The school motto was modernised and we now include ‘Smart and Strong’ along with “We Aim High”.  The students who now attend our school come from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Our school has a strong commitment to reconciliation and the promotion of culture and inclusion within our school community.

Our mission is to give our students the opportunity to achieve their full potential through fostering — learning, honesty, consideration and fun. Students who attend our school are taught the Australian Curriculum by using an explicit teaching pedagogy. All children’s learning abilities are catered for with classroom differentiation, EALD strategies, learning support and responses to intervention.

Garbutt State School is a small yet vibrant primary school with a strong commitment to reconciliation, cultural inclusion, and community engagement. The school fosters a supportive environment where students are encouraged to “Aim High” and be “Smart and Strong.” The dedicated staff employ teaching methods aligned with the Australian Curriculum, catering to diverse learning needs through differentiated instruction and support programs. Garbutt State School values its close-knit community, treating the school as one big family where everyone looks after each other.