Admission registers

Some of the most useful details concerning pupils for this period are to be found in the admission registers. They usually record pupil's name, age, name of parents /guardian, address, occupation, date of admission, year and class grade and sometimes reason for leaving or next school to be attended.

Punishment books

These books give the name of the pupil who was punished, the date, the offence and punishment.

Punishment books are Closed to Public Access (CPA) for 50 years.

To gain permission to view these records contact the Records Manager at the Department of Education and Training on 9561 8012.

Examination books

The contents of examination books vary. Some record pupils' examination results for each subject, total marks and place in grade. While others contain samples of examination questions.

Other records include

• stock books
• visitors books
• staff meeting records, and
• observation books.

They add to our significant collection of education records at the Western Sydney Records Centre, which includes photographs and records about schools, teachers and other aspects of education.

Please note: Only a small percentage of admission registers, punishment books and examination books have survived. In some instances the school may still hold the registers.

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