State secondary high school in Newmarket, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
| 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, 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 (1963–1964)
- K. Evans (1969)
- Mr. Kimmorley (1975)
- J. Mahony (1977)
- Ken Gilbert (1978)
- J. L. Shepherd (1985)
- J. Deakin (1986)
- Karyn 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
- "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- became principal at Everton Park High School in 1965
- "Jakaway" School Yearbook, 1985
External links
27°25′55″S 153°00′15″E / 27.43194°S 153.00417°E / -27.43194; 153.00417
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