The school opened on 27 January 1981[4] to service the growing population in the area north of Biggera Waters.[5] Classes began at the start of 1981 and were held at Biggera Waters Primary School until the present facilities were constructed.[5] A few months later, Coombabah State relocated to the current school grounds.[5] Coombabah State School was officially opened by Ivan Gibbs on 14 November 1981.[5]
Truancy was identified as a problem for Gold Coast schools, with typically 150 students at Coombabah State being absent each day in August 2009.[6]
Features of the curriculum
Instrumental music program and a number of performing groups including Band, String Orchestra, Beginner's Strings, and Junior and Senior Choirs.[7] At the 2005 Gold Coast Eisteddfod each of the groups that the school entered were placed, winning four places and a highly commended.[8]
Advanced Learning Technology program including use of the Internet. The school was an early innovator in the use of classroom computers, including Logo and laptops.[10]
Integrated studies, comprising society and environment, science, technology, and the arts are taught in all classes throughout the school and are structured around real life learning.[11]
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