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school in early 1800s
In the early 1800s, there were schools where poor children could receive a very elementary education 'dame schools' as they were known, because they were usually taught by an elderly lady who needed a little income. They normally taught children of both sexes. Children from poor families normally started work as soon as they were old enough, so schooling was a very brief period for them. -
A good christian school:a chance for poor children
In 1811, the Church of England began to establish schools which could give poor children a good Christian education. Their aim was to educate all children. Most children who attended church schools would have left at quite an early age to go to work, children often started work at ten years old or even younger. -
education for girls became a serious aim
From the mid-1800s, girls education began to be taken more seriously, Frances Buss founded the North London Collegiate School in 1850, with the aim of giving girls a serious education rather than merely educating them in fashionable 'accomplishments'. -
schooling became a government responsibility
In 1870 the Education Act was passed which accepted that basic schooling was a government responsibility; locally elected boards established schools, existing church schools were to receive government backing. Frances Buss handed over the North London Collegiate School to a trust which, as the Girls Public Day-Schools Company, established similar schools nationwide. -
BIG CHANGE IN EDUCATION
Highlands is a group of schools for children of the age of 18 months all the way up to 18 years. The schools have a beautiful view of the San Francisco Bay as they are literally on the highlands. The Highlands Christian Schools have served the community since 1966 and are dedicated to providing children with a strong sense of self and a committed to Jesus. The schools provide a basic curriculum that is infused with moral teachings. Music and sports programs are also offered.
