Historical information

Tawonga School No. 2282 was opened on 27th July 1880. From 1881 to 1894 the school was worked half time with School No. 2551 Mullindolingong School.

Significance

Tawonga State school educated the children who lived in the Kiewa Valley. The clothing worn by the students indicates the period that the photo was taken and compares with current school uniforms / clothing.

Physical description

Black and white photo of 26 pupils and 3 teachers standing outside the school. The children are dressed in warm clothes some with hats, some girls with white collars on their dresses, the boys with long shorts and 2 children at the front are bare footed.
This photo is published on pages 105 and 108 of 'A History of the Kiewa Valley' by Esther Temple and David Lloyd

Inscriptions & markings

On the back in ink "Tawonga School