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Tylden Primary School (No. 621)

Learn about the history of Tylden Primary School, one of Victoria’s oldest public schools.

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
Email:
tylden.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Phone:
03 5424 8244

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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

    Tylden Primary School in 1885 when it was called Tylden State School. (Source: Tylden Primary School)
    Tylden Primary School in 1885 when it was called Tylden State School. (Source: Tylden Primary School)

  • 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

    Portrait of students in front of Tylden State School in 1916.
    Tylden Primary School in 1916 when it was called Tylden State School. (Source: Tylden Primary School)

  • 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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