Construction started in February 1968 and finished in April that year. It was officially opened in November and named in the honour of the principal at the time. A farm is also one of the school's main features, with chickens, ducks and rabbits. There are four bunnies and three ducks. The duck names are: Daffy, Moth and Princess Lucy. There are also about 20 chickens. The idea of a farm came to Mr Fisher, the school's assistant principal. In 2012, MP Martin Dixon funded $190,000 for the school to complete planning for its $3 million modernisation.