Dona Escolástica Rosa State Technical School, school in Santos, Brazil
Dona Escolástica Rosa State Technical School is a public technical school in Santos focused on practical and vocational training. The building displays early 20th-century architectural features and houses classrooms for various trades and technical fields.
The school was founded on January 1, 1908 and aimed to provide boys from difficult circumstances with skills and education. In 1933 it gained a major technical focus when it began offering the region's first official technical courses and later opened enrollment to girls.
The school carries the name of a woman known for her work with disadvantaged children. This naming reflects the legacy of social support that has defined the institution since its beginning.
The school is easily accessible in Santos and serves students from various neighborhoods of the city. Visitors should note that it is an active school with limited access during regular hours.
The school is protected as a historic building and appears on two important Brazilian heritage lists. Its architectural significance makes it an important record of early 20th-century educational history in Brazil.
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