Indooroopilly State School is located in the western suburbs of Brisbane approximately 10 km from the CBD. The school caters for approximately 830 students from a diverse, multicultural and predominantly high socio-economic background. Each year level has between 100 and 120 students with a balance of boys and girls. The school's history dates back to 1889 and it has established and maintained a reputation characterised by caring relationships, committed staff, enthusiastic students, involved parents and excellence in all aspects of school life. The school values its history and traditions and is proud of the achievements of its past and present students. It is well supported by a proactive Parents and Citizens Association and School Council. Students are taught the value and significance of personal best and of giving something back - not only to the school but also to the community. Our school curriculum is organised into eight Key Learning Areas. The school offers a large number of extracurricular activities and programs including: early years, middle school, gifted and talented, learning support, future problem solving, interschool sports, debating, chess, instrumental music, choirs, 'You Can Do It' (social skills), Buddy system, play-friends and MAD Day (make a difference). The school prides itself on strong uniform and behaviour policies and has in place proactive anti-bullying strategies. Though the school has a high number of gifted students, the community focus is on excellence in all aspects of student development with particular emphasis on a 'happy' school climate, where children want to come to school and are excited about their learning.