Bracken Ridge State School has been proudly serving the community on the northside of Brisbane since 1957. We offer integrated learning opportunities, focusing on the development of the whole child to ensure that students feel success, have positive self-image, excel, and confidently master new skills. Our curriculum offerings for students P to 7 are balanced and innovative and have an established central focus on high levels of literacy and numeracy using the Essential Learnings of the Key Learning areas. Other distinctive offerings include Japanese, an Instrumental Music Program, integrated ICTs, focused Early Intervention strategies, and Learning and Special Needs Support. A Special Education Program caters for the learning needs of students with disabilities. Our school is active in the community, participating in a variety of interschool sports, choirs and concert band performances, as well as events such as ANZAC Day celebrations. A Chaplain provides pastoral care for students and staff. Parents are active in the school through classroom support and the Parent and Citizens, fostering cohesion, and giving advice and resources that supports our school.