EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & SERVICES

SCHOOL LEADERS

School Leaders are elected from children in years 7. Their roll is to represent the school at school functions, to lead children to high levels of academic and social behaviour and to help manage school resources.

School leaders are selected by a vote from staff and students.

STUDENT COUNCIL

Student councilors are elected from children in years 3-7. Their roll is to provide input into the decision making process of the school. Through meetings the children identify the needs of all children in the school and develop actions to make Fortitude Valley State School a safe and supportive environment.

Twelve children including the School Captain, School vice Captain and Sports Captain are selected through ballot.

Elections for Student Council and School leaders are held early first term. Children present speeches to explain their merit and the value they can provide to the Student Council and School Leaders.

ARTS COUNCIL & THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES

Each Term grades 1-7 are involved in attending a performance or theatrical event this usually is arranged through the Queensland Arts Council program.

INTER – SCHOOL SPORTS

The students in Years 4-7 take part in Interschool sport (Softball, Austag & Athletics) throughout the year. The emphasis is on participating, having a go and being a member of a team.

FACILITIES

Fortitude Valley State School has wonderful resources, which allow us the opportunities to cater for a wide range of children’s abilities and interests. These are a computer lab, library, large sporting oval, multipurpose court, playground equipment and frog pond.