Tallebudgera State School History Quiz

What year did Tallebudgera State School officially open?

• 1932

• 1877

• 1896

• 1970

What does the word “Tallebudgera” mean?

• Big hill

• Many houses

• Good fish

• Little river

Who was the first principal of Tallebudgera State School?

• Mr Coll

• Mr Dwyer

• Mr John Bamford

• Stephen Tobin

What kind of bike did Mr Bamford ride to school?

• Mountain bike

• Penny farthing

• Scooter

• Racing bike

Which of these was NOT one of the original school families?

• Tobin

• Dwyer

• Andrews

• Smith

What did students tie their horses to at school?

• A post

• A Camphor Laurel tree

• The school bell

• The verandah

What is special about the school bell we still use today?

• It rings every hour

• It came from another school

• It is over 125 years old

• It is made of silver

What trees were planted during the Arbour Day picnic in 1933?

• Gum trees

• Wattle trees

• Pine trees

• Palm trees

What kind of vehicle did Stephen Tobin use to deliver mail?

• A truck

• A spring cart

• A bicycle

• A horse

Why was a building from West Burleigh moved to Tallebudgera in 1932?

• The old building was rotting

• They needed more playground space

• It was a government order

• The students asked for it