Ipswich North State School, State school on the Heritage Register in North Ipswich, Australia
Description
Ipswich North State School is a heritage-listed state school building in North Ipswich. The brick structure features classical design with long verandas connecting multiple classrooms and providing covered outdoor spaces for students.
History
The school started in 1867 as North Ipswich National School and was later split into separate boys and girls schools. Both schools merged back into one institution in 1935.
Culture
The school building shows how Queensland designed spaces for teaching children of different ages together. The verandas and open layouts allowed teachers to adapt as teaching methods changed over time.
Practical
The school sits on Fitzgibbon Street and has been adapted over the years to meet changing educational needs. Keep in mind that this is an active school building with limited public access during school hours.
Did you know?
The brick building was designed by architect Frederick Thomas Jellet in the 1930s as part of a government jobs program. It represents a time when public construction projects were used to provide employment during economic hardship.
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