Historical information

This photograph captures the students and staff of Jacana Primary School in 2005, during the final years of the school’s operation before its transition to the Northern School for Autism. It reflects the community spirit and educational environment of a long-standing local institution that first opened in 1960.

Significance

This photograph of the students and staff of Jacana Primary School holds enduring historical and emotional value as a visual record of early childhood education in a now closed institution. It captures a moment in time that reflects the community spirit, diversity and educational environment of Jacana during its operational years. As the school has since closed, the image swerves as a poignant reminder of the role Jacana Primary played in shaping young lives and fostering local identity. It is a valuable artefact for former students, staff and the broader community, preserving the legacy of a place that once stood as a cornerstone of learning and connection.

Physical description

Colour photograph on matte paper