Join us on September 14th as we celebrate 175 years of education in Clarence Town and Glen William!
The roots of schooling in our community trace back to William Lowe, who established a small school at Deptford Shipyard to educate his children and those of his workers. As the settlement grew, several small schools emerged, leading to the founding of Clarence Town Public School in September 1849.
Glen William Public School also shares a rich history. According to their history, they first opened in May – though “Government Schools of New South Wales 1848-1983” by J. Fletcher and J. Burnswoods states the date as being September 1849. After opening its doors to the children of Glen William, the school remained a full-time public school until September 1873, when it briefly closed. It reopened as a half-time school with Brookfield in April 1874, continuing in that capacity until September 1876, when it once again became a full-time public school. These schools have played a vital role in shaping our community, making this milestone all the more significant.
With both schools having such a long history of education it is only fitting that we as a community celebrate such a feat. The celebration kicks off at 9am with markets, followed by a street parade at 10am starting from the Green at the bottom of Grey Street. Enjoy activities, games, and sports throughout the day. For more details and to grab a program, visit the information gazebo at the markets. Don’t miss out on this historic event!
