Discover North Boyanup

North Boyanup’s local history brings together two topics that may seem far apart at first glance: schooling and viticulture. The region’s first school began in a single-room building; later stories of education include North Boyanup School, also known as Clifton's School, and private classes at Toledo. Another point of reference is the renaming of a vineyard by winemakers Phil and Julie Hutton. The town’s story comes to life through specific names, people and distinct local developments.

School history tied to specific local places

The region’s first school began in a single-room building between the Ward and Clifton properties on North Boyanup Road. This specific starting point links a small building to two named properties and a particular road. North Boyanup School is also known as Clifton's School; both names refer to the same school. Taken together, the names and the account of the school’s beginnings show how local education history can be told through specific points of reference rather than just an abstract chronicle.

At Toledo in North Boyanup, Annie Scott taught her own children and some children from neighbouring properties in private classes in the mid-1920s. This story adds a different teaching situation to the account of the single-room school building: alongside the region’s first school were private classes with a clearly named teacher and a specific group of pupils. These are two distinct perspectives on education in the town’s history: the start of schooling in a building and lessons in a private setting at Toledo.

Another connection: viticulture

Viticulture gives North Boyanup another historical connection. North Boyanup winemakers Phil and Julie Hutton renamed their vineyard from Bonking Frog Wines to Windfall Wine Estate. A media report dated 19 May 2017 covered the name change. The two names mark the vineyard’s former and new names. Unlike the school stories, this part of the town’s history centres on a vineyard, its winemakers and a business change.

Which stories suit your trip?

If you’re travelling with children, you can discuss the school stories together by looking at their specific differences: Where did the lessons take place, who taught them and which children attended? The answers range from a single-room building between Ward and Clifton to Annie Scott’s private classes at Toledo. The vineyard adds a different kind of local history: the change of its name. As you plan your trip, you can consider whether local and education history or viticulture is more in line with your interests.

Then check which accommodation might suit your travel plans. Search for hotels in North Boyanup using your travel dates and your group’s requirements. The town’s stories give you a reason to consider visiting; your hotel choice should suit your planned stay.

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