EPPING HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL

We turned 50 in 2007

The history of Epping Heights Public School begins in 1956 with the completion of the school buildings and the arrival of the first students. Nestled in next to a bush reserve and a footbridge over a small creek leading to Beecroft, the little school has seen many changes and grown much over it's fifty busy years.
Classes began at Epping Heights in the last term of 1956 and the official opening was held in 1957. Below are our pioneer students in late 1956.

The first Epping Heights Students in late 1956

In 1957 the school opened and a uniform design was agreed upon.

3rd Class, 1958

[ Does anyone out there have photos from 1957 please? ]

From the Founding Secretary.

(This letter was given to the 40 years celebration committee in 1997)

From the Founding Secretary.

Epping Heights Primary School was started in the last term of 1956.the foundation headmaster was Mr A Hiscock supported by Mrs Kennyon and Mrs Watsford.

The Parents & Citizens Association of the school was quickly formed

Mr Walter Selley was elected as Patron.
The School was officially opened by Mr R J Hefferon, Minister for Education in conjunction with his very old friend Walter Selley.

"IN REVIEW"
The First Years - Reminiscences of an original Epping Heights Student. Students of 1957.

Epping Heights has always been a community based school, that has continued throughout it's 40 year history with strong staff, child and parental interaction.
I was one of the original `56' starters - when the school opened in 3rd term 1956 with three teachers in what is now the Administration building. The present Staff Room was the senior class area - for grades 3, 4, 5 and 6
(composite).
We wore no uniforms until 1957, when the mothers held a meeting to decide on colour and style.