Durack State School

Three reasons to choose us

Our school is located in a vibrant multicultural community, where our largest represented group is Vietnamese
We are an award-winning school in leadership, multiculturalism, innovation and inclusive education at state and regional levels
Students engage with technology in a modern refurbished school environment

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Principal's welcome

My name is Beth Petersen and I am very proud to be the principal of Durack State School. When you send your child to my school, I make it my priority to provide them with the best education that our system can offer. I take personal responsibility for the care and wellbeing of every student. I will oversee their program of learning while monitoring their progress throughout their schooling at our school.

When your child becomes part of the Durack Dragon family you can be assured that they will be surrounded by a caring and supportive staff. It is both our school mission and my personal promise to encourage our students to reach their potential within a safe nurturing environment built on respect.

I look forward to welcoming you and your child to Durack State School.

School overview

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Durack State School offers a rigorous program of academic and cultural excellence within a safe environment built on respect. Located in the western suburbs of Brisbane, we showcase modern, well-equipped indoor and outdoor learning areas. Our large playground and hall provide extensive opportunities for sport, play and community events.

Our Prep to Year 6 teachers provide differentiated instruction and positive support for our students. We celebrate their many academic, cultural and sporting successes. Our school has received statewide recognition for outstanding achievement for academic, cultural and inclusive practices. We are extremely proud of our school.

EQI programs offered

Primary School

Special programs

Early Years Oral Language program
Representations, oral language and engagement in mathematics program
Extension programs including: robotics, coding, debating and online learning
School leadership program
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program
Specialist support including:

Speech language pathology
Occupational therapy
Hearing specialist
Guidance officer
Welfare officer
Special Education Program (SEP)

Extracurricular activities

Music and arts program

Choir
Instrumental music – strings, woodwind, brass and percussion
Multicultural dance

Chess Club
Science Club
Friendship Club
Problem-solving Games Club
Garden Club
Inter-school challenges and competitions
Inter-school sports program
Religious instruction (optional)

Christian
Buddhist
Islamic prayer group

Chaplaincy program
Multicultural Week – celebration of culture
National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC)

School facilities

Outside School Hours Care program
Hall for performing arts and physical education
Outdoor learning areas
Special education support facilities
Resource centre including library, computer lab and student green room
Multipurpose basketball court
Tuckshop open 5 days per week
Kindy

Tertiary pathways

Languages

English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) support program
Auslan (Australian Sign Language)

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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.

Last updated 29 May 2023