History

Waikouaiti School

History

Waikouaiti School was established in 1860. In 1861 a schoolroom and a teacher’s were erected on two acres of land given by Johnny Jones at the lower end of Beach Street. In 1869 the school was shifted to the Malloch Street site. Over the years the Waikouaiti School buildings have undergone many changes. In 1990 the classrooms in the old wooden block were refurbished and a verandah was constructed along the front of the building. In 1998 the Office and Administration area was redesigned

For More information on the history of the school, the following booklets are available at the Public Library.

· 1860-1960 Waikouaiti Public School Centennial Celebrations

· 125th Year of the Waikouaiti School 1860—1985

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