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Peachester State School is located in Peachester, Queensland, nestled in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Opened in 1892 it has a solid history of providing high quality education for students in years Prep – 6. Their commitment is to continue supporting students in developing a strong foundation of learning skills. The school is situated on 8 acres and includes extensive play grounds, sport areas, vegetable gardens and Bush Tucker Track. Staff at Peachester State School are dedicated, and motivated encouraging a positive learning experience for young children. All students participate in the Australian curriculum through Education Queensland’s Curriculum into the Classroom lessons in English, Mathematics, Science, History and Geography.

Peregian Springs State School is an innovative primary school catering for children from Prep to Year 6 located midway between the coastal communities of Coolum and Noosa. The school opened in 2010 with 264 students and has grown to include over 1000 students whom live in the catchment of Peregian Springs and Peregian Beach at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast.The school strives to treat everyone with care, dignity and respect. A strong emphasis on pastoral care and social learning ensures that students are supported to do their best and reach their potential in academic and social areas.

Pomona State School is an award-winning campus, situated near the majestic Mount Cooroora in the Sunshine Coast’s Noosa hinterland. The school is an integral part of the local Pomona community – maintaining a small, rural school atmosphere, whilst also being an exciting and innovative establishment which offers an extensive range of modern facilities and resources. Pomona township is a popular destination for families seeking a “tree change”, and many of the school’s new enrolments come from families who have moved to the area from interstate and other parts of Queensland. Pomona State School is recognised as a school that provides a holistic, quality education for all students.

Siena Catholic Primary School is an Archdiocesan school and part of the Brisbane Catholic Education System. Siena offers a comprehensive and quality curriculum within a caring and nurturing environment. The Catholic faith is at the core of their teaching ministry and Catholic values expressed through their mission and vision statement are evident in the daily teaching and relational interactions of the school. At Siena Catholic Primary School staff recognise the unique talents and learning needs of each student and look forward to a productive partnership of support assisting with each student’s educational journey.

St Joseph’s has a strong reputation in the wider community for our focus on both student well being and student achievement. Inclusive education is more than just jargon at this school, rather it is the philosophy that underpins their approach to everyday life. The needs of each student are the starting point of all planning, pedagogy and professional development of staff. While the core business of the school is learning and teaching, they appreciate that this happens best when the child’s well being is given priority and to this end, work closely with families and in partnership with community organisations.

St Thomas More is a Catholic School, and parents by enrolling children here are affirming their commitment to Catholic Education, and to the values and belief system that it upholds. Saint Thomas More School seeks to educate the whole person and endeavours to cater for the wide range of needs of the children – religious, moral, social, intellectual, physical, emotional and aesthetic; and in doing so hope to provide a secure learning environment where children have the opportunity to achieve their potential. The school promotes in a special way the ideals of respect, honesty, tolerance, cooperation, and a genuine concern for the welfare of others.

Stella Maris aim to be an inclusive, high quality learning community in which faith inspires action. The school provides a collaborative learning community which seeks to include every single person – student, parent, staff member and clergy – in the important work of educating children spiritually, academically, physically, culturally and social / emotionally.  Staff at Stella Maris commit to working in partnership with parents, students and each other and to actively pursue professional excellence. The learning and teaching approach is holistic, rigorous, well-resourced and responsive to student needs and the school environment is inviting, well-maintained and meets the needs of the community.

Sunshine Beach State School has been opened since 1982 and throughout this time they have created a successful school that has a strong focus on developing each learner in a challenging yet supportive environment. The school has undertaken a thorough accreditation process with the William Glasser Institute and as a result has achieved the ‘Quality School’ status, being Australia’s first accredited school. This accreditation examined and assured Sunshine Beach State School has in place a quality curriculum, quality teaching and quality relationships amongst staff, learners and the school community. Another element of a quality school is the enjoyment that learners and staff should experience at school. School should be fun and learning is fun at Sunshine Beach!

Talara Primary College, situated in Currimundi on the Sunshine Coast, is a P-6 Education Queensland State Primary School which caters for over 1100 keen and enthusiastic students eager to learn. Talara has earned an impressive reputation for its innovative curriculum which is recognised by both the school community and the wider educational community. The school is committed to high standards in all areas of education. It is well served by dedicated, enthusiastic, caring and committed staff who most willingly and ably share their talents and abilities with students and other professionals. Talara Primary College enjoys the support of a number of local business and community groups. The school employs an open and positive approach to parent volunteers which ensures the parent community feel welcomed to participate in their child’s learning experiences.

Nambour Christian College makes sure that students are equipped with all the necessary knowledge and information to fulfil their potential. The school provides a dynamic learning environment that covers all bases, from academic endeavours, to sporting and artistic opportunities and a supportive Christian community that aims to provide guidance and support throughout their formative years. This ensures that every student receives a well-rounded, comprehensive education that enriches them intellectually, culturally and spiritually.

Nambour State College was founded in 2016, resulting from the amalgamation of Nambour State High School and Nambour State School. Two of the oldest schools on the Sunshine Coast had co-existed for decades and decided to join forces to help provide the best possible education for their students. Students enjoy extensive facilities and resources in this large campus in the heart of Nambour. Whatever age your child joins the college, they will benefit from common teaching and support programs that run from prep through to year 12. Literacy and numeracy development will run seamlessly for the 13 years of schooling and students can easily accelerate their learning.

Noosaville State School aims to encourage all students to “Be the Best You Can Be.” The school’s ethos is one of CARING; where the 4 Cs – Care for yourself, others, the school and learning are embedded into the students’ daily lives. Noosaville is a supportive, community school where students receive a quality primary education in prep through to year six classes. Experienced professional staff work tirelessly in the pursuit of excellence, creating inclusive, engaging and challenging learning environments for each individual student. The classrooms are modern, climate controlled and complemented by the latest technology. Beautiful well maintained, child friendly play spaces and playgrounds, undercover areas and extensive sporting facilities also add to the positive learning environment.

North Arm State School is a community school with a strong orientation towards caring for each other with a focus on academic outcomes. Students, staff and parents consistently provide positive feedback about their experience at the school and students also consistently demonstrate very high levels of academic achievement in the National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy annual tests. The school also has a strong reputation in the social and cultural areas, through extra-curricular opportunities such as our Marimba Program the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program and our suite of cultural pursuits such as Drama classes, Art classes, the Instrumental Music Program, school choir and rock band.  Many students are also taking advantage of the Coding Programs offered for both beginners and experienced coders.

Our Lady of the Rosary offers students a sound academic education in a Catholic environment. They are a co-educational Catholic Parish School situated on the Sunshine Coast, in the picturesque beachside city of Caloundra.  Being a small school of 335 students in Prep to Year Six (14 classes) enables the school to be a tightly-knit community, sharing with students and parents a welcoming family atmosphere, great community spirit and an active parent body. The school has a caring, progressive staff and offers a dynamic, evolving curriculum, based on academic excellence, gospel values and spiritual awareness.

At Pacific Paradise State School, the students are friendly and welcoming and the staff are focused on the well-being of every student, building upon their natural abilities to ensure opportunities for all.The school is a ‘beautiful’ school, in every sense of the word. It is situated in an ideal location – one that truly makes its name appropriate! Close to Twin Waters’ community and home to many golfing enthusiasts, it is also very near Marcoola with easy access to a stunning stretch of white sand and surf and neighbouring Mudjimba which includes ‘Old Woman’ island, just off the shoreline. The school welcomes all students and their families,  values diversity and embraces the idea that we all share responsibility for each other, our learning and our community.

Maleny State School is the school of choice for countless generations of local families on the Range. With an enrolment of 403 students the school is just the perfect size. This year the school celebrated 100 years of educational excellence and tradition in Maleny, proudly welcoming back over 1000 past students, staff and community members. At Maleny State School staff strive to make sure that the students school days in Maleny will be forever remembered as “the best days of their lives”. Maleny State School values family ideals and strive to create a warm, supportive, school climate that promotes a sense of belonging and encourages students to be motivated self-regulated learners.

Mapleton State School has delightful students, cheerful, dedicated teachers, caring and committed support staff, and enjoy the ongoing support of our parents and community. Recent School Opinion Survey results showed that the students, staff and parents rated Mapleton State School as being above the State average in all areas. The school maintains an excellent reputation in the community and works together to achieve the best possible learning outcomes for our students, as well as creating a safe and caring environment for all students and the school community.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Matthew Flinders Anglican College is an independent Prep to Year 12 co-educational school located in Buderim, on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The school seeks to enrol students who are able to make a positive contribution to the life of the College and who will benefit from its academic and co-curricular programs. Set on a beautifully treed and landscaped campus approximately 10 minutes’ drive from the coastal beaches, Flinders is well-known for its state-of-the-art Performance Centre, the unique and magical Early Learning Centre and the superb flood-lit sports ovals, among other impressive facilities, such as the brand new Aquatic Centre. Our students benefit from having all of the facilities on-site and readily accessible, not only during school hours but also beyond the school day via our extensive co-curricular program.

Maroochydore State School, established in 1924, is the hidden gem of Maroochydore, where you will find a supportive school community with warm smiles, helping hands, willing minds, strong caring hearts and active involvement. Maroochydore State School caters for students from a diverse range of cultures across Prep to Year 6 classrooms. The small school feel is enhanced by excellent facilities and large open areas for play and physical development. Staff are committed to enhancing the supportive and caring school environment by knowing every student and creating opportunities for the modern learner to further develop their skills and knowledge.

Education for Generations Ltd is a Montessori primary school in Noosa with strong links to the artist and cultural community on Noosa. Situated 8 minutes from Noosa National Park and Main Beach, the school is perfectly positioned being walking distance from ovals, Noosa Aquatic Centre, the Noosa Tennis Club and Gymnastics Centre, whilst surrounded by bushland, which will strengthen children’s interest in the Noosa biosphere.

Montville State School is situated high in the Blackall Ranges, in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. The school is situated in the main street of Montville village.  The school was founded in 1896 and with the introduction of the Prep year in 2006 offers quality education for Prep to Year 6 for approximately 100 students. Montville State School is a community school that encourages open and effective communication among teaching staff, students and parents.The school offers a diverse curriculum that covers all key learning areas as well as specialised subjects such as japanese, music and instrumental music. The school also has a comprehensive physical education program and provides religious education.