Poowong School

Poowong Consolidated School opened on the present site in 1958 has continued to provide a worthwhile and valuable education for the children of Poowong and surrounding districts.

The First school was founded in 1878 in the Pioneer Chapel (former Methodist Church) then a building on a site just West of the Town centre before being replaced by a building on the Western edge of town.

A major change to education in the district was the closing of the Poowong North and Poowong East schools in 1993 and 1994 following the Department of Education Quality Provision processes. The children from these schools were incorporated into Poowong Consolidated School.

There has always been a history of many generations of families attending the school. A new library has been provided by the Education Department through the relocation of the Port Albert Primary School building following its closure in 1993. This building has been located on the south side of the school and is connected by a walkway.

The School Council provided funds for the erection of a Physical Education Building on the north side of the school. The building comprises a gymnasium, storage areas and kitchen. The catalyst for this project was the transfer of funds from Poowong North Primary School when it closed.

The school has also been active in developing the grounds and tree planting and improving the garden areas.

A popular event was held at the school in 2008 to commemorate 50 years at its current site as well as the publication of “The New School On The Hill” which documents the history of schooling in Poowong.