Local Government
Quairading
Region
Wheatbelt
South Caroling
South of the South Caroling Hall
Quairading
Wheatbelt
Constructed from 1918
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Apr 1996 | Category 5 | |
Education was an important issue for the settlers in the developing communities, as demonstrated by the community involvement, and the local focus. The centralisation of the system was the demise of the small community schools. Sense of place for students, descendants and anyone who has been to school.
Memorial stone and plaque Pines and peppercorn trees. In 1918 the re-erected Yenyening School had a timber frame and had previously had hessian walls. When it was re- erected it was clad with corrugated walls and roof.
In September 1918 the school was opened. It was located on Jack O'Dea's block, but close to the Simpson home from where it got its name, and where the teacher usually lived. In 1918 the re-erected Yenyening School was located on the site. In 1939 North Yoting School was relocated to Simpson's Hill. Simpsons Hill School closed in 1940.
Site
Historic Site
| Epoch | General | Specific |
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| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
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| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
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