Newmarket State High School
| Newmarket State High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
|
Newmarket, Brisbane, Queensland Australia | |
| Information | |
| Type | State Secondary High School |
| Motto | Latin: Sic Itur Ad Astra |
| Established | 29 January 1963 |
| Closed | 13 December 1996 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colour(s) | Blue, Grey and White |
Newmarket State High School was a secondary school in the suburb of Newmarket in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. From its establishment on 29 January 1963 to its closure on 13 December 1996,[1] it was located on land between Banks Street and Brent Street in what is now Laurence Street, Daniel Place, Nelson Place and associated housing developments.
Principals
- K. P. O'Connor (1963)
- K. Evans (1969)
- Mr. Kimmorley (1975)
- J. Mahony (1977)
- Ken Gilbert (1978)
- J. L. Shepherd (1985)
- J. Deakin (1986)
- Karen Hart (1988)
School Houses
There were four school houses: Jagara, Kabi, Waka and Yungi. They were named for the local Aboriginal tribes thought to be living in the Newmarket and Alderley areas in the 19th century.[2]
References
- ↑ "N-P". Opening and closing dates of Queensland schools. Queensland Government. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
- ↑ "Jakaway" School Yearbook, 1985
External links
Coordinates: 27°25′55″S 153°00′15″E / 27.43194°S 153.00417°E
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