Stanthorpe State School is a progressive state school for almost 400 students from Prep to Year 7 (usually two classes of each level. As our school motto proudly states, we 'Strive for Higher Things'. Our positive results are achieved through our emphasis on 'Quality Learning, Quality Behaviour and Quality Relationships'. We use 'Our Stanthorpe Seven Values' to continually reflect and challenge ourselves to be the best we can (Safety; Respect; Success; Learning; Belonging; Acceptance and Personal Responsibility). Developing self-managing students is an important part of our school culture, and programs, including the world recognised "Rock and Water" program, which forms a strong compliment to our Values Education. We work with students to design relevant, inclusive, flexible, intellectually challenging, and innovative learning which has a strong foundation in Literacy and Numeracy, but also developing students Higher Order Thinking Skills. Our classroom curriculum is complemented by Specialist Music, IT, Physical Education, and Italian lessons, as well as a comprehensive extra-curricular program. Each and every student is important to us and we cater to their needs with classroom teachers working in combination with other professional educators and support staff to bring out the very best in each and every child. Our classrooms are large, warm, inviting, colourful and stimulating 21stC Learning Spaces which integrate new technologies and prepare students for their futures. Teachers are actively involved in ongoing professional learning and are committed to teaching excellence. Recent research we have been applying is in the areas of understanding students' Learning Styles, eLearning, and involving students in the Design of their Learning Spaces. We have been sharing our results, fabulous classrooms and research on our new school website. Have a look to find out more about us.