Westgarth Primary School

. Approximately 400 students learn in 16 classes.

Staff and programs

Westgarth has approximately 25 teachers under the leadership of principal Grace Conway. She replaced Chas Parkinson in 2002. Other former principals include John Collins (1980s).

Westgarth has a well-regarded performance program. Its cornerstones are the three-yearly Westgarth School Musical and the annual Christmas concert, [http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/twinkle-twinkle-little-stars/2005/12/10/1134086848173.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap3 described in detail by the Sunday Age newspaper.]

History

‎Westgarth Primary was founded in 1924 as Westgarth Central School, Number 4771 in the Victorian system. Originally both a primary and secondary school, it eventually became primary-only. The original red-brick main building was demolished in the 1980s and a series of new buildings erected in its place.

The administration offices in Brooke Street were established in the early 1970s. This site was locally known as Smith's Paddock prior to its annexure by Westgarth Central and was used as a playground by local children. It would play host to a large bonfire on Guy Fawkes nights with large numbers of local residents gathering to view the fire and fireworks.

References

* cite news
last = Evans
first = Samantha
title = Twinkle, twinkle, little stars
pages = Extra 1
publisher = The Sunday Age
date = 2005-12-11
url = http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/twinkle-twinkle-little-stars/2005/12/10/1134086848173.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap3
accessdate = 2007-02-10
* cite book
title = Westgarth Memories
publisher = Westgarth Primary School
date = 1992

External links

* [http://www.wgps.vic.edu.au/ Westgarth Primary School, Clarke St.]
* [http://westgarthschool.shorewalker.com/ Westgarth Memories site]