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Manly State School

Manly State School is a public co-educational primary school located in the Brisbane suburb of Manly, Queensland, Australia.[1][2] It is administered by the Queensland Department of Education, with an enrolment of 671 students and a teaching staff of 48, as of 2023.[2] The school serves students from Prep to Year 6.[1][2] It was placed on the Brisbane Heritage Register as a Local Heritage Place on 1 January 2004 due to providing education to children within the region since the 1910s.[3]

Manly State School
Manly State School, 1914
Location
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63 Ernest Street, Manly, Queensland, Australia
Coordinates27°27′29″S 153°10′53″E / 27.4581°S 153.1813°E / -27.4581; 153.1813
Information
School typePublic
MottoPlay the Game
Established1910
PrincipalClayton Carnes
Years offeredPrep - Year 6
Enrollment671 (2023)
Color(s)  Orange
  Dark Blue
  White
WebsiteOfficial site

History

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The local community began advocating for a school within the region in 1907;[3] the community sought out the deputation of the Minister of Public Instruction (the Education Department), but he was unable to agree to the request, but he did agree to assist in the purchase of the land for the school site.[4] The school was approved and built in 1909, despite protests from the residents of Wynnum, who did not want another school in the area (the Wynnum school had opened in 1894).[3] A picnic was held in January 1909 to help raise funds for the school.[5][6]

The school opened on 4 July 1910[7] with 120 students enrolled;[8] approximately 300 people were present at the opening ceremony.[9] By 1913, enrollment had surged to 320, prompting urgent calls for additional accommodations.[10] In response, both the Minister of Works and the Minister for Public Instruction visited the school to evaluate the situation.[10] It was noted that 'it is understood that the matter will be given careful consideration.'[10] In 1914, the capacity had forced the construction of a second classroom.[3] More classrooms were added as the school's enrollment increased due to the suburb of Manly becoming more densely populated.[3]

The school celebrated the coronation of King George V by assembling and unveiling the Union Jack, which was gifted to the school by the Education Department.[11] A flagpole was also donated to the school during this event.[11]

The school was closed for a short period in 1917 due to an outbreak of diphtheria in the Manly district.[12][13] All 372 students and 13 teachers were tested for the disease.[12][13] It was stated that the school would not reopen until the results of the test were disclosed.[12][13] The results of the test identified that 23 students were carrying the disease.[14] The school was reopened on Thursday, 19 April 1917, with the infected students being excluded from school until three successful swabbing tests came back negative.[14] Another outbreak occurred during November 1926, with 22 students carrying the disease, but only one official case.[15] They were quickly isolated to protect the public.[15] One case was fatal.[16]

Additional land for the school was sought out by the school committee in 1926.[17]

In 1929, it was stated that out of the 120 schools within the district at the time, Manly State School was one of the leading.[18] There were 700 students on the school role and electric lighting had been installed in the teacher's room at this time.[18]

In November 1953, the head teacher at the time, William Harris, died suddenly.[19] He was the head teacher from 1945 until June 1953.[19]

Six children were attacked by a savage dog during lunch time in 1956.[20] The dog was shot by police.[20]

The school's centenary occurred in 2010, being celebrated with the opening of more new and refurbished buildings.[3]

In December 2023, the roof of the school hall was blown off during a severe storm.[21]

Demographics

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In 2021, the school had a student enrollment of 707 with 48 teachers (43 full-time equivalent) and 28 non-teaching staff (18 full-time equivalent). Female enrollments consisted of 360 students and Male enrollments consisted of 347 students; Indigenous enrollments accounted for a total of 4% and 14% of students had a language background other than English.[22]

In 2022, the school had a student enrollment of 686 with 48 teachers (42.8 full-time equivalent) and 29 non-teaching staff (18.9 full-time equivalent). Female enrollments consisted of 338 students and Male enrollments consisted of 348 students; Indigenous enrollments accounted for a total of 2% and 14% of students had a language background other than English.[23]

In 2023, the school had a student enrollment of 671 with 48 teachers (43.5 full-time equivalent) and 27 non-teaching staff (18.3 full-time equivalent). Female enrollments consisted of 342 students and Male enrollments consisted of 329 students; Indigenous enrollments accounted for a total of 1% and 15% of students had a language background other than English.[2]

Heritage listing

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The Brisbane City Council listed the school on the Brisbane Heritage Register as a Local Heritage Place on 1 January 2004, with the citation being created in May 2011.[3] There are no criteria stated as to why the school is listed on the register.

Notable alumni

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Notable staff

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Manly State School | Department of Education". Schools Directory. Archived from the original on 8 November 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "ACARA Data Access Program - School Profile 2023". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "Manly State School | Heritage Places". Brisbane City Council. Archived from the original on 23 June 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Manly State School". The Brisbane Courier. 26 October 1907. p. 14. Retrieved 26 October 2024 – via Trove.
  5. ^ "Manly State School". The Brisbane Courier. 3 February 1909. p. 2. Retrieved 26 October 2024 – via Trove.
  6. ^ "Manly State School". The Brisbane Courier. 10 February 1909. p. 3. Retrieved 26 October 2024 – via Trove.
  7. ^ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland schools". Queensland Department of Education. 14 April 2019. Archived from the original on 24 July 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Manly State School". The Daily Standard. 15 March 1929. p. 9. Retrieved 26 October 2024 – via Trove.
  9. ^ "Manly State School - The Opening Ceremony". The Queenslander. 9 July 1910. p. 29. Retrieved 26 October 2024 – via Trove.
  10. ^ a b c "Manly State School". The Brisbane Courier. 4 March 1913. p. 6. Retrieved 26 October 2024 – via Trove.
  11. ^ a b "Manly State School". The Brisbane Courier. 24 June 1911. p. 16. Retrieved 26 October 2024 – via Trove.
  12. ^ a b c "Diphtheria Outbreak - Manly State School Closed". The Brisbane Courier. 17 April 1917. p. 6. Retrieved 26 October 2024 – via Trove.
  13. ^ a b c "Diphtheria at Manly - State School Closed: Prompt Action by Education Department". The Daily Mail. 17 April 1917. p. 5. Retrieved 26 October 2024 – via Trove.
  14. ^ a b "Diphtheria Outbreak: Manly School Closed". The Telegraph. 19 April 1917. p. 6. Retrieved 26 October 2024 – via Trove.
  15. ^ a b "Diphtheria Scare - Nothing to Justify It - Manly School Reopens". The Daily Standard. 12 November 1926. p. 7. Retrieved 26 October 2024 – via Trove.
  16. ^ "Scare at Manly - Diphtheria Outbreak - No Increase in Brisbane". The Daily Standard. 2 November 1926. p. 4. Retrieved 26 October 2024 – via Trove.
  17. ^ "Manly State School - Additional Ground Wanted". The Telegraph. 6 November 1926. p. 2. Retrieved 26 October 2024 – via Trove.
  18. ^ a b "Manly State School". The Daily Standard. 15 March 1929. p. 9. Retrieved 26 October 2024 – via Trove.
  19. ^ a b "Head teacher dies suddenly". The Courier-Mail. 21 November 1953. p. 6. Retrieved 27 October 2024 – via Trove.
  20. ^ a b Six Children Attacked by Savage Dog. The Age. 10 July 1956. p. 3. Archived from the original on 8 November 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  21. ^ Woodall, Nate; Hewson, Georgie; Flemming, Tessa (26 December 2023). "Girl lost in storm drain found dead, as storms and floods across Australia's east coast kill at least five people". ABC News. Archived from the original on 9 October 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  22. ^ "ACARA Data Access Program - School Profile 2021". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  23. ^ "ACARA Data Access Program - School Profile 2022". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 12 December 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  24. ^ a b "Spencer Howson". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 31 January 2007. Archived from the original on 8 November 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  25. ^ "State School Teachers - Transfers and Resignations". The Telegraph. 13 January 1912. p. 2. Retrieved 26 October 2024 – via Trove.

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