The building programme- Helen Russell
In 1960 the Department of Education resumed the land from Mr Kenneth James Rowles to build Carlingford West.
In the 1960's residential land was expanding and housing estates such as Kingsdene were being built.
In 1970 new buildings started to be built- an administration building and 4 classrooms. The carpark and turning circle were also being constructed.
Overcrowding became a problem in 1971 and the basement became a classroom. The first public address system was installed in 1971.
In 1973 there were 8 primary classes. School paths were concreted throughout the school.
In 1975, Kindergarten enrolments could not be pressed until the demountables arrived. There were now 9 primary classes with 310 children and 290 Infants by the end of Term 1.
In 1987 there were 386 children in primary and 231 infants students. There were 6 demountable and 2 more to come. Coolers (air conditioners) were purchased for the 'hot box demountable'. Netball courts were built and more shade trees planted.
Primary assemblies were held in the playground from 1980 instead of the library.
In 1986 a Multi purpose unit was built meaning an improved canteen and a hall to hold assemblies, meeting and displays.
In 1987 there was a fire destroying the top storey primary classrooms and water damage to the lower rooms. Demountable's were brought in during this time.
In the 1960's residential land was expanding and housing estates such as Kingsdene were being built.
In 1970 new buildings started to be built- an administration building and 4 classrooms. The carpark and turning circle were also being constructed.
Overcrowding became a problem in 1971 and the basement became a classroom. The first public address system was installed in 1971.
In 1973 there were 8 primary classes. School paths were concreted throughout the school.
In 1975, Kindergarten enrolments could not be pressed until the demountables arrived. There were now 9 primary classes with 310 children and 290 Infants by the end of Term 1.
In 1987 there were 386 children in primary and 231 infants students. There were 6 demountable and 2 more to come. Coolers (air conditioners) were purchased for the 'hot box demountable'. Netball courts were built and more shade trees planted.
Primary assemblies were held in the playground from 1980 instead of the library.
In 1986 a Multi purpose unit was built meaning an improved canteen and a hall to hold assemblies, meeting and displays.
In 1987 there was a fire destroying the top storey primary classrooms and water damage to the lower rooms. Demountable's were brought in during this time.
The early years- From Mr A.B Cameron- our first Principal
"With both Burnside and Carlingford schools overcrowded, the new Carlingford West School opened in February 1967.
The original school had three weatherboard double classrooms, a brick toilet block and a lot of bricks! It was pouring rain. All the furniture had to be sorted into the rooms and had to be carried in---very wet!
There were 5 staff during 1967- Mrs Branch, Mrs Parkes, Mrs Tuck, Mr Cole and Mr Cameron (principal).
THE FIRST P AND C MEETING HAD PEOPLE OVERFLOWING ONTO THE VERANDAH!
We had folk dance evenings where the children organised them under teacher supervision. Children would announce the dances and award prizes with parents invited to join in some of the dances. When children moved to high school they were given an invitation to return to the first folk dance evening the following year.
Every week a class held a cake day and it was the responsibility of the class to advertise the cakes. They used jingles, songs, dances and more.
Evening concerts were held and the early speech nights had presentations from all classes.
The first Anzac Day Special assembly was held outside near the classrooms. There was no asphalt or cement assembly areas so we held it on the grass.
Parents helped mow the grass and had working bees to improve the playing area for children. A tree planting program began in 1967.
As the school grew more buildings were added. First the "L" shaped building and the school received our first secretarial support.Mr Hooper was the first deputy appointed and the school broke into infants and primary sections in the mid 1960's. It was a sad time as some of the community feeling began to be lost.
The original school had three weatherboard double classrooms, a brick toilet block and a lot of bricks! It was pouring rain. All the furniture had to be sorted into the rooms and had to be carried in---very wet!
There were 5 staff during 1967- Mrs Branch, Mrs Parkes, Mrs Tuck, Mr Cole and Mr Cameron (principal).
THE FIRST P AND C MEETING HAD PEOPLE OVERFLOWING ONTO THE VERANDAH!
We had folk dance evenings where the children organised them under teacher supervision. Children would announce the dances and award prizes with parents invited to join in some of the dances. When children moved to high school they were given an invitation to return to the first folk dance evening the following year.
Every week a class held a cake day and it was the responsibility of the class to advertise the cakes. They used jingles, songs, dances and more.
Evening concerts were held and the early speech nights had presentations from all classes.
The first Anzac Day Special assembly was held outside near the classrooms. There was no asphalt or cement assembly areas so we held it on the grass.
Parents helped mow the grass and had working bees to improve the playing area for children. A tree planting program began in 1967.
As the school grew more buildings were added. First the "L" shaped building and the school received our first secretarial support.Mr Hooper was the first deputy appointed and the school broke into infants and primary sections in the mid 1960's. It was a sad time as some of the community feeling began to be lost.
Uniforms
Once classes and routines were established we had to design our school uniform. Both boys and girls wore bottle green pullovers and white shirts with school ties. The girls had berets, tunics and gloves in winter while the boys had caps. Ties were not to be worn with the summer uniform except on special occasions. Uniform parades were held each Friday where children marched around proudly in their uniforms. |
School badge, motto and song
Mr Worsley drew the badge which symbolised enlightenment and a quest for the love of knowledge- by the torch over the open book. Another facet was the clasped hands which symbolised people learning to work together in harmony, contributing to the good of the whole group and appreciate the individuals.
The motto "Only our best" was something to aim for in everything the school did.
The school song was written and sung at every school assembly and other important events. We also used to sing "God Save the Queen"
The motto "Only our best" was something to aim for in everything the school did.
The school song was written and sung at every school assembly and other important events. We also used to sing "God Save the Queen"
The Library- Joan Stanford
In the 1970's, if a school wanted a librarian it needed to have a collection of 1000 books.
We had part-time librarians with Mrs Audrey Salisbury the first full-time librarian. She helped move the library from the dungeon (now the craft room) to our current library.
In 1975 we had a total of 2 400 increasing to 12000 in 1988.
We had part-time librarians with Mrs Audrey Salisbury the first full-time librarian. She helped move the library from the dungeon (now the craft room) to our current library.
In 1975 we had a total of 2 400 increasing to 12000 in 1988.
Computers
Since 1984 Carlingford West has had computers. In 1984, the school had 10 computers and 2 printers. Seven of these were bought by the P and C.
The children used simple games, used word processing programs and used Logo and Turtle (simple programming).
One computer was shared between two classes.
The children used simple games, used word processing programs and used Logo and Turtle (simple programming).
One computer was shared between two classes.
Sport
The four sport houses were called Red, Blue, Gold and Green in 1967 after a vote.
The trophy cabinet was placed in the library in 1976 and this was the year that house names were chose for the colours. House banners were also made and used for the first time. Red--- Mars Blue---Venus Gold---Jupiter Green---Saturn |
The canteen- Robin Pracy, Heather Williams
When the school first opened it was decided children would have lunches provided on Monday's only but there was no where in the school.
Three mothers volunteered the use of their home and they all lived in Karingal Ave. Orders were taken at school and then went to the 'canteen'
The orders were counted and the parents rang the baker who would deliver the rolls to the 'canteen'. Fillings were bought and in winter the only addition was a hot dog. Everything was warmed at home and sent to the school.
When the brick building was finished, there was now a canteen. The open basement at the back was our canteen. There were no power points so extension leads were dropped down from the rooms above. There was no running hot and cold water so the vegetables for sandwiches were washed under the outside tap.
The canteen prided itself on being a healthy canteen and did not sell cream buns or fizzy drinks. In 1981 the Department made a policy about healthy canteen foods but Carlingford West already met the new guidelines.
In the 1970s the canteen began to operate 3 days a week but struggled with a lack of space and storage facilities.
The MPU provided extra space for the canteen and operated more days as there was greater space and storage to operate.
Three mothers volunteered the use of their home and they all lived in Karingal Ave. Orders were taken at school and then went to the 'canteen'
The orders were counted and the parents rang the baker who would deliver the rolls to the 'canteen'. Fillings were bought and in winter the only addition was a hot dog. Everything was warmed at home and sent to the school.
When the brick building was finished, there was now a canteen. The open basement at the back was our canteen. There were no power points so extension leads were dropped down from the rooms above. There was no running hot and cold water so the vegetables for sandwiches were washed under the outside tap.
The canteen prided itself on being a healthy canteen and did not sell cream buns or fizzy drinks. In 1981 the Department made a policy about healthy canteen foods but Carlingford West already met the new guidelines.
In the 1970s the canteen began to operate 3 days a week but struggled with a lack of space and storage facilities.
The MPU provided extra space for the canteen and operated more days as there was greater space and storage to operate.
Source: "Carlingford West: Coming of Age 1967-1988"