Physical description

A small booklet featuring photos and anecdotes published for the Centenary Celebrations of Leneva State School.

Publication type

non-fiction

Summary

Construction of the Leneva School number 1506 - then called Middle Creek - was completed by January 30th 1875. The contracted builder was Mr. Jas. O'Keefe and his tender for the school and residence was £245-8-0.

The school was opened on 10th May 1875 with George S. Manns as Head Teacher. The first building was a structure of Murray Pine, with a slate roof. The building consisted of 4 rooms and a lean-to veranda. Three of these rooms formed a residence and the remaining one was the classroom. Classes began with about 40 children attending grades 1-6. Lessons were also held for older people if they desired them. Head Teacher Manns remained in charge for 20 years.

Leneva West School No 2195 (originally called Middle Creek West) was opened in 1879 with Agnes Short as Head Teacher. It only operated part time in conjunction with Wooragee North School. Its use appears to have been intermittent based on the number of student enrolments. It finally closed on 9th October and any students were conveyed by bus to Leneva State School.

This booklet was published for the celebration of the Leneva Schools Centenary in 1975.