Why choose our school?

At Petrie State School, we offer… 

Students

• Education from Prep to Year 6
• An expectation that students be responsible, well-mannered and well presented
  
• The reality that teachers send their children to our school
• A school culture based on positive and productive relationships

Teaching and Learning

• Learning programs aligned with the Australian Curriculum and focussed on every student achieving
• Primary focus on Literacy and Numeracy
• Evidence-based teaching strategies
• Teachers analysing and responding to student achievement data
• High learning expectations and standards
• Specialist Music and Arts Teacher

• Specialist Physical Education teacher

• Japanese
• Staff who continually work to improve their skills

Extra-Curricular Activities

• Academic competitions
• Choirs
• Instrumental Music
• Participation in Creative Generation: State Schools on Stage
• District and Regional sport competitions
• After school sport programs

A Supportive and Caring Environment

• A warm, caring and friendly environment
• Positive Behaviour for Learning
• Inclusive support for all students
• A Student Welfare team, Guidance Officer and School Chaplain
• A focus on student wellbeing

Our Environment and Facilities

• A bush setting, sometimes visited by koalas
• A variety of classroom designs from traditional to flexible learning spaces
• Interactive whiteboards and data projectors in all teaching spaces
• All classrooms air-conditioned 
• Large play areas, three adventure playgrounds and two ovals
• A well-resourced and air-conditioned Library
• Two internet capable computer labs
• Snack Shack opened daily
• A hall, available for community hire
• Uniform shop

Community Engagement Opportunities

• Playgroup
• Transition programs with Kindergarten, Day Care Centres and local High Schools
• Active P&C Association
• Outside School Hours Care
• Vacation Care