Historical information
This 1997 photo of Jacana Primary School’s Grade 4/5 class captures a moment in the life of a community-focused school that served Melbourne’s northern suburbs from 1959 until the early 2000s, reflecting its strong educational and social values.
Significance
This 1997 class photograph of Jacana Primary School’s Grade 4/5 students represents a significant moment in the history of a community-centered institution that served Melbourne’s northern suburbs from 1959 until the early 2000s. This image reflects the school’s enduring role in shaping local identity, fostering educational opportunity, and promoting social cohesion. As a visual record, it offers valuable insight into the educational practices, student life, and community values of the late 20th century in suburban Melbourne.
Physical description
A colour photograph taken in 1997 featuring students and teachers at Jacana Primary School. The photo is bordered by a black frame, with names neatly printed along the bottom on a white background. The entire photograph has been laminated for preservation.
Subjects
- jacana primary school,
- education,
- photograph,
- group photograph,
- 1997,
- grade 4/5,
- timothy blaney,
- mitchell ryan,
- faye dabrowski,
- steven churchill,
- elke-beth koistinen,
- neddy changtave,
- robbie brewer,
- mary ann pagalanan,
- sonia zorn,
- jessica kidd,
- hollie west,
- rosalba nisi,
- ahmad hamad,
- neimat hamad,
- jody brown,
- krystle phillips,
- michael melia,
- dany david,
- phillip tafili,
- ammoun houssein,
- nahrin younan,
- herodia poki poki,
- peter cindric,
- william jones,
- mohammed mehyar,
- kevin le,
- mrs. d aylward,
- mrs. k smith,
- mr graham archer,
- cassie peterson
