ROUNDWOOD SCHOOL

In 1932 an application was made to establish a school at Pallinup Siding by George Moore of "Mooreen Farm", saying that there were 17 children of suitable age. It suggested site Kojonup Location 1123, and accommodation for the teacher at Mrs. W, Herbert's Snr at 25/- ($2.50) per week.

By 1933 the number of suitable children had increased to twenty-three:
5    A. W. Dawson      
4    W. R. Wray         
2    D. J.. Wray
2    R. Bluntish
3    E. G. Paisley
1    A. Simpson
2    R. Burridge
4    N. Ball
 

School sites suggested were Pallinup Siding, Toolbrunup Siding but finally settled on Roundwood. Classes for Roundwood School was first held in June 1936 at the home of D. J. Wray. In August Inspector M. Little recommended of a proper school and arranged for the Kwilalup School building to be transported to Roundwood at a cost of 140 pounds ($280). In 1937 five acres were allocated, the building was finished by the 25th September. Furniture and stock for the school was stored by L. W. Paisley.
 

1937          Teacher   WARD Mrs. M.                            Head Teacher

School opened on 4th October 1937

ROUNDWOOD SCHOOL
Unknown date
 

1938          Teacher   HOOKWAY Roma                         Head Teacher on Probation
Roll 13

1939          Teacher   HIGGINS Margaret                      Head Teacher on Probation

1940          Teacher   HIGGINS Margaret                      Head Teacher on Probation

1941          Teacher   HIGGINS Margaret                      Head Teacher

ROUNDWOOD SCHOOL  1937 - 44      #1
 Rear L - R:   JOHN NAZZART, BILL WRAY, VERNA WRAY, RON WRAY DAWN WRAY, NEVILLLE PAISLEY, FRANISH BLUNTISH
Front Row L - R:    LINDSAY WRAY, NEVILLE WRAY, JUDITH PAISLEY, MARGARET WRAY
 

1942          Teacher   PAISLEY Hilda                             Head Teacher on Supply

1943          Teacher   PAISLEY Hilda                             Head Teacher on Supply

Roll 9. Average 9.

1944          Teacher   PAISLEY Hilda                             Head Teacher on Supply

School closed 15th December 1944 due to low attendance. Furniture and stock sent to Perth.

In April 1949 the school building was sold to the Gnowangerup United Aboriginal Mission.

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References:                 Article:     Research by Gordon Freegard

                                  Image:     1        Wray Family Collection

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