Shailer Park State School is located in the South Coast Region and attracts students from the surrounding suburbs of Shailer Park, Springwood, Daisy Hill, Tanah Merah, Carbrook and Eagleby. The community consists of a broad cross-section of society and includes a range of socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The school was established in 1982 at the time when rapid growth in the area was evident. Enrolments peaked at 900 in the late eighties. At present, 522 students attend the school. Currently, there are 19 classes from Years 1 to 7, two Prep groups and programs for Special Education. The attractive 6.16 hectares are equipped with three adventure playgrounds, basketball courts, 2 cricket practice nets, 2 ovals, a large sand play area and the 'terrace'. A large covered area is available for use throughout the day and in wet weather. At the beginning of 2011, we will officially open a new resource centre and a new multipurpose hall courtesy of Building the Education Revolution. These new facilities will enhance the educational programs that we are able to offer the Shailer Park community. At Shailer Park State School our motto is 'Creating Bright Futures' which we have been doing for the past 28 years. By providing windows of opportunities we aim for confident, self-motivated and positive life-long learners. Over the next three years our curriculum will be developing and reflecting the National Curriculum. Our heavy emphasis on literacy/numeracy, aims to maximize educational outcomes for students from Prep to Year 7. Our extra curricula programs include a strong instrumental music program; dance; cheerleading; plus involvement in maths competitions and Optiminds challenges. Our strong commitment to these activities is evident in our Cheerleaders being the 2009 State Primary Champions; our Dance Troupes winning several places in 2010 Redlands and Beenleigh Eisteddfods. All students perform at our annual Gala Night which give them the opportunity to highlight their talents. Our commitment to quality..