Location
Keppel Sands State School is a small rural school located in the coastal township of Keppel Sands, near Rockhampton in Central Queensland. We are approximately 40 kilometres from Rockhampton and 33 kilometres from Emu Park located on the Capricorn Coast.
History
Keppel Sands State School officially opened on the 27 October, 1903. Since opening, it has undergone a number of name changes and has been relocated three times. The school has been in its current location since the mid 1940’s.
School operations
Keppel Sands State School is structured into two multi-age classes, with a dedicated teaching Principal, a part-time teacher, and a full-time Teacher Aide. Additionally, our staff includes a full-time Business Manager, part-time cleaner, and part-time groundskeeper.
Our staff collaboratively develops the school’s educational programs in alignment with the V9 Australian Curriculum and the Small School Curriculum Cluster.
At Keppel Sands State School, we place great value on each student as a unique learner, tailoring our approach to meet their individual needs and learning styles.
We offer all eight Key Learning Areas of the Australian Curriculum: English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Technologies, The Arts, Health and Physical Education, and Languages (Japanese).
Our school fosters a sense of community by providing students with opportunities to engage in a range of sports and events within our small school cluster, such as sports and swimming carnivals, and cross-country competitions. These activities not only promote physical well-being but also help students build positive relationships and develop important social skills.