Lockhart State School is a very remote indigenous school situated in the community of Lockhart River on the Eastern Coast of Cape York Peninsula. The population is approximately 600 people. The community is comprised of five costal and inland diverse language groups. Lockhart students are fluent speakers of Lockhart Language which is the traditional language, English is a second language. The term 'Sandbeach' or Pama Malnkana, means 'people of the sand beach' which gives common identity to the inhabitants of this region. The area is one of pristine beauty with the mountain of 'Iron Range' sweeping down to the golden sand of Quintel Beach from where the locals launch their fishing boats. The population is very friendly and warmly welcomes new teaching staff into their community. Many of the teachers are beginning teachers who have commited themselves to the challenge of living in a very remote community for 2 years. Our NAPLAN data indicates room for improvement in literacy and numeracy. The school is developing an attendance strategy that promotes "everyday counts".
