Milton Junior School
Event History 1910 - 2017
The school celebrated its 100th year anniversary on 25th July 2010
Top Stories and Noteables
- The combined school Junior and Senior, was opened on 25th July, 1910 by Sir William and Lady Eveline Milton. The headmaster was Mr. de Beer, and he remained here until 1927 when the senior part of the school was moved to its present premises. The Borrow Street building became a paying junior primary school for boys aged 6 to 11 yrs old under Mr. Mac-Donald from 1927 - 1932.
- In December 1955 a fire broke out in the east wing of the school starting in what was then the office. All records were destroyed, the library was completely gutted and the ceilings through the whole wing destroyed. the school opened in January 1956 using the hostel prep room, the Greek church hall, and the scout hall in 9th avenue as classrooms.
- When the school was built there was only one playing field; the one between the school and hostel. Now the ground adjoining 9th avenue between the school and the river was been leveled, a pavilion built and was one of the most attractive junior school cricket grounds in the country. This was the first school to use a composition wicket and later go on to turf wickets. Many students have gone on later to play for their country and Mr. P.N.F. Mansell for South Africa. Soccer has also produced its great players, notably Bobby Chalmers. The field next to 12th Avenue became a fine rugby ground. Rugby was represented at the highest level by Des van Jaarsveldt and Ronnie Hill as Springboks.
- Another addition to the grounds was the swimming bath shared with Coghlan School and opened by the Mayor, Clr. A. Menashe in 1966.
- 60 years celebrated in 1970
- 101 years celebrated in 2011
