School
This school closed in 2009 with regret
Parish’s Name
- St Thomas More, Werris Creek.
School established
- 1915 (School and church shared the same building 1915-1971)
Principals and enrolled number of students
| Year | Principal | Feb Enrolment | Aug Enrolment | Oct Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985- | Mrs Margaret Parkinson | |||
| 1986-1987 | Mr Ian McMahon (died in 1987) | |||
| 1987-1994 | Mr Peter Matthews | |||
| 1995-1999 | Mrs Chris Cameron | |||
| 2000- 2006 | Ms Michelle Renshaw | Aug 2003- 25 Aug 2005 – 21 | ||
| 2007 -2007 | Mrs Belinda Eykamp (Teacher-in-Charge) | Feb 2007 – 22 | ||
| 2008 – | Mrs Jayne Betts | Feb 2008 – 15 Feb 2009 – 12 |
History of School
The following excerpts taken from “Celebrations – Werris Creek” Parish-School Anniversary Magazine – 1996
1914-1926
… The Sisters of St Joseph arrived in 1915 and a Convent was built in the north western corner of the church grounds (the present presbytery). The Sisters commenced a school in the church building and all classes were held in the one room. On a Friday afternoon the children reversed their desks to become pews for Sunday’s Mass. On Monday morning the desks were changed back again.
1926-1956
In 1926 a Sanctuary was constructed at the southern end of the church and in 1930 a new Presbytery was built. In later years the presbytery became the Convent and is now the residence of the School Principal.
1956-1971
In 1956 the school classrooms and the tuck shop were erected on the northern end of the church along with the verandah allowing the church to be separated from the school. Father Brennan called for volunteers to cart loads of gravel to form a roadway in front of the school. Much of the cement work, kerbing and steps leading to the convent was carried out by a Mr Bert Brown who was assisted by volunteers.
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