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DERRINALLUM P-12 COLLEGE
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    • From the Principal
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    • Photo Gallery
  • General Information
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    • Facilities
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    • School Reports and Plans
  • Curriculum
    • Foundation - Year 6 >
      • Literacy
      • Numeracy
      • Integrated Studies
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History

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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  • Home
    • Vision Statement
    • From the Principal
    • Staff
    • Photo Gallery
  • General Information
    • School History
    • Facilities
    • School Council
    • School Policies
    • School Reports and Plans
  • Curriculum
    • Foundation - Year 6 >
      • Literacy
      • Numeracy
      • Integrated Studies
      • Sport F-6
    • Year 7 - 12 >
      • Senior Pathways
    • Student Wellbeing
    • The Arts
    • Technology
    • Sport
  • Staff
  • For Parents
    • Enrolments
    • Newsletters >
      • 2025 Newsletters
    • Uniform >
      • Uniform
  • For Students