Lewis James Harvey was an Australian educator and founder of
the Harvey School in Brisbane. Born in 1864 in Ipswich, Queensland, Harvey
began his career as a teacher at Ipswich State School in 1883. He went on to
teach at several other schools in Queensland before founding the Harvey School
in Brisbane in 1917.
The Harvey School was initially established as a
co-educational institution, with a focus on providing a well-rounded education
that emphasized academic excellence, physical fitness, and moral values. Harvey
was a firm believer in the importance of physical education, and the school's
curriculum included a range of sports and physical activities, such as
gymnastics, swimming, and cricket.
Under Harvey's leadership, the Harvey School became one of
the most respected and successful private schools in Brisbane. The school's
graduates went on to achieve success in a wide range of fields, including
business,
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politics, and the arts.
Some of the notable artists and potters who worked at the
Harvey School include:
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Mervyn Feeney: Feeney was a painter and
printmaker who worked at the Harvey School during the 1940s and 1950s. He was
known for his vibrant and colorful depictions of the Australian landscape.
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Col Levy: Levy was a painter and ceramicist who
worked at the Harvey School during the 1950s and 1960s. He was known for his
abstract paintings and his innovative use of glazes in his ceramics.
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Milton Moon: Moon was a ceramicist who worked at
the Harvey School during the 1950s and 1960s. He was known for his unique and
experimental approach to ceramics, which often incorporated unconventional
materials and techniques.
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Joe Furlonger: Furlonger was a painter who
attended the Harvey School as a student in the 1960s. He went on to become a
leading figure in the Australian art world, known for his vivid and evocative
depictions of the Australian landscape.
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Peter Rushforth: Rushforth was a ceramicist who
attended the Harvey School as a student in the 1950s. He went on to become one
of Australia's most celebrated potters, known for his elegant and minimalist
designs.
In addition to his work at the Harvey School, Harvey was
also involved in various other educational initiatives throughout his career.
He was a member of the Queensland Teachers' Union and served as president of
the Queensland Headmasters' Association. He also played a key role in the
establishment of the Brisbane School of Arts, which provided vocational
training for young people.
Harvey retired from the Harvey School in 1931, but remained
active in the field of education until his death in 1942. He is remembered as a
pioneering educator who believed in the power of education to transform lives
and communities. The Harvey School, which continued to operate under different
ownership until 1965, remains an important part of Brisbane's educational
history.
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