Hilder Road State School Mascot
At Hilder Road State School, our mascot—the Hilder Cow—pays tribute to our school's rich history and the generosity of our patrons, the Hilder family. Before the land became home to our thriving school, it was a dairy farm run by the Hilder family, who later sold part of their land to enable the establishment of Hilder Road State School. The Hilder Cow symbolises our strong foundations, community spirit and the values of hard work, care and growth. Just as the Hilder family nurtured their land, we nurture the learning and development of every student. With pride in our past and excitement for the future, our Hilder HERO learners embody the resilience and dedication that this special legacy represents.
Hilder Road State School House Teams
At Hilder Road State School, our House Teams are inspired by the mountains that surround our local area, representing strength, resilience, and community spirit. Each House is named after a significant landmark on the northside of Brisbane, connecting our students to the rich natural history of our region.
While we proudly wear our House colours and enjoy friendly competition throughout the year, we are always united as one Hilder Road family. The spirit of belonging, teamwork, and support shines through in everything we do, reminding us that no matter which House we represent, we stand together in support of every HERO learner at our school.
Coot-tha (Yellow) – The Spirit of Discovery
Named after Mt Coot-tha, Coot-tha House is all about being curious, growing and exploring new things. Mt Coot-tha was a significant place for the Turrbal people, who would travel to Mt Coot-tha to collect honey (ku-ta). Coot-tha acts as a reminder of all the good things found in and around the mountain. Like the lookout at the top of the mountain, Coot-tha House inspires us to aim high, try our best and enjoy learning every day.
Taylor (Red) – The Heart of Strength
Taylor House is named after Taylor Range, a long line of hills that stand proudly behind Brisbane's western suburbs. For a very long time, these hills have been a symbol of strength, teamwork, and never giving up. In Taylor House, we cheer each other on, work together, and face every challenge with courage and pride.
Nebo (Green) – The Power of Nature
Nebo House is named after Mount Nebo, known to the Traditional Custodians, the Jinibara people, as Ngungun. This tall, green mountain in the D'Aguilar Range is full of amazing plants and animals. It reminds us to care for nature, work together and be creative. In Nebo House, we help each other, protect our world, think creatively, and grow strong every day.