October 2025 marks a significant milestone: 150 years of public education in Canowindra. In collaboration with Canowindra Public and High Schools, the Canowindra Historical Society & Museum is set to publish a commemorative book titled The Next Fifty Years – 1975 to 2025. This book, coordinated by Mim Loomes and Fran French, will serve as a companion to the original volume produced in 1975, highlighting the evolution of our community’s educational journey.
To ensure the thoroughness and richness of this historical account, Canowindra Historical Society & Museum invite current and former staff, students, support personnel, canteen operators, bus drivers, and P&C members to contribute their memories and insights.
Research and preparation will take place during Terms 3 and 4 at each Canowindra School. We kindly request your assistance in sharing this endeavour on the following meeting dates:
• Canowindra Public School: Monday, 29th July 2024 at 1:30pm
• Canowindra High School: Wednesday, 24th July 2024 at 1:30pm
The book will be available for sale around April 2025. For more information or to volunteer, please contact: Mim Loomes at mcloomes@bigpond.com or 0427 447 146 and Fran French at frfr@westnet.com.au or 0427 788 296.