Established in 1897, Coowonga State School is a multi-age, co-educational rural school with approximately thirty students, situated thirty kilometres from Rockhampton along the Emu Park Road. The core values of the school are respect, safety and responsibility and we endeavour to achieve these values through the implementation of our Responsible Behaviour Plan. Our students are grouped across the eight year levels according to their individual achievement level, creating cohesive curriculum delivery. This small group environment allows us to successfully deliver a curriculum that caters for the individually diverse needs of every student. The central focus of our strategic plan is to continually strive for school improvement in the KLAs of literacy and numeracy and to ensure the seamless integration of technology across all Key Learning Areas. Data indicates steady improvement, with some students reaching the highest bands in their NAPLAN results. All teaching spaces are fitted with interactive whiteboards and we are able to provide frequent computer access with one computer to every two students. As part of the Clever Schools network, our students have had the opportunity to work on tasks virtually with other schools in the state. Coowonga is also part of the Earth Smart Program. Our goal this year has been to reduce energy consumption as we raise community awareness of the importance of sustainable schools. To build on existing expertise and confidence and provide the explicit teaching necessary for school improvement, all staff are provided with opportunities for professional development in the key areas. Health and Physical Education is provided on a weekly basis by a specialist teacher and all students have the opportunity to participate in lunch time sporting activities. Students in Years 5-7 participate in interschool sport. Every student from Prep to Year 7 participates in the school musical as part of the Arts program. School Camps are held every two years and all students are invited to attend...