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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a tax-supported school for the education of children, especially, in modern use, an elementary school; also, the building in which such a school is held.

Quotations

1789

This seminary is erected in consequence of a law of this Province, intitled, "An Act for establishing a public school, in the town of Halifax."

1872

Public Schools . . . are distinguished from those which until recently were entitled Grammar Schools, and were intended to afford instruction in the elements of the classical languages as well as the mother tongue.

1889

The Educational system of Ontario is one of the best in the world. It consists of Public Schools, High Schools and the University, an organic whole, each part fused into the other.

1957

. . . to interview Mr. Hamilton, architect, regarding the construction of a twelve-roomed public school. . . .

1966

. . . public or separate school levies must be added onto the general levy.