2009 is my first year as Principal at Rangeville State School. It is a great time to be here with the ongoing celebration of our school centenary this year.

Rangeville has a history of success. A committed staff supported by student families and the broader community have achieved tremendous student results.

This success is exemplified by our school being awarded the prestigious 2008 Sports Darling Downs Junior School of the year awarded. Our artistic endeavours are on display annually at the historic Empire Theatre, but importantly, our key focus remains the literacy and numeracy learning of our students.

This school has built a solid reputation for excellent curriculum with a tradition of quality teaching programs, improved learning outcomes for all students, the maintenance of high academic achievement and the development of high standards of ethical and moral values. Our school aims to be innovative as we prepare young people to live in 21^st century society.

We believe that education is a disciplined and focused endeavour. There is an expectation that children at this school will be able to work, play, grow and develop in an ordered, safe, secure and warmly supportive, encouraging and productive learning environment. We believe that every student and staff member should wake up each day wanting to go to school.

These aspirations are being achieved with co-operation and support from all members of our school community – staff, students, parents/caregivers and community members. Excellent schools are marked by a high level of parent involvement. Every parent is encouraged to actively participate in the excitement of the education of their children.

Our students love attending our school and our families enjoy being part of the school community. To this end, should you wish to discuss any aspect of our school, please contact one of our Deputy Principals or myself.

Vince Burke
B.A., Grad. Dip.T., M.Ed., MACEL
PRINCIPAL