Ballenden Ker State School

Queensland, Australia

  • Day School

  • 1993

  • $ N/A-N/A

    • Australian

School History & Details

The Ballenden Ker State School started on Monday, August 14, 1922, following a delay in the teacher's appointment. The pupils only had access to an overgrown playground because the grounds hadn't been fully cleared due to the state's extremely short budget at the time. Many students, professors, and staff have visited the school since then. It has withstood several storms and cyclones over the years, but it keeps growing and is still regarded as an important component of the neighbourhood. 

    School Values

  • Care
  • Consideration
  • Concentration
  • Courtesy
  • Common Sense

    • These values are integrated into daily school life, promoting a positive and respectful learning environment. Students are taught appropriate behaviors, which are reinforced through recognition programs like “Student of the Week” awards.

School Achievements

Achievements

Bellenden Ker State School, though small, has shown impressive academic growth. The introduction of structured programs targeting phonemic awareness, fluency, and vocabulary has resulted in notable advancements in students' reading and writing abilities. In mathematics, a comprehensive school-wide initiative focusing on mental computation and number sense has significantly improved numeracy outcomes. Furthermore, the school has established ambitious goals, striving for all students to meet or exceed national benchmarks in literacy and numeracy assessments.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Bellenden Ker State School provides a variety of extracurricular activities designed to promote the holistic development of its students. Leadership camps are organized to help students cultivate essential leadership skills and foster teamwork. The school also emphasizes physical health and social interaction through regular sports programs, including swimming lessons and sports days, often in partnership with nearby small schools. Additionally, engaging programs in robotics and gardening encourage creativity, problem-solving abilities, and environmental consciousness. Furthermore, the school actively participates in local events, such as the Babinda Harvest Festival, which helps to strengthen connections within the community.
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

Specific information about notable alumni from Bellenden Ker State School is not readily available in the provided sources.

School Information

Ballenden Ker State School Campus is based at  77 Harvey Creek Rd, Bellenden Ker QLD 4871, Australia. Bellenden Ker State School is located 12 km north of Babinda in the foothills of Mount Bellende...View moreView Less

Ms Julia Heywood

Link

(07) 4067 5292

77 Harvey Creek Rd, Bellenden Ker QLD 4871, Australia

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • History
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • English

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