Gumdale State School is a coeducational state primary school that caters for students from Prep to Year 6. Currently about 1140 students attend the school. Our students live predominantly in the surrounding Brisbane suburbs of Wakerley and Gumdale. The catchment map can be viewed here.
High Standards and Inclusive Culture
Gumdale State School is known for its high educational standards and inclusive environment, ensuring every student feels supported and valued.
BYOD iPad Program
All students from Prep to Year 6 participate in a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) iPad program, integrating technology into their learning experience.
Distinctive Curriculum Programs
Gumdale State School provides specialised progams in The Arts and extension programs for high achieving students through:
- Specialist lessons from Prep – Year 6
- Choirs, Bands and Drama groups
- Partnerships with Moreton Bay Environmental Education Centre
- Cluster High School Program Opportunities
- Leadership programs
Wellbeing Program
Our in-house wellbeing program GROW Well understands that learning and wellbeing are connected. The GROW Well Positive Education mindset, explicit strength-based curriculum and approach to social and emotional learning ensures our students are supported to reach their full potential in learning, personal development and character.
Extra- Curricular Activities
At Gumdale State School we provide
students with opportunities to participate in a range of extra-curricular
activities, including:
- Signature Programs for students in Years 4-6
- Interschool Sport for students in Years 5-6
- Sailing and watersports program for
students in Years 2-6 through our partnership with Royal Queensland Yacht
Squadron
- Swim squad and lessons in partnership with Aquatic Achievers
- Representation at Qld All Schools Carnivals in Touch Football and Netball
- Sport Aerobics
- Equestrian Program in partnership with Kurshonbrooke Lodge
- School camps for students in Years 4-6
- Instrumental music camps and choir workshops
- School based clubs
including: Art Club, Choir, Coding Club, Game Rangers, Kitchen Garden Club, Drama Club and Run Club.
- Arts Showcase
- Writer’s workshops
Community and Support
Our school fosters a strong sense of community and provides numerous resources for parents and students, including SchoolTV and the Community Support Program.
Member of the Public Schools Alliance
Gumdale State School is part of the Public Schools Alliance, a network of high potential schools working in partnership with their community, other schools and regions to create an enabling force of connected school leaders that impact positively on student outcomes.