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| Newmarket State High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
 | |
| , | |
| 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[edit]
- K. P. O'Connor (1963–1964)[2]
- K. Evans (1969)
- Mr. Kimmorley (1975)
- J. Mahony (1977)
- Ken Gilbert (1978)
- J. L. Shepherd (1985)
- J. Deakin (1986)
- Karyn Hart (1988)
School houses[edit]
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.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "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[edit]
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