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privileged to be the Principal of Lawnton State School as it is an amazing place of learning for all students. Our school plays a significant role in the lives of children as they grow and develop. Our focus is on the whole learner where every student has access to a quality education, enrichment opportunities, wellbeing, social and emotional support. We empower every student to be a leader of their own learning, realising their potential.
At Lawnton State School we engage students in learning through real world experiences, explicit instruction and learning routines. Our teachers are passionate and take great pride in knowing their learners and understanding their students' diverse needs. We have an incredible inclusive learning team that work alongside our classroom teachers providing students with what they need to enable them to be the best they can be.
We ensure that our teaching practices are current and take into account recent educational research about effective teaching and learning. Our classrooms are fitted with current technology and students have access to e-learning as well as hands-on concrete materials.
Our strong partnerships with our students, parents, early years networks, high schools and school community equips our Lawnton Learners smooth transitions as they start and end their primary school journey.
We trust that you will find our website useful and encourage you to contact us, should you require further information. We look forward to having the opportunity to sharing the learning journey with you and your child in the near future.
Lawnton State School was established in 1967 and proudly
services the community of Lawnton and nearby suburbs in the Moreton Bay Region.
We are an inclusive school catering for children across the Preparatory to Year
6 grades of schooling.
At Lawnton, we work in partnership with parents, the
students and our school to ensure a safe, caring, orderly, disciplined and
productive learning environment where all students can achieve their full
potential. Central to the daily life of our school are our values of Learning,
Safety and Respect promoted by our school mascot LASAR the Lion. It is through
living these values to the best of our ability that we all contribute to making
our school the wonderful place it is for all.
At Lawnton State School we offer a range of unique programs
and services focused on providing a depth of experiences to meet the diverse
needs of all of our children. These programs and services include:
Differentiated curriculum
focused on meeting the learning needs of all students
Tailored Early Years
intervention programs including oral language and gross motor development
Reading squads supporting
daily reading for all students
School Wide Positive
Support Program targeting positive social interactions including
conflict resolution
Literacy and numeracy
support programs
In-class support for all students through the targeted
deployment of specialist teachers and support staff
Whole school environmental
program including sustainability strategies
Choir and instrumental
music programs
Short term programs
targeting specific social skill development including: ‘Boys’ Club, Girls’ Club, Social skills club and more!
Daily lunchtime clubs
providing children with a range of interest activities: e.g. Groove Club, Art Club, Drama Club, Cooking
Club, Indoor and Outdoor Games
Supported play for
students requiring opportunity to develop greater confidence in their
social interactions with others
Student leadership program
including a student council and a range of formal leadership positions
We are proud of our
caring and committed teachers and support staff.
Together we look
forward to having you as part of our learning community!
