Ashhurst School opened in September 1879. The head teacher at the time of these photographs was Mr R. Norm Finlay, who held the position from c.1935-1954. Other teachers included Mrs M. E. R. Finlay, Miss M. E. Edwards and Miss H. M. Nicholson. The school had a roll of 155 in 1951.

Ashhurst School opened in September 1879. These photographs show the opening of the school swimming pool in 1957. Joseph James Tamblyn, a teacher, is shown speaking at the opening.

Ashhurst School opened in September 1879.

Ashhurst School opened in September 1879. The head teacher at the time of these photographs was Mr R. Norm Finlay, who held the position from c.1935-1954. The school had a roll of 158 in 1953.

Ashhurst School opened in September 1879. The head teacher at the time of these photographs was Mr R. Norm Finlay, who held the position from c.1935-1954.

Ashhurst School opened in September 1879. The head teacher at the time of these photographs was Mr R. Norm Finlay, who held the position from c.1935-1954. The school had a roll of 146 pupils in 1950.

Ashhurst School opened in September 1879. The head teacher at the time of these photographs was Mr R. Norm Finlay, who held the position from c.1935-1954. The school had a roll of 135 pupils in 1949.

Ashhurst School opened in September 1879. The head teacher at the time of these photographs was Mr R. Norm Finlay, who held the position from c.1935-1954. Other teachers included Misses P. M. O'Neill, L. M. Drummond and M. M. Thompson. The school roll was 116 pupils in May 1948.

Ashhurst School opened in September 1879.