Caloundra State School

The facilities at Caloundra State Primary School are second to none. Having been established in 1899 our school was granted an enormous amount of land. Our grounds are larger than any on the coast and are beautifully maintained.

Playgrounds
We have two modern adventure playgrounds at our school; one for the junior students (Years Prep – Year 3). They are beautifully shaded by large trees and surrounded by soft fall material.

The playgrounds are utilised by all children for physical education lessons, gross motor skill programs or just socialising with friends.

Music Block
A full Music and Instrumental Program, including strings, brass, woodwind and percussion is offered at Caloundra State Primary School. Activities within the arts provide many varied opportunities for our students to express their creative needs through participation and performance. Our choirs and bands have earned an excellent reputation in our community through their public performances.

• Our modern Music Block opened in 2000
• Soundproof rooms for instrumental practice
• Our students receive the benefits of specialist music teachers
• Students participate in 30 minute weekly lessons (Years Prep - 7)
• Specialist Instruction in Strings, Brass, Wind, Percussion, Recorder and Band
• Cultural Concerts
• Involvement in Eisteddfods, music camp, community performances and showcase events such as SingFest.

Classrooms
Classrooms are modern, comfortable and well resourced. All have air-conditioning or beautiful sea breezes.

Teachers create a stimulating environment conducive to active learning. Parent involvement in the classroom is welcomed.

• Safe, tolerant and disciplined learning environment appropriate curriculum dedicated and stable staff learning centres of teaching styles classrooms physical environment resourced with equipment and reading materials atmosphere and surroundings within gardens and treed areaswhiteboards and projectors in many classrooms areas for work and playstaff in –
• Learning Support
• French – Years 5 to 7
• Physical Education
• Teacher Librarian
• Music
• Instrumental Music
• Advisory Staff -

- Guidance Officer
- Speech Language/Pathology
- Behaviour Management
- Early Childhood
- Extension programs throughout year levels
- Trained Intervention teachers

Technology
The air-conditioned computer laboratory and the access to information technology through the Internet ensure students are being skilled in emerging technologies. All classrooms also have data projectors or electronic whiteboards so that teachers can use technology as an integral teaching tool in daily lessons.

Every student accesses the computer laboratory on a weekly basis. The laboratory has 30 computers all of which are networked and provide internet access. A technology co-ordinator supports classroom teachers to develop vital technological skills in students.

• complete class set of networked computer work stations
• access for all year levels through timetabled lessons
• air-conditioned
• networked Printer
• internet access
• classrooms have networked computers

Covered Multi-purpose Areas
The school boasts three spacious covered areas used for school assemblies, special commemorative occasions and physical education lessons as well as providing a perfect wet weather play space for students. These covered areas allow the school to have separate play spaces for junior and senior students as well as separate eating areas in the shade.

• Excellent all-weather, sun safe venue for Physical Education lessons
• play area before school and at morning tea
• court markings
• school assembly area under cover for special occasions

Multi-Purpose Courts
Two flexipave multi-purpose courts are available for student use during the day and public use in out-of-school hours. Bookings can be made through the office.

• 2 x Flexipave tennis courts x basketball court for student use at lunchtime in Physical Education lessons
• sport venue use in out-of-school hours

Playing Fields
The total campus covers approximately seven hectares. Five ovals provide ample playing area for all student interests whilst hundreds of trees and shrubs afford vital protection from the hot summer elements. The grounds are used by many outside sporting groups and neighbouring schools.

• Spacious, fully grassed, carefully maintained ovals
• garden beds, trees and shrubs trails and walking paths
• bubblers for drinking water access

Resource Centre
The fully computerised and air-conditioned Resource Centre forms the basis of the school's ongoing commitment to resource-based teaching and learning and offers students and teachers access to an extensive range of educational resources. A full time "Teacher Librarian" ensures that the Resource Centre operates both efficiently and effectively.

• large, up-to-date collection of book and other visual materials
• computerised loaning and inventory system
• air-conditioned
• networked computers
• CDs
• daily access provided for all students surroundings

Student Centre
We are very fortunate to have a new facility for student and community use. The Don McLachlan Student Centre is fully-equipped with a playing area, kitchen, stage, lighting, sound system, four-meter screen and data projector.