Horsham High School - Victoria - Australia

27/12/2025

Here's a 'heads up' for anyone interested in the history of what was once called the Horsham High School (before the amalgamation with Horsham Tech. School) ...

February 18th 2026 will be 100 years since the official opening of the Dimboola Road site of Horsham High School.

Please feel free to check out the attached documents, which were produced to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Horsham High.

29/05/2015

Hi all,

In my recent communications (HHS 1972 Starters) I recently received this reply from a collegue who works with one on my old classmates, wondering if I could supply her with some information and I thought I'd pass it on for a bit of assistance. Can anyone else help. I'm sure Dianne would appreciate it .

Andrew N. Downey (HHS 1972-1976)
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Hi Andrew,

I'm not sure how this College got onto your distribution list, however I enjoyed reading about your 1972 classmates, and wondered if you have any info on ˜really old" students.

My Grandma was a Barwell, they were Tailors and lived in Horsham. I know my Dad was staying with his relatives there in the 1920s.

I'm 64 so goodness knows when they went to school there or if your high school is in fact the original school. Anyway, I thought you might know something about that era or of someone who does. I have heard there are still quite a few Barwell's in Horsham and when retire I'm going to do the family tree.

No stress is intended, your email just caught my imagination. My old High school just held a reunion for the students of the 60s and it was great fun too.

Regards,
Dianne

Dianne F. King
Enrolments Officer
Strathmore Secondary College
Email: [email protected]
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14/05/2014

Thanks to Karen Hickman and Janet Malloy Gregurke for bringing this to my attention.
I'm sure there are a few other ex-Horshamites that will enjoy this page too!

Photos and stories of lost or forgotten Horsham. Feel free to add photos and comments. Enjoy.

07/11/2013

Hi all ... Just had a former student point out that next year (2014) will be the 50th anniversary of the 'Class of 64' (students who started in 1959) and was wondering if there was going to be a reunion ... Perhaps we can have some feedback from some other students from that time-frame ?

20/09/2013

Just thought I'd let you know of a worthy venture to support, which is being organized by one of my old school-mates Ian Draaisma. This will be of particular interest to those who attended Horsham High School - Victoria - Australia during the 1972-1977 era.

The weekend begins with a presentation on Friday night entitled 'Is Meditation for You?', which is followed by 2 meditation technique & practice workshops on Saturday from 9am - 12noon and again from 1pm - 4pm with lunch, afternoon tea and chat.

09/08/2013

For all those fans of 'ZOOT' out there (especially those of my old Horsham High School friends) I'm sure you'll be interested in this new release DVD - Sure to bring back a LOT of memories ...

http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/music/pop-rock/live-the-reunion/689131

19/05/2013

Some of you may be interested to pop along to this one ... And while you're there check out if they have any copies of the "A Notable Century Indeed" book left - The one with my (uncredited) photo of the Ian Maroske Hall on the cover.

15/04/2013

Please accept my apologies for the short notice (I missed this yesterday) ...

Read the Obituary and view the Guest Book, leave condolences or send flowers. | CLODE. - A Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr Steven Clode will take place at Prince Regent House, 748 Main Rd, Ballarat on WEDNESDAY (Apr. 17, 2013) commencing at 11.30 a.m. A Private Cremation

11/04/2013

I thought you might like to see this, from the Herald Sun ...

Read the Obituary and view the Guest Book, leave condolences or send flowers. | CLODE. - Steven. Passed away at Ballarat on Apr. 11, 2013 after a short illness. Dearly loved son of Norma and Peter (dec.), loved brother and uncle of Jenny, Andrew and their families. Funeral

11/04/2013

A sad reminder of our, all too short sometimes, time on this earth ...

Online memorial for Steven Clode. Share memories of Steven Clode on your page using the My Memorials app.

17/02/2013

Whilst I understand the situation from a personal point-of-view (some of my own family being involved/empolyed in the education 'industry') ... It's all very well for teachers to cry 'poor' but I challenge ALL teachers to have the courage to inform a nieve public what 'education workers' ACTUALLY get paid and for EXACTLY how many hours of work, both during and after 'class-time'.

MOST people in employment are required to put in extra work that is not 'official time' and have to pay for things out of their own pockets to help them keep their employment (which, incidently, can usually be claimed as a tax deduction). The majority of people (especially those in 'professional positions' get paid for a position/job, NOT on the basis of x number of hours worked, but by what it takes to get the job DONE - and VERY few jobs have ANY guarantee of employment and definitely do not have any guarantee of continuation - Just look at Australia's car industry, etc ... This is the way the 'real world' works!

As far as 'paying for materials out your own pocket' ... If there is no budget (or insufficient) then raise the money in other ways, apply or increase 'course fees' as required for that particular subject/course, hold a fete, conduct raffles, seek community help, ask manufacturers and companies to assist, etc. - It's been done before ... there ARE other options ... That's the way we did it in 'our time' !

The fact is ... YES ... It IS a changing world, yet there would be a LOT of people staggered by how 'badly done by' teachers are NOT -- I guess it would be hard for some people to live on a mere $57,000 and $92,000 per year (that's MORE than most fire-fighters and paramedics) and as for a Pricipal's salary, WELL, that's even MORE ...

WAKE UP PUBLIC ... This is, primarily, a political issue and you're being misled - BIGTIME !!