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Established in 1901, Runcorn State School provides modern education in a traditional setting and instils the values of community and learning as a partnership amongst its families. Cohesive community, shared responsibility for learning, understanding individual needs, commitment to partnerships and strong student - teacher relationships are the corner stones in the schools vision for providing a successful educational experience for students. Our parents have numerous opportunities to be involved in school programs through our Volunteers support program. This program provides opportunities for parents to assist with learning across a range of year levels and curriculum areas. Our school also conducts open days, a science and toy expo, parent teacher evenings as well as hosting fetes, working bees and social events. Our school community is enthusiastically supported by both its P & C and School Council. Both these groups meet regularly and are active in school decision making and fundraising. Both groups have identified curriculum review and implementation as a priority for Runcorn State School and are actively supporting this process. Parent support for student learning, volunteer parents and attendance at school functions and parent teacher interviews is high. The school has developed partnerships with ABI Group and Q Rail project, Sunnybank Lions and the school also works in conjunction with a number of child care facilities who provide prep enrolment information and before and after school care services for students and families. The school facilities such as the pool, tennis courts and under cover area are used extensively by the community outside of school hours and in doing so, provide a valuable community facility and raise revenue for the school. |
