Vale Eddie Prince

Our efforts to retain the Slade School property, for use by the community, moved to a different plane this week with the passing of former principal, Eddie Prince.
Eddie Prince was associated with Slade from 1956 until he retired in 1990, firstly as a member of the teaching staff and finally as its principal.
He was dedicated to the school and worked tirelessly to improve conditions for the students, most of them boarding students.
Eddie continually led delegations to State and Federal Governments, often single-handed, to obtain grants to add to and improve the facilities – the imposing site and its facilities are testament to his work.  Prince House, the girls’ boarding facility, opened in 1983, situated high on the cliffs overlooking the city of Warwick, bears his name.
Many of our supporters were proud to call Eddie a friend – one of nature’s true gentlemen.
Slade School – what a wonderful legacy we have been left to retain and maintain for the benefit of the whole region to enjoy, as a community hub. Everyone will be welcome at this pristine site to socialise, share talents and companionship with others, welding together all sections of the community.
We must not fail our forebears.
Margaret McKinnon, Warwick