Highfields State School is in the Darling Downs South West Education Region and was first established in 1870. The school is situated on the New England Highway seventeen kilometres north of Toowoomba and forms part of the broader Toowoomba Regional Council. Highfields is experiencing continued housing development along with a unique town centre with a distinct identity close to the school. In recent years the school campus has experienced significant capital works projects including: construction of a smART Space incorporating a multi-purpose sports centre, fully equipped stage, lighting and sound system for theatrical productions for school and community use alike. The smART Space complex also has dedicated classrooms for teaching of instrumental music and classroom music. A new resource centre was built in conjunction with the smART Space at a total cost of approximately $4.1M to support our students and engage the wider community. The school campus includes students from Prep to year 7 incorporating a Special Education Program (SEP). The Head of Special Education Services co-ordinates service delivery for students with disabilities across three other cluster schools. The school’s curriculum framework is based on Education Queensland’s Key Learning Areas incorporating Australian Curriculum initiatives in English, Mathematics and Science. As part of our improvement agenda, a whole school approach to supporting students with identified learning needs was introduced. Students are supported specifically in literacy and numeracy with outstanding. Information and communication technologies play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning opportunities, particularly through the C4T project. This school also offers a wide range of sporting opportunities where children can aspire to the highest level. Performing Arts includes an instrumental music program (brass, woodwind, strings and percussion) which compliments the school’s music and choral programs. We promote student social and emotional well-being..