Friday November 15, marks the 150th birthday of one of our region’s oldest schools – Walkerston State School. The school community is excited to celebrate this significant event with the outside community.
Walkerston State School started as Alsatia Provisional School with 20 students, opening in November 1874, 12 years after Captain John Mackay settled at Greenmount.
Over time the school has grown, moving to its current site in 1880, with the original 1880 building still standing. Over time several new buildings have been established and the grounds now host a number of renovated classrooms, two playgrounds and a dedicated outdoor learning area.
This sesquicentennial has given the school the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the Walkerston community itself – who without, the school would not exist. The school has a proud history with multi-generations of families who have attended the school and boasts being the education centre of excellence for the 13th prime minister of Australia.
The school would like to invite all to their celebration on Friday 15th November. The official ceremony starts at 9.30am.
Contributed By Chantel Kay
Walkerston State School celebrates 150 years with the community, tracing its roots back to 1874
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