Principal's welcome

At Tanduringie State School, we are proud to provide a quality education with a strong focus on:

• Educational achievement

• Wellbeing and engagement

• Culture and inclusion

A Small School with a Big HEART

The spirit of our school community is built on more than 100 years of history, tradition and connection. We are a small school with a big HEART, proudly promoting the values of being:

• Helpful

• Empathetic

• Accountable

• Responsible

• Thoughtful

These values guide our expectations and shape our positive, supportive school culture.

Teaching and Learning

Our dedicated and experienced teachers and support staff take the time to know each child as an individual. Teaching and learning are carefully planned to meet the needs of every student, with a strong emphasis on developing the whole child and preparing students for their future as they transition through school.

Our school is well resourced, and every student has access to:

• Their own laptop

• Tablet devices

• Online specialist lessons in Japanese and Digital and Design Technology

In line with the Australian Curriculum reading guidelines, students access decodable texts and rich literary works through our school library to support strong literacy development.

Facilities and Opportunities

Students enjoy access to excellent facilities and engaging school events, including:

• A large, covered multi-purpose court

• Expansive oval space

• Annual Under 8’s Day

• STEM challenges

• Cross-country

• End-of-year picnic day

We also offer:

• Tuckshop every second Friday

• A breakfast program running five days a week

• A weekly facilitated playgroup for families

Join Our Community

I warmly invite you to explore our website to learn more about our wonderful school. Please feel welcome to contact us for further information or to arrange a tour — we would love to show you our amazing school community in action.

Mrs Karen Hussey 

Principal 

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