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Residential school for children with 'severe behavioural difficulties'.
Gender: Female, (8-15 age group)
Capacity: 50 beds (in the 1970's, 80-90 beds
Controlling organisation: Government Department of Education ; State control.
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Annual Reports - 1971 - 1988
Discharges 1972 - 1976; 1973 - 1989
ERO - 1995, 1997
Inspection Reports - 1987
Management:
Meeting Minutes: Pupils - Correspondence 1972-1986
Policies & Procedures:
Publications: School Magazine 1972-1984
Special Education Files: Classes for Backward Children 1960-1987
Staff:
Students:
Teachers Staff - Teaching 1972 - 1989
Stuff, October 31, 2012: 'McKenzie Residential School to close'
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