Nestled in the heart of a diverse and dynamic neighbourhood, our school is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With a strong focus on academic achievement, student wellbeing, and respectful relationships, we work in partnership with families and the wider community to ensure every student is inspired, challenged, and prepared for a successful future. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our programs, values, and the many opportunities available at our school.
Principal's Welcome
Welcome to Eight Mile Plains State School – a school with a proud tradition of academic excellence, inclusive values, and a strong sense of community. As Principal, it is my privilege to lead a team of dedicated and passionate educators who are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inspiring learning environment where every student is known, valued, and supported to reach their full potential.
At the heart of our school's success is our unwavering focus on student achievement. Our current strategic priority is to ensure every student achieves academic growth and we are implementing a range of high-impact teaching strategies to support this goal. This includes the explicit use of Learning Intentions and Success Criteria to clarify what students are learning and what success looks like. Across all classrooms, Learning Walls provide visible and interactive reference points to support students to become independent and confident learners. In addition, we emphasise the power of timely and targeted feedback, helping students understand their progress and take ownership of their learning journey.
Our commitment to student wellbeing is equally strong. We believe that students learn best when they feel safe, happy, and connected. To support this, we embed elements of Choice Theory, empowering students with opportunities to make responsible decisions and understand the connection between their actions and outcomes. Through The Happiness Project, we promote practices that encourage optimism, gratitude, kindness, and a positive mindset – equipping students with lifelong skills to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
Our school community is wonderfully diverse, and we celebrate the unique backgrounds, cultures, and strengths that each family brings to our learning environment. We value the strong partnerships we share with parents and carers and believe that working together is key to every child's success.
I invite you to explore our website and discover more about the many programs, activities, and support systems we offer. At Eight Mile Plains State School, we are proud to be a place where learning is purposeful, wellbeing is prioritised, and every child is given the opportunity to shine.