Meaning of elementary school | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A children’s school, typically older than toddlers and younger than adolescents. In the U.S., elementary schools cover grades 1 through 5, and the ages of the children are usually 6-11 years. At a minimum, elementary schools will teach basic reading, writing, arithmetic, and history.
   Canada, US, countable, uncountable
2. A primary education school for grades 1-6 (a continuation of preschool). It is succeeded by junior high school.
   Philippines, countable, uncountable

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“On one offshore island Wuciou (also Wuqiu), the song of the only elementary school had these lyrics: We are the little friends of the frontier, good students of Wuciou elementary school. We are not afraid of stormy winds and frightening waves; bravely and [with] perseverance, we advance forward⟳. Our school is erected on the lonely island of the ocean. We will study⟳ hard, and are not afraid of gongfei on the opposite shore.”

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