Park Ridge State School is a Band 9 state primary school located in Logan West in the South East Region of the Department of Education and Training. From its humble beginnings as a single room rural school of ten children and one teacher, Park Ridge State School has evolved into a large, multi-functional campus of 21 classes and approximately 530 students. The school offers learning programs in all Key Learning Areas. German is the Language Other Than English taught in Years 6 and 7 and, in recent years, the school's students have been successful in German Speaking Competitions. An innovative curriculum is delivered through an integrated studies approach to learning and teaching. There is a strong emphasis on effective Literacy and Numeracy Teaching and Learning Programs. Additionally the school has implemented a whole school targeted intervention and learning support program which is reviewed and revised yearly. Park Ridge State School has embraced the 'Harmony School' concept whereby everyone in the school community works together to create a safe and supportive educational environment. The school has developed a range of programs and activities to engage children in positive, meaningful experiences to promote school as a fun, enjoyable place to be and to teach children the necessary social and behavioural skills. Extra-curricular activities such as Sport, Music, Creative Arts and Student Leadership are emphasised as well. Facilities at the school include recently refurbished classroom blocks with 80% of classes utilizing interactive whiteboard technology. Other facilities include a new assembly hall, a new resource centre (library), two computer laboratories, a Creative Pavilion, a swimming pool, a local community hall accessed by an Outside School Hours Care provider and three ovals/playing fields.