I attended Drysdale Primary from 1948 to 1953 when it was only a three-room school with under 100 enrolments. Grades 5 to 8 were taught by the principal, Mr Mortimer; Grades 3 and 4 were taught by Mrs McAdam; kindergarten to Grade 2 were taught by the formidable Miss Martin. At this time, it was […]
Ross Williams AM – Recollections (1948-1953) Read More »
Back Row (L-R): Paul Jones, Rosemary Shepherd, John Edsall, Margaret Noy, John Burt, Margaret Belfrage, Gordon RobinsonFront Row (L-R): Dianne Gillies, Jenny Shirley, Bibiana Verzer, Heather Boyle Many people are telling me their tales of Drysdale Primary School. What is your story? How can you help with the celebration? Please contact Anne Brackley (nee Mortimer)
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I love that so many people are sending photos and stories to SpringDale, to help us collate them for the SpringDale Messenger and for a book to be available during the celebrations in October. This month I met up with Maria Matuzak and Anja Zonneveld, Bibiana Veryzer, who was visiting from The Netherlands. John Edsall
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The Drysdale School Market – an activity in the 150 years of Drysdale Primary School This is being recalled from around 43 or more years ago. Whilst as a member of Drysdale Primary School Council, (as a parent), along with David Brown, (teacher), the School Market was born. David and I were good friends and
Darrell Wisbey – The Drysdale School Market Read More »
We seem to have struck a chord with many families who have had multiple generations attend Drysdale Primary School over the last almost 150 years. This time we showcase the Turner, Peel, Bryant, Lloyd, Vella families. According to Raelene there is conjecture as to whether Eva Peel (Foster) born in 1865 – who would have
Raelene Vella – Multiple Generations Read More »
Back Row (L-R): Laurence (Kel) Davis, John DavisFront Row (L-R): Mia Davis, Shaun Davis During this month many people have started to talk to me about the 150 Year celebration of Drysdale Primary School. People are keen to come from all over Australia for the event and people are starting to write down their stories
Mia Davis – Four Generations Read More »