Key information
- Address:
- 11 Clowes Street , Tylden, 3444
- Opened:
- 1 February 1858
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 621
- Other names:
- Tylden National School, Tylden Common School, Tylden State School
The history of Tylden Primary School
1861
Tylden opened as a national school in 1861.
The first head teacher was McAuley.
1862
Tylden became a common school.
There were 50 students enrolled at the time.
1864
Land to build a new school was bought.
1871
A one room brick schoolhouse was completed.
1873
Tylden Common School became a state school.
1885
1890
A teacher's house was built on the west of the school site.
The shingle roof of the school building was replaced with iron.
1916
1963
The teacher's house was removed.
1968
An extra classroom was added.
The classroom was needed when other schools in the area closed (East Trentham, North Blackwood, Chanter's Lane and Spring Hill).
2004
A new building was added. It included three classrooms and a library.
2012
Tylden marked its 150th anniversary.
The original bell tower was refurbished for the occasion. It was moved to the front of the administration building.
2013
A kitchen garden program started.
2022
Tylden Primary School is still in operation.
The original school building is now used as an Art Studio. The original bell is still rung at the end of the day.
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