The Hall State School is a school of around 330 students located in the suburb of Wandal, Rockhampton, Queensland. It celebrated its centenary in 2010. The school seeks to develop the whole child academically, culturally, socially and physically. The Hall State School has a strong academic program including a gifted education component where students take control of their own learning in the 'Honours Program'. Learning support is provided for students who require additional assistance. The school has a Special Education Program which caters for approximately 30 students with individualised programs. Literacy and numeracy are core elements of the curriculum. The Language other than English taught in the school is Chinese. In 2010, Year 5 students went on camp to North Keppel Island and Year 7 students went to Fairbairn Dam. It is renowned for its environmental programs, winning many awards including 'Reef Guardian', 'Green and Healthy' and recycling awards. In 2010, students from The Hall State School became the Central Queensland Year of Environmental Sustainability Ambassadors and participated in an international conference. The school has no bins and no litter. It has a strong instrumental music program with a number of bands and orchestras. There are five choirs and three speech choirs which regularly win prizes in eisteddfods. The school attempts to be a bully-free school by being proactive in raising awareness about bullying and developing anti-bullying and bully-proof strategies for students. The school also teaches values and manners through the 'Focus Forty' program. There is a strong culture of caring, tolerance and support developed by the students. Sport is catered for by all students in Years 5-7 participating in the Rockhampton primary schools' competitions, fielding 11 teams in the Rockhampton junior touch competition on Saturdays and health and physical education classes. The physical facilities of the school are outstanding, with modern classrooms that have interactive whiteboards,..