Moorooka State School, State school in Moorooka, Australia.
Moorooka State School sits on a 5.1-hectare site with mature trees, multiple classroom buildings, and extensive outdoor play spaces on Sherley Street. The main building contains five classrooms connected by folding partitions that transform into an assembly hall when opened.
The Department of Public Works designed the building in 1928, and it opened in January 1929 with 139 students and six teachers to serve the growing population. Regular classes resumed in 1942 after the United States Army had temporarily occupied the premises during World War II.
The school buildings show different styles of Queensland architecture, from timber-framed structures to post-war modernist designs with climate-responsive features. These buildings reflect changing educational approaches and building needs across several generations.
The school is located on Sherley Street and surrounded by mature trees that provide shade on hot days. Visitors should keep in mind that access to some areas may be limited while classes are in session.
During World War II, the United States Army temporarily used the school grounds as a military location. This connection to American military history is something many visitors overlook today.
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