Public School

Contrary to popular opinion, a public school in the UK is NOT a government funded state school, but rather an elite, fee-paying independent school - more commonly known as simply a "private school". Originally they were called "public" as they were open to anyone no matter their location, profession or denomination, they have evolved into schools generally reserved for the middle-and-upper classes, although due to most of them being registered charities (for tax benefits), they are required to admit a small number of less well-off students on bursaries and scholarships. Fees as of early 2025, including the newly introduced VAT, generally range from £8K to £14K per term for day students.

Although public schools are independent schools, not all independent schools are public schools. Public schools are usually larger, more historic, more expensive and all-round more prestigious.

Famous examples of public schools include:

Eton College
Dulwich College
Millfield School
Bedales School
Rugby School
Uppingham School

Oakham School
Fettes College

Latymer Upper School has been nominated for the "Best Public School" award by Tatler.

by thewhat2025 January 10, 2025

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Public Place Itches

When you’ve been in a dirty public place, likely a city like Nashville on Broadway or the “L” in Chicago and you get home and have to take all your clothes off and shower but still feel itchy.

*scratches itches all over one’s torso after returning home from Broadway and bumping butts with a hundred people
“Man, I got the public place itches!!”

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Public

No matter what I say in private...

Hym "It needs to be done in public. On camera. Published to a place I know I would be able to see. I'm not too hard for you to find. You do know what my name is. I'm not doing it for free. It doesn't matter what I say in private, you need to credit me in public on a site that will allow me to share the video to my Facebook page. Make sure that the video of me receiving credit is posted to my Facebook page. Having me post the conversation to my Facebook page will allow me to ensure you aren't paying the wrong person. Neither of us want me to have to kill someone's kid over this and you need to understand that I am not going to create AI for free, let you steal it from me, and if I am not getting paid I do not care what the law says. I'm not doing whatever it is you are trying to set as a precondition for me getting paid. You pay for the work you used or an innocent person assumes the debt."

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Public Service Announcement: It Is Approved To Continue Naming THe First Episode Of television Series A "'Pilot'" Because Of Zodiac Sign Slogans :Announcement Service Public

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Praying in public

Hey Jordan... Didn't you go to some Muslim religious site where you're not supposed to pray and then pray anyway and then post a video about praying in public? I'm pretty sure that's a thing that happened.

Hym "Praying in plubic is something Christians do all the time. Public moments of silence. Politicians pray in public all the time. Jordan Peterson doesn't care about people praying in public. He's just making up imaginary moral failing so he has an excuse to demonize people.

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Public Defender

Anyone who has a job or role that involves defending the public, such as a police officer, security guard, or any of those militia organizations not regulated by the government

The public defender shot a nearby robber who attempted to rob a gas station with a shotgun.

by YuOfTheNight August 28, 2021

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