Salisbury State School was officially opened on 27 May 1920. The original school motto 'Nothing But the Best' continues to be reflected in the school culture and traditions, ensuring outstanding achievements in academic, sporting and cultural fields. 'Small school - Big heart' captures our strong belief that the rich mixture of ethnicity in our student body has engendered a high level of understanding, appreciation of difference and respect for all - learning together in harmony. About 30% of our students come from 37 countries and speak 21 languages other than English at home and are ably supported by our ESL teacher and teacher aide. Our school rules, 'Care for Self, Others, Learning and Property', create an environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their potential. We currently have 7 classes consisting of Prep, 1, 1/2 and 3/4 composites and single classes in Years 5, 6 and 7. In addition to the 8 Key Learning Areas, we offer a number of co-curricular opportunities to enhance the curriculum including a Girls' ICT Club, Cultural Festivals, Choir, School Band, Inter-School Sport for Years 5 to 7, Student Council, Year 6 Maths Enrichment, Year 5 and 6 Arts Festival and community observances including the RSL ANZAC ceremony. Our Parents and Citizens Association actively supports the school vision and has contributed significantly to school resources and facilities. Having an extensive range of facilities including pool, tennis courts, multi-purpose hall, resource centre, computer lab, 2 ovals, 2 adventure playgrounds, outdoor learning pod and well-equipped classrooms ensures that every student has the opportunity to engage in a wide range of learning experiences. In 2010, our school's NAPLAN results showed that virtually all students improved from between 1 to 3 bands, demonstrating the success of our quality curriculum and intervention programs as well as every students' strong desire to do their best. The teaching and learning audit, conducted state-wide, rated our curriculum at a high level for..