Welcome to Labrador State School and thank you for taking the time to get to know our wonderful school and community. It is a privilege to serve the students, teachers and families of Labrador State School as Principal and I trust that you and your family will find Labrador State School a great school as we learn together.
With an enrolment of around 750 students Labrador State School is in a position to provide a high level of resources and at the same time students are known on a more personal level. Being a part of a strong State Education System we are in a position to ensure our teachers have access to high quality professional development, training and support.
If you are interested in our great school and would like to be a part of a caring community, then we would love to have you join our school. Enrolment details can be found on this website or you can call the Office on (07) 5665 0333.
Our school has the following points of difference that separate us from other schools:
- School-based mental health worker
- Certified school therapy dog
- Junior and Senior School choir
- Band and instrumental music programs
- BYOD iPad classes in Years 5 and 6, and access to iPads in Prep to Year 4
- Student leadership positions, including School Captains, Sporting Captains, Peer leaders
- A high standard of school grounds and facilities including a pool, resource centre, hall and brand new toilet block
- Two dedicated Mac computer labs
- Garden project and sustainability programs
- Friday afternoon excellence program
- Various extra-curricular after-school programs
Furthermore, our school has the following key personnel to support students and provide a high standard of quality pastoral care and focused learning:
- Deputy Principal Prep to Year 2
- Deputy Principal Years 3 to 6
- Head of Special Education Services
- Head of Curriculum
- Full-time Guidance Officer
- School based Psychologist 4 days a week
- Specialist Technologies teacher
- Chaplain two days a week
Our school motto, Of One Accord, is best defined as:
If a number of people do something with one accord, they do it together or at the same time, because they agree about what should be done.
Come and join our Labrador community, I look forward to working with you and your family.
Yours in Education,
Stephen Josey
Principal