Kingsthorpe State School strives to support and nurture the developmental needs and aspirations of primary school aged children within a semi-rural community. Located 22km north-west of Toowoomba, the school aims to provide a learning climate that is responsive and futures oriented, through learning programs that equip children for the demands and rigours of a changing world. With a population of approximately 190 students, Kingsthorpe State School has a strong focus on Literacy, Numeracy and the development of social skills through the “You Can Do It!” program. Though a smaller school with a number of composite year level classes, involved teachers and extensive facilities offer students the features of larger centres whilst retaining the values and traditions of a family-oriented rural school. Extensive profiles of student capabilities are maintained to provide an informed record of student progress and learning needs. Sporting opportunities, a productive alliance with local schools, active arts programs, specialist teaching in Chinese Mandarin and Physical Education and excellent learning support programs combine at Kingsthorpe to provide an enriched, encouraging and engaging learning environment.