School History

1873: An approach made to the Education Department to establish a school in Derrinallum.

 

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1899:  The first building: State School No: 2050, Derrinallum

 

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1916:  New classrooms replace the original school building


Post 1944 fires: After the 1944 fires, all existing buildings were replaced.

 

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1962: Work commenced on the new High School in Derrinallum.


1964: The official opening of the Derrinallum High School.


1994:  The Derrinallum State School and Derrinallum High School amalgamated to form the Derrinallum P-12 College

 

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2008: Refitting of existing classrooms was undertaken to create a new open space primary area.

 

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2009: The front foyer of the school was repainted and carpeted to create a welcoming entrance to students, families and guests.


2010 Refurbishment of the library and the secondary classrooms occurs. A decking area is added to the library.

 

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2013: Derrinallum College celebrated 50 years of education on the current site.

 

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