My siblings and I caught a bus in Barkly Street (walking from home in Carlisle Street) that took us to both Elwood Central, and later Elwood High.

I remember school as being very structured-students listened to teachers and didn't argue- it seemed natural then. I also enjoyed the freedom to go out of the school grounds to buy lunch at the local shops! I looked forward to sports day, wearing the pale blue sport tunic of Elwood Central School. Mrs Faber was very popular for her gentle manner, an...