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Barrack Heights Public School

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NameBarrack Heights Public SchoolTypeBuildingSchoolGeolocation^[1] Last edited by: Will Chittick

DescriptionBarrack Heights Public School is situated in Hunter Street Barrack Heights.

The school opened in 1976 for Years K-5 and was officially opened on Friday 1st April 1977 by Sir Roden Cutler V.C., K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., C.B.E. Governor of New South Wales.

The official visitors at the opening were Mr B. Gillett, Regional Director of Education, Ald. A. Beaton, Mayor of Shellharbour, Mr W.G. Peterson, Member for Illawarra.

The Keira Boys’ High School Orchestra played the Slow March from ‘Scipio’ as the official party entered the hall, followed by ‘God Save The Queen’ by Barrack Heights Public School Choir, and at the unveiling of the plaque by Sir Roden Cutler as the choir sang ‘Morning Has Broken’. A Prayer of Dedication was given by Rev. M.T.D. Williams, Church of England Rector for Shellharbour. The proceedings closed by Keira Boys’ High School playing “Advance Australia Fair”.

Article Barrack Heights Public School 2009.

The school first Principal was Mr. J. Brison, Deputy Principal Mrs. S. M. Kingston. Mrs. Val Day, President of the Parents and Citizens Association.

Officially assigned 24th September, 1976 - NSW GNB

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Helen Mullins among trees at Barrack Heights Public School

Children tending trees at Barrack Heights Public School

James McKinley tending trees at Barrack Heights Public School 1994

Barrack Heights Public School pupils

Barrack Heights Public School 1991

Gabriel Church and Matthew Johnston watering trees at Barrack Heights Public School

Black wattle planted by pupils of Barrack Heights Public School 1989

Pupils planting trees at Barrack Heights Public School

Pupils planting the canteen garden at Barrack Heights Public School

Barrack Heights Public School 1st grade wall garden

Pupils hauling soil for the garden at Barrack Heights Public School

Pupils planting trees at Barrack Heights Public School

Pupils digging holes for trees at Barrack Heights Public School

Trees planted by pupils of Barrack Heights Public School

Barrack Heights Public School children preparing the garden bed

Barrack Heights Public School shrub planting 1986

Lost horse has her first day at Barrack Heights Public School

Barrack Heights Public School 1986

Barrack Heights Public School grounds 1986

Barrack Heights Public School grounds 1985

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The School Magazine of Literature for Boys & Girls

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