Historical information

The Warrnambool Primary School was established in 1876 and continues today. It is situated in Jamieson Street. The school was one of many State Schools erected in Victoria after the 1872 Act of Parliament which made education for children free, secular and compulsory. It brought about the closure in 1876 of the denominational and State Common Schools in Warrnambool.

Significance

This badge is one of many made for children, staff etc to wear as an indication of the school to which they are attached and to keep as a memento of the school at a later time. It is useful for display purposes only

Physical description

This is a metal badge with brown and gold enamelling. It has a bar at the back for attachment to clothing or other material.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: Warrnambool Primary School, est. 1876 and an image of a bird in flight