The school was opened in February 1956 with six rooms at 25 McArthur Avenue, St Albans East VIC 3021. It was established as part of a broader expansion of education facilities in the area to relieve pressure on existing schools and cater for the rapidly growing post-war population.
The first Head Teacher was Noel Pruden who was appointed as Temporary Head Teacher in 1956 and established the school.
<- Click on photo to read Noel Pruden’s story.
The first permanent headmaster was Jack Carney (William John Carney), who served from 1957 to 1968. Mr. Carney is remembered for being an inspiring educator who fostered a strong music program, including fife and recorder bands. During the 1960s Mr Carney and his wife Eva were living in Walmer Avenue near the school. Mr Carney transferred to Rosebud in 1969 and was succeeded by Mr R G White.
<- Click on photo to read Mr Carney’s story.
Mr McAllen was a senior teacher in the 1950s.
Mr Hodder was a senior teacher in the 1950s who built a house in McArthur St right next to the school and lived there with wife.
Ruth Burnet Tozer was Teacher, Vice-Principal, and Principal of St Albans East Primary School in the 1970s.
A plaque was made listing the foundation members of the St Albans East State School Mothers’ Club. Joe Ribarow has researched and written up the information he able to find about most of these foundation members. (Click on image or subtitle)
More stories about people who were associated with the school at some time, can be found at the History of St Albans website on this page: St Albans East Primary School
School Photos
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1956 to 1969
1970 Onwards
50th Anniversary Celebration
In October 2006 there was a celebration of the schools 50th anniversary.
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Reunion with Don Hodder
In January 2010 there was a reunion of Mr Hodder (as we knew him) and some of his students.
Before and after photos. We haven’t changed much have we.
