Upper Coomera State College is a co-educational Prep to Year 12 College which was established in 2002 to meet the educational needs of the rapidly growing population in the northern Gold Coast area. The College has an enrolment management plan to assist in managing the continued growth. The student cohort is multi-cultural, with a significant proportion of families from Pacific Island cultures. The College motto, 'Individual Pathways to the Future' reflects our commitment to ensuring every child has a worthwhile education which prepares them for a positive future. The provision of a seamless Prep to Year 12 educational experience allows students to smoothly progress through the various stages of learning, building upon the strong foundations that are established in the early years. The College is divided into four sub-schools: Stage A (Prep to Year 3); Stage B (Year 4 to 6); Middle School (Year 7 to 9); and Senior School (Year 10 to 12). Each subschool is led by its own Principal. By breaking the College down into four smaller sub-schools, the College is able to enjoy the benefits of small schools in terms of more personal relationships. At the same time, students gain the benefits of large schools in terms of the superb facilities, the extensive range of programs and resources, and staff expertise which are on offer. Through the sub-school structure the highly professional and committed staff provide individualised and focussed learning pathways, offering a range of curricular and extra curricular programs to cater for the needs of each student. The College has an unrelenting focus on quality teaching and learning, with a major priority on literacy, numeracy, science, e-learning and global citizenship. The holistic development of the students is also a College priority. As a community we value the provision of a safe, supportive environment which is characterised by individual responsibility and respect. Our programs reflect these values which are explicitly taught as part of the curriculum. The College has a..