Carlton Gardens Primary School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Carlton Gardens Primary School |
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215 Rathdowne Street, Carlton, Victoria
Melbourne
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Victoria
Australia
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| Coordinates | 37°48′7″S 144°58′9″E / 37.80194°S 144.96917°E |
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| Type | Primary |
| Motto | Delivering Our Best |
| Established | 1884 |
| Principal | Tina McDougall |
| Years offered | Prep–6 (mixed sex) |
| Website | http://www.carltongardens.vic.edu.au/ |
Carlton Gardens Primary School (school number 2605) is a public school with a long history in inner Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. You can find it at 215 Rathdowne Street in Carlton, Victoria, right between Grattan and Pelham streets. It has a great view of the famous Carlton Gardens.
This school is one of the closest to Melbourne's city center. It's also very near the Melbourne Museum, RMIT, and the University of Melbourne. The school has special connections with the University of Melbourne, and many students have parents who work there.
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A Look Back: History of Carlton Gardens Primary School
When Did Carlton Gardens Primary School Open?
Carlton Gardens Primary School first opened its doors in 1884. It has been teaching students continuously since then. For a short time during a worldwide health event in 1918, the school building was used as a hospital.
How the School Land Was Chosen
The school was built in one of the first areas developed outside central Melbourne. The land was bought by the Education Department in 1869 from a landowner named Thomas O'Grady. At the time, people said it was "one of the best" spots in Carlton for a school.
Different Names and Historic Buildings
Throughout its history, the school has also been known by other names, like Rathdowne Street Primary School and Carlton Primary School. Its main building, which faces Rathdowne Street, is a very important heritage building. It was built in 1884 and still stands proudly today.
See also
- List of schools in Victoria
