During World War II, Australian and other soldiers successfully defended the track against an attempted invasion of Port Moresby by the Japanese army.

On 14 September foreign dignitaries, including over 30 Heads of State, arrived at Jacksons International Airport to be met by the whole school in colourful costumes, representing the different provinces of the new country.

In the afternoon, students escorted visiting dignitaries during ceremonies at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium.

The following day, at the same stadium, the students performed an historical tableau, depicting the history of PNG from pre-colonial times to independence.

[3] The school, which has over 700 students, now offers courses in the following subjects: language and literature; mathematics; biology; chemistry; physics; geology; applied science; economics; accounting; business studies; history; geography; legal studies; information technology; and home economics.