3Welcome to Parkhurst State School, a 21st Century Learning Community committed to delivering contemporary teaching and learning through our shared vision of 'Every Parkhurst Learner being literate, numerate, safe happy and learning everyday'. Our vision aligns to our ‘Tomorrow’s Teaching and Technology Today!’, capturing our shared commitment to a futures orientated education, providing opportunities for our learners to engage with a wide range of contemporary and alternative technologies.
Parkhurst is recognised as having a truly inclusive, caring and supportive environment with professional personnel working as a team and in partnership with our parents and community. We we aim to create and maintain an environment which is enthusiastic, challenging and supportive through partnerships so all learners can reach their individual potential.
We value our learners, their parents/carers and the community in which they live; to whom we are accountable. We aim to provide the best quality educational services in the best possible quality environment to meet the needs of all learners, realising our motto of ‘Leap To Lead!’, encompassing all aspects of the academic and social growth and development of all our learners as whole individuals.
Parkhurst State School is well respected across all sectors of education and the wider community for maintaining a consistent approach to academic, sporting and cultural excellence. Our school is well resourced with curriculum offerings focused on developing a range of knowledges and skills for the future.
Visitors to our school often comment on the positive attitudes of learners, staff professionalism, parent support and the school’s physical appearance. This is truly a school that boasts great pride by all associated with it.
As Principal, I am proud of our great school, my door is always open. I believe by working and learning together, we can achieve great success as a school community.
Again, welcome to Parkhurst State School and we trust you will enjoy your association with us.
Dan Evans
Principal