The purpose of Brisbane Bayside State College is for all students to Dare to Be Wise. We have four rules which encapsulate our values. These are: Be a Learner; Be Responsible; Show Respect; and, Contribute to our Community. We expect students to do their best in all aspects of their schooling. To support this, we have high expectations for all members of our school. To cater for all students, we offer three Gateways of Learning at Years 8 and 9. Each Gateway uses a different learning style to support student learning. This allows us to differentiate learning for all of our students. Students can choose to learn through performance, design or inquiry. As students move into Year 10 they can continue to choose the learning style which best suits their needs by choosing appropriate pathways of learning. Literacy and numeracy play a significant role in our school. Students in Years 8 to 10 complete stand alone literacy and numeracy lessons throughout the school year. These lessons are supported through structured learning in regular subject areas where the skills taught in the stand alone lessons are incorporated into the curriculum. We offer a wide range of extra curricula programs which both challenge and extend students in areas which interest them. These include cultural, intellectual and sporting pursuits. Our students have many opportunities to show case their talents to the wider community with great success. We have developed strong partnerships with a number of local organisations which have benefited students. These associations include The Port of Brisbane, Wynnum Manly Leagues Club, Wynnum Chamber of Commerce, Bunnings and many local employers. These associations have lead directly to enriched curriculum for our students.