Hamilton State School

Hamilton State School is the best-kept secret in metropolitan Brisbane. It is a lovely, small school set in a quiet suburban street. The excellent opportunities the students have are due to small class sizes, excellent resources, quality staff and supportive parents.

I came from a country school to Brisbane, never realising that such a wonderful family atmosphere and community spirit could also be engendered in a city school. It was, and still is, delightful.

Students from Hamilton excel in many areas such as learning technology, sports and literacy, but I am most impressed with their independence and the support they give each other.

As a teaching principal, I enjoy being the facilitator of learning for the older students at our school. Seeing the academic and social outcomes achieved by our students is rewarding. It's always great to keep in contact with students who have left to attend Secondary school; to see them as active and responsible young citizens.