Welcome to The Hall State School website. I am delighted that you have taken the time to explore the information we have posted here. Whether you are an existing family of our school community, or you are looking to enrol your child at The Hall, I trust you will find the information you require.
The school is located on the south side of Rockhampton serving the suburbs of Wandal, The Range, Inner City Rockhampton, as well as students from Alton Downs and North Rockhampton. The North Street Annex forms part of the school and is used as an education conference centre. The Hall State School is well served by Child Care centres for “before and after school care”.
The Hall State School was established in 1910 as The Hall Girls’ and Infants’ State School on land given to the Education Department by the Hall Family (Mt Morgan Mine). In 1987, it was combined with the Boys’ Leichhardt Ward State School, and established as The Hall State School.
Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, mainly urban. They unite as a student body to develop a school culture of tolerance, respect and care for each other. We have a Special Education Program (SEP), managed by a Head of Special Education whom oversees the support of approximately 40 Students with a Disability. As an inclusive school, these students are mainstreamed into classes with support from SEP staff. Approximately 14% of students have an indigenous background and there are a few students with English as a Second Language.
Our Staff team is both professional and very committed to providing quality learning outcomes for all of our students. Students engage in specialist subjects such as Physical Education and Music. Specialist lessons are offered in Language Other than English - Chinese (Mandarin). Information Communication Technology is integrated across a number of learning areas. Environmental Education is an integral part of student learning with our recycling, reef guardian, green and healthy schools programs and gardening and waste reduction programs. We also offer religious instruction and values, social skills and anti-bullying programs.
A Gifted Education Program is offered in our School called ‘The Honours Program’. In this program eligible students may choose to extend their learning in areas of interest including English, Maths, Science, SOSE Technology, The Arts and HPE. Students also have the opportunity to participate in academic competitions throughout the year.
The Hall State School is a uniform school and to this we encourage all our students to wear full school uniform with pride. We also have high expectations with behaviour that is supported by a well-designed Responsible Behaviour Plan for students.
I trust you will find your association with this school a very positive one, with untold benefits for your child now and into the future.