Elizabeth High School 60th Birthday Tribute: 1961 - 2021

Elizabeth High School was established in 1961.
"In those days, on Monday mornings the whole school would assemble in the central yard for roll call and announcements, which finished with us standing to attention as "God Save The Queen" was played. Our Headmaster from inception until 1968 was Mr Robert F. Booker, under whose direction the school prospered into being one of the top government schools in the state. Mr Booker was a man highly revered, who supported student activities, strict discipline and enforced the wearing of school uniform to teach self discipline and pride in one's school. Back then, girls had to conform to strict dress rules, no make-up, and often asked to kneel as the Deputy Headmistress, Madame Mousalla, later Mrs Morell, checked the length of their dresses above the knee. Those with short skirts and boys with long hair were sent home."
Terry Beaton (former student).
It was estimated Elizabeth High had students from over 140 different countries and was built to cope with the influx of migrants rushing into Elizabeth in the late 50's and early 60's. By the late 60's she was the largest government school in South Australia, with over 2000 students.
In 1988, with the immigration boom of the 50s and 60s over, Playford High School, formerly Elizabeth Girls Technical High School, amalgamated with Elizabeth High School following a decline in student numbers. This was followed in 1995 by an amalgamation with Fremont High, formerly Elizabeth Boys Technical High School, with EHS becoming Fremont-Elizabeth City High School.
On the 10th of December 2015 Elizabeth High School changed identities once again, becoming Playford International College.
Having survived multiple name changes, identities and amalgamations, In 2021 Elizabeth High School turns 60 years old.