Original Building Names

A project was conducted by students who were researching to name all the buildings within the school. Some names of the buildings have since changed within recent years but those involved on the original project were Kirsty Allen, Andrew Sjoberg and Richard Webster.

The aim was to examine names which had historical, geographical or social significance in the Reynella - Happy Valley area. The project involved study of printed material and interviews with local identities, in particular Mr. Dud Nicolle who was a most informative person. The school is indebted to his contributions.

The students' selections are explained below. We feel they have made a magnificent effort. The names will give the buildings much needed personality and also ensure that the school and the community are closely related for all time. Noarlunga East Rotary Club has been approached to assist with the design of plaques for each building.

Technical Studies Area: Gleed

John Gleed lived on Kenihans Rd. He was synonymous with early development of the area, worked on the Reservoir and carried out the trade of Blacksmithing. (A pioneer in Metalwork in the area.)

Gymnasium: Kenihan

Vin Kehihan was a dwarf who lived on Kenihan's Rd. He was well known in the area as an immensely strong man, thus it is an apt name to apply to the Gym, geographically the closest building to Kenihan's Road.

Music Complex: Anderson

Anderson was an early pioneer landowner on O'Halloran Hill and the complex is geographically aligned with this physical feature. It is not known whether Anderson sang in tune, however).

Science Block: Henley

The Science area was one of the first buildings in the school and Richard Henley was one of the first of four people who settled in Happy Valley. He built the Church of England church, the Mostyn and Horndale Wineries, among other things.

Home Economics: Mostyn Owen

An early winery. Wines are synonymous with the culinary art. The building is geographically oriented as well.

Resource Centre/Library: John Reynell

A central figure in the development of Reynella and therefore suitable as a name for the hub of the school.

Administration Block: Tangari

The original name for the Glenloth Winery. A Suitable name for the main entrance to the school. It is a visitor's initial contact with Reynella East High. "Tangari" was that name for the gum obtained from Acacies in the area, and eaten by the Aborigines.

Art: Byard

He built the Glenloth Winery with a gentleman named Good. The Art area is geographically close to Byards Road and also embodies skills associated with early builders, (an appreciation of form and design etc.)

Drama: Francis

William Francis was an integral part of the community and descendents still live locally. A name to be preserved.

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