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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Joe Hinchliffe and Andrew Messenger

Violet loves attending her local state school, but some fear Queensland children like her will be forced into ‘segregated’ education

A line of smiling primary school students
Violet, who has Down’s syndrome, attends the state school closest to her home in Yeppoon, central Queensland, where she has been embraced as any other student. Photograph: Supplied

Violet had lots of friends over to her 11th birthday party, where they all sang karaoke and danced to Taylor Swift.

As well as music, she’s into swimming and loves being around people.

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