Bundamba State School, in the Eastern Ipswich area, has been serving the community since 1873. In 2011 the school became a National Partnership school supporting all students in their social-emotional development and with learning. It is a Band 9 school of 630 students from Prep to Year 7, including an Early Childhood Development Program and Special Education Unit supporting students with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual Impairments. Bundamba State School has very effective teachers, who set high expectations and have high knowledge of the teaching and learning process. The mission of Bundamba State School is to create a community of empowered learners in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. In partnership with parents and the community, every student will be inspired to learn and accomplish academic, physical and cultural goals to become contributing citizens of the future. Bundamba State School is active in cultural and sporting events within the immediate community and within the local Indigenous community.