At Bucasia State school, we following the DOE's Strategic Plan, Equity and Excellence. We strive for a progressive, high performing education systems realising the potential of every student. Our focus is on Educational Achievement, Wellbeing and Engagement and a Culture built on Inclusion (see E&E in action school priorities, focus and system initiatives - https://education.qld.gov.au/initiatives-and-strategies/strategies-and-programs/equity-and-excellence).
At Bucasia State School, our vision is to develop confident, successful learners that are engaged and challenged in meaningful learning experiences. Our motto is 'Live and Learn'. In 2025, our school will celebrate 40 years of education. I am proud to have been a foundation student and continue the learning journey by leading our school as principal.
We pride ourselves on positive relationships and knowing our learners and working with our students, staff, families and wider community. We are part of the learning journey from playgroup and kindy links where we build strong foundations and become life-long learners heading off to high school.
Our school comprises of 20 classes in a co-educational setting. Our dedicated staff include a leadership team of five, (Principal, Deputy Principal, Head of Department/Curriculum, Head of Special Education Services and Business Manager), 22 Classroom Teachers, 3 Support Teachers, Student Wellbeing Professional, Japanese Teacher, Music and HPE Teachers, Visiting Instrumental Teacher, Chaplin, Guidance Officer and visiting Speech Language and Occupational Therapists as well as 4 Admin Officers, 15 Teacher Aides, 1 Groundsman and 4 Cleaners. We offer a school library, multipurpose hall, instrumental and music programs, Japanese, sports programs, STEM, wellbeing programs, indigenous programs and many cultural opportunities.
Our teachers are highly-skilled specialists in education who work collaboratively in year level teams. They are committed to high expectations, which means not only do they never give up on a child, but they are innovative and professional every day towards providing learning opportunities that motivate and challenge our student to reach their potential, holistically and individually. Our teachers deliver a broad, rigorous curriculum focussed on creating successful learnings and confident individuals.
Our staff are focused on improving student learning in regards to numeracy and literacy, where we expect all student to be achieving at or above year expectation.
Long term measurable/desired outcomes 85% of students achieving A-C in all learning areas (Year Level Summaries & A-E Trackers). 60% of students achieving A-B in all learning areas. (Year Level Summaries & A-E Trackers) 100% of student adjustments aligned to Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs) and documented in OneSchool. 100% of all ICPs collaboratively designed and implemented and documented on OneSchool. |
AIP measurable/desired outcomes 100% of teachers regularly/timely update Internal Data – A-E spreadsheet (monitoring each term). 100% of students achieving a D-E are sent to the admin team to review and carry out an independent review against AC. 100% of class teachers have high quality Learning Walls for English and Mathematics and evidence of student use and teacher use linking to learning. 100% of students can engage in conversations around learning (Sharratt's 5 Questions) |
Professional development and ongoing teaching and learning is targeted to achieving our outcomes. We are enrolment managed, so please check our boundaries for catchment and our enrolment information and call the school if you have any questions.
Rebekkah Pollard
Principal