Stafford State School is a Band 8 Primary School located in the Brisbane North Region. The school was established in 1886 on the Collier Street site until 1949 when a new primary school was constructed on the corner of Stafford and Webster Roads to cater for increasing enrolments. This beautiful building is now heritage listed and demonstrates excellence in architecture of that era. The current P-7 enrolment at Stafford is around 300 students. We are an ideal size school; big enough to have excellent resources, yet small enough that all children and families are well known to staff and the broader school community. Students are from a broad range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Twenty-five nationalities are represented; therefore, there is a high degree of tolerance of difference in the school. We are very proud of our learning community which celebrates tolerance and diversity. The school also caters for increasing numbers of students who have English as a second language. We also have fifteen hearing impaired students that find significant success within the mainstream and special education classes. An Outside School Hours Care program provides before and after-school care for students on site. Stafford State School has access to a range of excellent facilities including: school hall, swimming pool, three playgrounds, art room, music room, drop-off zone, tennis/netball court and a huge oval. We are physically one of the largest primary schools in Brisbane. I was recently asked to summarise Stafford State School's five greatest assets and replied we have: Dedicated and enthusiastic teachers demonstrating excellent pedagogy, Outstanding facilities, Students at the centre of a purposeful curriculum, Large air-conditioned classrooms and A wonderful tolerant and diverse school community. If you would like to know more, visit our website or make an appointment at the school office for the Principal to give you a personalised tour.