Springfield Lakes State School is a relatively new school, being less than 4 years old. It is a primary school in the Metropolitan region of SE Queensland. The school caters for students from Prep to Year 7. Springfield Lakes State School is characterised by rapid growth. In July 2010, enrolments reached 1020 students. The 2009 school year showed an increase of 140 students. Corresponding with the growth in student numbers is the growth in staff numbers. In 2010, 23 new staff joined the school at the start of the school year. The school services the new Springfield Lakes community in the southwest of Ipswich City. The modern school is the focal point of the new and rapidly developing community. The majority of children enrolled are P-3 students, reflecting the high proportion of younger families in the immediate community. The school is staffed with a team of committed teachers. Teachers work in partnership with parents and the Springfield Lakes community to establish a distinctive, futures oriented curriculum aiming to meet the needs of the school community. Teacher pedagogy is centred on explicit teaching of literacy and numeracy; ensuring students get the most from what they are learning. The school's philosophy is centred on a differentiated curriculum. Students in Years 4 and 5; and 6 and 7 are grouped in multi-age classes. Prep is play-based, reflecting the school's early years philosophy that young children learn best through play. Student welfare, discipline and safety are managed in a supportive, consultative manner with policy and procedures documented clearly in the school's Code of Behaviour, which was updated during 2009. The implementation of School Wide Positive Behaviour Support has ensured the development of a positive, community approach to managing student behaviour. An enrolment management plan (EMP) is in place to assist in managing the school's growth and to provide assured access to the school's facilities for children who live in Springfield Lakes. Springfield Lakes State School aims to..