Our Lady's School is situated in the isolated rural community of Longreach in Central West Queensland. The school caters for students from Prep to Year Seven and has an anticipated enrolment in 2010 of approximately of 140. Longreach has a population of approximately 4200 relying on the sheep and cattle industries as well as tourism for its livelihood. A number of families are involved in the tourism industry, which is seasonal from April to November. Various other families live on properties commuting daily or living in town during the week. The school is set amongst extensive well maintained gardens and includes several areas which provide outdoor teaching spaces. The school boasts an enviable collection of garden artworks many of which recognise our faith background and the traditional owners of our land. All indoor teaching spaces are equipped with up to date multi media technologies. Our Lady's School provides opportunities for cultural and/or extra-curricular experiences. In the past, these opportunities have included visiting school bands, and music, dance and drama workshops. The school has been proactive in facilitating these cross cultural experiences including Wakakirri National Story Dance, Intra State Chess Championships and Optiminds.