Jill Ellis and Judith Reid, Koo Wee Rup. Mum writes: "About 1948 Koo Wee Rup Primary school. Mr
Hallett was our Head teacher - he used to play the violin for the national anthem and our singing lessons. The school had 2
class rooms, grades 1 to 4 in one, other to grade 8. Then off to Dandenong High by bus, 35 miles. Leave home 7.10am, ride
bike 3 1/2 miles to bus, after school arrive home 5.50pm."