As we embrace another exciting year at Chevallum State School, I want to reflect on the heart of who we are and the shared vision that drives us forward. Our motto, “Individuals Learning Together,” encapsulates the essence of our school community. It’s not just a phrase — it’s a guiding principle we strive to live by each day, in every classroom, and within every interaction. We aim to reflect this in the way we all operate, and we hope you experience this spirit of collaboration and support in your time with us.
We are a school of approximately 475 students from Prep to Year 6, with families joining us from across the Sunshine Coast. Our multi-age philosophy brings a richness to our learning environment, where students are encouraged to grow not only academically but socially and emotionally. We are committed to providing an inclusive, intellectually rigorous curriculum that is future-focused and transdisciplinary. Our approach allows every child to discover, explore, and excel.
At Chevallum State School, we are focused on creating a community of learners — one where every child is supported in their journey to becoming an autonomous, responsible learner. Through cooperative, family-grouped classrooms, we ensure that each student’s individual needs are met, fostering a sense of continuity and belonging. This multi-age model creates an environment where learning is not just a task, but a shared, enjoyable experience.
We are committed to nurturing balanced individuals who can contribute meaningfully to our broader community, with respect for individual and cultural differences. This is why we encourage every member of our school community — students, staff, and families alike — to be actively involved in this learning journey.
As we move forward, I am filled with gratitude for the collaboration and support that makes our school such a special place. Together, we continue to build a caring, inclusive, and dynamic environment where every student is valued, and every voice is heard.
Proud Principal
Craig Hazen
Embedding our values
At Chevallum State School, we are committed to nurturing behaviour and dispositions that support a culture of caring.
Our Code of conduct (PDF, 3MB) contains the core values which underpin our responsible behaviour management plan. Parental reinforcement of the core values, within the home setting, assists students to understand both the values and their implementation. By supporting the school in this way parents provide a home environment which complements school expectations and standards.
Our focus centres on the following 4 areas of care:
- Caring for ourselves
- Caring for others
- Caring for learning
- Caring for the environment
We are 'Individuals learning together' who:
- Move towards effective self-management.
- Find effective ways of meeting the need for love and belonging, power, fun and freedom of choice within a supportive school environment.
The success of any school behaviour management plan relies on the development of positive relationships, consistent approaches and effective communication involving all within the school community.
A dialogue between staff and students occurs around what our core values look like in practice and just as importantly what we should do if our actions aren’t reflecting these values.
This is where our restorative justice processes are actioned and come into play to support effective self-management.
Our school strives to be a happy and safe community of learners—a supportive school environment in which individual differences are acknowledged and valued, in which each person feels safe, happy and respected.