Chapel Hill State School

Chapel Hill State School - Striving for Excellence

Welcome to Chapel Hill State School which is located in the western suburbs of Brisbane.

I believe that the information that is found on this web site will be of assistance to parents and students and help familiarise parents and students with the various policies and procedures associated with Chapel Hill School.

Our aim is to assist our students in becoming articulate, thinking, caring, self disciplined responsible young adults. We also aim to provide students with sufficient skills, abilities and knowledge so that they may function successfully in society both now and in the future.

I invite you to take part in your child's education. Parent participation has a significant, positive and long lasting effect on student achievement. Students, who feel successful, do better at school and are more motivated.

The school was opened in 1978 and is situated in a natural bush setting and landscaped gardens . The grounds are spacious with a large oval, two covered play areas, a hall and an ever expanding playground area.

Chapel Hill School is an interesting combination of modern buildings surrounded by landscaped gardens. Our unique, small sized school (570 children) allows the whole staff to assist each child to reach their fullest potential. The learning environments are flexible and practical in their designs. Teacher styles vary to suit these environments, resources and expertise. Relations with the community are excellent with active parent groups, motivated parents and supportive local organisations.

School Campus

The school has 590 children enrolled at the school from Prep to Year 7. There are 24 teachers on classes. These classes are ably assisted by a Music Specialist, Physical Education Specialist teacher, Teacher/Librarian, LOTE teacher, Support teacher- learning difficulties, Guidance Officer, ESL teacher. The school has a number of teacher aides to assist in the classroom as well as a very supportive groups of parents who also help out in the classroom.

 Mission Statement

To create a community of learners in a nurturing environment that supports and challenges its members who are committed to excellence and being responsible members of society.

We aim to achieve excellence in education by providing

• excellence in teaching and learning
• a relevant and valued curriculum
• an understanding of mutual respect and cooperation
• responsible school management
• a safe and caring learning environment
• learning opportunities that are responsive to the learners' needs and interests
• content that enables students to ask questions about themselves and others in their world
• a caring environment that fosters a sense of belonging and a basis for developing trust
• encouragement to apply their learning in meaningful, real life contexts
• an ongoing respect for learning

We will focus on improving learning outcomes by

• providing academic, social and cultural opportunities for all students
• accepting and understanding their individual differences in abilities, cultures, feelings and attitudes
• monitoring school organisation to facilitate effective learning practices
• encouraging students to accept responsibility for their actions
• encouraging pride in their efforts and achievements
• celebrating, cooperating and communicating the students' and the schools' achievements

The Students

The students are well-behaved and cooperative and demonstrate an acceptance of responsibility for their actions with very few serious behaviour problems evident. Students and teachers aim to work in harmonious, congenial relationships and treat each other with respect, demonstrating a positive attitude to education and their learning.

The Curriculum

The school provides an education based on Education Queensland's eight key learning areas with LOTE being German. Departmental Syllabi are used as the foundation from which school/year level and class programs are developed. Special features include instrumental music programs, bands, choirs, middle school sporting program, interschool sport, Life Education Programs, Learning for leisure activities,  Before and After School care and extension programs (Tournament of Minds, Maths Challenge, Rock Eisteddfods and ETC Testing processes)

Facilities

• Administration Block
• Tuckshop
• Amenities Block
• Hall
• Resource Centre
• 2 Covered Areas
• 2 Adventure Playground Areas
• 2 Tennis Courts
• Oval plus 2 playing fields - Netball and Softball
• Forest Area
• 9 General learning and teaching blocks
• Arts Building
• Classroom Music Block
• Instrumental Music Block
• Outside School Hours Care Building

View the buildings and facilities, please click here

Parents as Educators

Parents are the first educators of their children and we value and encourage the ongoing participation of parents in their child's education process. Chapel Hill has a history of parent participation in all levels of the school. A school is only as strong as the support it has from its community and we are very fortunate to have parents who are willing to add value to our school.

Parents at Chapel Hill School are involved in a great variety of ways.

• As members of the P&C Association
• As members of committees and working parties
• As helpers in the classroom
• As helpers in the tuckshop
• Organising school events
• Planning for the schools future
• Providing supervision on excursions
• Talking to classes about an interest or occupation
• Sharing skills with children staff and the community
• Participating in self education programs

The list goes on. Parental participation and assistance is welcomed.

Please click here to view some of the buildings of Chapel Hill School and you will notice the great environmental setting that we are in.