Celebrating 60 Years of Inspired Education.
In honour of the 60th Year of Peninsula, let us take you on a journey through the School’s history with our treasured archived collections.
With an exceptional record of academic achievement, a strong sporting program known for producing elite athletes and a performing arts program with an unsurpassed record of distinction, our School is proud of its rich culture of excellence.
REVEREND DR. DUDLEY BARRINGTON CLARKE OBE
When five residents of the Mornington Peninsula began talking of the need for a church associated boys’ school, there had been no new independent school in Melbourne for more than 50 years. The year was 1957 and the Mornington Peninsula was developing rapidly with hundreds of new families moving to the area.
Countless meetings were held to garner support. The community rallied together, selflessly giving their time, resources and energy to a help turn the dream into a reality. Without the assistance from either church or state until it was firmly established, the whole project was entirely the result of community enterprise. To the men, women and their families who gave their all to ensure the success of the School in its foundation years, we remain eternally grateful.
On 6 February, 1961, the builders moved out of the newly completed single block of classrooms and the teaching staff moved in! Furniture was shifted, books places on tables ready for the next day, the first day of school. The School’s first Headmaster, Rev. Dudley Clarke, who had an impressive ability to inspire commitment and effort in others, led the team of just eight Foundation staff. The next day 88 students from Prep to Year 8 arrived at The Peninsula School.
The Founders held on to their vision of a successful school that would provide a complete primary and secondary education for students on the Mornington Peninsula, and the School continued to thrive.
60th Anniversary
1960s & 70s
1980s & 90s
2000s & 10s
Present
