Historical information

This photograph of the Grade 5/6 class at Jacana Primary School, taken in 2003, offers a rare glimpse into the final years of a school that had served the Jacana community since 1959. Capturing students and staff in a typical classroom setting, the image reflects the educational practices and social atmosphere of the early 21st century. Although the school closed in the 2000s, this photograph stands as a valuable historical record, preserving the memory of a place that played a formative role in the lives of many local families. It highlights the school’s enduring significance as a centre of learning, connection, and community identity.

Significance

This 2003 photograph of the Grade 5/6 class at Jacana Primary School holds historical significance as one of the final visual records of a school that served the Jacana community from 1959 until its closure in the early 2000s. It captures the everyday life of students and educators during the early 21st century, reflecting the school’s role as a cornerstone of local identity, education, and social connection. The image is a valuable reminder of the school’s contribution to generations of families and its place in the broader narrative of public education in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

Physical description

A colour photograph of school children in school uniform with their teacher.