen Ho, Cuong Kien Le, My Hgoc Bui, Robert Gatt, Emmy Suwunnakal, Mary Hoang, Katherine Santos, Hong Kim Lee Teacher: Ms. J. Simpson Absent: Leng Be, Vu Nguyen, Thanh Truong 5536.03 - St. Albans Secondary College 1997 Year 11.jpg 8th Row: Pama Moses, Adam O'Flynn, Aaron Locke, Maarit Suonkmi, Sandra Petakovic, Sandra Milunovic, Ranko Vujkovic. Adis Kablar, Michael Ilie, Elvis Kesic, Robert Sarna, Yusuf Belik, Gregory Hluschko, Peter Kolevski, Huseyin Ylahayla, Ben Davies, Martin Mell, Dylan Btytex. Tania Briffa 7th Row: Nada Karaman, Maria Budair, Elena Pavicevic, Josip Kasalo, Troy Caldwell, Marvic Muscat, Suhnil Ilondi, Fndil Klancevle, Trong Dinh, Arturo Rojas, James Burt, Marijaneco Petkovski, Simone Wincar, Keana Kowanjko, Brandan Turner, Lucas Papacharalambous, Sandy D'Silva, Vashna Lal, Valentina Petrovska, Joao Jong 6th Row: Kili Nazifi, Tina Kuxanovska, Lidia Kostantinovic, Marina Kovacic, Marj Jankulovska, Elizabeth Majanovic, An Ho, Paul Cachin, Vu Truong, Neshwan Hurmex, Shane ratnam, Jasmin Allisle, Steven Veljanovski, Joe Tran, David Chieng, Baart Klek, Jimmy Ku, Lung Lai, Royee Lay, Cuong Truong 5th Row: Kerine Gun, Sanah Oblan, Diana Razamvska, Samantha Renda, Allison Bacchetti, Anil Mustafa, Linh Nguy, Gina Antonlo, Jacqueline Mifsud, Mellisa Plsani, David Lie, Leslie Kretzchmar, Kamil Sliwinski, Gebreil Medhanye, Son Nguyen, Jeffrey Lim, Sasko Usinov, Joseph Mercieca, David Kent, Bang Quach, Branka Jurilj 4th Row: Loan Le, Lieu Le, Kirsty Jones, Hung Ngo, Phuoe Pham, Branka Dragicevic, Hong Yvong, Melaine Kusznir, Natalie Kolendowska, Le Hang Tran, Yelly Meulenbrock, Betty Filipovska, Arzu Guncelar, Trang Tran, Elisa Tu'Itupou, Mira Mihajlov, Michelle Schreyer, Allison Anderson, Melissa Hardimann, Hau Nguyen, Jolanta Olesky, Stella Balaban, Maria Srokowska, Shane Willie, Warren O'Brien 3rd Row: Liem Tran, Sandra Gatt, Resmije Demiri, Ninna Clkoja, Ruth Farrugia, Anita Grasic, Nicolina Kondoska, Jaleh Forsyth, Faustina Surrao, Gabriela Avram, Natasha Mancevska, Diana Srbinovska, Tu Le, Huynh Nguyen, Phuong Nguyen, Thang Truong, Nhut Huynh, Renee Hill, Anne Tran, Lan Ngo, Duy He, Teng Sim, Ebru Osman, Maureen Binaday, Paul Spiteri, Marco Theodorou, Anh Vu Nguyen, Mauric Rivas-Sayes 2nd Row: Kim Ang Tran, Linh Lu, Christian Robas, Zora Nedelkovska, Hussein Hussein, Muc Nguyen, Am Iloang, Can Tran, Phuong Pham, Janette Jack, My Nguyen, Thinh Pham, Kristina Zelke, Diana Li, Ngoe Wang, Ue Chau Tran, Anna Abela, Vicky Nguyen Front Row: Thi Be Tran, Linda Tan, Jenny Nguyen, Lan Quach, Nhien Nguyen, Senthuy Tran, Soung Van, Thanh Vuong, Thuy Lam, Phuong Le, Trang Nguyen, Thuy Thi Tran, Michelle Seiberras, Sonta Li, Nuni sim, Frances Selberras, Cemaltye Ahmet, Hang Pham, Van Nguyen, Ly Lu, Ngoc Truong Teachers: Ms. M. Odde, Mr. J. Myers, Ms. Villani, Ms. R. Marehionda Absent: Gezim Alimsovski, Jana Bilali, Jason Bulter, Agim Emini, Elizabeth Cassar, Tien Quach, Lindita Rustemovska, Si Sin, Stacey Trinh, David Nguyen, Phuc Cao 5536.04 - St. Albans Secondary College 1997 Year 12.jpg 8th Row: Nick Sikman, Danial Love, Ovidiu Neagole, Michael Schrvyer, Peter Silkman, Tomhlav Pitra, Ferid Kbncevik, John Favlkie, Scott Mansfield, Daniel Samarxija, Michael Tasbnsan, Vrild Cehle, Daniel Lieurck, Danny Panlic, Vural Ramadan 7th Row: Veeraj Lal, Zlalko Hovaneck, Thai Tzo, Yi Fan Sun, Sam loutas, Patrick Agius, James Czarnoch, Paul Beska Anthea Lonsdale, Vladmir Ristevski, Andrew McKellar, Fady Ghanem, Mustafa Mustafa, Hien Le, Glang Nguyen, Truong Mai 6th Row: Sean Sutton, Darren Zammit, Tansu Cogar, Percival Jose, Nehir Abdicevie, Moses Mondia, Beadley Stamvenkovic, Kelvin Phan, Mervals Tawafi, Bao Nguyen, Rebecca Lutze, Avnija, Bala, Maryanne Tomsale, Julia Stam, Jodi Galea 5th Row: Angela Atanasovska, Bilyana Markovska, Dafina Kojdovska, Karina Locke, Kimblery Hindmarsh, Laura Obeid, Vang Bui, Cung Vu, Ramses Diana, Anh Tran, Nhiem Nguyen, Khuong Nguyen, Snezana Dimitrljevska, Louise Vella, Nada Mitrovic, Sally Petreski 4th Row: Trang Huynh, Taliya Cikoja, Maria Demetriou, Michelle Sie, Natall Musulin, Vkoteta, Bogojov, Anda Barun, Diana Cekovska, Nada Sismanovic, Vieleta Dimitrijecska, Michelle Stewart, Janelle Francis, Rebecca CAmpbell, Natasha Nikolovska, Sonia Dimitrievska, Menka Cyctanovska, Julie Kiriacoudis, Michelle Merceica, Nahida Garibovic 3rd Row: sandra De Sousa, Sifa Bahriyelli, Minushe Demiri, Alicia Cassar, Sonya Karovska, Kathy Debert, Mallorie Allen, Myrna Foentes, Tracey Singh, Meri Gheju, Suzie Mieecie, Stacey Brown, Julie Velevska, Tania Zdravkecska, Phi Tran Tracey Leung, Thao Phuong,, Ly Nguyen, Joanne Darvell, Thao Tran, Antoinette Alemida, Xuan Phan 2nd Row: Karolina Jovaneski, Suzi Ognenovska, Lily Rustemovska, Kirstin Mizis, Michelle Gatt, Phuong Le, Anna Nguyen, Ubanti, Nguy, Kristina Popovacki, Emina Gee, Anda Barisk, Sneza, Nikovski, Vanessa Catania, Front Row: Ngam ngo, Linh Luu, Phuong Lu, Katrina Gatt, Homaira Tawfi, Rosarin Suwuwwakul, Thanh Tran, Alde Lam, Chantha Kindavong, Huong Nguyen, Trang Nguyen, Nhu Ngo Absent: Emirson Allmovski, Stela Bervanakis, Svetlana Micevska, Hang Nguyen, Thang Nguyen, Jack Phillips, Hoang Phan, Phac Truong, Truong Doan, Chi Mai, Maria Oddo, Rosa Marchionda,John Myers, Carmela Vilbni 5536.05 - St. Albans Secondary College 1997 Staff.jpg 5th Row: Nigel tarr, Glenys Stevens, Brian Mundy, John Lacorcia, Rod Bear, Warren Niddrie, Ian Crocker, Andrew Wuttke, Craig Jennings, Maclor Himbury, Andrew McCarter, Peter Sinclair, Surjeet Singh, John Myers 4th Row: David Russell, Carolyn Learmonth, rosemary Banbury, Cinzia Cunningham, Frances Seketa, Trish Lowe, Stavroula Bekiarism, Stewart Fraserm Jon Kortuem, Les Chapman, Michael bowdenm Andrea Federico, Dorothy Coleman, Judy Simpson, Andrew Morrison 3rd Row: Graham Twist. Shayne Rule, Loue Traianou, Carol Greaves, Mark Micallef, Eric Gerqes, Volanda De Santos, John Cowl, Megan Jeffery, George Peart, Leonie McGannon, Kay Williams, Louise Talevska, Athan Theodorou, Denise Kirton, Andrea Miller, Rose Johnson 2nd Row: Janet McKenzie, Laura Gough, Miranda Truong, Stephaine Leontizdes, Michelle Veith, Thu Tran, Linh Dang, Mario Orsini, Roda Marchionda, Gael Meadowcroft Front Row: Vera Mitrovska, sue Brown, Pam Kernohan, ruth Radke, Ruth Hodgson, Kathy Haris, Roger Martin (Assistant Principal), Stewart Homer (Principal), Jo Doherty (Assistant Principal), Marla Oddo, Effie Goulas, Jaune Stephens, Jo Kelly, Amal Seif, Pam Oliver, Bev Davies st. albans high school, main road east, st. albans, st. albans secondary college

This group photograph of the Grade Prep/1 class at Jacana Primary School, taken in 1998, stands as a meaningful testament to the school’s lasting impact on the Jacana community. Founded in 1959 and active until the early 2000s, Jacana Primary was more than an educational institution—it was a vital hub of community life. Through decades of service, it fostered a spirit of inclusion, learning, and shared experience that shaped the lives of countless students and families. The image not only preserves the youthful faces of its students but also encapsulates the values of camaraderie, diversity, and belonging that were central to the school’s ethos. As a visual document, it offers valuable insight into the everyday experiences of school life and reflects the broader social and educational environment of Jacana during that era.The 1998 Grade Prep/1 class photograph from Jacana Primary School holds enduring historical and cultural value as a representation of the school’s pivotal role within the Jacana community. Established in 1959 and operated until the early 2000s, Jacana Primary was a foundational institution that contributed significantly to the educational and social development of the area. This image is significant not only as a record of the students and staff of that time but also as a reflection of the school’s inclusive and community-oriented ethos. It embodies the values of diversity, belonging, and collective identity that defined the school’s culture. As a visual artifact, it offers insight into the lived experiences of local families and the broader educational landscape of late 20th-century suburban Melbourne. The photograph serves as a tangible link to the past, preserving the memory of a place that shaped generations and fostered a strong sense of community connection.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, ms carol taylor, 1998, jennifer salib, dylan owen-buoy, teagan nash, krystal le, breanna nash, scott gore, christopher muscat, mohammad matar, andrea ratnam, andrew knostenbergs, jocelyn towers, hung phan, jesse west, mohamad saad, kristijan mihaljev, krishna hurley - edwards, matthew welsh, elias younan, alexandria ioseka, allak hamad, vanita harris, joshua harris, mrs. pam streete, mrs. linda mostyn

At the 2005 Vision Australia volunteer Christmas party, certificates were presented to those who achieved milestone years of service to the organisation. The volunteers came from a number of different areas, including radio, client services, studios and the library.58 colour digital photographs of the dayvision australia, awards, jacqui stevens, lynne kells, roberta ashby, kerry reiter-lynch, marj west, julie mcconnell, stephen jolley, tim evans, christine harding, gerard menses, john ballek, john barnes, merle blackmore, richard haire, heather heraud, anne jaski, elizabeth parker, nancy kerry, margaret kidd, danni mahemoff, beverley mcintyre, jim webster, june webster, kath hubbert, chris scuphane, david ditchfield, janet ditchfield, jeanette thomas, ian wood, patience cornall-reilly, margot dearn, jill miller, verna millis, ann phan, roma piper, paula hogg, norah toohey, marguerite hancock

3473.01 - Sunshine Technical School 1981 Year 10 10BI Boys Girls Names Front Row L2R Annette Lindsay Dianne Spiteri Sharon Dodemaide Helen Nichol Susan Cartledge margaret Micallef 2nd Row L2R David Hibbert Rachel Lumsden Christine Fumulo Dean Ciantar Linda Farrugia 3rd Row L2R Alison Moiler Sandra Alchin Luigi Di Dio Cheryl Barnes Wayne Finco Teachers Mr I Bowker Mrs T Elliott Principal Mr D R Boyd 3473.02 - Sunshine Technical School 1981 Year 10 10B2 Girls Names Front Row L2R Jennifer Kelling Diane Woodall Trina Ward Kim Becker Karen Bamber Sahron Darcy 2nd Row L2R Rita Zahra Lyn Mercieca Irene Myles Lisa Harvey Jo Oates 3rd Row L2R Maree Johnson Julie Meyers Diane Crampton Lee Ann McGrath Teacher Ms A Becker Principal Mr D R Boyd 3473.03 - Sunshine Technical School 1981 Year 10 10G Boys Girls Names Front Row L2R Jane Spiteri Sue Ramon Zeynep Amur Vicki Parker Bev Harrison Jenny Hall Kerry Plant 2nd Row L2R Paul Holliday Iztok Sorl henry Simpson Zlatko Trajcevski Henry Farrugia 3rd Row L2R Darren Frisch Gary Dodemaide Jeff Chesters Barry Dodemaide Albert Borg Richie Robertson Jason Stafford Teachers Mr J Lyon Mrs A Davidson Principal Mr D R Boyd 3473.04 - Sunshine Technical School 1981 Year 11 11A Boys Girls Names Front Row L2R Leonard Kirk Beverley Ayton Debbie Robinson Anthony Grech 2nd Row L2R Mario Azzopardi Paul Maloney Andrew Mall Michael Banjanin Michael Farrugia Teacher Mr B Robins Principal Mr D R Boyd 3473.05 - Sunshine Technical School 1981 Year 11 11B1 Boys Girls Names Front Row L2R Julie Green Katrina Becker Desley Nagle Patricia Disante Anna Delph Cherylann Dale 2nd Row L2R Deirdre Hogan Marcelline Hockey Wayne Lewis Ulsa Baldacchino Sandra Ridge 3rd Row L2R Michael Dimitriadis Leah Archer Peter Niarchos Melissa Croft Janice Richards Teacher Ms S Robertson Principal Mr D R Boyd 3473.06 - Sunshine Technical School 1981 Year 11 11B2 Boys Girls Names Front Row L2R Allen Cameron Lisa Wormald Susan Drinkwater Marie Mangion Maree Dawson Vicki Vaughan 2nd Row L2R Jo Talarico Marissa Mifsud Craig McGrath Romey Spiteri Phillip May Teacher Mr Crebbin Principal Mr D R Boyd 3473.07 - Sunshine Technical School 1981 Year 11 11E Boys Names Front Row L2R Blagio Disante Craig McGuinness Ian McDonald Frank Martuccio ken Toli Colin McCarthy Aziz Salib 2nd Row L2R Joe Brockdorf Paul Stachnick Kevin Potter Jeff Montebello Rodney Griffiths Glen Lindsay Steven Schembri Teacher Mr A Halfhyde Principal Mr D R Boyd 3473.08 - Sunshine Technical School 1981 Year 11 11G Boys Girls Names Front Row L2R Karen Plunkett Cynthia Smith Maree Coulson Ena Abreu 2nd Row L2R Andrew Cox Rita Caruana Joe Caruana Helen tanner Trevor Robertson Teacher Miss LaTrobe Principal Mr D R Boyd 3473.09 - Sunshine Technical School 1981 Year 11 11W Boys Names Front Row L2R Ly Cam Hoan Huynh Quang Steven Micallef Nesat Kjulafovski Nhue Hong Phan 2nd Row L2R John Caruana tony Reynolds Shener Aziz Peter Dimovski Teacher Mr C Major Principal Mr D R Boyd 3473.10 - Sunshine Technical School 1981 Year 11 11W2 Boys Names Front Row L2R Eddie Said Tim Walker Jim OBrien Peter Manning Chris Diomides Anthony Farrugia Marc Holmes 2nd Row L2R Jeffrey Wnzar Anthony Meyer Darryl Pyers Andrew Elliott Aaron Caines Jim Parogiotidis Teacher Mr J Smith Principal Mr D R Boydsunshine technical school, technical school, class photographs