In February 1910, an approach was made to the Education Department for a grant to establish a school at West End. It was opened 1 July 1913. Structures including a hall, swimming pool and so on were added over the years. The first headmaster was A O Buchler. Back row: W H Swanger, Whitehead, S Jickell, A D Buchler, F C Campbell, Gatfield, C Page, T B Strong. Front Row: J Mayo, Young, G H Bennerr, F Pirani, J Nairn (Chairman of School Committee), F M Spurdle, B H Just, Jamieson.