Gympie Central has proudly served the Gympie community for well over 100 years. It is a traditionally organised Prep-Year 7 school. In 2010 we have operated with 8 classes. 2010 has been a year of significant re-focus. An acting principal has steered the school through a period of significant development in terms of curriculum program writing and renewal. Many aspects of school operations have also been reviewed and updated. Gympie Central has students at its centre and all activities are focussed at development of students as life-long learners. Experienced teachers provide a range of learning experiences across the usual range of key learning areas. Strategic directions at Gympie Central in 2010 have included: incorporating ICT in learning to enhance student success; a whole school approach to improving student achievement; continuing to align curriculum, teaching, assessment and reporting; building teacher knowledge and understanding of how students learn in Mathematics and Science. (Gympie Central is a Science Spark school in 2010.) A school chaplain has added an extra dimension of support for students at Gympie Central in 2010. A major review and renewal of the delivery of support services has also shown benefits for students during semester 2.