Established in 1986, Waraburra School is in Gracemere in the Central Queensland district. Gracemere is 7km west of Rockhampton. The community avails itself of all of the cultural and recreational facilities of Rockhampton. Gracemere is a growth area as new housing contruction continues. Waraburra's population is diverse both socially and culturally. Over twenty percent of the population is of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin. Our school is part of the Indigenous Education Support Structures which focuses on improving literacy and numeracy and attendance as well as creating 'intentionally inviting classrooms' for all students. The school caters for children with a range of special needs. Families are drawn from a broad range of the social-economic spectrum. We currently operate with 13 classes from Prep to Year 7, with both multi-age and straight cohort classes. Essential Learnings form the basis of our curriculum with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy across all key learning areas. We offer a fine arts program as an alternative to a LOTE program. Children are encouraged to participate in community activities and local sporting fixtures.