Most of us started our schooling at Telopea in 1951. However, an uninterrupted education journey at the school was not to be. Canberra was growing and more schools were needed.
The majority of us spent the first 7 years of our schooling starting at, then leaving, and then returning to Telopea. Firstly when it was combined infants, primary and secondary, then primary and secondary and finally when it was only secondary. The photos below show our 'travels' back and forth to various schools on the south side of Canberra
1951 ........... starting at Telopea
In 1952, some stayed ........
....... while some went to Narrabundah Infants 
Back to Telopea in 1954 for everyone for 3rd, 4th and 5th classes. The Bristol buildings were a new addition and Macca McShane was one of our teachers
Our comfort zone soon disappeared. By 1957, Yarralumla, Griffith and Forrest Primary schools were open, so most of us were obliged to change school yet again for 6th class
At last, back to that beautiful old building in Barton. Life at Telopea Park High School for the next 5 years had started in earnest!
(In 1958, only high school classes existed at Telopea. That year saw the abolition of selective education and the introduction of the area rule. It was now compulsory for all students commencing high school who lived on the south side of the Molonglo river to attend Telopea, while those living on the north side were to attend Canberra High School)
(In 1958, only high school classes existed at Telopea. That year saw the abolition of selective education and the introduction of the area rule. It was now compulsory for all students commencing high school who lived on the south side of the Molonglo river to attend Telopea, while those living on the north side were to attend Canberra High School)
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