Historical information

This 1990 photo shows Grades 5 & 6 at Jacana Primary School, once located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The school, now closed and demolished, served the local community for decades. This image offers a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era of local education and childhood in Jacana.

Significance

This school photograph of Grades 5 and 6 at Jacana Primary School in 1990 holds enduring historical and emotional value as a visual record of 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 serves as a poignant reminder of the role Jacana Primary played in shaping young lives and fostering local identity. It is a valuable artifact for former students, staff and the broader community, preserving the legacy of a place that once stood as a cornerstone of learning and connection. The image is also a record of the fashion and hairstyles of the era.

Physical description

Colour photograph with blue border on the bottom, on matte paper.