- Education Minister officially opens Stage 1 of new $69 million South Rock State School
- Enrolments have already grown to around 125
- Palaszczuk Government has delivered 25 new schools since 2015
The South Rock State School is officially open, following a special event this morning.
Education Minister Grace Grace joined State Member for Logan Linus Power and the school community today to mark the official opening of the new $69 million Prep to Year 6 school in Yarrabilba.
Opening its doors on day one of the 2023 school year, South Rock has already seen student numbers grow from 82 to around 125.
The school name of ‘South Rock’ was chosen in consultation with Traditional Custodians and the local community, to reflect a natural sandstone outcrop from the area that holds significant cultural importance.
It has also embedded the local traditional Yugambeh language throughout the school, working with a Cultural Advisory Group.
Featuring classrooms for Prep, middle and senior primary classes, a multi-purpose hall, administration block and a resource centre, the new school also includes a canteen, sports oval and other amenities.
The school will be expanded in the future, with the current Stage 1 capacity of approximately 800 students set to rise to more than a 1300 enrolment capacity once all stages are delivered.
Quotes attributable to Education Minister Grace Grace:
“Today is a day to remember, as we officially open South Rock State School, a brand-new primary school for Yarrabilba in the Logan area of South East Queensland.
“It was great to join staff and students on day one, Term 1 this year to welcome students through the gates for the first time and it is a privilege to be back to officially open the school.
“Since coming into government in 2015 we have now built 25 new schools and are committed to providing students with a world-class Queensland education, no matter where they live.
“This school is one of four that opened its doors this year, and the Palaszczuk Government will open a further two new schools in 2024.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Logan Linus Power:
“I congratulate the whole school community for working together to bring these impressive new educational facilities to life, in a meaningful way.
“South Rock SS has hit the ground running since opening its doors on day one, Term 1 this year and the school community has already seen strong growth.
“I’m proud to officially open this school alongside Education Minister Grace Grace and look forward to seeing it continue to thrive as more students walk through the gates in the years to come.”
Quotes attributable to South Rock State School Foundation Principal Aaron Jones:
“It’s an honour to be Foundation Principal of South Rock State School and very exciting to watch the local community grow so fast and see how our staff and students love the great new modern school facilities.
“We are focusing on laying solid cultural foundations with our students, families and the wider Yarrabilba community as we work together to bring our collective vision to life, so we’re well prepared for the expected rapid growth into the future.
“It’s important for us to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and continue working alongside members of our Cultural Advisory Group and our P&C, to keep strong connections with the local community and ensure our school fits the needs of our community now and into the future.”
