History of our school

Hornsby South Began in June 1952 as an Infant's School on the site presently occupied by Clarke Road Special School. Miss Allen was appointed that year as the first teacher and Principal.

On 25 April 1953, the school was officially opened. 

Miss D C Twartz was appointed as Principal in 1965 and it was during this year that the first of the brick veneer buildings was opened on the present site. Four classrooms and a limited administration section were opened and two more classrooms were added two years later.

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In 1975 the current primary classrooms, kindergarten rooms and library were officially opened and the whole school moved to the present site. In 1992 facilities were extended with the opening of the school Assembly Hall.

The parent organization have been responsible over the years for the construction of playgrounds and gardens. In 1988, to celebrate the Bicentenary, they built a paved path at the front of the school and constructed a tiered amphitheatre.

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The musical life of the school was expanded in 1991 when a school band was formed, whilst 1992 saw the opening of the School Hall. 1994 saw the school achieve recognition for its fine work in Environmental Education with its award-winning Rainforest Garden. 

In 1996 a Computer Room was established and in 1997 a structured and sequential Course in computer education began for the students. This has been successful in developing students' knowledge and skills about computers.

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At the beginning of 1998 a newly formed School Council began its operation. The School Council which consists of parents, teachers, the President of the P & C and the Principal, develop and review the policies of the school.

In the year 2000 our School Yurt was built which is used for recreation and before and after school care.

In the year 2002 it was our schools 50th birthday.

In 2003 our old principal Mr. Catt retired

By Darren & Matthew