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HEADMASTER

NUMBER 1

MR. LANGFORD
                            1919 - 1934                           
 































Our founding Headmaster, Mr Percy C W LANGFORD

South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic. : 1872 - 1920), Thursday 30 January 1919, page 3



A meeting of the High school com
Imittee was held on Thursday evening
last, to meet Mr Langford, the acting
headmaster. Mr Langford, who has
been on active service since the
outbreak of the war, was head
master of the Mansfield High school
and the Iocal school is particularly for
tarate in seecurng
his services.
The Rev. H Buntine, who presided,
introduced Mr Langford to the com
mitttee, and various questions were dis
cussed, bearirg on the necessary ar
rangements :o be made before the
opening date, which will be Tuesday.
February 4 (instead of February 10.as
advertised
last week).
Temporary premises have been ob
tainmed in a central position at the Fire
brigade and Temperance halls, which
will be utilised until the erection of the
new school building.
Tbh h-admstter wi?l he in attendance
at the S'ate school on Monday, Feb
ruary 3, duri:: school hours, to inter
view parents and enr-l pupils. and will
be to supply
s:,v informa'on re.
quired.
Pupils who have completed grade
riii, and holl their merit certifite,
will be admitted for a two
veers'
course to enable them to qualify for
their intermediate certificate (formerly
known as the junior public), while
pupils entering from grade vii (in
cluding those entering from grade vi,
at the recent examination), will require
four years to complete the course.
Yo fees are charged in the case of
children under 14 years, but those over
14 will be required to pay £6 per an
nunm. Remission of fees will, however,
be granted in deserving cases.
The subjects to be taught will in
clude English, French, history, geo
gtphy, arithmetic, algebra and geo
metrv.
The provides an opportunity
for every child in the district to of tain
an education equal to that given at any
of the public schools in Melbourne,
free, or at a nominal cost. Parents
with an eye to their children's future
should use every effort to make
the School a success.

The following is a list of newspaper reports of all Speech Nights, from 1919 through to 1934. The readability of each article varies considerably, and will usually require enlargement to assist.


1919 Speech Night  >>>>>  OPEN   HERE

1920 Speech Night  >>>>>  OPEN   HERE 
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1921 Speech Night   >>>>>  OPEN   HERE
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1922 Speech Night   >>>>>  OPEN   HERE

1923 Speech Night   >>>>>  OPEN   HERE

1924 Speech Night  >>>>>  OPEN    HERE

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1926 Speech Night   >>>>>  OPEN   HERE

1927 Speech Night   >>>>>  OPEN   HERE

1928 Speech Night   >>>>>  OPEN   HERE

1929 Speech Night   >>>>>  OPEN   HERE

1930 Speech Night   >>>>>  OPEN   HERE

1931 Speech Night   >>>>>  OPEN   HERE

1932 Speech Night   >>>>>  OPEN   HERE

1933 Speech Night   >>>>>  OPEN   HERE


1934 Speech Night   >>>>>  OPEN   HERE  






SPECIAL PRESENTATION  OF P C  LANGFORD PORTRAIT
Dandenong Journal , Thursday 11 April 1935, page 5



DANDENONG.
Last Thursday morning a veryhappy function was held, when an enlarged photo, of Langfordwas presented to the school. Theportrait was the gift of Mrs. Langford.    

The students, and members of the Advisory Council assembled to do honor to the occasion.The head teacher (Mr,’James) presided.    

The presentation was made on behalf of. Mrs. Langford by Mr. F. A.
Singleton, president of the AdvisoryCouncil, who, in the course of his re
marks, eulogised Mr. Langford' as ateacher and citizen. The speaker re
ferred to Mr. Langford’s coming toDandenong, 16 years ago, to establish
a High School, and' achieved wonderful success, with credit to
himself,and satisfaction to all- concerned. Mr.Langford was described with havinga high sense of his vocation, fulfillingall the responsibilities involved to amarked degree, and in presenting thephoto to the school, the. speaker said
it was not necessary as a reminder ofthe first head master, for he was sure
the healthy influence exerted, thefriendly spirit exhibited, and the
success accomplished as a head teacher will linger long With those who
have, been privileged .to have hadany part with the “best school ofall.”


Mr. Gill, the district inspector, supported the remarks of the previous
speakers, and in glowing terms spokeof the magnificent work the teachers
are doing for the true development ofnational life, emphasising the splen
did service Mr.. Langford renderedthe High School and the town.
In accepting the' portrait 'on behalf of the school, Mr/ James gra
ciously acknowledged the gift. He;referred to a long friendship which
existed between Mr. Langford; andhimself, paying a high tribute to Mr.
Langford’s work and character.


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