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AN Ipswich parish is hoping to establish a new place of worship for its congregation with the new location to provide added support for local young people.
The Ekalesia Metotisi Samoa Camira Parish has submitted a development application to Ipswich City Council for a change of use at 15 Stanley St, Goodna.
It is proposed to retain the existing house on the 4,123m2 site, which will be occupied by the church pastor.
Worship and youth activities would take place in the recently erected extension to the side of the dwelling.
“The proposed development will enable the Ekalesia Metotisi Samoa Camira Youth Group to provide the support services for the youth of Goodna that it has done for some years,” the application notes.
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AN Ipswich primary school has welcomed a milestone achievement amid a year of uncertainty.
Despite the year that was, it appears not even a global pandemic could hinder Goodna State School’s ability to mark its 150th year in operation.
The institution first opened its doors in 1870; Miss Augusta Draper the first to teach a small class from the confines of a private property.
Since then, the school community has grown considerably to include in excess of 700 students and more than 100 faculty members.
Principal Nathan Eiby said the school’s longstanding success had not occurred either by chance or overnight.