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History

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Since opening in 1866, Moggill State School has been an important part of the local community. The school campus includes a range of facilities that support student learning and engagement, including classrooms, specialist music spaces, a resource centre/library, an Outside School Hours Care service, a multipurpose hall, and an administration building.

Our extensive grounds feature two sporting ovals, tennis courts, environmental areas, and four adventure playgrounds, providing students with a variety of opportunities for recreation, exploration, and outdoor learning.​

School Badge

The school badge was designed by Mrs Ann Tracey in 1981-82. It portrays the eastern water dragon which is still common around the Moggill District. The word Magil in Aboriginal folklore is believed to mean "Water Dragon". This is one of many explanations for the modern name of Moggill.

Magil is a Bundjalung word, and you can find an explanation in their dictionary on  https://bundjalung.dalang.com.au/language/view_word/3202

The Old School Pledge 

Land of our birth, we pledge to thee
Our love and toil in the years to be;
When we are grown and take our place
As men and women with our race.

Prior to 1988 this piece of Kipling’s work was used as the official School Pledge. With the celebration of the Australian Bicentennial a competition was held from within the School community to provide a new pledge that was perhaps more meaningful to a modern school community moving into the 21st century. At official functions both the old and new pledges have been used.

The New School Pledge 

Australia, land of freedom and sun
We as your youth now speak as one.
We pledge to you our loyalty true
Wherever we go and in all that we do.

In November 1989 a large number of high quality entries were received in the school pledge competition. The Bartholomeusz family won the competition producing a pledge that reflects the continuing pride in our school and country to take us successfully into the 21st century.

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Last reviewed 25 August 2026
Last updated 25 August 2026