Burpengary State School

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Principal's Welcome

​​A warm welcome is extended to you and your family from the Burpengary State School community. Our school has had a tradition of academic excellence since 1876. We work hard to ensure that we are the school of first choice for our local community. We have been an accredited International school for overseas students studying in Australia for over eight years.

At Burpengary, we work together to ensure a safe and productive learning environment. Our student-centred learning approach supports all students to excel and achieve to their full potential. Our school hosts an on-site English as a Second Language/Dialect program where trained educators support students in their learning of English. We have a range of extra-curricular activities in the areas of the Arts, sport and technology.

Burpengary State School values diversity and a global education for all children. I look forward to partnering with you over the coming years to enhance the learning for your child.

Three reasons to choose Burpengary State School

  1. ​Strong tradition of academic excellence, enhanced by a rich cultural focus and sport
  2. Positive and safe learning environment within an inclusive, caring and respectful school community
  3. Students are active citizens and engaged learners in lifelong development

School Information

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​Welcome to Burpengary State School. Established in 1876, we have a long and proud history of high academic performance, award-winning bands and choirs, and sporting achievement. We are one of Queensland’s larger co-educational primary schools, with an enrolment of over 950 students.

Parents described the teaching as "rigorous and purposeful" during our last School Review, and 99% parents and 98% of students agree that our teachers expect the students to do their best (School Opinion Survey, 2015).

We are proud of our achievements our warm school environment, our rich cultural activities, and excited by our program of continuous school improvement.

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Homestay

Homestay* enables EQI students to truly experience Australia's famous lifestyle.

By living with an Australian host family international students become part of the local community and have a fantastic opportunity to practise their English in a safe and caring home environment. International students often develop lasting friendships with their homestay families.

  • Students have their own bedroom with study facilities, three meals a day, and access to transport to and from school, and to school activities
  • Host families are carefully selected from within the school community and undergo a police check as required by Queensland law

Standard Homestay fees have been set and these are listed on the EQI program fees page.

Read more about accommodation and welfare.

* Students enrolled in Primary School must live with a parent or close relative as defined by the Australian Immigration Regulations.

University or vocational pathways

School facilities

Extracurricular activities

  • ​Biennial Arts Excellence Showcase
  • Music evenings
  • Sport to district, state and national levels
  • Year 6 camp
  • Active after-school sports program

Holiday adventure programs

EQI Holiday Adventure Programs are an exciting and safe way for International Students to travel and sightsee during school holidays.

There's an EQI adventure to suit every taste - from visiting city landmarks and riding camels on an unforgettable Australian 'outback' adventure, to exploring ancient rainforests and swimming with turtles off Queensland's pristine white sand beaches.

All EQI Holiday Adventures are fully guided and escorted by qualified Queensland Government teachers and staff to ensure student safety. These programs are open to international students enrolled in an EQI high school, and additional fees apply. To find out more visit the holiday programs page

Languages

  • ​Japanese

Special programs

  • Science and Maths Academy and Primary United Learning in Science and Engineering (PULSE) programs with our high school partners for academically talented students in science, technology, engineering and maths
  • High performance instrumental music, band and choral programs
  • Study Tours: school visits by Years 5 and 6 to Japan (biennial), and annual overseas group visits
  • Life skills kitchen/garden program
  • Early intervention programs in oral language development and English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) unit attached to the campus
  • School-based speech language pathologist to support speech and language development
  • Student leadership programs

Disclaimer

The information and data in this webpage is subject to change without notice. Before submitting your application, if you are interested in:

  • a particular subject, sport, program or extracurricular activity offered by an EQI school; or
  • particular school facilities;

please contact EQI or the school directly to confirm it will be offered and/or available in the year you intend to study.

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Last reviewed 29 May 2020
Last updated 29 May 2020