Spearwood Alternative School

Values

The place is rare as a substantial timber Federation Arts and Crafts Primary School in Western Australia.

The place is a good example of a Federation Carpenter Gothic Primary School.

Physical Description

‘This four classroom rectangular timber school is set on a large property with many trees. On the east side of the building is a wide verandah used as an Undercover play or lunch area. The well maintained building has a new steeply pitched corrugated iron roof replacing the old.’

History

‘The Spearwood Primary School was built in 1914 after the Progress Association lobbied the Education Department. Until this time many pupils had been attending the distant Coogee School. The School was built by the Hines Brothers who were skilled carpenters and built many schools in country towns. Jim, Arthur, Bert and Alf were local people residing in Spearwood.’

‘The School was opened in July 1914 with celebrations including speeches refreshments, and sports. Letchfords, the cordial factory in Beaconsfield, donated lemonade and ginger beer for the afternoon tea. The school serviced the area until the Education Department sold it in the late 1970s. During that time it was partially destroyed by fire and then rebuilt. The building now houses the Spearwood Alternative School.’

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Good

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