classrooms that are well ventilated and daylit and understorey play space. The place is important because of its aesthetic significance. The place is important for its aesthetic significance brought about by the intact main building with its neo-classical styling (including proportions, scale, composition and detail), and its high-quality design, construction and materials. The place also has landmark attributes being sited on a major thoroughfare and contributes to the townscape of Toowoomba. The place has a strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group for social, cultural or spiritual reasons. Toowoomba South State School has a strong, special, and ongoing association with the Toowoomba community. It was established through the efforts and funds of the people of the town in 1865 and has taught generations of Toowoomba children. The place is important for its contribution to the educational development of Toowoomba and is a prominent community focal point and gathering place for social events with widespread community support. Alumni Glynis Nunn (Saunders) Olympic heptathlon Gold Medalist 1984 Edwin John Godsall 38th Mayor of Toowoomba Ross Cedric Miller 62nd Mayor of Toowoomba Bernard Joseph Beirne 37th Mayor of Toowoomba, being the first locally born person elected Mayor. References Attribution External links Toowoomba South State School (Queensland Government Archive link) Toowoomba South Girls and Infants State School (Queensland Government Archive link) Toowoomba South Boys State School (Queensland Government Archive link) Address to the Australian College of Educators Annual Awards Presentation Dinner from the Darling Downs Regional Group newsletter Public primary schools in Queensland Educational institutions established in 1865 Schools in Toowoomba Queensland Heritage Register 1865 establishments in Australia South Toowoomba, Queensland Articles incorporating text from the Queensland Heritage Register