Ascot State School is a co-educational school from Prep to Year 7 which provides a safe and caring environment for high quality learning to occur. The Curriculum Program covers all Key Learning Areas - English, Mathematics, Science, The Arts, Study of Society and Environment, Technology, Health and Physical Education, and Languages Other Than English (Japanese). A strong feature of the school is the Music Program which is supported by an extensive instrumental music program and culminates in Music Evenings. Dimensions of Learning is used as a framework for planning, teaching and assessing and is a significant factor in the differentiation strategy of Ascot State School. School facilities include: 25m heated swimming pool, Assembly Hall, several playgrounds, tennis courts, Art Room, Music Rooms, a covered games court and two computer laboratories. All classrooms are equipped with computers and the library is well resourced. Extracurricular activities include: Years 4, 5 and 6 camps; Year 7 Canberra trip; trip to Japan; Debating; Robotics Club; Chess Club; Science Club; Maths Tournament and Opti-minds Competitions. The school provides a safe, tolerant and disciplined learning environment evidenced by the successful implementation of the Responsible Behaviour Management Plan and Social Skills Program. Our pastoral care program includes our Buddy System, Leadership Program, Student Council, Early Act, School Captains, Class Captains, Sports Captains and Music Seniors. There is strong community support for Ascot State School. Working in the Parents and Citizens Association is the Swim Club, Tuckshop, Parent Network, Physical Environment Committee, Uniform Shop, Friends of Visual Arts and Design, and Friends of Music. A School Community Liaison Officer co-ordinates activities with the Class Parent Representatives who support each class teacher. Ascot State School students demonstrate high levels of achievement in systemic testing. This is maintained and reflected by our whole school programs which are reviewed each..