Runcorn State School is small, friendly and highly respected. Students have opportunities to achieve their maximum potential in a happy, caring and secure environment. A modern education in a traditional setting is provided for all students Prep to Year 7. We equip our young people for the future to enable them to contribute to a socially, economically and culturally vibrant society. The staff, parents, students and community of Runcorn State School work together to achieve excellence. Our high quality education assists our students to love learning, develop judgement and a sense of responsibility, understand the past and prepare to embrace the future. Our curriculum vision is to ensure 'Every Child, Every Lesson, Every Day' is at the centre of our core business. Runcorn has an engaging and challenging curriculum, catering for all students. The school engages two Gifted Education Mentors who assist with developing enrichment and extension programs for students. The school has a highly recognised music program which includes a number of choirs, bands and instrumental ensembles. We provide targeted literacy and numeracy support, Japanese LOTE and have an active Student Council as well as an effective Responsible Behaviour Plan which includes Anti Bullying and Friends for Life programs. We have recently refurbished learning areas which have been newly painted, carpeted and fitted with interactive whiteboards. There are two air conditioned computer labs as well as computers in every classroom. Currently we have a new Resource Centre and Science and Technology facility under construction. There is a strong sporting program that includes swimming and tennis, as well as a camp and excursion program. We have adventure playgrounds, a rainforest garden setting and numerous environmental sustainability programs. Runcorn has an active P&C and a supportive parent body who are engaged in student learning activities in a variety of ways. At Runcorn we firmly believe that the partnership between students, school and parents is..