Key information
- Address:
- 413 Quinn Road, Broken Creek, 3673
- Opened:
- 1 July 1866
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 862
- Other names:
- Broken Creek Common School, Broken Creek State School
The History of Broken Creek Primary School
1866
Broken Creek opened as a common school in 1866. The first head teacher was Richard Smith. There were 27 students enrolled when the school opened. Classes started in a one-room log and shingle building that had been built by the local residents. The teacher's house was 1.6 km from the schoolhouse.
1870s
The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.
1887
A new school was built on land opposite the old school. There was a house for the teacher.
1961
There was a school reunion in 1961.
1962
A Mothers Club was set up in 1962 to raise money for the school.
1970
The school was renamed Broken Creek Primary School.
2022
Broken Creek Primary School is still in operation.
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