Key information
- Address:
- Western Highway, Burrumbeet, 3352
- Opened:
- 16 October 1861
- Closed:
- 12 August 1996
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 368
- Other names:
- Lake Burrumbeet National School, Lake Burrumbeet Common School, Lake Burrumbeet State School
1860s Lake Burrumbeet opened as a National School in 1861. The first Head Teacher was James McAllister. His wife Charlotte was Work Mistress. The original enrolment for 45 students. 1870s The school became a State School No. 368 in July 1875. 1960s The school commemorated its 100th anniversary in 1961. Memorial gates were installed to mark the occasion. The gates were notated by a previous student Councillor W.A. Walton. A new school building was opened in 1962 on the same site. 1970s The name of the school changed to Lake Burrumbeet Primary School in 1970. 1980s The school closed in 1986.
The history of Lake Burrumbeet Primary School
1861
Lake Burrumbeet opened as a national school in 1861.
The first head teacher was James McAllister. His wife Charlotte was the work mistress.
The original enrolment for 45 students.
1875
The school became a state school (No. 368) in July.
1961
The school recognised its 100th anniversary.
Memorial gates were installed to mark the occasion. The gates were notated by a previous student Councillor W.A. Walton.
1962
A new school building was opened on the same site.
1970
The name of the school changed to Lake Burrumbeet Primary School.
1986
The school closed in 1986.
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