Yaldhurst School Tōtara Tūkaha



  1. History Corner - The Opening of Yaldhurst School 1876 (not yet a Model School)

    Wednesday evening 26 January 1876 Yaldhurst School was officially declared officially open and ready for instruction. Read more…
  2. Introducing Mr & Mrs Hall - Residents of the Yaldhurst Community, 1860

    Mr Hall was a member of the first Yaldhurst School Committee. Read more…
  3. History Corner - Introducing Mr Henry Hookham the first Headmaster of Yaldhurst School 1876 - 1882 (not yet a Model School)

    Interesting facts:- Not only the Yaldhurst School Headmaster but was also a part owner of an old London Library known as the "Hookhams ... Read more…
  4. History Corner - The Yaldhurst School Committee 1907

    In 1904 the Yaldhurst School Committee was made up of women who were elected to govern our school. Now let's fast forward 3 years to ... Read more…
  5. Memoirs of YMS Teacher Miss H F Freeman,1915-1927

    In the Centennial Celebrations 1876-1975 Miss Freeman shared her memories of being a teacher at our school. What you are about to read ... Read more…
  6. History Corner - Yaldhurst School in 1920 - What happened at YMS in 1920?

    In 1920 when this school photograph was taken, 50 students were in attendance. The following article has been written using only ... Read more…
  7. A School Committee of only Women in 1904

    The Chairwomen said simply that she had no fault to find with the way men had done their work but they could not be expected to ... Read more…
  8. History Corner - Yaldhurst Model School Baths (Pool) Rules, Yaldhurst Amatuer Swimming Club (YASC) and Life Saving Club and so much more!

    The Yaldhurst Board of Trustees' approved the build of the school pool using the school committee raised funds. The Yaldhurst Model ... Read more…
  9. The 75th Anniversary of Yaldhurst Model School 1951

    The 75th reunion of Yaldhurst Model School students held on Saturday 3rd March 1951 Read more…

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