At Torbanlea State School, we are passionate about ensuring every child experiences success in their learning—every single day. Our community prides itself on providing high‑quality education and a supportive, family-friendly environment. As a proud rural school located just off the Bruce Highway north of Maryborough, we truly embody the spirit of “community,” having delivered educational excellence for more than 139 years.
Our Approach to Teaching and Learning
Our experienced staff bring enthusiasm, dedication and strong professional expertise to the classroom. They design personalised learning programs that respond to each student’s needs and interests, ensuring every child is challenged and supported to reach their full potential.
All classrooms are fully air‑conditioned, creating comfortable and focused learning spaces.
Throughout the year, every student participates in a rigorous school‑based assessment and monitoring program. This helps us track individual progress closely and tailor teaching to support continual academic growth.
We also offer specialised support programs for:
- students with learning difficulties, and
- students with gifts and talents,
ensuring all learners are extended and engaged at their level.
Opportunities Beyond the Classroom
Students have access to a broad range of extra-curricular and sporting activities, including:
- Organised outdoor and undercover lunchtime games
- Lunchtime clubs: library games, robotics, coding, craft
- Interschool and regional sporting competitions
- Intra-school sports afternoons with neighbouring rural schools
- Swimming and water safety programs
- Sporting clinics delivered through Sporting Schools grants and local club partnerships
(e.g., Tennis, Cricket, AFL, Football/Soccer, Rugby League) - Excursions
- Year 6 camping program
Support for Families
We value strong communication and collaboration with families. To support this, we provide:
- Direct email communication between families and admin staff admin@torbanleass.eq.edu.au
- Direct email communication between families and classroom teachers (Class DoJo)
- Parent workshops on topics such as parenting support, learning strategies, cyber safety and e‑learning
Modern Learning Environments
Our classrooms and facilities feature refurbished learning spaces enriched with up‑to‑date technology. Students engage with:
- Interactive teamboards
- Laptops in every classroom
- iPads linked to Apple Classroom and Smart TVs
- Beebots in the early years
- Drones, 3D printers, Ozobots, coding resources, Lego Mindstorm and Spheros in middle and upper years
- Video conferencing to connect with experts around the world
- Lego robotics