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State school

Imagine a school that's like a giant playground for learning, built and run by your town or country!

Images

Boonah State School, c 1917

Boonah State School, c 1917

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Architectural plan of Joskeleigh State School, Proposed Verandah, 19 September 1928
Boonah State School, c 1917
Deception Bay State School, Typical One Teacher School, April 1951.
Kelvin Grove State School, Teacher and Class, April 1951
Ithaca Creek State School, Brisbane, 1946
Head Teacher's Residence, Kallangur State School, April 1951
Free school milk distribution at Newmarket State School, Brisbane City, July 1958
Central State School for Boys, Brisbane, c 1890
Ferny Way State School (Ferny Hills State School), May 1970
Central State School, Charters Towers
Children from the State School, Ashgrove

Key Facts

School Type
Government-funded primary and secondary education.
Age Range
Typically for children aged 4 to 18.
Funding Source
Paid for by taxes collected by the government.
Global Presence
Found in countries all around the world.

Meet Your School's Big Family!

State schools are like the super-popular kids at school because lots of children go to them! They are schools that are paid for by everyone in the country, kind of like how your town might pay for a park. This means that most kids can go to them without their families having to pay extra money for lessons.

They teach you all sorts of cool things from when you're little until you're almost grown up!

Where Did These Schools Come From?

A long, long time ago, not everyone could go to school. But people realized that learning is super important for everyone! So, they started building schools that were paid for by the government, which is like the grown-ups in charge of the country. These schools were made so that more kids, no matter where they lived or how much money their family had, could learn to read, write, and do math.

Why Schools Are Like Superpowers!

State schools are really important because they help everyone learn. When lots of people learn, they can invent new things, help others, and make the world a better place. It's like giving everyone a superpower to understand and do amazing things! These schools make sure that learning is available to almost everyone, from when you're a tiny kindergartener to a tall teenager.

How Does a State School Work?

Think of a state school like a big team. The government helps pay for the building, the teachers, and all the books and supplies. Teachers are like coaches who help you learn new skills.

You go to school for many years, usually from when you are about 4 years old until you are 18. There are other ways to learn, like at home or in private schools, but state schools are a very common way for kids to get their education.

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