2. Original Bell Site
The original bell and flagpole were first located on the eastern side of the classrooms. The bell post became infested with white ants. It was moved farther from the buildings in the 1920s, and reinstalled toward the Assembly Hall. In the 1940’s the bell post was moved near to the large gum tree, which had seats around the base, where children ate their lunch in the shade. Mr. Passmore, who had formerly been headmaster on Norfolk Island, and at Beecroft in the 1930s, also installed a sundial in this area and taught all Beecroft students to read the time by the dial. The original bell was re-located in the primary quadrangle in the 1970s. The school now functions with an electronic bell.
3. Building Program - Stage 1
In the 1960s the school embarked on an ambitious building program with the construction of the current K/2 building, an administration block and four classrooms commencing in 1961. The original tablet with “Public School 1896” was removed from the roof of the Heritage Room and re-located to the new entrance on Beecroft Road. It is thought that the date reads 1896 rather than 1897 because the school was originally intended for completion in 1896, but problems with builders and tenders caused delays until March 1897. The tablet was hidden in the roof until the difficulties were resolved and the building completed.
4. Building Program - Stage 2
A block of four classrooms was added in 1963 on the site of the former tennis court, which was built in the early part of the century. A long row of Norfolk and Bunya pines grew between the tennis court and the Headmaster's residence, offering some privacy.
5. The Assembly Hall
The hall, built in 1968, is officially called the Edgar Dill Hall, named after the headmaster who oversaw the building of stages 1 - 4 during the 1960s. Money was raised over five years, mostly through parental subscription, and was supplemented by the usual fundraising fetes, barbecue days and fashion parades. The original £4000 needed was converted to $8000 after decimal currency was introduced in 1966. This was matched dollar for dollar by the State Government which was the procedure for building assembly halls at that time. Beecroft's Hall was allegedly the last hall built in N.S.W. under this subsidy scheme and the total of $8000 only just made the deadline. Inside the hall is the Bicentennial Tapestry completed by students as a gift to the school to celebrate the 1988 bicentenary of The First Fleet.
6. Centenary Playground Equipment
The playground equipment, which replaces a carpark, is designed to cater for all students from K -6. The Centenary Committee raised money for this project.
7. Building Program - Stage 3
On the site of the former Headmaster's residence, that was demolished in 1966, stands the block of eight classrooms that was known as Stage 3 of the building plan. The land from here north to Copeland Road was purchased in 1965 to allow this development and the classrooms were first occupied in 1968.
The school canteen is located in Stage 3. A canteen has operated on a regular basis since the early 1950’s when the healthy Oslo Lunches were first introduced. Legions of mostly volunteer mothers have prepared lunches for children, on an everyday basis, since the formation of a canteen committee in 1962.
On the adjacent wall is the Bicentennial Art Project, designed by Rosemary Talbot and painted by students from the school. This block once housed an art room and music room. Both have been converted to classrooms.
8. Tile Wall
The “Tile Wall” features work by the current students and was erected to mark the school centenary in 1997. This work of art, coordinated by art teacher Mrs. Slee and the after-school pottery teacher Mrs. Elizabeth Lawrence, is a wonderful example of Beecroft's wealth of artistic talent.
9. Stage 4
The final stage of construction was occupied in 1971 and consists of eight classrooms and the administrative centre of the school. The honour boards and trophy cabinet are located in the front foyer. The classrooms are linked to Stage 3 on the upper level by the new library that was completed for the new school year and the administration corridor on the lower level. The school flagpole is located in front of this building at the official entrance to the school. The row of photineas was planted in 1986 for the Year of the Tree. The stand of prunis was planted by well known gardener and former student, Allan Seale.
10. Chris Holsgrove Memorial Garden
Planted in 1996, this garden commemorates a former student Chris Holsgrove, who died tragically in October 1993 following a bicycle accident. It was constructed and maintained by volunteer labour and serves as a quiet contemplative setting for students and parents. In 2007 the garden was relocated.
11. The Amphitheatre
The new amphitheatre represents one of the centenary gifts to the school by the current parents and students. Money raised to fund this project came initially from the 1995 Family Fun Day, the 1996 Fit-a-thon and other events since 1995. The amphitheatre was designed by the Centenary Committee. Two Centenary trees are located on either side of the theatre.
The Mary Street Grass, as this area is known, was acquired by the school in stages from 1965 to 1972 and involved some exchange of land with the adjacent Bowling Club. The trees along the Mary Street frontage date from this time. The brick amenities' blocks were built in 1955 to accommodate the new septic toilets. The northern block, for a long time the venue for the after school arts and craft classes, now houses the BOOSH Centre. The wooden fort was originally located in front of the assembly hall and was moved to this site in 1995.
12. The Gould League Garden
Planted in 1982 when the N.S.W. Gould League was located in the Heritage Room, this award winning native garden has been the focus of many lessons featuring Australian plants. Originally it had a nature pond, complete with frogs and tadpoles but has now been developed into a lovely quiet area where native birds feed and nest. A plaque notes the opening by the Minister of Education the Hon. R. J. Mulock.
13. New “Mary St Grass”
Acquired in 2005 from the Beecroft Bowling Club, additional grounds transformed the “Mary St Grass” into a larger grassed play area in 2006. Work was completed in 2007.
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