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Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Maths, F.W. Cheshire, Arithmetic, 1951
... education. arithmetic....Education of Arithmetic in the 1950s... of Arithmetic in the 1950s Historical: Comparison of education over time ...Education of Arithmetic in the 1950sHistorical: Comparison of education over time. Provenance: Bogong Primary SchoolRed book with cloth cover over cardboard previously been covered with brown paper. Black writing. 1 complete & 1 partial whole punched buy hole puncher into coverArithmetic / A Sequel to / "The First Two Years' Arithmetic" / With Answers / Revised Edition / Wilson and Ross / F. W. Cheshire / Melbourneeducation. arithmetic. -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - ARMY EDUCATION CERTIFICATES - ENGLISH, ARITHMETIC, SOCIAL STUDIES, Australian Army, 1967-1969
... ARMY EDUCATION CERTIFICATES - ENGLISH, ARITHMETIC, SOCIAL... EDUCATION CERTIFICATES - ENGLISH, ARITHMETIC, SOCIAL STUDIES ...Refer to Cat 1874.2 for service details.1. Heavy paper certificate - white paper, printed in green ink. Army Form AAf-C3V May 1966 version. Cert No. 22784. Third class Certificate of Education for 3176452. Rec A.R. Cornelius. English, Arithmetic, Social Studies. Stamped 27 Sep 1967. 2. This form has been laminated. Second class Cert of Education for 3176333 Pte A. R. Cornelius. Subjects English, Arithmetic, Social Studies. Cert No. 15282. Army form AAF -C33.australian army, education -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd, Arithmetic, 1913?
... book-education arithmetic-text-book... times. book-education arithmetic-text-book on front and on back ...This is a school text book for Grade 6. It is part of the Southern Cross series.This item is an example of a school text book used in the early 20th century. School textbooks reflect the development of education in Australia.From them we can understand what was taught and how children learned in Australian schools in earlier times.A small 192 pp book, red cloth covered, titled "Arithmetic". The cover is red with black text inside a black border.on front and on back - "?????? Richardson"book-education arithmetic-text-book -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Maths, Arithmetic for Grade V, 1943
... education. victorian education. government education... education. government education. school. arithmetic. mathematics ...This Arithmetic book was used by all Grade 5 students in the Victorian Government Schools during the 1940s. Each child owned oneHistorical: Represents all students of the time in Victoria and enables education to be compared with that of the present day. Green cloth covered - hard cover book.On cover, in black, ARITHMETIC / FOR / GRADE V. In circle an emblem in black and around this circle another with "Education Department Victoria" in black.education. victorian education. government education. school. arithmetic. mathematics. -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Maths, F.W. Cheshire, The First Two Years' Arithmetic and Algebra, 1956
... education. mathematics. arithmetic. algebra. school. davies... in the Kiewa Valley. Historical: Mathematical Education can be compared ...Educational Book used by Roy Davies whose family farm and live in the Kiewa Valley.Historical: Mathematical Education can be compared through the ages. Provenance: The Davies family, farmers in the Kiewa Valley - their education in the 1960s. Blue book cardboard covered by cloth cover. Writing in black.The First Two / Years' Arithmetic / and Algebra/ with Answers / Revised Edition / Wilson and Ross / F. W. Cheshire / Melbourne on cover Inside cover. written in ink. Roy Davies 4 B and drawing of box with crosses in ink.education. mathematics. arithmetic. algebra. school. davies family. -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - School Text - Arithmetic, MacMillan and Co. Ltd, An Arithmetic for Schools by S. L. Loney, M. A, 1918
... the Kiewa Valley circa 1918. education mathematics arithmetic school ...This book covers all areas of Arithmetic for senior students. It has a lot of detail and is well set out. A variety of books would have been comparatively limited at the turn of the century when this book was published. H. L. Tonkin may have been a student or teacher from the Kiewa Valley circa 1918.Hard covered stained, faded greyish / blue book. Title embossed (in gold) on spine only and difficult to read.H. L. Tonkin (and more - too hard to read) - in pencil on first page. Pencil lines inside back cover.education, mathematics, arithmetic, school, h. l. tonkin -
Anglesea and District Historical SocietyEducation Department, W.M. Houston, Government Printer Melbourne, Arithmetic for Grade VII, 1941
... Anglesea great-ocean-road education department arithmetic book Faye ...Education Department (First Edition) 1941. Fabric covered cardboardFaye Harris, 61 Lucknow Street, Mitcham. WU 2906. Box Hill Girls Technical School. Form 1F.education department, arithmetic, book -
Mont De LanceyBook, Education Department Victoria, Arithmetic for Grade V
... Textbooks Arithmetic books Government education This Arithmetic book ...This Arithmetic book was compiled by experienced teachers to meet the requirements of the revised course of study in Arithmetic for elementary schools in Victoria, Australia. There are graded examples and the exercises involved use of the four operations with whole numbers. They are related to veryday life wherever possible. Revision exercises are provided as well as extension work for faster-moving students. It is a textbook not to be to be soley used but in conjunction with other teaching of Arithmetic.A green cloth hardcover book with the title printed in black lettering at the top of the front cover. In a circle below is an emblem in black with 'Education Department Victoria'.non-fictionThis Arithmetic book was compiled by experienced teachers to meet the requirements of the revised course of study in Arithmetic for elementary schools in Victoria, Australia. There are graded examples and the exercises involved use of the four operations with whole numbers. They are related to veryday life wherever possible. Revision exercises are provided as well as extension work for faster-moving students. It is a textbook not to be to be soley used but in conjunction with other teaching of Arithmetic.education, textbooks, arithmetic books, government education -
Hume City Civic CollectionBook - Reference, The Method of Teaching Arithmetic
... The Method Of Teaching Arithmetic/ Education Department....0949 - 0952. education department victoria teaching primary ...Part of a collection donated by Elwyn Davis. See also nos.0949 - 0952.A mustard coloured cloth bound book with blue lettering on the cover and spine. 197 pages of black print on the method of teaching arithmetic.The Method Of Teaching Arithmetic/ Education Department Victoria.education department victoria, teaching, primary school, george evans collection -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook, The Method of Teaching Arithmetic, 1944
... education department victoria arithmetic method of teaching Ballarat ...Mary Egan who died on April 4th, 1981, spent 23 years as a greatly-respected lecturer in English curriculum at the Ballarat Teachers College, State College of Victoria and Ballarat College of Advanced Education. 197 page mustard coloured book used for teaching arithmetic.Ballarat Teachers' College stamp on title page.mary egan, ballarat teachers college, state college of victoria, ballarat college of advanced education, education department victoria, arithmetic, method of teaching -
Numurkah & District Historical SocietyBook - Arithmetic Books, Tables of Interest (year unknown) / Elementary Algebra (1930) / Aritmetical & Mental Calculations (1847) / Arithmetic for Grade 3 (1946)
... high-country education school mathematics arithmetic textbooks ...Hardcovered books (see photo for more details)see photoeducation, school, mathematics, arithmetic, textbooks -
Orbost & District Historical Societycertificate, Phillips, John, 2012
The certificate was produced by John Phillips for the Orbost Secondary College Centenary Celebrations on Saturday 28th April and Sunday 29th April 2012. James Brownlee CAMERON lived in Orbost- 1920-2001. He married Joan Findlay Hossack.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 certificate is representative of its history.A laminated copy of an Orbost Higher Elementary School Certificate issued to James Cameron for : Honours Algebra Geometry Pass English History French Arithmetic Science Geography Drawing It is signed by the principal and dated December 1932.On back : Produced by John Phillips for the Orbost Secondary College Centenary Celebrations on Saturday 28th April and Sunday 29th April 2012.education orbost-higher-elementary-school certificate cameron-james -
Orbost & District Historical Societycertificate, Phillips, John, 2012
This certificate was produced by John Phillips for the Orbost Secondary College Centenary Celebrations on Saturday 28th April and Sunday 29th April 2012.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 certificate is representative of its history.A laminated copy of Orbost Higher Elementary School Certificate presented to Maurice Wilton in December 1938 for Honours Geography Pass English Arithmetic Algebra Geometry Science History Drawing It is signed by ? ? McFarlane Dip Ed (head teacher).On back : Produced by John Phillips for the Orbost Secondary College Centenary Celebrations on Saturday 28th April and Sunday 29th April 2012.certificate education orbost -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, Physics & General Lessons for State School Scholars of Victoria, 1892
This school text book was written by John James Burston. He was the son of David and Sarah Burston of Warrnambool. Both his father and his brother Benjamin taught in schools in the Warrnambool area. John Burston was at Mepunga and Woodford schools before leaving in 1871 to be the Master of the Anglican School at Creswick. He then became the head teacher at schools in Ballarat and Bendigo before going to the Brighton Road State School in St. Kilda. He spent 16½ years there before retiring in 1911. Burston was a well-known writer of school text books, including The State School Arithmetic, The State School Grammar and Exercises in Practice and Proportion. He died in 1915.This book is of great interest because it was written by John James Burston, a one-time resident in the Warrnambool area and a teacher with a distinguished record in education – he taught in schools in Victoria for 44½ years and wrote several texts for State Schools.This is a hard cover book of 243 pages. There are several blank pages in the middle of the book and at the end for teachers’ notes. The cover is dark red with gold lettering on the front cover and on the spine. There are some illustrations scattered throughout the text.john james burston, physics and general lessons for victorian state schools, warrnambool -
Eltham District Historical Society IncWork on paper (item) - Pupil's Progress Report, Coburg School, Susan Zull, 1961
Susan Zull was the daughter of Florence Ada and Robert Henry Zull of Brunswick when she attended Coburg School, no 484 in the early 1960s. This undated progress report, cites numerical scores for June and December for Grade three for the subjects: speech, reading, composition, english, spellling, writing, arithmetic, social studies, nature study, health knowledge, art, and needlework. It also provides a short report on Susan's progress. The report is signed by W. E. Thomas Head teacher and Robert H. Zull The family would move to Eltham in 1963. susan zull, susan bennett, coburg school, report card, grade 3, education, primary, elementary, subjects, robert zull, w. e. thomas -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeBook, Life of Samuel Wilberforce, 1888
This book was awarded to James Thomas Hargreaves for first prize for arithmetic in the sixth form in 1889. James enrolled in Ballarat College in 1889 at the age of 17. In the original resister the parent/guardian listed is sister, Miss Eliza Hargreaves with the address being P.O Wallace. The register also notes that the previous school was Matriculation Class, High School.Presbyterian educators placed great value on a classical education matched with diligence in study. Book prizes were highly regarded and academic success admired. In the school’s early years prizes were ordered direct from London and had the school crest embossed in gold on the front or back cover. Many of the prizes given in early years were returned to the school to equip the Weatherly Library when it opened in 1936.Bound in black calf with marble edging. Six raised bands on spine with gold decoration; gold writing on second compartment with red calf; College crest embossed on front cover; black and white frontise piece, end papers marbled, slight foxing on pages, 437 p.Book plate inside front cover: college crest/ Arithmetic/ Sixth Form,/ First Prize./ Awarded to/ Jas Hargreaves/ Christmas, 1889.james-thomas-hargreaves, book-prize, arithmetic, 1889, ballarat-college, eliza-hargreaves, matriculation-class-high-school. -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeBook, L. C. Silke, Little Queen Mab, 1883
This book was awarded to Florence Groves for first prize in arithmetic in 1885. Florence enrolled at Clarendon Ladies' College with her sister Blanche on 30/07/1884 at the age of 14. Father's Christian name listed in the original register as Daniel Barton residing at 18 Mc Carthur street, Ballarat. It also lists his employment as Commercial traveller.Presbyterian educators placed great value on a classical education matched with diligence in study. Book prizes were highly regarded and academic success admired. In the school’s early years prizes were ordered direct from London and had the school crest embossed in gold on the front or back cover. Many of the prizes given in early years were returned to the school to equip the Weatherly Library when it opened in 1936.Bound in brown and green cloth with gilt lettering and floral decorations on front cover and spine. Detached spine and pages, black and white illustrations throughout. 144 pages (several pages missing at the end of book.)Book plate inside front cover: CLARENDON LADIES' COLLEGE./ BALLARAT./ First PRIZE,/ VI Arithmetic Div II./ AWARDED TO/ Florence Groves./ 19th December, 1885. Handwritten on fly leaf "V. Gay/ 1935"florence-groves, book-prize, 1885, clarendon-ladies'-college, blanche-groves, daniel-barton. -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeBook, Gall & Inglis, The poetical works of Sir Walter Scott, Prior to the book prize given at Christmas, 1887
This book prize was awarded to Theophilus Heugist Serjeant in the fifth form for first prize for arithmetic. Theo enrolled at Ballarat College in 1884 at the age of 12. Theo's brother, Alfred George Serjeant, also enrolled at the same time at the age of 17. In the original register parent/guardian is listed as R.M Serjeant and their residence as Yarrowee Hall.Presbyterian educators placed great value on a classical education matched with diligence in study. Book prizes were highly regarded and academic success admired. In the school’s early years prizes were ordered direct from London and had the school crest embossed in gold on the front or back cover. Many of the prizes given in early years were returned to the school to equip the Weatherly Library when it opened in 1936.Bound in brown calf with black and gilt decorations on front cover and black decoration with college crest embossed on back cover. Six raised bands on spine with gilt lettering on second compartment and the remaining compartments with gilt decoration. Slight detachment of spine with foxing on pages. Gilt edged pages, black and white illustrations throughout. 624 pages.Book plate inside front cover: college crest/ Arithmetic/ Fifth Form,/ First Prize./ Awarded to/ Theo. H. Serjeant/ Christmas, 1887.theophilus-heugist-serjeant, book-prize, ballarat-college, 1884, alfred-george-serjeant, r-m-serjeant, yarrowee-hall. -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeBook, Frederick Warne and Co. et al, The poetical works of Longfellow, Prior to the book prize given on December 1897
This book was awarded to May Adelaide Anstis in 1897 for first prize in Arithmetic. May entered Clarendon Ladies' College in 1891. On the original register father's name is listed as William and the residence as Neil St, Ballarat.Presbyterian educators placed great value on a classical education matched with diligence in study. Book prizes were highly regarded and academic success admired. In the school’s early years prizes were ordered direct from London and had the school crest embossed in gold on the front or back cover. Many of the prizes given in early years were returned to the school to equip the Weatherly Library when it opened in 1936.Bound in soft brown calf with gilt lettering on front cover and spine. Floral end papers with slight foxing on pages. Red gilt edges, 664 p.Book plate inside front cover: Clarendon Ladies' College/ BALLARAT./ First Prize./ Arithmetic-Class II/ Awarded to/ May Adelaide Anstis/ MRS. KENNEDY,/ PRINCIPAL./ DECEMBER 1897. Book plate on fly leaf: Clarendon Presyterian/ Ladies' College/ Ballarat/ college crest/ Presented by:/ Miss Kimberly/ Date: 30/11/61may-adelaide-anstis, book-prize, 1897, clarendon-ladies'-college, william. -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeBook, Frederick Warne and Co. et al, The poetical works of John Greenleaf Whittier, Prior to the book prize given on December, 1897
This book was awarded to May Adelaide Anstis in 1897 for first prize in Arithmetic. May entered Clarendon Ladies' College in 1891. On the original register father's name is listed as William and the residence as Neil St, Ballarat.Presbyterian educators placed great value on a classical education matched with diligence in study. Book prizes were highly regarded and academic success admired. In the school’s early years prizes were ordered direct from London and had the school crest embossed in gold on the front or back cover. Many of the prizes given in early years were returned to the school to equip the Weatherly Library when it opened in 1936.Bound in soft red calf with gilt lettering on front cover and spine. Red gilt edges and floral end papers. 576 p.Book plate inside front cover: Clarendon Ladies' College/ BALLARAT./ First Prize./ Composition-Class II/ Awarded to/ May Adelaide Anstis/ MRS. KENNEDY,/ PRINCIPAL./ DECEMBER 1897 "Clarendon Presbyterian ladies' college" stamped on title page adn fly leaf. Book plate on fly leaf: Clarendon Presyterian/ Ladies' College/ Ballarat/ College crest/ Presented by:/ Miss Kimberly/ Date: 30/11/61may-adelaide-anstis, book-prize, 1897, clarendon-ladies'-college, william. -
Federation University Historical CollectionDocument - Document - Syllabus, Education Department, Victoria, Syllabus No. J1 (Girls), Junior Technical Schools
This syllabus for Girls provides the suggested time-allotment for subjects in Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3. The total hours for each year is 40 hours. Years 1 & 2 have classes in English - 5 hours; Social Studies which covers History and Civics and Geography - 4 hours; Art which covers Model Drawing, Plant Forms, Lettering and Geometrical Drawing - 6 hours; Needlecrafts which covers Plain and Decorative Needlework, Dressmaking, Millinery - 6 hours; Homecrafts which covers Cookery, Laundry, Housewifery - 4 hours; Horticulture or Special approved subjects - 2 hours; Sports, Physical Drill and Singing - 4 hours. Year 3 have English - 5 hours; Civics - 2 hours; Arithmetic and Elementary Bookkeeping - 4 hours; Science - 4 hours; Special approved subjects - 1 hour; Sports, Physical Drill and Singing - 4 hours giving a total of 20 hours. The remaining 20 hours will be for one of the following groups - (a) Dressmaking, (b) Millinery, (c) Art and Craft, (d) Cookery, (e) Homecrafts.21cm x 27.2cm sheet folded to 21cm x 13.7 education department, victoria, syllabus, girls, junior technical schools, time-allotment, hours per subject, english, social studies, history and civics, geography, hygiene and elementary physiology, arithmetic, science, art, model drawing, plant form, lettering, geometrical drawing, needlecrafts, plain and decorative needlework, dressmaking, millinery, homecrafts, cookery, laundry, housewifery, horticulture, sports, physical drill, singing, art and applied design, drafting, history and appreciation of art -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Government Printer, Arithmetic for Grade VI, 1941_
This book was the standard sixth grade text in Victorian government primary schools for many yearsHardback, 172 p., tables, illus.(some col.)"Teddy Chambers" inside front cover.school textbook, arithmetic -
Yendon History Group
Book, school account, Unknown. Presume Education Department/ Govt. Printer, Victorian Reading/Arithmetic Book Account, 1944 (estimated); First entry is 1945
... are of small historical value. yendon state school education department ...low level of local significance as references to school text books are of small historical value.7 pages listing text books purchased by the school, from the education department.Many hand-written entries on pagesyendon state school, education department, school book account -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Maths, Arithmetic for Grade VII, 1941
... and is in fair condition. book math arithmetic department-of-education ...This book was produced by experienced teachers to meet the requirements of the revised course of study in arthmetic for elementary schools. Teachers were expected to use this book as an aid rather than merely as a series of exercises as a matter of routine. This book would have been used by children all over Victoria in year 7 or form 1 for maths classes. This book is social significance due to the names of local people that are in the book and shows that this would have been used in Kiewa Valley elementary schools in the mid 20th Century. This is the only one of this book in our collection and therefore has good interpretive capacity and is in fair condition. Red material cover with black writing on front and and spine. Faded at edges and spineHas the logo of the Education Department of Victoria on front cover. Has the names Nancy Tresidder on inside cover in pencil and Ann Louden Tawonga Vic Bright, on front page in pencil and pen. book, math, arithmetic, department-of-education-of- victoria -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, 1962
This photo shows Bert May addressing a group of ladiers at the 1962 Golden Jubilee of the Orbost High School. Bert May served as the Member for Gippsland in the Legislative Council from 1957 until 1973. With earlier levels of schooling available at the Orbost State School or nearby schools of Newmerella and Jarrahmond School, it was not until April 1912, and after much campaigning from parents and other notable community members, that the Orbost Higher Elementary School was opened. Mr Richard Trembath was appointed the new Head teacher of Orbost Higher Elementary School and was assisted by Miss Olga Hirst. The senior class consisted of 26 pupils, and the junior class, 16 pupils. A limited curriculum was available which included lessons in Latin, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Geography, History, Drawing and advanced English. (ref. O.S.C. website)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 and is a useful reference tool.A black / white photograph of a man giving a speech to a group of ladies in a classroom. all are standing.on back - Bert May, Orbost H.S. Jubilee 1962orbost-education orbost-high-school -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, 1962
This photograph was taken at the Golden Jubilee of Orbost High School in 1962. Bert May is addressing crowds. Bert May served as the Member for Gippsland in the Legislative Council from 1957 until 1973. With earlier levels of schooling available at the Orbost State School or nearby schools of Newmerella and Jarrahmond School, it was not until April 1912, and after much campaigning from parents and other notable community members, that the Orbost Higher Elementary School was opened. Mr Richard Trembath was appointed the new Head teacher of Orbost Higher Elementary School and was assisted by Miss Olga Hirst. The senior class consisted of 26 pupils, and the junior class, 16 pupils. A limited curriculum was available which included lessons in Latin, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Geography, History, Drawing and advanced English. (info. from O.S.C. website.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. A black / white photograph of Mr Bert May, on a stage, addressing an audience, most seated, some standing behind him.back - hand-written - "Orbost H.S. Jubilee, 1962 - Bert May".orbost -education orbost-high-school -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, 1962
In 2012, Orbost Secondary College and the wider community celebrated 100 years of secondary education in Orbost. With earlier levels of schooling available at the Orbost State School or nearby schools of Newmerella and Jarrahmond School, it was not until April 1912, and after much campaigning from parents and other notable community members, that the Orbost Higher Elementary School was opened. Mr Richard Trembath was appointed the new Head teacher of Orbost Higher Elementary School and was assisted by Miss Olga Hirst. The senior class consisted of 26 pupils, and the junior class, 16 pupils. A limited curriculum was available which included lessons in Latin, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Geography, History, Drawing and advanced English. (info. O.S.C. website)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. A black / white photograph of a group of ladies seated on chairs outside the Orbost High School.on back - hand-written - " Orbost H.s. Jubilee, 1962 - Welfare Ladies & Edna Towns, Joan Liddell" -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, 1962
This is a photograph of Bruce Evans, Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, signing the visitors' book at the Orbost High School Golden Jubilee in 1962. In 2012, Orbost Secondary College and the wider community celebrated 100 years of secondary education in Orbost. With earlier levels of schooling available at the Orbost State School or nearby schools of Newmerella and Jarrahmond School, it was not until April 1912, and after much campaigning from parents and other notable community members, that the Orbost Higher Elementary School was opened. Mr Richard Trembath was appointed the new Head teacher of Orbost Higher Elementary School and was assisted by Miss Olga Hirst. The senior class consisted of 26 pupils, and the junior class, 16 pupils. A limited curriculum was available which included lessons in Latin, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Geography, History, Drawing and advanced English. (inf0. from O.S.C. website)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. A black / white photograph of a man in a suit signing a book.on back - hand-written -" Orbost H. S. Golden Jubilee 1962. Bruce Evans M.L.A. signing Visitors' Book>" -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, March 1962
This photograph was taken at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Orbost High School in 1962. the group is singing "Old Lang Syne" after the celebratory dinner. There had been a cake on the small table at the front. With earlier levels of schooling available at the Orbost State School or nearby schools of Newmerella and Jarrahmond, it was not until April 1912, and after much campaigning from parents and other notable community members, that the Orbost Higher Elementary School was opened. Mr Richard Trembath was appointed the new Head teacher of Orbost Higher Elementary School and was assisted by Miss Olga Ernst. The senior class consisted of 26 pupils, and the junior class, 16 pupils. A limited curriculum was available which included lessons in Latin, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Geography, History, Drawing and advanced English. this school eventually became the Orbost High School.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 historyA black / white photograph of a large group of people with linked hands. The photograph has been taken at night. There is a table at the front covered with a tablecloth.education-orbost orbost-high-school celebration -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, Australian Copy Book Fifth Grade, 1920's
This copy book is for the practice of copperplate handwriting and was used at the Orbost School. It was not until the mid-20th century that Australian schools were investigating the modern cursive styles being taught overseas. Writing slates and slate pencils had been a commonplace item of everyday life in colonial Australia. Slates were generally only used by school children in the most junior grades By Class III, however, school children in Victoria had normally passed beyond the need for slates in shaping letters and used ink and copybooks instead. Writing slates often continued to be used for arithmetic exercises. the use of slates was discontinued mainly because paper became cheaper and writing on paper was deemed to be more hygienic.This item is an example of a school text book commonly used for the practice of handwriting in most primary schools in Australia. It shows a style of handwriting not commonly used today. The Cameron family is significaant in the history of Orbost.A school handwriting copy book. It contains examples of copperplate writing for copying and practice. On the front cover there are drawings of a kangaroo, emu, platypus and echidna in each corner. The book is titled "AUSTRALIAN COPY BOOK FIFTH GRADE No. 4". It is designed for use in all states and New Zealand. Inside a banner is "small hand proverbs geography commercial terms". All print is black.on front cover: Jean Cameron Inside front cover: Jean Cameron 1924, J.M. Ralston 1924handwriting education cameron
