Low Socio-Economic Status School Communities National Partnership

Beenleigh State School - Excellence in Inclusive Education State Showcase Award finalist

The Beenleigh State School's Great Futures Program (BGF) uses community resources such as volunteer mentors and donated food to maximise opportunities for disengaged students to participate in school life.

Bundaberg West State School - Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Bundaberg West State School Strategic Plan includes a range of programs and strategies designed to improve the learning outcomes and engagement of students.

Cunnamulla State School - Support for Indigenous students

Cunnamulla State School is a Prep to Year 12 school located 800kms west of Brisbane. In July 2011, there were 107 Indigenous students representing 86% of the total student population (125 students).

Chatsworth State School - Improving literacy skills

Chatsworth State School is dedicated to turning low literacy levels around for all students and the impact of this program is the turnaround in literacy outcomes for students by ensuring success at all levels.

Dirranbandi P-10 State School - Support for Indigenous students

Dirranbandi P-10 State School is a very remote school situated 595kms south-west of Brisbane. In July 2011, the number of Indigenous students totalled 41, representing 36.3% of the total student population (113 students).

Eagleby South State School - Attendance Strategies

The focus of Eagleby South State School has been to improve student attendance and engagement.

Gin Gin State School - The Effective Use of Data

Gin Gin State School has had a focus on school improvement and improving quality teaching through data analysis, coaching and mentoring.

Gin Gin State High School - Excellence in Middle Phase of Learning State Showcase Winner

The Gin Gin Alternative Pathways Programme (GGAP) is a program developed for students, particularly boys in Middle Years of schooling, at risk of disengagement from their learning.

Harris Fields State School - Improving outcomes of students from diverse multi-cultural backgrounds

Harris Fields State School has also implemented a raft of strategies and/or programs aimed at the engagement of students and the school community.

Ipswich North State School - Improving outcomes of students from disadvantaged backgrounds

Ipswich North State School is a metropolitan primary school located in the city of Ipswich, 30 kms west of Brisbane. The school has a total student population of 112 students with 32.2% represented as Indigenous (36 students).

Woodridge State High School - School Leadership Improvement

Woodridge State High School has utilised NP funding to restructure the leadership roles within the school, with remarkable and rapid transformation as a result.

Yarrabah State School - Support for Indigenous students

Yarrabah State School, is a Pre-Prep to Yr 10 state school, located 52kms south east of Cairns, in a remote location. In July 2011, the number of Indigenous students enrolled totalled 431 representing 100% of the total student population..