Bloomfield River State School is a co-educational institution that serves students from Prep to Year 6. Located 80 km south of Cooktown, the school enjoys a scenic coastal setting with three distinct ecosystems: beach, river, and dense rainforest. It caters to the communities of Bloomfield, Ayton, and Wujal Wujal. The school has three multi-age classrooms, and its curriculum is based on the Australian Curriculum achievement standards, contextualized to fit the unique environment when possible.
Language plays a crucial role at Bloomfield River State School, with the Indigenous Language Program Kuku Yalanji being taught across all year levels. The school values strong partnerships with parents, carers, and the broader community, founded on mutual trust, respect, and shared responsibility for student education. Additionally, the school is dedicated to student health and wellbeing, offering various sporting events, a breakfast club, and access to external agencies that support student wellbeing.
Vision
To build a school culture that creates an inclusive teaching and learning environment, that provides clear expectations and goals for all students and supports them to achieve these goals. A place where culture is valued, there is intentional collaboration with community and all students are healthy, confident and resilient.
Values
Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be a Learner