Historical information
The Blackburn High School opened on 1st February 1956 with 128 Form 1 pupils and a staff of 8. The 20-acre site on the corner of Williams and Springvale road was surrounded by orchards and pine trees. The trees inspired the school motto: ' Ad licem crescimus' - 'We are growing towards the light'. The first headmaster was Mr V. Percy. The school had a reputation for musical excellence.
Physical description
Coloured photograph of the Blackburn High School in Springfield Road facing north 2012
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References
- Reference Blackburn High School Silver Jubilee 1980
