Moorooka State School has a rich history as can be read in the Related History Links. These links make interesting reading for history buffs.
In December 2006 the Junior School was ravaged by fire. The whole block had to be demolished due to the risk created by the asbestos in the roof. The loss included seven classrooms. the Uniform Shop/Tuckshop, Junior Administration Offices, Staffroom, Reading Resource Room and Maths Resource Room.
In March 2009 with the aid of Insurance money from the fire and other State and Federal Grants we opened the new Moorooka State School Multi-purpose Hall. The Hall includes a new Tuckshop, 2 classrooms, Uniform Shop, Toilets and room for OHSC. A great way to commemorate our 80th Year.
In 2019 we celebrated our 90th Anniversary and had a reunion of old scholars at our Fete held in July. There was a complete refurbishment of E Block which now houses 8 rooms and the installation of airconditioning in all classrooms was completed.
House Names and Mascots
In 2020, Moorooka State School began a collaborative journey to rebrand our sporting houses and our school mascot.
A school survey was conducted at the end of 2020 asking students, staff and the Moorooka community if they supported a name change and this was overwhelmingly supported.
A further survey was conducted in 2021 of community members with multiple options of categories for new names. Community members expressed an interest in aligning the House names and mascots with names of animals that are important in the local area in the local First Nations language.
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A group of very committed and dedicated teachers and community members explored the local history of the area, including nearby Toohey Forest. Uncle Des Sandy, a local Yuggera elder and long-time local Moorooka resident, shared his knowledge of local history with us.
Students were surveyed regarding animal mascots for the sports houses and school. Kangaroo, Black Snake, Echidna and Koala were the most popular choices. Uncle Des Sandy assisted with determining the Yuggera language words for these local animals and providing cultural permission to utilise this language at our school.
Our new sports houses were announced at a whole school assembly at the end of 2021.
- CABBUL (Carpet Snake) – yellow team (formerly Logan)
- MURREE (Kangaroo) – red team (formerly Flinders)
- COGGARA (Echidna) – blue team (formerly Cook)
Additionally, our school mascot was updated to be MURRUMBEE (Koala). This mascot is utilised throughout our school.
The history around our restorative and reconciliation initiative includes the inclusive community support of local First Nations Elders, artists, story tellers, performers, parents and carers. We are raising awareness of the culture of our First Nations People through education and community collaboration. We are empowering our First Nations students and our school community to foster reconciliation to create a positive change in our community.