Veresdale Scrub State School is committed to meeting the diverse needs of students and to ensure high levels of educational achievement by valuing students, quality and accountability. Veresdale Scrub is now a Band 6 school and has served the community of Veresdale Scrub for 115 years. The local community is rural, with continuous development of land , resulting in a steady growth in enrolments over the last four years. The school offers a challenging curriculum for Prep to Year 7 in multi-age classes. The students wear the school uniform with pride and are well-behaved and courteous. The school has an excellent community reputation and a large body of parents who participate in school activities. The principles of effective teaching, learning and assessment underpin Veresdale's educational programs from Prep to Year 7, delivered by experienced teachers. The school focuses on the provision of an inclusive, nurturing and challenging learning environment. The school encourages all students to maximise their learning by providing additional opportunities (academic,sporting and cultural) for them to develop their full potential. The school expects responsible behaviours from all of its community.