Charleville School of Distance Education
Overview
You are invited to come along and experience the Distance Education way of schooling. Charleville School of Distance Education (formerly Charleville School of the Air)
The Charleville School of Distance Education was founded in 1966 as a School of the Air, with radio lessons originally broadcast from the Royal Flying Doctor Base. Students completed their instructional materials with the assistance of Home Tutors and teachers based at the Correspondence School in Brisbane.
In 1989, the institution was officially renamed the "School of Distance Education – Charleville Centre." By 1991, with the addition of a new building and the refurbishment of older facilities, the school evolved into the Charleville School of Distance Education as it is known today. In 2001, high-frequency radios were replaced by telephones, modernizing communication between teachers and students.
The Charleville School of Distance Education, formerly known as the Charleville School of the Air, offers a distinctive educational experience and is one of seven Schools of Distance Education in Queensland. Visitors are welcome to explore this unique mode of schooling.
Guided tours are available on weekdays at 9:30 a.m. during Queensland State School terms. Each tour includes an overview of the school's operations and the opportunity to observe a live lesson as a teacher conducts a session with students over the air.
Visitors also have the opportunity to purchase a variety of souvenirs offered by the Charleville School of Distance Education Parents and Citizens' Association (P&C).Tours
Charleville School of Distance Education Tour
Tours are run every week day at 9.30am during the Queensland State School Terms. Each tour involves an explanation of how our school operates and allows tourists to sit in on a lesson with one of the teachers while they are 'on-air' with their students.
Tours cost $5.00 adults (children are free)
Please note that tours do not operate during our whole school field events as there is no on-air lessons during this time.
For large groups visiting, please contact the office on 07 4656 8999 for the booking.
For small groups visiting, you are welcome to arrive on the day without contacting the office for a booking.
Please contact the office on 07 4656 8999 or email us at principal@charlevillesde.eq.edu.au for more information.