Supriya Ghosh (Editor)

Newmarket State High School

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Established
  
29 January 1963

Campus
  
Suburban

Headquarters
  
Brisbane, Australia

Founded
  
29 January 1963

Closed
  
13 December 1996

Colour(s)
  
Blue, Grey and White

Motto
  
Sic Itur Ad Astra (Latin)

Ceased operations
  
December 13, 1996

Type
  
State Secondary High School

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, 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.

Contents

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.

    References

    Newmarket State High School Wikipedia