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Evelyn Scott School

Coordinates: 35°18′25″S 149°01′36″E / 35.3069°S 149.0267°E / -35.3069; 149.0267
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Evelyn Scott School is located in Denman Prospect in the Australian Capital Territory. It is named after Indigenous Australian activist and educator Evelyn Scott.[1]

The school opened to primary school students in 2021. It will open to high school students in 2023.[2] The school has been designed to have Zero emissions, with solar panels and double glazed windows.

Evelyn Scott School offers a modern education with a focus on 21st-century learning philosophies. The school features both indoor and outdoor learning areas, integrated environments, and various facilities including a gymnasium, sporting oval, library, and secure bicycle parking.

The junior campus, opened in 2021, serves Preschool to Year 6 students, while the senior campus, opened in 2023, accommodates Year 7-10 students. The school supports a range of sports and community activities with its extensive facilities.

As Canberra's 89th public school and second zero-emissions school, Evelyn Scott School emphasises sustainability and delivers the Australian Curriculum with specialised facilities for STEAM, Arts, and Music.

References

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  1. ^ Samaras, Denholm (1 February 2021). "ACT public schools start welcoming students for 2021 academic year". Canberra Weekly. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  2. ^ Lansdown, Sarah (28 January 2021). "Evelyn Scott School in Denman Prospect is a principal's dream". Retrieved 30 July 2021 – via The Canberra Times.
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35°18′25″S 149°01′36″E / 35.3069°S 149.0267°E / -35.3069; 149.0267