Tooradin State School site and trees
50 Tooradin Station Road,TOORADIN, Casey City
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Statement of Significance
The former site of Tooradin State School, comprising the four Peppercorns (Schinus molle var. areira) along front fenceline, two English Oaks (Quercus robur), one Canary Island Oak (Quercus canariensis), one Silky Oak (Grevillea robusta), two Monterey Pines (Pinus radiata) and two Kurrajongs (Brachychiton populneus - one located on footpath outside property line) and archaeological remains of the former school, at 50 Tooradin Station Road, Tooradin.
How is it significant?
The former site of Tooradin State School is of local historic, social, aesthetic and scientific significance to the City of Casey.
Why is it significant?
Historically and socially, it is significant for its strong associations with the local community as the original site of the Tooradin State School, which operated here from 1875 and once formed part of a public buildings group including the Public Hall (still extant), and the Catholic Church (now gone). The trees are now the only elements associated with the former school to remain on the site. (AHC criterion A4, D2 and H1)
Aesthetically, the surviving mature trees on the site contribute to the historic cultural landscape of Tooradin and are local landmarks that mark the site of the former school. (AHC criterion E1)
Scientifically, it is of archaeological significance for its potential as a long term public school to provide further evidence about the early development of Tooradin. (AHC criterion C2)
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Tooradin State School site and trees - Usage/Former Usage
School, reserve
Tooradin State School site and trees - Physical Description 1
The former site of the Tooradin State School is opposite the public hall and adjacent to the Tooradin Channel. Two sheds are the only buildings extant on site, although concrete slabs footings from earlier structures, which incuded both school buildings and the Marine Centre (demolished by fire) are still visible. Further archaeological evidence of structures and school yard areas is likely. Some timber posts from an earlier fence remain adjacent to or between sections of the present chain mesh fence.
Surviving mature trees, most in fair or poor condition, are typical of schoolyard plantings and include:
- 4 x Peppercorns (Schinus molle var. areira) along front fenceline, small trunk diameter and canopies indicating relatively recent planting
- 2 x English Oak (Quercus robur) - One is in fair condition, 12m high, while the other is in poor condition, 8m high)
- Canary Island Oak (Quercus canariensis): fair condition, 15m high, uneven canopy 4-6m wide.
- Silky Oak (Grevillea robusta): poor condition, 15m high.
- 2 x Monterey Pines (Pinus radiata): both in poor condition, 18m high.
- 2 x Kurrajongs (Brachychiton populneus), one located on footpath outside property line
There are other relatively recent native and shrubby plantings, plus a number of weed species.Tooradin State School site and trees - Physical Conditions
Fair
Tooradin State School site and trees - Intactness
Moderate
Tooradin State School site and trees - Historical Australian Themes
Community & Culture; Educating
Heritage Study and Grading
Casey - Casey Heritage Study
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 2004
Grading: Local
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