STUDENTS AT SCHOOL OPENING
1954Black and white photo of group of school childern in Period Costume performing at the opening of the Toodyay School.
Australian flag on the right side and number of flags at the rear of the stage
The new Toodyay State School on its present site was officially opened by the Minister for Education, William Hegney. Mr. L. Thorn, M.L.A.. Mr. H.W. Dettman (Education Dept.) and Mr. N. Jones (district supervisor of schools) were also present.
Built of brick, the school consisted of four classrooms, a visual education room and library, office and staff room.
There were 185 pupils, and four school buses. The students presented an historical pageant during the opening ceremony.
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