Minimbah State School was established in 1997 and is part of a vibrant community with an enrolment of approximately 700 students, providing quality learning for students from Prep to Year 7. Minimbah has a proud tradition built on traditional values, including pride in appearance and outstanding academic, cultural and sporting success. The key values which underpin a culture of learning at Minimbah are Learning, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility and Belonging. Our school vision, Learning Together for the Future, commits all students and staff to engaged learning that encourages all students to fulfil their potential to confidently contribute to a changing world. Minimbah provides students with modern and attractive facilities in which to learn and play and a safe and disciplined environment. At Minimbah we value the positive and productive relationship between the school, parents and local community and believe that these relationships are central in enabling children to achieve to their potential. We encourage parent involvement across many aspects of school life. There are opportunities for parents to assist directly in class activities, provide input into school decision-making and become involved with the Parents and Citizens Association. Teachers at Minimbah work collaboratively and have a strong commitment to their own learning and development. This is reflected in their ongoing planning and review of best practice in the classroom to providing quality instruction-based accountable teaching and learning strategies. Individual student progress in literacy and numeracy is monitored through a range of diagnostic assessments through the year, with targeted development strategies for each child including appropriate extension for high achieving students. Classrooms are large and multi-functional and incorporate contemporary design features that allow engagement in a range of learning situations including the use of information communication technologies. All classrooms are air-conditioned and have internet..