Historical: Marryatville High: New Music Opening .

Special Interest Tennis School

In 1996 the school was designated a special interest tennis school. Students who have been identified as having high potential tennis ability follow an integrated programme of tennis coaching and academic subjects.

 

The New Music Suite

In 1997 the new music suite, was opened.
The Stables was identified in 1979 as being inadequate for the needs of the 159 students then using it. Now the more than 400 students can spread out into the rehearsal and teaching rooms.The purpose built suite designed by architect Mr Ken Mah was developed in sympathy with the heritage listed Stables building and to take advantage of the wonderful views afforded by the red gums on the adjoining flat.

Another overseas tour of the School Orchestra took place at the end of 1997. This time the destination reflected the awareness of Australia's place in this region of the world and the tour took students into the schools and homes of Japan. Again fundraising was difficult but billeting students and teachers with Japanese families made the trip more affordable.

In 1997 the school's enrolment was 1013, the first time more than 1000 students had been accommodated at the site.

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