Peak Hill Central School

Peak Hill Central School (abbreviated as PHCS) is a public school located in Peak Hill in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia. The School has enrolled approximately 145[1] students from Kindergarten to Year 12 and the school is operated by the NSW Department of Education

Peak Hill Central School
Peak Hill Central School
Location
132-146 Caswell Street Peak Hill, New South Wales

Australia
Coordinates32°43′42″S 148°11′32″E
Information
School typeKindergarten and Primary school and Secondary School
MottoSuccess Through Effort
Established
  • 1890 (1890) (Peak Hill Public School)
  • 1965 (1965) (Peak Hill Central School)
Educational authorityNSW Department of Education
PrincipalPaula Payne 2023
YearsK–12
Enrolmentc. 145
CampusRegional
WebsiteOfficial Website

History

Established on February 17, 1890, the school initially operated in a temporary facility, an old store situated on Caswell Street. With an initial enrollment of 42 students on its opening day, the school saw rapid growth throughout the year, reaching approximately 250 students by the year's end.

In 1890, the school acquired a land area of one and a quarter acres through a government grant. On this site, a building constructed of cypress pine was erected to accommodate the growing student population. Unfortunately, detailed information about this building is scarce. However, available annual reports indicate that a total of £1138 was invested in constructing the building and a teacher's residence during the first two years of the school's establishment. As attendance continued to rise, additional facilities had to be provided to meet the growing demands.

The inaugural headmaster of Peak Hill Public School was Mr. Albert G. Mitchell, who served from its opening until 1901. He was succeeded by Mr. James Ray, who held the position until 1905. Subsequently, Mr. Joseph Whiting took charge until 1912, after which Mr. Buttsworth assumed the role of headmaster.

In 1910, the original section of the school building, which had been erected in 1891, was demolished. It was replaced by a new brick building at an estimated cost of £900. Further expansion of the school site took place in 1914 to accommodate the growing needs of the school community.The current Peak Hill Central School building opened in 1965.[2]

Principals

The following individuals have served as School Headmasters or Principals[3]

OrdinalOfficeholdersTerm start !
1Albert MitchellFeb 1890
2James RayFeb 1901
3J WhittingMar 1905
4Herbert ButtsworthJun 1912
5William A DransfieldSept 1915
6J StackJan 1916
7Thomas E JonesJan 1918
8S C SmallJan 1925
9Arthur CarySept 1926
10Edward MooneyMay 1929
11James BrownJun 1930
12Samuel TurnerAug 1930
13Eric MortonJul 1934
14Reginald JefferyNov 1938
15John J O'ConnorDec 1941
16Robert McKevettDec 1944
17William ElderFeb 1948
18Donald CraigFeb 1952
19Albert E RundleFeb 1955
20Ronald HetheringtonFeb 1960
21Robert NichollsMay 1967
22David LewisFeb 1970
23Malcolm Clune
24Basil BrowneFeb 1976
25Iain D McPhersonFeb 1986

See also

References
  1. "Peak Hill Central School". My School. Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  2. Chappel, Charles B. (1989). A History of Peak Hill and DIstrict. Peak Hill Centenary Book Committee. ISBN 0731650220.
  3. Chappel, Charles B. (1989). A History of Peak Hill and DIstrict. Peak Hill Centenary Book Committee. ISBN 0731650220.
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