Silkwood State School is set within a tropical paradise where the reef meets the rainforest. Our catchment is bordered by Kurrimine Beach to the east, Silkwood at the foothills of the Great Dividing Range to the west, El Arish to the south and Cowley Beach to the north.
Silkwood State School exists to serve our community and we are extremely proud to offer modern resources and an experienced, dedicated staffed who understand our local needs. Our small school provides a caring, family-orientated environment which caters for the individual needs of all students.
Bigger is not better!
Silkwood State School has been successful in turning our ‘small school’ status into an advantage for students and their families.
Our limited student numbers ensure that all staff know each family and individual child well and understand the needs of each. Communication with families is well-maintained and provides practical, proven ways for parents and staff to work together to improve their child’s social, emotional and academic achievement.
Furthermore, our teacher/student ratio (including Teacher Aides) is unbeatable – no more than 1:6 in the lower school and 1:10 in the upper school. There is at least one teacher and one teacher aide in each class at all times with a strategic injection of extra teacher aides and specialist support provided during key learning times. In this way we are able to target the individual learning needs of every student so that they may achieve their potential.
Listen to what past parents have said about our wonderful school
"Thank you Chris Cattarossi for leading this school with strength, respect, integrity, dedication, enthusiasm, care and a big smile. As a principal and class teacher, we have watched you guide, inspire, care about, and teach all the children as if they were your own - always being present, working hard, doing you best, keeping on communication (with students and families) and addressing and following through with any concerns (that a parent or student has).
In our experience, the opportunities this school offers to allow students to learn, grow and succeed, has been endless.
We personally recommend Silkwood State School as the school to educate, support and nuture your kids. We are grateful for our experience and being part of this school community." - Greg and Kristy Anderson
"Thank you for everything. Silkwood is one of the best little schools I have ever had the pleasure of being involved in. All your staff have been absolutely amazing and have always gone above and beyond." - Xanthie Russo
For more details on the broad range of education offerings at Silkwood State School check out our Facebook page, flick through the dynamic newsletters on this website or feel free to contact me.
Yours in education, Chris Cattarossi
Principal