As an organisation, we believe our children need to experience 'connectedness' through a membership of a caring and effective school, where the spirit of support and challenge works in harmony and where close relationships can bring the community together and enlist involvement Shorncliffe State School delivers a diverse education in a positive supportive environment which promotes each student's academic, social and personal development. Shorncliffe State School Students develop skills to enable them to become life-long learners able to adapt to a rapidly changing society as self-sufficient adults contributing responsibly in a global community. School focus encompasses three main areas, consensus of our thoughts and beliefs, specific programs within the school and initiatives within the community. A number of distinctive curriculum offerings exist at Shorncliffe State School. They include a strong focus on Literacy and Numeracy;ICT integration into curriculum; Japanese Language Studies ; Sports development Program ;Community Options Program.