EXCITEMENT was buzzing at the Yarrabilba State School Open Day this afternoon.
Parents consistently said their expectations of the brand new state school facilities were more than met with spacious ovals, modern style classrooms and lively playgrounds.
Visiting parent Kylie Hardy said she couldn’t have been happier with what she had seen.
“They have been really smart in doing the layout, and the technology in the classrooms are amazing,” she said.
“The kids will enjoy it here. They have gone above and beyond with resources for the kids. I was expecting just a basic school but they have gone beyond what a basic school should be.”
A robotics lab, available for students from Prep-Year 6, was one of the school’s main attractions and is expected to develop creative skills across all year levels.
Logan MP Linus Power said students were already excited about starting school.
“Some of the kids I have been speaking to specified the robotics lab as one of the most exciting things at the school,” he said.
“There is a great gym and I would love to see performances, drama and music in the hall.”
About 370 students are already enrolled at the Yarrabilba State School, understood to be “one of the strongest” results for the first year of an opening state primary school.
Further enrollment interviews are continuing until Friday.
Yarrabilba State School principal Lee Harrex said she was thrilled with the feedback received in the lead up to day one.
“(Parents) are amazed at what a beautiful school this is, they are thrilled for their children to come to this school and their future here,” she said.
“The facilities are second to none for primary students.”
With January 22 marking the first day back for state school students, parents and school children have been urged to not put their safety at risk.
State Education Minister Grace Grace urged motorists to remember to slow down near school zones.
“This is an exciting and anxious time of year for many children starting their first year of school. We want every child – whether it’s their first or last year of school - to get there safely,” she said.
“Drivers can help by slowing down, being aware of pedestrians and adhering to the speed limit.
“Most school zones in Queensland operate between 7am to 9am and 2pm to 4pm but some regional councils have slightly different times, so we encourage people to check the school zone times in their areas.”