Stanley Bay School
History
Interesting historical facts
- The positions of the four gates into the school have never been changed.
- The original school motto was ‘He who does well does his best’, this has been changed over time to make it gender neutral to what it is today – ‘Those who do their best do well’
1908
The first area of land was purchased to build Stanley Bay School. The land consisted of an acre on Russell Street and was bought for 379 pounds.
1909
One year later the school was built at a cost of 754 pounds. A team of builders erected two classrooms and a porch. When the school was first established it was an extension of Devonport Primary School. Miss M Barr, a teacher from Devonport was appointed Head Teacher.
1916
A further two classrooms and a staff room were added. It was at that time that the school was divided into year levels from Year 1 to Year 8.
1960
The school purchased three sections of land and two houses were removed. They turned the sections into a playing field.
1970
During this decade swimming lessons were held at Stanley Bay Beach. It was during this time that intermediate schools were established and Stanley Bay no longer had Year 7 and 8 students.
1980
More neighbouring sections were purchased and five houses were removed to create a larger playground. Later this decade the pool was installed.
1996
Two new classrooms were added (Rooms 10 and 11).