History of state education in Queensland
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A long, long time ago (in the 1800s), kids in Queensland didn't have schools like they do now. Many kids learned at home from their parents or other family members. But some parents wanted their kids to have a proper education, so they started setting up schools in their own homes or in public buildings like churches.
Then, in 1860, the Queensland government decided to start funding schools and making sure there was at least one school in every town or village. This meant that kids could go to school for free (before this, some families had to pay for their kids to go to school).
Over time, the government kept making changes and improvements to the education system. For example, in 1912, the government made it compulsory for all kids to go to school until they were 14 years old.
Throughout the 1900s, more and more schools were built, and the curriculum (that's what the kids learn in school) changed to include more subjects like science, maths, and social studies. In the 1960s and '70s, there were big changes to how schools were run, with more emphasis on student-centred learning and different ways of teaching.
Today, there are hundreds of state schools in Queensland, including primary schools, high schools, and special schools for kids with different needs. And even though the way we teach and learn has changed a lot over the years, the idea that every kid deserves a good education is still just as important as ever!
A long, long time ago (in the 1800s), kids in Queensland didn't have schools like they do now. Many kids learned at home from their parents or other family members. But some parents wanted their kids to have a proper education, so they started setting up schools in their own homes or in public buildings like churches.
Then, in 1860, the Queensland government decided to start funding schools and making sure there was at least one school in every town or village. This meant that kids could go to school for free (before this, some families had to pay for their kids to go to school).
Over time, the government kept making changes and improvements to the education system. For example, in 1912, the government made it compulsory for all kids to go to school until they were 14 years old.
Throughout the 1900s, more and more schools were built, and the curriculum (that's what the kids learn in school) changed to include more subjects like science, maths, and social studies. In the 1960s and '70s, there were big changes to how schools were run, with more emphasis on student-centred learning and different ways of teaching.
Today, there are hundreds of state schools in Queensland, including primary schools, high schools, and special schools for kids with different needs. And even though the way we teach and learn has changed a lot over the years, the idea that every kid deserves a good education is still just as important as ever!