Gordon West Public School

Gordon West Public School
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Location
Pymble, New South Wales Australia
Coordinates	33°45′37″S 151°08′18″E / 33.7603°S 151.1383°E / -33.7603; 151.1383Coordinates: 33°45′37″S 151°08′18″E / 33.7603°S 151.1383°E / -33.7603; 151.1383
Information
School type	Public, Coeducational Primary School
Established	1951
Principal	Mr Jim Huckerby
Assistant Principals	Mr Graeme Ellis Miss Karen Harper Mrs Donna Garland Mrs Michele Paul
Enrolment	~500
Colour(s)	Blue and Yellow
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Gordon West Public School is a primary school located in Pymble, New South Wales, Australia. Established in 1951, the school grounds were once an orchard.

The student population was boosted by post World War 2 housing construction throughout the 1950s, Student populations were again boosted in the early 1990s after the closure of the nearby Gordon Public School, which saw the majority of their students transfer into Gordon West Public School.

History

1951 - Gordon West Public School opens.^[1]
1956 - 342 students.^[1]
1957 - The main four roomed building is completed in response to growing population of the local area.^[1]
1960 - West Pymble Public School opens, resulting in over 100 students transferring out of Gordon West Public School.^[1]
1990 - Gordon Public School closes, resulting in a significant number of students transferring to Gordon West Public School.^[1]

School Principals

195x to 19xx - Mr MacKinnon
1989 to Present - Mr Jim Huckerby

Notable alumni

In alphabetical order, by surname:

John David Booth - Politician
Peter Garrett - Musician / Politician
Seb Ryall - A-League Football Player
Jacki Weaver - Actress

School Houses / Sporting Teams

Gareaway (White Cockatoo)
Marayong (Emu)
Mulgo (Black Swan)
Waugan (Raven)

References

1 2 3 4 5 "Gordon West Public School". Gordonwest-p.schoolwebsites.com.au. 28 October 2009. Retrieved 13 March 2014.

External links

Gordon West Public School website

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