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Hist.

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a publicly supported elementary school.

See: public school

Quotations

1808

On Wednesday . . . the examination of the scholars in the District Grammar school, was held. . . .

1825

The Trustees for such District Schools [shall] be appointed and chosen by the people.

1905

The public schools were at one time called "common" and "district" schools.

1955

Tonight at 8 o'clock the United Church Service Men's Club will entertain patients at the West Coast Sanatorium with their delightful play, The District School at Blueberry Corners.