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Shannon School 1962-1969

Kete Horowhenua2020-03-23T16:57:15+00:00
Websitewww.shannon.school.nz
Contact email addressmurray.powell@shannon.school.nz
Type of schoolPrimary
Year range1-8
Contact phone number06 3627866
Contact postal address1 Grey Street, Shannon

Shannon School Diary 1960's:

  • 14th April 1960: Old Infant Block reroofed.
  • 3rd February 1961: New classroom completed. Medical room and library room completed.
  • 5th February 1962: Mr. R. J. Williams commenced duties as Head teacher.
  • 19th February 1962: Filter plant installed at baths.
  • 16th July 1962: Secondary students to Foxton.
  • 17th December 1962: New School house completed.
  • 21st February 1963: Old residence removed to Foxton after having been on site since 1889.
  • 6th May 1963: School uniforms agreed on by majority.
  • 19th June: New Room Completed in Infant block.
  • 12th November 1964: Sandpit completed.
  • 26th September 1967: Two new formula classrooms added. Old main building remodelled.
  • 5th February 1968: Mr. R. D. Win commenced as Headteacher.
  • 7th October 1969: Parent-teacher Association reformed.

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