Convent School, Darwin (1908 - 1912)

From

1908

To

1912

Categories

Catholic, School, Home

Alternative Names

• Darwin Convent

The Convent School, Darwin, was the first Catholic School established in Darwin. It opened on Cavanagh Street in 1908 in a galvanised iron structure built on the same grounds as the convent building which was called St Joseph's. The Convent School was run by Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. From 1909, as well as teaching at the day school, the Convent took in a small number of girls as boarders. In 1912 the Convent School, Darwin, was officially named St Joseph's School.

Locations

1908 - 1912

Location - The Convent School was situated at Cavenagh Street, Darwin

Timeline

1908 - 1912

Convent School, Darwin

1912 - 1958

St Joseph's School, Darwin