Bardon State School
Bardon State School prides itself on being a vibrant community that recognizes and caters to the unique needs of each student. The school’s mission is to create a supportive, challenging, and community-driven environment that allows students to realize their full potential. With an emphasis on inquiry-based learning, the curriculum at Bardon State School is designed to cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills while enhancing students’ literacy and numeracy skills. The school’s ultimate goal is to prepare students for success in any field they choose, whether that be in the arts, academics, music, athletics, digital media, or science.
Since its establishment in 1948, Bardon State School has been at the forefront of educational innovation and excellence, a legacy that the school is committed to building upon. The school consistently ranks among the top-performing schools in Queensland, but it places equal importance on the wellbeing of its students and staff, as well as the holistic development of each child. The school’s Explicit Improvement Agenda is at the core of its mission, providing a framework for continuous improvement and growth.
School website: https://bardonss.eq.edu.au/
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
St. Joseph’s school is committed to providing an excellent education and promoting a passion for lifelong learning. The school’s resources, including a dedicated faculty, support Brisbane Catholic Education’s guiding principles of Teaching, Challenging, and Transforming. The school strives to instill in students a compassionate spirit and empower them to positively impact and enrich the world.
The school’s main goal is to promote student engagement, achievement, and well-being through various objectives such as promoting progress and attainment, improving literacy and numeracy proficiency, fostering innovation, and unlocking each student’s fullest potential. The school remains mindful of its Catholic heritage and seeks to strengthen its capacity to lead, engage, and teach through a re-contextualized Catholic worldview. The Religious Curriculum is an integral part of the school’s Catholic identity and is taught with great care and attention to detail.
School website: https://www.stjosephsbardon.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx
Rainworth State School
Rainworth State School is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes academic success for all students. The school’s values are rooted in academic excellence, innovation, integrity, and fellowship, which are deeply ingrained in its traditions and expectations.
Rainworth State School takes a personalized approach to education, where the unique strengths and aptitudes of each student are identified and nurtured. Teachers work closely with parents to support students in achieving their academic goals and personal aspirations.
The school’s pedagogical framework places students at the center of learning, with a focus on Explicit Instruction (Fleming & Archer) and the Gradual Release of Responsibility (Pearson & Gallagher) strategies. These methods have been proven to be effective in promoting maximum academic progress in a positive and constructive manner. Rainworth State School’s commitment to evidence-based practices ensures that students are learning and thriving in every classroom.
School website: https://rainworthss.eq.edu.au/
Ithaca Creek State School
Ithaca Creek State School is a well-respected educational institution in Queensland, with a history dating back to 1885. In its first year of operation, the school exceeded its projected enrollment of 50 students by enrolling an impressive 188 students. The school’s rich heritage is reflected in the notable contributions of committee members such as William Woolcock, John Stack, and Robert Fulcher, who are still recognized in local streets and landmarks.
Today, Ithaca Creek State School continues to provide students with a strong educational foundation that prepares them for the complexities of an increasingly diverse and integrated world. The school’s learning experiences promote problem-solving skills, confidence, and autonomy, enabling students to identify and address issues, acquire relevant information, and devise informed and successful strategies.
School website: https://ithacacreekss.eq.edu.au/
