A
Brief History
Following the recommendation
of District Inspector Topp, Woodside Primary
No. 1176 was established 1/1/1873. This date is also the same date
as the establishment of the Education Department in Victoria. On the
same date an earlier school (Rural School 130 Woodside) was struck off the
rolls. This earlier school opened by Edward Fry and his wife from
November 1871.
It's amazing to consider that
Woodside Primary school has been at the forefront of education from the
very establishment of the Education Department in Victoria.
The oldest surviving building
at Woodside P.S. dates back to the early part of last century. This
beautiful
building, now used as the school Art Room and Library is owned and
maintained by the school.
In 1909 Woodside was operated
half time with Darriman West School No.3070.
In past days there were many
schools such as Darriman West but sadly most have closed due to changing
population trends. Woodside's enrolments also fluctuated over the
years but remains a small school with a big future!
The back to, organised to
help celebrate Woodside Primary School 1176's 125th year was a great
success in 1998.
To see what some of our past students and staff are doing now, click on
the link the 'Aussie
Schoolmates'
or the 'schoolfriends'
site. You just need to register (free) & then you can track them
down.
For a more detailed account
information about Woodside's rich history, please contact
the school.
