Description

This historic brick building, hidden in the suburb of Chisolm, stands out from the surrounding modern houses. When built in 1880, it occupied an imposing position overlooking open grazing lands of Tuggeranong Valley pastoral properties.

This was the third school in the valley--the first two were constructed of wood slabs and bark--and was in use until 1940 when failing enrolments forced its closure. A prominent student was Professor James McGee who, became a nuclear physicist and a pioneer in the development of Australian television.

Due to safety reasons, viewing is permissible only from behind the perimeter fence.