Historical information
Kew Primary School is the oldest school in Kew and was established on November 1, 1870. It predates the commencement of State education with its genesis lying in the year the colony was founded, namely, 1851. Nicholas Fenwick was recognized as the founder of Kew when he purchased an area of 122 acres (Lot 87) on which Kew Primary School now stands.
Physical description
Undated original black and white photograph, mounted on card, of students in grade 3B of Kew State School. Wal Ives is identified in blue ink at the left of the group of students.
Inscriptions & markings
WALTER CHARLES IVES / KEW SCHOOL / 49 PUPILS / KEW (PEEL ST) STATE SCHOOL / GRADE 3B
