All students participate in the following extra-curricular activities:
- Arts Council, Opera Queensland
- Tennis, swimming and athletics Coaching
- Small Schools Sports Coaching Extravaganza
- Individually and collectively participate in Local Shows
- Religious Instruction
- ANZAC and Remembrance Day
- Celebration of National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week
- Tara and District Schools try out day for Netball, Rugby League, Soccer and Touch teams
- Inter Small School sports carnivals in Swimming, Cross Country/Ball Games and Athletics
- School Camp Prep- Year 7
- Coaching Clinics in Rugby League and AFL
- Under 8’s Day and Over 8's Enrichment Day
- Book Week Parade
- Premier’s Reading Challenge
- Christmas Tree Concert.
The Gums State School provides a supportive learning environment that allows students to prosper academically and socially. The school emphasis is focused on self-discipline within a framework of high behavioural expectations. Our small school environment creates a family-like setting where students are encouraged to help support each other. Our school prides itself on an enthusiastic, happy and friendly atmosphere where every child has the right to learn and the right to feel safe and valued.
We strive to ensure all Staff and Parents work together to provide the best possible educational outcomes for the students in our care.
Parent and community participation is highly valued with the P&C Association active in fundraising, managing various projects and invaluable input into reviewing school performance.