Origins of Broadbeach
The South Coast area was the country of the Kombumerri people, a kinship group attached to the Yugambeh language tribal group who utilised the river systems of the Logan, Albert, Coomera, Nerang rivers and all the adjacent creeks and streams.
Broadbeach was used as a feasting area by the local groups, as the discovery of middens would suggest.
Modern Broadbeach
Just prior to World War II, extensive sand mining was conducted in the Gold Coast area. In 1942 Southport Minerals (later Associated Minerals Pty Ltd) commenced mining the beach and dunes at Broadbeach. After mining, the dunes were reconstructed and revegetated. Today there is no visible evidence of mining.
Early days of Broadbeach State School
Broadbeach State School opened 16 May 1960. On the first day 70 students - 37 boys and 33 girls - were admitted to the school. The school was officially opened 26 November 1960 by the then Minister for Education, Hon. Jack Pizzey MLA.
Past Principals
Mr Kenneth Johnston (acting) - 1960
Mr AM Stanley - Foundation Headmaster -1960-1967
Mr CP Low - 1967-1969
Mr WPD James - 1969-1977
Mr N Byrnes (acting) - 1977-1978
Mr RH Garrett - 1978-1985
Mrs EN Cullum (acting)
Mr G Hay - 1986 - 1993
Mrs M Wood - 1993
Mr K Collier - 1994
Dr A Bode - 1995 - 2003
Mr Patrick Murphy (acting)
Mrs J Acton (acting)
Mrs J Hallett (acting)
Mr M Henderson - 2004 - 2007
Ms S Mahony (acting)
Mr A Maksoud (acting)
Mrs R Wilton - 2008 - 2010
Mr M Peggram (acting)
Mr M Roberts - 2011-2017
- Mr B Langes - Current
From its humble beginnings with initial enrolment of 70 students utilising four classrooms, a library, staff room, health room, an office and store-room, Broadbeach State School has grown into a large complex and continues to strive to its potential as a substantial state-of-the-art educational facility. Presently, there are over 1092 students enrolled at the school.
Broadbeach State School is affectionately known as 'the best little beach school'. We are proud of our continuing successes and uphold our motto 'Onwards and Upwards' in all we strive to achieve.