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2 unusual facts about Wakehurst Public School


Wakehurst Public School

Owing to the large growth in the Belrose and Frenchs Forest regions during the 1950s and 60s, in 1963 the decision was taken by the Minister for Education, The Hon. Ernest Wetherell, to have a third primary school built in the Forest district.

Among those present at the opening ceremony were: Paul Couvret (President of Warringah Shire Council), G. Conomy (Assistant Director General of Education), Dr. Terry Metherell (State Member for Davidson), The Reverend C. Knibb, M. Blanch (NSW Inspector of Schools) and the Principal of the day, Neville Trotter.



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