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Our Statement of Purpose
At Fortitude Valley State School, students, staff, parents and the community work together in a positive manner to cater for each individual's four chambers of growth: educational, physical, emotional and social, thus developing the heart of learning.
School Values
Participation and Cooperation, Fair Work and Play, Honesty and Trust, Care and Appreciation, Responsibility, Respect, Effort and Positive Approach, Inclusion, Winners Say and Do, Turn Things Around.
Parents & Citizens Association
 Membership is open to all parents and interested citizens (above 18 yrs of age) all of whom are eligible to attend and vote at the meeting which is held at the school at 6.00pm on the first Monday of each month.
The aims of the above Association are many and varied. In general it is trying to improve the school, but in particular to assist in fostering community interest in the school and in providing additional materials and equipment for the school. Our major fundraiser is the organisation of parking on the school oval during the 10 days of the RNA show ("The EKKA").
Outside School Hours Care
 Provider Numbers:
| Combined School Care | 555-008-515B | | | Vacation Care | 555-010-460S | |
Hours:
| Before School Care | 6.45am-8.45am | | | After School Care | 3.00pm - 6.00pm | | | Vacation Care | 7.30am - 6.00pm | | | Pupil Free Days | 7.30am - 6.00pm | | | Public Holidays | Closed | | | Christmas Period | To be announced | |
Historical Background
 Fortitude Valley State School is one of Brisbane’s oldest and most historic schools. The Fortitude Valley was first settled in 1849 when Rev. John Dunmore Lang sponsored a number of Scottish migrants. They arrived on the ship Fortitude.
Although there were several private schools in the area, it was not until October 1, 1861, that the Government provided a school for the many children in the area. This was established in rented buildings in Ann Street near Brunswick Street.
In 1860 there were only four Government schools in QLD. By 1861, there were eleven, so Fortitude Valley State School is one of the very earliest of QLD schools In its heyday, the school had a combined enrolment of up to 800 students. Past students (including test cricketer Wally Grout and past Director General of Education, Herbert Watkins), have left their mark on the state in terms of their contribution to scholarship, cultural events, sporting achievements and their record of service in two World Wars.
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