Inside Gold Coast’s newest school Gainsborough State School in Pimpama

‘Work hard – Be kind’ is the no-nonsense motto of the Gold Coast’s newest public school, set to welcome an estimated 300 new pupils for the new school year. HERE’S YOUR FIRST LOOK INSIDE

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January 23, 2021 - 1:00AM

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‘WORK HARD – Be kind’, is the no-nonsense motto of the Gold Coast’s newest public school, set to welcome an estimated 300 new pupils for the new school year.

Gainsborough State School, the latest primary school addition to the every-growing suburb of Pimpama will open its doors to prep-year 6 students Wednesday following the completion of the $59 million campus build.

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The main meeting areas inside Gainsborough State School. Photo: Scott Powick NEWSCORP

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The unique modern design includes two playgrounds, a specialist science, technology, engineering, maths and arts (STEAM) centre, an open classroom block, sports courts and more.

For principal Clay McCann showing his students around the school for the first time has been something to look forward to during the year long construction process.

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The library inside Gainsborough State School. Photo: Scott Powick NEWSCORP

“We have around 287 students confirmed at this stage but are estimating for around 310 on the day,” he said.

“This is my 29th first day of school so you learn to deal with the nerves but it will be different being a new school – a lot of people getting to know each other and the grounds.”

“We have a great team here with 40 staff ready to go.”

The main entrance to Gainsborough State School. Photo: Scott Powick NEWSCORP

“My favourite part of the design is the classroom block which allows for an open teaching space. This way students and teachers can collaborate together.”