Westgarth Primary School

Westgarth Primary School is a Victorian government primary school in the Melbourne suburb of Northcote. It is located in Northcote's "Westgarth pocket", about three hundred metres north of Dennis railway station.
Staff and programs
In 2011 Westgarth has 510 students and approximately 40 staff under the leadership of principal Grace Conway. She replaced Chas Parkinson in 2002. Other former principals include John Collins (1980s).
Westgarth has a well-regarded performance program. Its cornerstones are the three-yearly Westgarth School Musical and the annual Christmas Concert and Art Show, [http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/twinkle-twinkle-little-stars/2005/12/10/1134086848173.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap3 described in detail by the Sunday Age newspaper.]
The school also runs a wonderful Kitchen Garden Program originally set up by the Stephanie Alexander.
History
‎Westgarth Primary was founded in 1924 as Westgarth Central School, Number 4177 in the Victorian system. Originally Primary to Year 8, it eventually became primary-only. The original red-brick main building was demolished in the 1991 and a series of new buildings erected in its place.
The Brooke Street campus was established in the early 1970s. This site was locally known as Smith's Paddock prior to its annexure by Westgarth Central and was used as a playground by local children. It would play host to a large bonfire on nights with large numbers of local residents gathering to view the fire and fireworks.
Nearby landmarks
The closest local park to Westgarth Primary School is Johnson Park, one of the finest parks in the Westgarth and Northcote districts. The park is used regularly by teachers and students for school recreational activities.

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