Queensland Government schools School profile handbook

Department of Education and Training trading as Education Queensland International CRICOS Provider Code: 00608A Welcome Contents The Queensland Government welcomes Why study in a Queensland Government school 1 international students... Programs Queensland is renowned for its world-class education - Primary school 2 system, and the Queensland Government is delighted - High School Preparation 2 to offer international students the opportunity to be part of one of the leading growth economies - Junior and Senior High School 2 in Australia. (Study Abroad component) Education Queensland International (EQI) is - Junior and Senior High School 2 the Queensland Government’s dedicated team of - International Baccalaureate 3 professionals that specialises in managing the needs The Queensland education system 4 of international students and their families. Guide to year level equivalents by country 5 Queensland Government schools provide students with the best choice of pathways, enabling Homestay 6 them to achieve their academic, career and personal School Profiles development goals in a supportive and healthy environment. - Brisbane 8 Safety, academic excellence, natural beauty, - Cairns 38 competitive living costs and a healthy outdoor lifestyle - Gold Coast 46 make Queensland the best choice for an overseas - Sunshine Coast 60 study experience. - Toowoomba 72 We look forward to welcoming you to Queensland! Queensland Academies 76 Group Study Tours 78 EQI Holiday Adventure Programs 80 Glossary of Abbreviations 81 Subject Matrix (Authority Subjects) 82 Subject Matrix (Authority Registered Subjects) 84 Sports Matrix 86 Destinations

Queensland Government schools are situated in many exciting locations throughout the state. Students can choose to study in modern, sophisticated cities or relaxed country areas and coastal communities, close The Great Barrier Reef to national parks, rainforests, reefs, and some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Three international airports, and a network of domestic airports, provide convenient access and get students anywhere they Cairns want to be!

Queensland

Sunshine Coast Toowoomba

Brisbane Gold Coast

Australia

Brisbane (page 8) Jan - Mar Apr - Jun Jul - Sep Oct - Dec 30C-28C 27C-22C 22C-25C 27C-29C 21C-20C 17C-11C 9C-14C 16C-20C

The capital of Queensland, Brisbane is a modern, diverse city that offers a perfect blend of lively city life and a relaxed, friendly lifestyle. It is serviced by a convenient public transport system, including an extensive ferry network, that helps you make the most of this ‘river city’. There are world‑class sporting venues, cultural precincts, beautiful parks, and festivals all year round that make living in Brisbane exciting and rewarding. Many visitors come for the excellent climate, even more stay for the lifestyle! Cairns (page 38) Jan - Mar Apr - Jun Jul - Sep Oct - Dec 32C-30C 29C-26C 25C-28C 29C-31C 23C-21C 21C-15C 17 C-18C 20C-23C Cairns is a friendly international city renowned for its tourist attractions and proximity to spectacular environmental areas. Cairns is extremely well placed to benefit from the region’s dynamic and increasing population, a thriving and growing economy and a well-established local infrastructure. Cairns has a diverse industry base encompassing domestic and international tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, mining, fishing and information technology.

Gold Coast (page 46) Jan - Mar Apr - Jun Jul - Sep Oct - Dec 28C-27C 25C-21C 21C-23C 25C-27C 21C-20C 18C-13C 12C-15C 16C-20C The Gold Coast is universally acclaimed as one of the most desirable places to live on planet earth. Imagine 40 kilometres of pristine surfing beaches, World Heritage rainforest and a casual outdoors lifestyle. A mosaic of leisure pursuits includes kayaking, surfing, team sports, scuba diving, windsurfing, beach activities and hiking, to name just a few. Don’t forget the world-class theme parks, modern shopping centres and the endless places to eat and watch the world go by with your new friends. The Gold Coast is Australia’s premier business and tourism destination with a vibrant interaction between lifestyle industries.

Sunshine Coast (page 60) Jan - Mar Apr - Jun Jul - Sep Oct - Dec 28C-27C 25C-21C 21C-24C 25C-28C 21C-19C 17C-11C 9C-13C 15C-20C

The Sunshine Coast region stretches from Caloundra in the south to Rainbow Beach in the north, an area of approximately 3200 square kilometres. Students and visitors will enjoy the special Sunshine Coast lifestyle – the sun, sand and surf. Students will also enjoy the friendliness of the people and easy access to Brisbane, the capital of Queensland. This stretch of coast features beachside tourist precincts, rural hinterland and urban centres.

Toowoomba (page 72) Jan - Mar Apr - Jun Jul - Sep Oct - Dec 27C-25C 23C-15C 16C-21C 24C-27C 17C-15C 12C-9C 6C-8C 11C-16C Sitting high on the Great Dividing Range, Toowoomba is known as the ‘Garden City’. Its wide tree-lined streets, parks, gardens and historic buildings give the city a touch of old-world charm. As a result of its safe, friendly environment, clean mountain air, natural beauty and low cost of living, Toowoomba has twice been voted Australia’s best city to live. Toowoomba is the hub of the famous Darling Downs region. Why study in a Queensland Government school Student support

The top 10 reasons for choosing Queensland Queensland Government schools understand the needs 1. exceptional support of international students and have a special support 2. great climate for outdoors team at each school 3. competitive cost of living ›› International Student Coordinator: provides academic 4. school-arranged and monitored homestay and pastoral guidance to international students 5. free airport pick-up ›› Homestay Coordinator: organises placement and ensures 6. excellent ratio of Australian to international students students have an enjoyable homestay experience 7. must-see local attractions ›› Guidance Officer: provides specialist counselling and 8. wide range of subjects advice on academic pathways, career options and 9. flexible study plan personal wellbeing. 10. friendly and healthy lifestyle 24 hour care Student support All international students have 24-hour emergency Queensland Government schools understand the needs of assistance and multilingual support available. international students and have a special support team at each school. Healthy lifestyle • International Student Coordinator: provides academic and pastoral guidance to international students Queensland enjoys Australia’s best climate, and is known for its active outdoor lifestyle that allows students • Homestay Coordinator: organises placement and ensures a wide range of activities. Students can be part of the students have an enjoyable homestay experience vibrant music and arts scene, or enjoy weekend activities • Guidance Officer: provides specialist counselling and involving sport, relaxation or adventure. advice on academic pathways, career options and personal wellbeing. Close to nature All international students have 24-hour emergency assistance and multilingual support available. International visitors and Australians alike are attracted to Queensland’s natural beauty. Healthy lifestyle Queensland offers extensive city parklands, beautiful Queensland enjoys a wonderful sub-tropical climate, and is surf beaches, pristine rainforests, the world-famous known for its active outdoor lifestyle that allows students a wide Great Barrier Reef and Australia’s amazing outback. range of activities. Students can be part of the vibrant music and arts scene, or enjoy weekend activities involving sport, relaxation No matter where you’re studying, you are sure to enjoy or adventure. Queensland’s unique natural environments.

Close to nature Facilities International visitors and Australians alike are attracted to Queensland’s natural beauty. Queensland offers extensive city Government schools have undergone an Australian parklands, beautiful surf beaches, pristine rainforests, the world- Government initiative to enhance facilities. New school famous Great Barrier Reef and Australia’s amazing outback. buildings and classrooms place Queensland Government schools amongst the most modern institutions servicing No matter where you’re studying, you are sure to enjoy international students in the world, with programs Queensland’s unique natural environments. and facilities that cater for their education, health and Facilities wellbeing. Government schools have undergone an Australian Government Facilities include: initiative to enhance facilities. New school buildings and ›› international student centres classrooms place Queensland Government schools amongst the ›› school halls most modern institutions in the world servicing international students with programs and facilities that cater for their ›› science and computer laboratories education, health and wellbeing. Facilities include: ›› resource centres ›› international student centres ›› resource centres ›› sports fields ›› school halls ›› sports fields ›› cafeterias ›› science and computer ›› cafeterias ›› English as a second language (ESL) support. laboratories

1 Programs

PS Primary School HSP High School Preparation (Intensive English) EQI has 16 schools that offer programs for primary school students. All international students receive EQI’s High School Preparation (HSP) program is an support from caring teachers as they participate in intensive English language program that prepares regular classroom activities. students for mainstream high school studies. All students receive additional English support Students develop their English proficiency, academic throughout their course of study. language and study skills required for subjects including mathematics, science, technology, studies of society Student requirements: Students must live with a parent or close and literature. The HSP program features: relative for the duration of the enrolment. ›› 10-week modules Program length: one semester to seven years ›› maximum of 18 students per class Age range: 5 - 11 years ›› 25 hours of instruction per week School year: Prep - 6 ›› school integration Visa requirements: Student Visa ›› qualified English teachers Travel policy: As per EQI’s travel policy Program length: 10 - 40 weeks depending on student’s Program entry: Semester 1 (January) or English level Semester 2 (July) Age range: 12 - 18 years CRICOS Course Code: 082519A Visa requirements: Student Visa Travel policy: As per EQI’s travel policy Program entry: Students may enrol at the beginning of  any school term.Extra semester (term 5) is available. CRICOS Course Code: 078785F

HS Junior and Senior High School HS Junior and Senior High School (Study Abroad component) The Junior and Senior High School program is designed for students seeking to graduate high school in The Junior and Senior High School (Study Abroad Queensland and qualify for tertiary study in Australia or component) program is a high school experience abroad. providing opportunities to pursue personal, cultural and academic goals. Students can choose from over 60 schools throughout Queensland. Each school provides the highest standard Students integrate into the school community, improve their English proficiency and learn about Australian of teaching and care across the subject areas of science, culture before returning home to continue their studies. mathematics, sports, arts, languages and also offers Study in Queensland is re-validated by several education specialised courses. systems abroad.* Students who successfully complete four semesters * EQI recommends that students verify credit recognition in their across Years 11 and 12 will receive the internationally home country. recognised Queensland Certificate of Education.

Program length: two to six years Program length: one term to three terms or one academic year Age range: 12 - 18 years 7 - 12 Age range: 12 - 18 years School year: Student Visa School year: 7 - 12 Visa requirements: As per EQI’s travel policy Visa requirements: Student Visa Travel policy: Students may enrol at the beginning Travel policy: As per EQI’s travel policy Program entry:  of any school term in years 7 to 10. Program entry: Students may enrol at the beginning of School year commences in January. any school term (Year 7-11) and at the beginning of term 1 and 2 (Year 11). CRICOS Course Code: 082520G Years 7-10 CRICOS Course Code: 082520G Years 7-10 082521G Years 11-12

082521G Years 11-12

2 IB International Baccalaureate QA Queensland Academies

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program The Queensland Academies offer the International is a world recognised qualification available in selected Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program which is a Queensland schools. qualification recognised by universities worldwide. Upon successful completion of Years 11 and 12, students The Queensland Academies are selective entry schools are awarded the Queensland Certificate of Education in for highly capable Year 10 students. Students will require addition to an IB Certificate. high academic results in a range of subjects, including English, prior to entry. Students wishing to enrol in the IB program should have achieved high academic results in a range of subjects prior to entry. Program length: one year IB preparation and two-year diploma course Program length: one semester, one academic year or the two-year diploma course Age range: 15 - 18 years Age range: 15 - 18 years School year: 10 - 12 School year: 11 and 12 Visa requirements: Student Visa Visa requirements: Student Visa Travel policy: As per EQI’s travel policy Travel policy: As per EQI’s travel policy Program entry: Semester 1 (January) Year 10 Program entry: Semester 1 (January) or CRICOS Course Code: 078784G Semester 2 (July) CRICOS Course Code: 079324E See pages 76 and 77 for more information on the Queensland Academies International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

Program glossary

Elite programs

These programs are taught at a high level and may require students to have previous experience in the subject area. Students may be required to audition for these programs by providing evidence through videos, certificates of achievement/completion and statements from current and past coaches to verify levels of experience. Additional fees are usually associated with these types of programs. Special programs

Special programs are unique subject offerings that can be studied at a particular school or region. Students usually do not need to qualify or pay any extra costs to participate in these programs. Many schools may offer special programs in the areas of science, languages, mathematics and sports. Extracurricular activities

Extracurricular activities are activities available to students outside the normal curriculum of school education. All international schools offer a wide range of activities such as choirs, public speaking, sporting teams and school trips.

3 The Queensland education system

The Queensland education pathways

Employment

Primary school High school University

Primary School Junior High School 7 years (Preparatory - 6) 4 years (Years 7 - 10) TAFE Queensland

Senior High School 2 years (Years 11 - 12)

Academic pathways Successful completion of Years 11 and 12 leads to the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), an internationally recognised high school qualification.

Students can choose from a wide range of universities, private colleges and vocational training institutions (TAFE), where most students receive their first choice of tertiary study.

CRICOS Provider: 01241G

School term dates*

2015 2016 2017 2018

Term 1 27 Jan – 2 April 25 Jan – 24 March 23 Jan – 31 March 22 Jan – 29 March

Term 2 20 April – 26 June 11 April – 24 June 18 April – 23 June 16 April – 29 June

Term 3 13 July – 18 Sept 11 July – 16 Sept 10 July – 15 Sept 16 July – 21 Sept

1 2 3 4 Term 4 6 Oct – 11 Dec 4 Oct – 9 Dec 3 Oct – 8 Dec 8 Oct – 14 Dec

12015 – Year 12 students finish on 20 November. Year 10 and 11 students finish on 27 November. *2018 school dates are subject to change. 22016 – Year 12 students finish on 18 November. Year 10 and 11 students finish on 25 November. 32017 – Year 12 students finish on 17 November 2017. Year 10 and 11 students finish 24 November. 42018 – Year 12 students finish on 16 November 2017. Year 10 and 11 students finish 23 November.

School hours School hours are usually from 9 am to 3 pm, Monday to Friday. 4 Guide to year level equivalents by country

These comparisons should be used as a guide only to year level equivalents. They do not represent academic requirements for studying in Queensland.

Queensland Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12

Brazil 7a Serie 8a Serie Colegial 1 Colegial 2 Colegial 3 Segundo Grau

Cambodia Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12

Chile Septimo Básico Octavo Básico Primero Medio Segundo Medio Tercero Medio Cuarto Medio

Junior High Junior High Junior High Senior High Senior High Senior High China (Middle) (Middle) (Middle) 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Collège - Collège - Collège - Lycèe - Lycèe - Lycèe - France Cinquième Quatrième Troisième Seconde (2nde) Première (1ère) Terminale (5ème) (4ème) (3ème)

Gymnasium / Gymnasium / Gymnasium / Gymnasium / Gymnasium / Germany Realschule / Realschule / Realschule / Realschule / Gymnasium 12 Realschule 11 Hauptschule 7 Hauptschule 8 Hauptschule 9 Hauptschule 10

Hong Kong Form 1 Form 2 Form 3 Form 4 Form 5 Form 6

Indonesia SMP1 SMP 2 SMP3 SMA 1 SMA 2 SMA 3

Japan Junior Grade 1 Junior Grade 2 Junior Grade 3 Senior Grade 1 Senior Grade 2 Senior Grade 3

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Korea Middle School Middle School Middle School High School High School High School

Malaysia Form 1 Form 2 Form 3 PMR Form 4 Form 5 SPM Form 6 STPM

Mexico Secondaria 1 Secondaria 2 Secondaria 3 Preparatoria 1 Preparatoria 2 Preparatoria 3

Singapore Secondary 1 Secondary 2 Secondary 3 Secondary 4 Secondary 5 GCE ‘A’

Senior Grade Senior Grade Taiwan Junior Grade 1 Junior Grade 2 Junior Grade 3 Senior Grade 3 1 2

Thailand Matthayom 1 Matthayom 2 Matthayom 3 Matthayom 4 Matthayom 5 Matthayom 6

Vietnam Lop 7 Lop 8 Lop 9 Lop 10 Lop 11 Lop 12

5 Homestay

A highlight of Queensland Government schooling is the Homestay fast facts: excellent homestay and welfare arrangements. The accommodation, care and welfare of our enrolled ›› Host families are carefully selected from within the international students is the number one priority for school community. Education Queensland International (EQI) and our schools. ›› All host families have undergone a police check as International students enrolled in Queensland Government required by Queensland law. primary schools must live with a parent or close relative. ›› Host families are interviewed and assessed by a trained International students enrolled in Queensland Government high schools (Years 7 to 12) may choose to live with a parent school-based homestay coordinator. or close relative or apply to EQI for a homestay and welfare ›› Host families receive a comprehensive homestay arrangements. information pack to ensure their visiting student has a The minimum homestay age is 11 to allow for students to be fulfilling homestay experience. placed in homestay starting from Year 7 (ages 11 to 12 during ›› Host families provide visiting students with three meals the junior high school year).* each day. ›› Host families provide assistance to access appropriate Your family away from home transport to and from school and related school activities. Homestay is for visiting students who want to experience the real-life Australian lifestyle by living with an Australian ›› Students are responsible for all costs of transportation to host family during their stay. Homestay gives visiting and from school and extracurricular activities. students the best opportunity to practise their English ›› If a student requires homestay, EQI provides full welfare conversation skills in everyday life, while ensuring safe during your child’s stay. accommodation and a caring home environment. Visiting ›› Students will have their own individual bedroom with students often develop lasting friendships with their Australian host families. study facilities. All families have been carefully selected by the schools ›› Students may be placed in a homestay with a student and assessed before being certified with a government- from a different nationality. authorised working with children permit (Blue Card) in order to host international students. Homestay costs:

Homestay includes: The cost of homestay can vary depending on the location of the school. Standard homestay fees have been set and ›› three meals per day, seven days per week these are listed on the program fees page: eqi.com.au/programs/program-fees.html ›› student’s own bedroom with study facilities ›› assistance with transport to and from school. The cost of homestay can increase during your time in Australia as the cost of living increases. Airport pick-up is provided free of charge to all international students arriving in Queensland for the first time. * Students enrolled in primary school must live with a parent or close relative.

6 7 Brisbane

About Brisbane The capital of Queensland, Brisbane is a modern, diverse city that offers a perfect blend of lively city life and a relaxed friendly lifestyle. With a culturally diverse population of over two million people, Brisbane is Australia’s third largest city behind Sydney and Melbourne. It is serviced by a convenient public transport system, which includes an extensive ferry network, that helps you make the most of this ‘river city’. There are world‑class sporting venues, cultural precincts, beautiful parks and festivals all year round that make living in Brisbane exciting and rewarding. Many visitors come for the excellent climate, even more stay for the lifestyle! Places of interest • Southbank Parklands – featuring a riverbank promenade, city beach, waterways, themed attractions, cafes, restaurants and many international events • Queensland Cultural Precinct – including the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) and the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), Queensland Museum (QM), State Library and the Queensland Performing Arts Complex (QPAC) • Mount Coot-tha summit lookout – the best view of Brisbane can be seen from this lookout. Tertiary education providers in the Brisbane region • Australian Catholic University (ACU) • Central Queensland University (CQU) • Griffith University (GU) • James Cook University (JCU) • Queensland University of Technology (QUT) • TAFE Queensland - Brisbane • TAFE Queensland - SkillsTech • The University of Queensland (UQ) • University of Sunshine Coast (USC) • University of Southern Queensland (USQ). Highlights • Brisbane is the capital city of one of Australia’s fastest growing state economies. • Brisbane is just a one hour drive to beautiful Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast beaches. • It is also the largest Australian provider of the multimillion dollar digital games and biomedical industries. • The city has extensive experience in the film, television and aviation industries. Large movie productions are filmed at Warner Brothers film studios and Brisbane is also home to a key Boeing Aircraft facility.

8 Sunshine Coast Brisbane to Sunshine Coast Burpengary SS approx 100km - 1:15 hr drive Burpengary

Deception Bay Queensland

Redcliffe Brisbane Northlakes SC Mango HIll

Murrumba Downs

Strathpine

Bald HIlls

Craigslea SHS

Ferney Grove SHS Ferny Grove Brisbane Airport Mitchelton SHS HSP Kedron SHS Mitchelton SS Gordon Park

Windsor Albion The Gap SHS The Gap Kelvin Grove SC Balmoral SHS Manly

Milton CBD Kenmore SHS South Brisbane Murrarie

Brisbane SHS HSP Whiteshill SC Indooroopilly SHS IB HSP Capalaba Cavendish Road SHS Yeronga SHS Alexandra Hills SHS Centenary SHS Corinda Mount Gravatt SHS Cleveland District SHS Jindalee SS Salisbury

Toowoomba Corinda SHS Brisbane to Toowoomba approx 126km - 1.5 hrs drive Rochedale SHS Rochedale Sunnybank Eight Mile Plains Sunnybank SHS Durack SS Sunnybank SS

Sunnybank Hills

Calamvale CC 20 kilometers Gold Coast Brisbane to Gold Coast 20 miles approx 89km – 1 hr drive

Key:

State High School Airport Main Road EQI Office

State School IB International Baccalaureate Motorway

State/Community CBD Central Business HSP High School Preparation Railway College District

9 PS

HS Burpengary State School Year established 1876 Phone +61 7 3491 0333 HSP Number of students 1000 Fax +61 7 3888 4016 Street address 35 Station Road, Burpengary Website burpengass.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4505, Australia

Welcome to Burpengary State School. Established in 1876, we have Three reasons to choose a long and proud history of high academic performance, award- Burpengary State School winning bands and choirs, and sporting achievement. • Strong tradition of academic excellence, We are one of Queensland’s larger co-educational primary schools, enhanced by a rich cultural focus and sport with an enrolment of over 1000 students. Parents described the • Positive and safe learning environment teaching as “rigorous and purposeful” during our recent School within an inclusive, caring and respectful Review, and 97% of parents and 98% of students agree they are school community getting a good education (School Opinion Survey, 2013). • Students are active citizens and engaged We are proud of our achievements, our rich cultural activities, learners in lifelong development. and excited by our program of continuous school improvement.

Special programs Extracurricular activities • Queensland All Schools Touch • Science and Maths Academy for • Biennial Arts Excellence Showcase Championship academically talented students • Music evenings • District Teacher-Librarian Network • High performance instrumental • Sport to district, state and Students Essay Competition music, band and choral programs national levels • Mission Cup – girls netball • Study Tours: school visits by Years • Year 6 camp Sport 6 and 7 to Japan (biennially), and • Active after-school sports program • Swimming overseas groups visit annually Brisbane Competition participation • Athletics • Life skills kitchen/garden program • Fanfare competition for music • Cross country • Early intervention programs in oral ensembles • Touch and oztag language development • Brisbane Youth Music Competition • AFL and rugby league • School-based speech language • Public speaking competitions, • Soccer pathologist to support speech and including LOTE • Netball language development • University of New South Wales Languages • Student leadership programs tests • Japanese • Regional and state academic competitions – Brainways Challenge • Rugby league development cup – boys and girls

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Durack State School HS Year established 1959 Phone +61 7 3714 2666 Number of students 533 Fax +61 7 3714 2600 HSP Street address 69 Inala Avenue Website durackss.eq.edu.au QLD 4077, Australia IB

Durack State School offers a rigorous program of academic and Three reasons to choose cultural excellence within an environment that is safe and respectful. Durack State School Located in Brisbane’s western suburbs, the school boasts large • Our school is located in and reflective of a well-equipped playgrounds and learning areas. The respectful vibrant multicultural community, where our environment of the campus is developed through a whole-school largest represented group is Vietnamese approach based on positive support and explicit instruction. • We are an award-winning school in Catering for Prep to Year 6, our school has an onsite kindergarten leadership, multiculturalism, innovation and strong partnerships with the local community. A main school and inclusive education at state and focus is on the celebration of academic, cultural and sporting regional levels successes. Our school expectations are that all students are safe, • Students engage with technology in respectful learners. a modern, refurbished, whole-school environment.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Competition participation • Multicultural Week – celebration • Active after-school program • Academic competition (ICAS) of culture • Music and Arts program in English, maths, spelling and • Early years oral language program –– Choir writing • RoleM project – representations, –– Instrumental music • Choral competitions oral language, engagement in –– Multicultural dance • Brisbane band competition

mathematics • Chess Club • Music talent competition Brisbane • Special education support • Science Club Sport program • Friendship Club • Gala interschool sports events • SWPBS – School Wide Positive • Religious support programs • Indigenous games Behaviour Support program (optional) • School and district athletics • Student leadership program –– Christian carnival • Senior schooling scientist in –– Buddhist • School and district cross country residence program –– Islamic prayer group event • XO computer prep program • Year 5 camp • District sports representation – • High school transition program touch football, soccer, league and netball Languages • EAL/D – English as an Additional Language/Dialect support program • German

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HS Jindalee State School Year established 1966 Phone +61 7 3725 5777 HSP Number of students 900 Fax +61 7 3725 5700 Street address 114 Burrendah Road, Jindalee Website jindaleess.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4074, Australia

Jindalee State School is proud of its high academic Three reasons to choose standards and academic performance. Regarded as a Jindalee State School leading school in the field of e-learning, students and staff • Extensive e-learning program including one-to- are committed to our school vision: Creating a clever future one laptop classes, BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) today! laptop or iPad classes • First-class facilities including extensive sporting This is achieved by engaging students in learning facilities and well-developed playground areas, opportunities and experiences which help them develop the large multi-purpose hall, large modern resource skills, knowledge and understanding needed to succeed centre, computer laboratory, dedicated English as in the 21st century. All students, staff and community an Additional Language (EAL/D) teaching room members follow The Jindalee Way by striving to be confident, • High academic standards reflected in NAPLAN cooperative, courteous, considerate, conscientious and results and international competition results. courageous.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Competition participation • Academic performance above • Extensive music program • International schools’ state average with leadership in including choirs, string groups, competitions, primary art, maths, curriculum programs concert bands, marimba bands science competitions, dance • Vibrant classroom and and an extension music program showcase, chess tournaments, instrumental music programs for gifted students district academic competition

Brisbane in choral, strings, band and • Extensive extracurricular sporting (winners three years in a row), Orffschulwerk instrumental program including soccer, AFL, district sports (high premiership programs cricket, netball, basketball, results) swimming, cross country, athletics • Enrichment and extension Sport program • Variety of student clubs including • Swimming • Student technology team chess club, robotics club, Lego • Athletics • EAL/D program club which run during lunch • Soccer • Learning support programs breaks and after school • Baseball • Before-and-after-school care and • Touch football vacation care program • Netball • Basketball • Cricket • Softball • Australian Football League Languages • Chinese (Mandarin)

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Mitchelton State School HS Year established 1952 Phone +61 7 3550 2333 Number of students 346 Fax +61 7 3354 1747 HSP Street address 47 Glen Retreat Road, Mitchelton Website mitcheltss.eq.edu.au QLD 4053, Australia IB

Mitchelton State School has demonstrated an outstanding Three reasons to choose commitment to educating students for almost a century and has Mitchelton State School provided many international students with a quality education and a • An Independent Public School with a wonderful cultural experience. welcoming school community experienced We are committed to developing lifelong learners and each child in the provision of education for is encouraged and supported to discover and fulfil their unique international students potential. Our program offers a rigorous academic program that aims • A broad range of facilities on site including to develop a broad knowledge base and higher order thinking skills swimming pool, tennis courts, large oval complemented by a broad offering of cultural, sporting, personal and state-of-the-art library development and service programs. • Within 10km of the city with easy access to public transport. We continually aspire for our students to be “Nothing But The Best”.

Special programs • Active Student Council and Competition participation • Cultural activities student leader program • Lego Robotics competition • Sports carnivals (athletics, cross • Science Club and Queensland University of country, swimming) • Lego Robotics Technology • Strong links with Mitchelton SHS • Exciting off-site camping program, • Rio Tinto International Science (accredited HSP and ISP school) Years 4 to 6 competition Brisbane • Specialist dance and drama • ICAS Academic competitions Extracurricular activities lessons Sport • Instrumental Music Program • International Study Tours for • Swimming with PE teacher (brass, woodwind, strings, students • Rugby league percussion) • International Professional Study • Strings orchestra, concert band Tours for educators • Soccer • Choir ensembles • Links with Queensland University • Tennis school before and after (junior, senior, boys and of Technology, University of school day performance choir) Queensland and International • Swimming school after school day • School sport program House • AFL – summer and winter • Touch football • Swimming program Languages • Japanese • Language school before and after school day

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HS Sunnybank State School Year established 1963 Phone +61 7 3452 4888 HSP Number of students 315 Fax +61 7 3452 4800 Street address Eddington Street, Sunnybank Website sunnybanss.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4109, Australia

Sunnybank State School is a coeducation school of Three reasons to choose medium size, it caters for Prep to Year 6 students. It has Sunnybank State School a highly supportive environment with teachers, pastoral • Sunnybank caters for a wide range of abilities, many coordinators, and support staff working together to students come from around the world and enjoy offer the students a well-rounded academic and cultural learning English in a supportive environment experience. The school enjoys strong links with Sunnybank • We offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, State High School and Griffith University. students have many opportunities to take part in sporting and academic events • The range of cultures in our school helps students to understand and support diversity.

Special programs • High level of sportsmanship and Competition participation • Senior leadership program skills • Academic competitions in English, • Instrumental music including • An active parents and citizens’ mathematics, computer, spelling, brass, woodwind and strings committee that conducts out-of- writing and science • Physical Education and Active school activities • Eisteddfods and Fanfare for After-School Program • Access to high school for instrumental music students • Library and advanced technology enrichment programs • Area mathematics competition skills • Camping program for Year 6 • Interschool sporting competition Brisbane students (alternate years beach Extracurricular activities and bush) Sport • Middle School linking programs • Homework program • AFL with Sunnybank High School • Football including: food technology, • Netball drama, maths, science and digital • Softball technologies • Rugby league • Dance program Term 2 • Tee-ball • Swimming program Term 4 for Prep to Year 4 students Languages • ‘Early Starters’ program – • Chinese (Mandarin) pre-prep children • Under 8’s day program • Harmony Day celebration • Active Student Council

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Calamvale Community College HS Year established 2002 Phone +61 7 3712 6333 Number of students 2230 Fax +61 7 3712 6300 HSP Street address 11 Hamish Street, Calamvale Website calamvalecomcoll.eq.edu.au QLD 4116, Australia IB

With a focus on academic excellence and enrichment, Three reasons to choose Calamvale Community College is a unique educational Calamvale Community College precinct with an on-site kindergarten, junior, middle and • High level of student support provided by a caring senior school campus. At Calamvale Community College, international team learning is vibrant, student centred and differentiated to • Birth to Year 12 college where students ensure that each child achieves to their full potential. can seamlessly transition from childcare to matriculation Our dedicated and committed teaching and support staff form • Strong, established links with Griffith University productive relationships with their students to ensure that and other academic institutions providing students’ academic and welfare needs are well met. multiple tertiary pathways for students.

Special programs Extracurricular activities School facilities • Queensland Academies Young • Leadership camps • State-of-the-art Performing Arts Scholars Program • Champion cheerleading teams Complex • Selective entry junior secondary: • Leo Club (Lions Club International) • Indoor gymnasium, tennis, - Academic Excellence Program basketball and volleyball courts - Athletic Development Program Tertiary Pathways • Industrial standard training and • Instrumental and Vocal Music • Connections with Griffith operational restaurant/café Program University research programs • Three expansive sporting fields • Vocal groups (choirs, instrumental • Guaranteed entry to university • Before-and-after-school care Brisbane bands/groups) industry-based projects facilities • Hospitality Program of Excellence • University-bound learning • Weekly playgroup for 0-4 year old - professional chef on staff programs: children • Award-winning Aeronautics - Anatomy and the Science of Program Movement Languages • Chinese (Traditional Mandarin) • Literacy Extension Programs - Sport Psychology study in conjunction with professional • Bring your own electronic device trainers in golf, netball, touch program (laptops, ipads) football, volleyball and extreme recreational activites

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HS Kelvin Grove State College Year established 1875 Phone +61 7 3552 7333 HSP Number of students 1860 Fax +61 7 3552 7300 Street address L’Estrange Terrace, Kelvin Grove Website kelvingrovesc.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4059, Australia

Kelvin Grove State College is only three kilometres from Three reasons to choose Brisbane city’s CBD. The college is convenient to public Kelvin Grove State College transport, adjoins the Kelvin Grove Campus of Queensland • As part of the P-12 college, each of the sub- University of Technology and is adjacent to Kelvin Grove Urban schools: junior, middle and senior enjoys the Village. The college has three campuses – junior, middle opportunities to excel academically, in sports and and senior, and is part of a unique educational precinct that the arts provides a focus on excellence in learning. • Experienced and highly-qualified staff experienced in supporting and integrating Having one of the first international student programs students with English as an Additional Language/ accredited by EQI means we have well-established, effective Dialect (EAL/D) across all subject areas support structures for international students, both at school • Strong and established links with adjoining and with homestay families. Our learning program caters for Queensland University of Technology, Griffith students of different backgrounds, abilities and interests and University and other tertiary institutions, providing has the highest level of accreditation with EQI. multiple pathways for students.

Elite programs Extracurricular activities • Indoor gymnasium, swimming • Queensland Aviation School of • Music programs – orchestras, jazz pool, tennis, basketball, and Excellence and string ensembles, bands, volleyball courts, sporting ovals • Queensland Golf School of choirs, musicals

Brisbane Tertiary pathways Excellence • Student representative council • Queensland University of • Queensland Tennis School of • Debating Technology (QUT) partnership Excellence • Social justice, environmental and programs • Football School of Excellence magazine committees - QUT Early START Programs • Art and Design Excellence • Sporting teams - QUT Engineering • Engineering Technology School of • Academic competitions - QUT Mathematics C Excellence School facilities - QUT Art + Design Excellence Special programs • Separate middle and senior Languages • Arts Excellence school areas • Japanese • Music Excellence • Performing and visual arts facility • Italian • Dance Excellence • Instrumental music complex • High Achievers and Academic • Science and technology Achievers (Middle School) laboratories

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North Lakes State College HS Year established 2002 Phone +61 7 3482 5555 Number of students 2870 Fax +61 7 3482 5500 HSP Street address Joyner Circuit, North Lakes Website northlakescollege.eq.edu.au QLD 4509, Australia IB

North Lakes State College is an innovative master-planned Three reasons to choose college in Queensland, where students have access to state- North Lakes State College of-the art learning environments. The college embodies the • Consistently above state and national philosophy of lifelong learning. minimum standards in academic achievement • Teachers plan learning activities based on This journey is reflected in our curriculum, teaching and students’ individual needs assessment practices that provide students with skills to achieve • Every students’ wellbeing and academic individual success. progress is monitored.

Elite programs • Theatre sports competitions Tertiary pathways • Excellence Program in Golf, with • Students at North Lakes State • Early start university programs nationally-ranked golf course College participate in a range (including University of • Excellence Program in Basketball of interschool and recreational Queensland, Queensland • Signature Dance program sports both on and off campus University of Technology, University of the Sunshine Coast) • Signature Italian Immersion Extracurricular activities • Engineering pathway link with program • School camps in Year 12 (Great University of the Sunshine Coast • Year 8 and 9 Honours program in Barrier Reef), Year 9 (Outback), – students get preference if they mathematics, science, SOSE and and Year 6 (Gold Coast) meet criteria English for highly able students • Instrumental music programs with Brisbane • Comprehensive vocational students participating in choral, Special programs education opportunities on and strings, concert and stage bands • Enrichment and extension off campus programs • Outdoor Education camps Languages • International competitions • Italian Sister School exchange • Italian is taught from Prep through and assessment for schools in School facilities mathematics, science, English to Year 12 • Engineering and robotics and computing • Italian Immersion Program in Years laboratory • ICAS for all Year 4, 6, 8 and 10 7, 8 and 9 • Hospitality kitchens equipped students with industry-standard appliances • Instrumental music competitions • State-of-the-art, air-conditioned • Regional, state and national Performing Arts complex robotics competitions • Dance and drama studios • Dance and choir eisteddfods

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HS Whites Hill State College Year established 1957 Phone +61 7 3900 8333 HSP Number of students 635 Fax +61 7 3900 8300 Street address 138 Burn St, Camp Hill Website whiteshillsc.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4152, Australia

Whites Hill State College, located in spacious grounds just eight Three reasons to choose kilometres from Brisbane’s central business district, presents Whites Hill State College excellent opportunities for students to gain a truly international • Science beyond the classroom through experience. With a strong history of international student links to the University of Queensland, participation, Whites Hill State College is excellent for an Australian Griffith University and Environmental immersion experience within a rigorous academic environment. Education Centres including the University Academic performance is supported by a highly successful positive of Queenland Heron Island Research Facility behaviour program. The college’s curriculum is enhanced by a range • Offers seamless schooling from Prep of extracurricular activities, including excursions, music and sports. through to Year 12 to nurture all stages of a Whites Hill SC is also home to the High School Preparation program, student’s development making us the gateway for English for international students on the • Leaders in literacy programs for south side of Brisbane. international students.

Excellence programs • Robotics Tertiary pathways • High School Preparation program • Homework Club extension • Tertiary pathways with Australia’s for international students • Performing arts program including top ten universities • Rigorous curriculum with a focus instrumental music program, • Professional guidance and career on literacy and numeracy ensuring musical and choirs counselling to develop individual academic success • Student leadership program learning pathways

Brisbane • English as an Additional • Excursions and annual camps • 100% success for students Language/Dialect (EAL/D) desiring tertiary placement targeted support School facilities • Supporting tertiary scholarship, • Specialist English for EAL/D • Swimming pool direct entry and early start subject in Years 11-12 • 1000-seat school hall programs into universities and • Recognised nationally for our • Integrated Learning Centre technical colleges International Ambassadors including college resource centre program, linking school, business and lecture theatre Languages and career opportunities • Multimedia room • Japanese Year 7 to 12 • State-of-the-art computer network • Chinese (Mandarin) Preparatory to Extracurricular activities • All senior students (Years 11-12) Year 12 • Interschool sporting academies laptop one-to-one environment • Senior external language exams • Chemistry Titration competition with network access including Korean, Polish, French • Science, technology, engineering and Italian and mathematics extension programs

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Alexandra Hills State High School HS Year established 1987 Phone +61 7 3820 1444 Number of students 1350 Fax +61 7 3820 1400 HSP Street address Windemere Rd, Alexandra Hills Website alexhillshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4161, Australia IB

Alexandra Hills State High School, an independent public school, is Three reasons to choose set amid native vegetation with our own resident koalas. Alexandra Hills State High School Our school provides a quality education in a technology-rich • Well-established, welcoming school in a environment, where students are both challenged and supported. natural bushland setting Experienced, highly-qualified teachers work individually with • High level of student support provided by a students of all ability levels, and students are well supported by professional team excellent facilities and equipment. As a member of the Queensland • Richness of school life supported by Minerals and Energy Academy (QMEA), our students benefit from extracurricular activities. industry experience and other programs.

Special programs School facilities Languages • Mentoring program for high • Automotive workshop • German achieving students • Large dance studios • Italian • Outstanding Dance program • Film and television editing suite • Japanese • Industry placement on certificate • Sport courts, gym courses such as automotive, • Science laboratory for senior hospitality, children’s services, investigations aged care and fitness • Purpose-built languages centre • International study room

Extracurricular activities Brisbane • Dance troupes Tertiary pathways • International Club • Access to Queensland Minerals • Music ensembles and Energy Academy (QMEA) • Debating and public speaking programs • Environment Club • Direct entry to Metropolitan South • Drama Club Institute of TAFE diploma courses • Specialist sporting programs • Griffith University • Leadership Program scholarship program • Rotary and Lions youth affiliations • Southbank Institute of Technology • Chess Club diploma courses • University of Queensland Enhanced Studies Program

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HS Balmoral State High School Year established 1959 Phone +61 7 3832 8588 HSP Number of students 500 Fax +61 7 3823 8500 Street address Cnr Thynne Rd and Lytton Rd, Email [email protected] IB Morningside QLD 4170, Australia Website balmoralshs.eq.edu.au

Balmoral State High School offers students “Real Three reasons to choose Opportunities, Real Outcomes and Real Futures”. Our Balmoral State High School school enjoys a reputation for genuine excellence in • Gateway Aerospace School in partnership with quality education. The school is located five kilometres Boeing Australia Limited, The University of from Brisbane’s central business district, situated in Queensland and Griffith University the leafy green eastern suburbs adjacent to the relaxed • QETI Winner – Outstanding International Student precinct of Oxford Street, Bulimba. Our school is the only Support. Support and integration, with structured Queensland school in partnership with Boeing Defence orientation and ongoing opportunities to build Australia Limited working with scientists and engineers on friendships with Australian students real world programs. • Outstanding Academic Results This partnership delivers a focus on science, technology, 21% OP 1-5 (State average 19.96%) business and enterprise. 47.3% OP 1-10 (State average 45.65%).

Elite programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways • Boeing Enterprise Team • Cheerleading • University of Queensland – direct (Technology and Business • Instrumental program entry partnership for aerospace Excellence) • Specialist vocal groups and studies, engineering rock band • Griffith University partner school

Brisbane Special programs • Writers’ Club • Aerospace Languages • School camps – senior biology/ • Film and television • Japanese chemistry (scuba diving) • Fine arts • Mentored external-virtual classes • Dance and drama studies School facilities in German, French, Vietnamese, • Hospitality and tourism • Industry-standard science facility Chinese (Mandarin) and Italian • Music-concert band, stage band, • Creative arts precinct instrumental tuition • Film and television editing suite • Recreation studies • Dance and drama studio • Sporting opportunities (including • Industry-standard hospitality interschool competition) facilities • Modern library and resource centre

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Brisbane State High School HS Year established 1921 Phone +61 7 32914111 Number of students 2500 Fax +61 7 32914100 HSP Street address 150 Vulture St, South Brisbane Website statehigh.com.au QLD 4101, Australia IB

Brisbane State High School is a selective-entry high school whose Three reasons to choose graduates comprise a large portion of Brisbane’s leading academic Brisbane State High School and business communities. • Selective entry, commitment to excellence Brisbane State High School aims to empower the individual to strive in academic, cultural and sporting activities for excellence in the pursuit of their goals by providing them with • Focus on university entry multiple opportunities to excel in academic, cultural and sporting • The only state school that competes in the arenas. prestigious statewide sporting competitions of Greater Public School Association (GPS) and the Queensland Girls’ Secondary Schools Sports Association (QGSSSA).

Special programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways • Aerospace studies – direct entry • Music programs – instrumental, • Access to Queensland Minerals into University of Queensland symphony orchestra, concert band and Energy Academy scholarships and Queensland University of and concert and chamber choirs • Direct entry to Metropolitan South Technology • Drama, dance, vocal and stage Institute of TAFE diploma courses • Engineering partnership with productions • Griffith University scholarship HATCH Engineering – real-life • Sporting competition within the program experience and mentoring of staff GPS and QGSSSA • Southbank Institute of Technology Brisbane and students diploma courses School facilities • English extension • University of Queensland • Business education centre • Built environment – Thomas Adsett Unimathematics • Performing arts and music complex partnership – real-life architectural • Queensland University of mentoring and experience • Science laboratories Technology Engineering • Fast-track mathematics • Visual arts study • Griffith University partnership • Fast-track science • Technology and design centre school • Indoor sports centre, general- • Business certificates purpose oval and sporting fields • Rowing shed Languages • French • Italian • German • Modern Greek • Japanese

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HS Cavendish Road State High School Year established 1952 Phone +61 7 3394 0777 HSP Number of students 3 126 Fax +61 7 3394 0700 Street address Cnr Holland Rd and Cavendish Rd, Website cavroadshs.eq.edu.au IB Holland Park QLD 4121, Australia

Cavendish Road State High School embodies the proud traditions Three reasons to choose of one of Brisbane’s first public high schools and enjoys a strong Cavendish Road State High School reputation for high quality education. Students enjoy an extensive • University subjects taught in school range of subjects, including exclusive accelerated academic and • Programs for gifted students, including sporting excellence programs. Situated in the leafy inner southern science, mathematics, music extension and suburbs, the school is close to universities, Brisbane’s central english extension business district and major shopping centres. Public transport is • Academies for Football Excellence, with readily available, with students enrolling from across the southern partners in Australia’s A-League. and bayside suburbs. Cavendish Road’s motto, “Nil Sine Pulvere, Nil Praeter Optima” “Nothing Without Effort, Nothing But the Best”, is reflected in our core values of courtesy, cooperation, consideration, commitment and challenge. Our vision is to achieve and celebrate success through a commitment to individual excellence.

Elite programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways • Brisbane Academy of Science, • Drum line • Specialised academic pathways to offering guaranteed university • Kokoda Challenge university delivered at school entry and credit on completion, • Opti-Minds • University of Queensland: including Bachelor of Biomedical • Variety of musical bands credit recognition program in Science • Ski trip mathematics

Brisbane • Accelerated Honours in • World Challenge • Griffith University guaranteed Mathematics Academy program, entry programs in mathematics offering guaranteed university School facilities and science including biomedical entry and credit upon completion • Kinesiology and bioscience facility science (pre-medical degree) • Sporting Academy programs – • Specialist music rooms • Study at University program football (soccer), rugby league, • Fully-equipped gymnasium offered by local universities touch football, netball • Only Australian secondary school Languages to have nationally-accredited Special programs • German Academy program in touch • English extension • Japanese football • Music extension program • Football teachers accredited with • Certificate III in Fitness Asia B coaching licence

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Centenary State High School HS Year established 1999 Phone +61 7 3373 4555 Number of students 1250 Fax +61 7 3373 4500 HSP Street address 1 Moolanda St, Jindalee Website centenaryshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4074, Australia IB

Welcome to Centenary High State High School. We are an innovative Three reasons to choose academic school located in the western suburbs of Brisbane, with Centenary State High School easy access to the University of Queensland. We are dedicated to • High quality curriculum and outcomes, supporting all students to meet high expectations and to excel through a wide range of subjects, delivered academically through high standards of teaching and opportunities by expert teachers for acceleration, including an extensive university links program. • State-of-the-art world-class facilities in a Students take part in a wide range of cultural, sporting and natural bush setting extracurricular activities in both the world-class school facilities • Students carefully matched to supportive and the community, consistently winning awards for their local community homestay families. performances. Our students receive individual support and care on our multi-cultural campus as they strive for excellence.

Elite programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways • Excellence drama program with • Award-winning bands and choirs • Early start university programs industry partner • Debating and public speaking provide university credit in Year 12 • Highly-acclaimed instrumental • Great camps program – Year 10 in specific faculties at: music program camp, biology, music, geography - University of Queensland • University of Queensland Science • Row with Centenary Rowing Club - QUT Ambassadors’ Program • Musicals every year – join in! - Griffith University • Confucius Classroom – Mandarin • Sporting teams - University of Southern Brisbane • Chinese (Mandarin) 7-12 • Academic competitions Queensland - Queensland University of Special programs School facilities Technology • Individual acceleration programs • Industry-standard arts theatre - Confucius Institute Immersion in science, business and the arts and auditorium provide for elite Programs • Extension science and performances and sound and mathematics programs from Year 7 lighting training Languages • Music extension program • World-class indoor sports centre • Chinese (Mandarin) • Innovative business programs for basketball, soccer, volleyball • German including simulations and links to • Specialist dance, music and film • Spanish (beginner) industry and new media studios • Certificate courses delivered • Modern library/IT centre is the on campus include fitness, heart of the school volunteering, IT, art, business • Laptops for all Year 11 and 12

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HS Cleveland District State High School Year established 1956 Phone +61 7 3824 9222 HSP Number of students 1712 Fax +61 7 3824 9200 Street address Russell St, Cleveland Website clevdistshs.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4163, Australia

Welcome to Cleveland District State High School, a member of the Council Three reasons to choose of International Schools (CIS), the only school in the Redlands with Cleveland District State High international accreditation and one of South East Queensland’s most School popular schools. • Excellence programs in Languages, At Cleveland High, you will be part of an established school with a caring the Arts and Bayside Sport Academy staff devoted to the creation of a safe supportive environment where all • Accredited with Council of students are valued, individual differences are respected and international International Schools students are welcomed. Our students are encouraged to achieve their • Ideal location with easy access to personal best, develop a strong work ethic and extend their talents in the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and as many ways as possible. With extensive co-curricular opportunities, beautiful North Stradbroke Island. Cleveland High students are challenged to develop their academic, sporting and cultural talents.

Elite programs Extracurricular activities School facilities • Excellence programs in the • Educational, cultural and sporting • Language laboratory creative arts and languages tours to Europe, Vanuatu, • Video conferencing facilities • Excellence program in science Vietnam, Japan, Noumea, China, • State-of-the-art gymnasium technology, engineering and Snowy Mountains and Lady Elliot • School farm Island mathematics (STEM) • Rugby and soccer fields • Choir, drama club and dance Brisbane • Excellence programs in football, • Creative arts precinct volleyball and touch football teams • Industry-standard film and media • 14 music ensembles • Asian Language Centre of facilities Excellence, Confucius Classrooms • Debating and public speaking • Industry-standard dance, drama • Reef guardian and deforestACTION and music industry resources Special programs programs • Marine science • Photography, film and TV club Tertiary pathways • Agriculture, animal husbandry, • Griffith University, University of agricultural mechanics Queensland and Queensland • Film and new media University of Technology – early • Individualised English as an admission, early enrolment Additional Language/Dialect • Griffith University Conservatorium (EAL/D) tutoring of Music – early enrolment • Science research and technology • Surfing Languages • Sport officiating • French • Japanese • Chinese (Mandarin)

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Corinda State High School HS Year established 1960 Phone +61 7 3379 0222 Number of students 1610 Fax +61 7 3379 6958 HSP Street address 46 Pratten St, Corinda Website corindashs.eq.edu.au QLD 4075, Australia IB

Corinda State High School is one of Brisbane’s leading co-educational Three reasons to choose public schools. It is conveniently located in a beautiful, leafy setting Corinda State High School in the western suburbs of Brisbane, just 20 minutes by train from the • Central location, safe environment city centre. At Corinda students are encouraged to achieve personal and a caring and friendly community excellence in their academic endeavours, behaviour and appearance. with three dedicated international This school accommodates a broad range of talents and skills and staff members encourages students to perform at their optimum level whether it be • Strong academic focus, broad range in the academic arena, the arts, on the sporting fields or out in the of subjects offered with each student community volunteering. Corinda State High School offers an extensive assigned an Academic Coach to curriculum designed to challenge and extend students in their academic optimise learning and personal growth. The International Program at Corinda plays an • Strong and established partnerships important role with our student body as we recognise our place in the with high-performing Queensland global community. Corinda State High School lives and breathes its vision universities providing multiple and – “To Exceed Your Expectations”! accelerated pathways for students.

Elite programs • Instrumental music ensembles • Agricultural farm • Soccer and tennis excellence – strings, symphonic, concert, • Dance, drama and recording • Outstanding dance excellence percussion, orchestra studios • Design and built environment • Vocal and guitar program • Indoor sports centre, sporting • Specialised sporting interest clubs ovals, tennis courts excellence Brisbane • Performing arts • Professional catering kitchens Special programs – music, drama, dance • Library and Information • Exceptional mathematics and • Agricultural farm teams Communication Centre science • Annual ski trips and study tours • Extensive access to laptops • Dedicated and extensive gifted • School camps and talented programs – Year 7, 9 and 11 Tertiary pathways • Links with University of • Highly-acclaimed instrumental • Cultural celebrations Queensland, Queensland music program and youth – Multicultural Day orchestra University of Technology, • School dances • Award-winning student leadership Conservatorium of Music • eLearning immersion excellence School facilities Languages • State-of-the-art science and • Chinese (Mandarin) Extracurricular activities laboratory centre • Chess club and debating teams • French • The Kokoda Challenge • German – 96 km and 48 km trek • Japanese • Spanish

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HS Craigslea State High School Year established 1975 Phone +61 7 3326 5222 HSP Number of students 920 Fax +61 7 3326 5200 Street address Hamilton Rd, West Chermside Website craigsleshs.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4132, Australia

Craigslea State High School has an excellent reputation for high Three reasons to choose academic standards, with a genuine commitment among staff, Craigslea State High School students and homestay families to ensure our international • International student program with students enjoy the highest quality study experience. We are personalised academic and wellbeing centrally located close to the city, with easy access to both the mentoring including English language Sunshine and Gold Coasts. teaching and support Craigslea has a long established international program, with past • Leading science programs including students having very high satisfaction levels with teachers and specialist marine biology programs visiting homestay families (100% of past students say that they would the Great Barrier Reef recommend the program). • Extensive music performance program, including tours Our school provides a quality education where students are both challenged and supported in a well-ordered, caring environment. Experienced and highly-qualified teachers work individually with students of all ability levels.

Elite programs Extracurricular activities School facilities • Craigslea Volleyball Academy • Sporting and cultural excursions • Film and television studio • Craigslea Signature Music Program interstate and overseas • Indoor sport centre • Craigslea Excellence in Science • Instrumental music ensembles • Beach volleyball courts and Brisbane Program – seven different bands and swimming pool orchestras • State-of-the-art auditorium Special programs • Science field trips • Commercial kitchen and • Instrumental music – marine ecosystems restaurant – woodwind, brass, strings and • Overseas tours including World • International student centre percussion Challenge to Borneo • School choirs • Access to representative sport in Tertiary pathways • Student leadership program Years 8, 9 and 10 • University of Queensland • Musical theatre productions Enhanced Studies program • Hospitality industry training and • START Queensland University of restaurant Technology program • Subject tutorials • Griffith University Early Start to • English as an Additional Tertiary Studies program Language/Dialect (EAL/D) support Languages • German • Japanese • Senior external language exams

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Ferny Grove State High School HS Year established 1980 Phone +61 7 3550 5777 Number of students 1430 Fax +61 7 35505700 HSP Street address McGinn Rd, Ferny Grove Website fernygroveshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4055, Australia IB

Ferny Grove State High School provides high quality opportunities Three reasons to choose for students to develop and excel in academic, cultural, sporting Ferny Grove State High School and citizenship spheres. • High quality experiences in academic, The school curriculum is broad, enabling students to engage in citizenship, cultural, artistic and sporting studies which are of interest to them, and preparing them for further pursuits study or employment. Students are encouraged to participate in • Extensive use of information the many extracurricular activities offered to extend their personal communication technologies for learning, development as active and informed young people, contributing to including a one-to-one laptop program a healthy and harmonious global society. • Specialist programs for instrumental and choral music, languages, tennis and Set in a beautiful bushland setting just 12 kilometres from the agricultural studies centre of Brisbane city, the school is recognised for its strong traditional values which are embedded in a caring and supportive environment. Elite programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways • Elite tennis program • School camps • University of Queensland • Academic extension programs – Year 8, Year 11 leadership camp, Enhanced Studies program • Internationally-acclaimed subject camps (university subjects studied during instrumental and choral – biology, languages, drama, Year 12) instrumental music music program • START Queensland University of Brisbane • Overseas exchanges Technology (university subjects Special programs • Annual ski trip studied during Year 12) • Agriculture • FG radio station • STEP Program – Southbank TAFE • German immersion program • Kokoda Challenge Tertiary Entrance program • Award-winning instrumental and choral music program School facilities Languages – 23 ensembles involving over • Fully operational school farm • German 400 students • Modern 350-seat auditorium • German extension • School equestrian team facility providing a venue for a • Indonesian • Greater Brisbane School Sport range of performance, lecture and membership community events, as well as a large, multipurpose hall • State-of-the-art ICT facilities, including a one-to-one laptop program

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HS Indooroopilly State High School Year established 1954 Phone +61 7 3327 8333 HSP Number of students 1236 Fax +61 7 3327 8300 Street address Ward St, Indooroopilly Website indoorooshs.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4068, Australia

Indooroopilly State High School offers excellence in Three reasons to choose teaching that promotes academic, cultural and sporting Indooroopilly State High School success. Located close to the University of Queensland, • Quality education that offers early admission to the the school fosters strong tertiary links. At Indooroopilly University of Queensland and other Brisbane tertiary High, students enjoy excellent facilities and learn institutions in a spacious environment enhanced by trees and • An International Baccalaureate World School, beautiful gardens. The school is well serviced by nearby providing special benefits and opportunities for public transport and has offered quality homestays to international studies and tertiary pathways international students for more than 20 years. • English language support provided by highly-qualified A non-uniform school, Indooroopilly has the feeling of English as an Additional Language/Dialect teachers in a university campus with a culture of strong academic all curriculum areas. achievement. Special programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways • Aviation studies to qualify for a • Chess and mathematics clubs • CISCO Networking Academy private pilot’s licence • Concert, stage, strings, percussion • Extension studies and course • CISCO Networking Academy and brass bands credit (University of Queensland • Engineering • Debating and public speaking and Queensland University of • English as an Additional Language • Interact community service club Technology) /Dialect • Interschool sport • Music Extension (Queensland Brisbane • Full arts program • National and international cultural Conservatorium of Music) • International Baccalaureate tours and concerts • Queensland College of Art Diploma Programme offering • School musical • Griffith Film School direct entry to universities in • Royal Queensland Aero Club Australia and overseas School facilities • Robotics/Mechatronics • Confucius Institute Classroom Languages • Chinese (Mandarin) (Years 7–12) • Spanish immersion (Years 7–10) • Dance and art studios with a • Spanish (Years 7–12) • Council of International Schools pottery kiln (CIS) accreditation • Extensive sporting facilities • Opportunities to study community languages • International Student Program • Film and television editing suite accreditation • Flight simulator • Spanish Academy accredited by Spanish Ministry of Education • NEAS (National English Language • Library resource centre Teaching Accreditation Scheme) • Performance and lecture theatre intensive English accreditation • Science and CISCO laboratories

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Kedron State High School HS Year established 1956 Phone +61 7 3630 3333 Number of students 1205 Fax +61 7 3630 3300 HSP Street address Park Rd, Wooloowin Website kedronshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4030, Australia IB

Kedron State High School is a traditional, academic, disciplined Three reasons to choose school with a long history of scholastic excellence. Situated six Kedron State High School kilometres from Brisbane’s central business district, Kedron State • An extensive and accomplished music High School is characterised by strong academic outcomes, which program and science program are consistently above state average, and highly professional and • Highly experienced, caring and supportive dedicated teachers. international program and English as an Kedron State High School hosts the only English as an Additional Additional Language/Dialect staff Language/Dialect (EAL/D) unit in Brisbane North, and offers an • Our multicultural campus is accepting extensive range of cultural, sporting and extracurricular programs. and welcoming of people from all over the Students at Kedron State High School consistently live up to its world. motto – “To Strive is to Shine”.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways • Music ensembles, concert bands, • Chess • Over 95% of students annually orchestra, music extension, • Writers’ club gain access to university courses chorale groups, harp program • Debating • Kedron’s university scholarship • Infuse: music industry program • Student council winners include international • EAL/D support • Student community charity group students • Hospitality program, providing • Pathways to TAFE programs – Interact Brisbane students with industry experience • Sporting competitions Languages • Laptop program • Music competitions • Chinese (Mandarin) • Vocational education and training • Camps and excursions • Japanese (VET) School facilities • French • Indoor sports stadium • Spanish • Business education centre • Extensive computer laboratories • Music laboratory with recording facilities • Spacious science laboratories

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HS Kenmore State High School Year established 1972 Phone +61 7 3327 1555 HSP Number of students 1650 Fax +61 7 3327 1500 Street address 60 Aberfeldy St, Kenmore Website kenmoreshs.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4069, Australia

Kenmore State High School is a well-regarded Independent Public Three reasons to choose School in the western suburbs of Brisbane. It is one of the highest Kenmore State High School performing academic schools in Queensland. Its high quality • Kenmore SHS has very strong academic academic reputation is further enhanced by the outstanding results. In 2013 88% of the entire Year 12 extracurricular programs and links to the University of Queensland, cohort was eligible to receive an OP. Griffith University and the Queensland University of Technology. Of those students, 25% received an OP1-5, Kenmore State High School is situated within ten kilometres of the 58% received an OP1-10 and 83% received central business district, close to the University of Queensland an OP1-15. In 2013 international students in the leafy suburbs of Brisbane. The diverse mix of international received places in dentistry, engineering, students are cared for in the school with a strong emphasis on business and architecture the values of belonging, partnerships, integrity, excellence and • Kenmore SHS offers a very broad variety of learning. These values allow Kenmore to live up to its motto, subjects and activities “Education for Life”. • Kenmore SHS actively celebrates cultural diversity and is a pleasant, welcoming environment in which to learn.

Elite programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways • University-level science and • Instrumental music – symphonic • Most of Kenmore’s students mathematics band, string ensembles, choir further their education at

Brisbane • Accelerated mathematics program • Leos Community Service Club universities, including the • Elite athletes support program • Camps University of Queensland, the • Mentoring program for gifted • Debating and public speaking University of Technology and Griffith University students • Wide range of sports Special programs • Extension studies program in School facilities partnership with the University of • Laptop program for Year 9, 10, 11 • State-of-the-art science facility Queensland and the Queensland and 12 • Networked laptops for all senior University of Technology • Information, Communication and students • Students can undertake university Education (ICE) laptop program for subjects while at school Year 7, 8 and 9 • Film and television studio and green room Languages • Zenith program (accelerated studies) Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 • Modern performing and visual arts • German centre • Music Extension (MEX) program • German extension Year 7, 8 and 9 • Activities centre • Japanese • German Immersion (GIEP)

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Mitchelton State High School HS Year established 1956 Phone +61 7 3550 1111 Number of students 400 Fax +61 7 3550 1100 HSP Street address 754 Samford Rd, Mitchelton Website mitcheltonshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4053, Australia IB

Mitchelton State High School – small enough to care and big enough to Three reasons to choose excel. With excellent teaching staff, student support and modern technology, Mitchelton State High School your child will be given every opportunity to achieve his or her goals. Mitchie • Strong academic outcomes – is a student and community focused school that offers a broad academic since 2006, 89% of OP eligible curriculum with a traditional academic pathway. We also cater to those who international students received want a vocational pathway. Senior classes are small. Therefore, students OP1-15 have access to more teacher time. Our core school values are participation, • Flexible pathways including accountability and respect. These create an environment that is welcoming university links to provide more and supportive of international students, encouraging them to become an choices for students integral part of the school. Mitchelton State High School is located in the • Highly trained, supportive north-west of Brisbane, only nine kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD and is well international team. serviced by public transport. Remember, Mitchelton State High School – small enough to care and big enough to excel.

Special Programs School facilities Languages • Excellence in business • New and refurbished science • Japanese • High School Preparation (HSP) facilities Centre – NEAS accredited • Trade training centre • English for EAL/D Learners OP • Performing arts complex subject • Industrial kitchens Brisbane • Laptop program • Tennis and basketball courts Extracurricular activities • Fully networked, wireless internet access in all classrooms • SPARQ-Ed- Yr11/12 opportunity to work with scientists Tertiary pathways • UQ Science Ambassador Program • Queensland University of • Mentors Technology (QUT) START Program • Technology crew • TAFE Certificate courses based at • Public speaking competitions school • Constitutional convention competition • Ecoman competition • Leos service club • MADD night

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HS Mount Gravatt State High School Year established 1960 Phone +61 7 3291 5222 HSP Number of students 1030 Fax +61 7 3291 5200 Street address 42 Loreburn St, Mt Gravatt Website mtgravattshs.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4122, Australia

Mount Gravatt State High School is located in the southern suburbs Three reasons to choose of Brisbane, about ten kilometres from the city centre. It is well Mount Gravatt State High School serviced by public transport, and is close to universities and TAFE • Consistently high OP results, 98% of Year institutes. 12 graduates in 2013 received an offer to a Currently, the school enrolment of 1030 is diversely multicultural, university representing over 50 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. • OP 1-5 results consistently higher than the Mount Gravatt State High School has a strong academic tradition state average and its motto, “Digna Petamus”, means “Let Us Seek Worthy • NAPLAN results consistently well above the Things”. Queensland average.

Special programs Extracurricular activities School facilities • Academic extension program • Interschool and social sport • Well-equipped facilities for – Academic Edge • School music program (band, technology, science, art, • Griffith University’s Excellence ensembles, choir) and public construction, engineering, sports Expo Competition, which includes performances and performing arts extension activities using outside • Students are encouraged • Brand new state-of-the-art Year 7 mentors to participate in a range of building • Public speaking competitions competitions (e.g. mathematics, • Fully automated resource centre – Rostrum Voice of Youth, Legacy science and English) • One-to-one laptop program in Brisbane Plain English Competition and • School musical Years 8–12 (all students receive a Apex • lnternational after-school study laptop computer) • High School Public Speaking group Competition and advanced Tertiary pathways mathematics programs run • Partnership with Griffith University through Canberra University • School offers tertiary courses • Debating competitions run by the • Early university entry for Year 12 Queensland Debating Union Languages • ‘Evening of Eminence’ (Year 9) • Japanese

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Rochedale State High School HS Year established 1983 Phone +61 7 3340 0400 Number of students 1250 Fax +61 7 3340 0444 HSP Street address Priestdale Rd, Rochedale Website rochedaleshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4123, Australia Email [email protected] IB

Rochedale State High School is conveniently located on the Three reasons to choose southern boundary of Brisbane city, with direct transport links Rochedale State High School to Brisbane’s central business district (20 minutes). The school • Focus on individual student development is situated on expansive land surrounded by trees, native birds in a program that features international and other wildlife. As such, Rochedale State High School enjoys students from a broad selection of nations a natural environment, while being only 45 minutes from the • High level of student support provided by surf beaches and golden sands of the Gold Coast. With a school experienced and friendly staff population of 1250 students and no more than 30 international • Carefully selected, quality homestay students, attendance at Rochedale State High School offers a families in a caring and friendly community. quality education with an emphasis on learning and support for the individual. Elite programs Special programs • Operational agricultural school farm • Engineering excellence program • Marine and aquatic practices • Modern science centre, with • Development programs in touch • Agricultural science program, specialised chemistry, physics and football and volleyball incorporating school farm biology facilities • Cultural development programs • Engineering, furnishing • Multi-level brand new Year 7 incorporating dance, drama and construction and hospitality building music certificate courses • Extension mathematics, • Additional EAL/D support Tertiary pathways science, information technology, provided in a purpose-built Brisbane • Link programs with the University instrumental music international student centre of Queensland, Queensland • Modern science centre with School facilities University of Technology and specialised chemistry, physics, • New Trade Training Academy, Griffith University and biology facilities specialising in engineering • Access to specialist personal and Extracurricular activities • Modern innovative technology career development programs facilities • Exciting international camps and Languages • Multimedia, film and television tour program • French studio • Senior marine studies excursions • Chinese (Mandarin) • Dance and performance • Access to interschool sport, auditorium musical and cultural programs • Agricultural shows throughout South East Queensland • Performing arts, dance and instrumental

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HS Sunnybank State High School Year established 1963 Phone +61 7 3323 8111 HSP Number of students 580 Fax +61 7 3323 8100 Street address Boorman St, Sunnybank Website sunnybanshs.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4109, Australia

Sunnybank State High School is a vibrant, high achieving school, Three reasons to choose located in the multicultural suburb of Sunnybank, to the south of Sunnybank State High School Brisbane City. Our school caters to a wide range of student abilities, and • Extensive history of academic and has enjoyed an outstanding history of success in academic, vocational sporting success and sporting programs. Our school vision of “Many Ways to Excellence” • Extended science and track and field underpins the diverse talents of students and staff across all fields of athletics endeavour. Student achievement is based on the principles of “knowing • Innovative teachers, strong yourself”, “linking with others” and “making a difference in our world”. relationships in caring and supportive The student leadership program is committed to the development of student programs. confident and positive young people who leave our school ready to take their place in their society.

Elite programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways • Mathematics extension • Student leadership activities • Access to specialist personal and • Science extension program and (conferences, camps, programs career development programs science expo and student roles) • Early entry to Brisbane universities • Individualised support for state • Instrumental music and TAFE institutes and national athletes • Science, astronomy, rocketry • Student support scholarships • Sports excellence; track and field programs and crystal growing application competition • University experience days for all Brisbane • Music with specialist instructors • Public speaking year levels Special programs • Student trips – cruises, China and • TAFE Queensland and University • Early Childhood and Community snow skiing joint programs and direct entry Studies • Track and field excellence program School facilities Languages • Drama, fashion and creative arts • Auditorium • Chinese (Mandarin) • Film and new media • Performance areas • Japanese • Extensive vocational education • Sports hall for badminton, certificate program basketball and table tennis • Gymnasium • Athletics facilities • Close proximity to major transport routes, business, community and universities

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The Gap State High School HS Year established 1959 Phone +61 7 3511 3888 Number of students 1100 Fax +61 7 3511 3800 HSP Street address 1020 Waterworks Rd, The Gap Website thegapshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4061, Australia IB

The Gap State High School’s focus is “educating the whole person in Three reasons to choose a supportive local school community”. The school boasts a strong The Gap State High School tradition of academic, cultural, citizenship and sporting excellence. • Strong tradition of academic excellence in a Located at the foothills of beautiful Mt Coot-tha, the school is just supportive school community 15 minutes by bus from Brisbane’s central business district. There • Beautiful landscaped grounds with modern are modern facilities and a unique leadership training centre, with computer, arts and sporting facilities and 24 adventure challenge activities, an impressive performing arts programs centre and extensive computing facilities. A new multimillion dollar • Unique leadership, adventure and personal indoor sports centre has just been opened. English as an Additional development programs, with a state-of-the- Language/Dialect students can extend their English listening, art adventure training centre. speaking, reading and writing skills with lessons conducted by qualified Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) teachers.

Elite programs Extracurricular activities • New science laboratories • The Gap Outdoor Adventure • Instrumental music program and • Trade Training Centre for and Leadership Studies (GOALS) choir electrotechnology, renewable • Clubs – chess, graphic design, energy and engineering Special programs climbing and mathematics • New indoor sports centre • Drama, music, film and television • Art excellence and art academy Brisbane • Graphics and visual art Tertiary pathways • Debating and public speaking • Industrial skills • Student for semester program • Theatrical and dramatic – Griffith University, Bond • Information processing and presentations technology University, Queensland University of Technology and University of • Accelerated music program School facilities Queensland • Mandarin Chinese extension • Australia’s first unique leadership • Griffith University – direct entry program training centre • State-of-the-art performing arts • TAFE – direct entry centre Languages • Independent learning centre • Chinese (Mandarin) • Film and television editing suites • Industrial technology facility

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HS Yeronga State High School Year established 1960 Phone +61 7 3249 1400 HSP Number of students 605 Fax +61 7 3892 2118 Street address 159 Villa St, Yeronga Website yerongashs.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4104, Australia

Yeronga State High School is a truly international school that Three reasons to choose embodies its core values of quality, harmony and sustainability. Yeronga State High School With students originating from over 50 countries, it offers multiple • An international educational experience opportunities to excel in a harmonious, disciplined and inclusive offering highly specialised English language environment. The school community is very proud of its long and literacy immersion history of academic excellence and wide range of sporting and • Proven strong history of academic cultural pursuits. While still honouring its traditions, Yeronga has excellence with a wide and diverse embraced the technological advances of the 21st century, with a curriculum range stronger e-learning focus and technologies embedded throughout • Located directly on the train line, five the curriculum. Our strong partnerships with universities, business kilometres from Brisbane’s central and industry allow opportunities for acceleration into formal tertiary business district. study.

Elite programs • Interschool sport – district Tertiary pathways • Excellence Program in Art premiership teams in summer and • Early start partnerships • Excellence Program in Drama winter competitions with universities – Queensland • Excellence Program in • Lions Youth of the Year University of Technology, Mathematics • School bands University of Queensland • Excellence Program in Science and Griffith University School facilities • Accelerated subject pathways

Brisbane Special programs • Newly refurbished state-of- offering diploma study and • Direct pathways in accounting, the-art e-learning centre/ guaranteed university entrance library, with interactive and business and law to Queensland • Partnerships with TAFE institutes wireless technology University of Technology – off-campus enrolments in • Gifted and Talented programs • Multimillion dollar sports complex diverse vocational qualifications and sport facilities • EAL/D • New specialised language centre Languages • Horticulture • Specialist facilities for art, • German Extracurricular activities technology, languages • Japanese • Artsfest, drama and musicals and science • Chinese (Mandarin) • Public speaking and debating • Business education centres • Vietnamese • Multicultural celebrations • Student–computer ratio of 1:1

36 37 Brisbane Cairns

About Cairns Cairns is a friendly international city renowned for its tourist attractions and proximity to spectacular environmental areas. Cairns is extremely well placed to benefit from the region’s dynamic and increasing population, a thriving and growing economy, and well-established local infrastructure. Cairns has a diverse industry base encompassing domestic and international tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, mining, fishing and information technology. Places of interest Some of the region’s many attractions include: • the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding islands • spectacular mountain views from the Atherton Tablelands • the Mossman Gorge, which is noted for its waterfalls and crystal clear swimming pools • the Daintree World Heritage listed rainforest • Cape Tribulation, the most northern point of Australia. Tertiary education providers in the Cairns region • Central Queensland University (CQU) • Ecotourism study faculties located in the rainforest • James Cook University (JCU) • TAFE Queensland – North. Highlights • Cairns is the cosmopolitan gateway to Tropical North Queensland. • The Cairns International Airport is located only ten minutes drive north of the city centre and the Cairns Cruise Terminal. The airport is serviced by a number of international airlines, as well as domestic and regional carriers.

38 Trinity Beach SS Cairns Trinity Beach

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Smithfield SHS

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Edge Hill SS

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IB Cairns SHS Trinity Bay SHS CBD Cairns

Sunshine Coast Cairns to Sunshine Coast 2 hrs flight

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HS Edge Hill State School Year established 1940 Phone +61 7 4037 9555 HSP Number of students 1060 Fax +61 7 4032 1164 Street address 254 Pease Street, Edge Hill Website edgehillss.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4870, Australia

Edge Hill State School prides itself on the standards it sets and the values it Three reasons to choose upholds. Our curriculum offers each individual, opportunities and challenges, Edge Hill State School with a range of extracurricular activities enabling students to expand their • High academic standards learning horizons and develop individual skills. We maintain exceptional • Exciting and innovative school facilities and resources in attractive grounds in which our students can learn curriculum with a focus on and play. We foster a lifelong love of learning and ensure every day, in every international education classroom, every student is learning and achieving. • A safe, supportive school environment. At Edge Hill State School we celebrate diversity, develop critical thinking and creativity and honour the values of responsibility and respect. We aim to equip our students to be responsible global citizens in a sustainable world, today and into the future.

Extracurricular activities Special programs Competition participation • Student council and student • Early Childhood Practices • Mathematics leadership • Environmental Studies • Science • School camps and excursions • Technology • Public speaking • Music camps • Music – choirs and instrumental • Instrumental music • Student tour to Japan (brass, woodwind, strings, • Eisteddfod

Cairns • Swimming club percussion) • Interschool sport • Chess Club • Student support programs Sport • Student leadership • Swimming • Outside School-Hours Care • Cross country Program • Athletics • Swimming program • Basketball • Physical education program • Netball • Interschool sporting programs • Football • After-School Care program • Cricket • Softball • Hockey Languages • Japanese

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Trinity Beach State School HS Year established 1979 Phone +61 7 4057 1444 Number of students 891 Fax +61 7 4057 1400 HSP Street address Wewak Street, Trinity Beach Website trinitybeachss.eq.edu.au QLD 4879, Australia IB

Trinity Beach State School is a community of learners, committed to Three reasons to choose innovation and led by a united vision for professional excellence. We believe Trinity Beach State School in engaging children in learning experiences that foster their independence, • Strong inclusive multicultural creativity and the connectedness needed in today’s world and our global community future. Our school offers students access to a range of specialist academic • Focus on explicit teaching and programs and extension co-curricular activities – including sport, instrumental learning music and language studies. • Our belief is “every student Building independent, inspired, life-long learners who demonstrate respect matters every day and can be a and a sense of responsibility is the core focus of Trinity Beach State School. high achiever”. Our mission is to “Engage young minds to meet the challenges of the future by offering unique world-class education programs form the early years to university and beyond”.

Extracurricular activities Special programs Sport • Performing arts program and • Parent Education • Cross country drama club • Student support programs • Athletics • School band and choir • Student leadership • AFL • Instrumental music program • Outside School Care program • Rugby league

• Gardening club • Netball Cairns Competition participation • Bike bus • Soccer • Premier’s Reading Challenge • Student Council in place to • Basketball • Writers’ competition support students with gifts and • Swimming • Chess competition talents • Aerobics • Lego robotics • Young scholars • Touch football • Interschool sports • Activity clubs • Futsal • Hot shot tennis • Cheer leading Languages • Piano lessons • Chinese (Mandarin) • Music camps • School camps

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HS Cairns State High School Year established 1917 Phone +61 7 40503033 HSP Number of students 1450 Fax +61 7 4051 5972 Street address Cnr Sheridan St and Upward St Website cairnsshs.eq.edu.au IB Cairns QLD 4870, Australia

Cairns State High School is a comprehensive high school located Three reasons to choose in the heart of Cairns. The school has an enviable reputation for Cairns State High School academic excellence complemented by outstanding achievements • The school’s philosophy and objectives are in music, performing arts, visual arts and sport. As a learning based on traditional values and the latest community, we offer high quality, dynamic and innovative programs innovations that encourage all students to achieve their full potential in a rapidly • There is a range of sensitive and responsive changing global world. These programs are underpinned by the student services including English as an school’s traditional values and lead to a broad range of academic Additional Language/Dialect support and vocational pathways. Cairns High embraces and acknowledges • A commitment to developing the cultural diversity of our student body which is drawn from the internationalism across the school. wider Cairns region and includes students from a range of countries.

Special programs Extracurricular activities School facilities • Centre of Excellence • Centre of Artistic Design • Performing arts centre – choral music, dance, drama, fashion parade • Swimming pool technical theatre and visual arts • Dance and drama evenings • Recording studios • VET Qualification Certificates I, II • Swimming and athletics carnivals • Community hall and III • Instrumental music and • Sports complex • International Baccalaureate school musicals • 150–seat auditorium Cairns Diploma • Charity events • Modern refurbished library • Aerospace studies • Scuba diving courses (PADI • Laboratories – • Marine and aquatic studies certification) nine science laboratories, • Multimedia studies • Work experience programs 14 computer laboratories, • Recreational and tourism studies • Central Queensland University two multimedia laboratories • Photo-imaging studies Start Uni Now courses Tertiary pathways • James Cook University • Tropical North Queensland TAFE – TAFE secondary courses • Bond University – scholarship Languages • Japanese • Chinese (Mandarin) • IB Italian • Italian

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Smithfield State High School HS Year established 1983 Phone +61 7 4058 4333 Number of students 900 Fax +61 7 4057 7664 HSP Street address O’Brien Rd, Smithfield Website smithfieldshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4878, Australia IB

Smithfield State High School has a proud history of outstanding Three reasons to choose educational outcomes for students with high performance levels Smithfield State High School within private and state school regional academic competitions. • Excellent extracurricular program with Our unique partnership with James Cook University and Trinity plenty of variety Beach Primary School provides a seamless pathway from primary • Small cohort of international students, school to university. Our James Cook University Academy Programs enabling greater integration provide quality outcomes for university aspirants. • Friendly school environment in a beautiful part of Queensland. Coupled to this is a comprehensive curriculum offering pathways to success for all students. The school is proud of its vocational pathways, commitment to life skills and active citizenship. The school is located in the beautiful Northern Beaches area of Cairns, approximately fifteen kilometres from the centre of Cairns.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways • Tertiary Aspirations Academy • Scuba diving courses • Academic alliance with James Program • Dance groups Cook University • Senior English for EAL/D learners • Drama club • Pathways to Tropical North • Philosophy in Action course • Instrumental music program Queensland Institute of TAFE Cairns • Certificate IV in Multimedia • Student leadership programs • Promotion of and assistance • CISCO IT Essentials – certified • Readers Cup with applications for university scholarships technician course • Debating and public speaking • Radio broadcasting, management • Duke of Edinburgh awards Languages and production • French • Outdoor Education (canoeing, School facilities • German abseiling, snorkelling, camps, • First-class science laboratories bronze medallion and hiking) • Theatre and dance studios • Soccer academy • Extensive indoor and outdoor • Baseball academy sporting facilities • Radio station Coast FM 101.9 • Modern library

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HS Trinity Bay State High School Year established 1960 Phone +61 7 4037 5218 HSP Number of students 1700 Fax +61 7 4051 5754 Street address 26–62 Hoare St, Manunda Website trinitybayshs.eq.edu.au IB Cairns QLD 4870, Australia

Trinity Bay State High School is a modern facility located in a Three reasons to choose tropical setting, in the heart of Cairns. Trinity Bay State High School Trinity Bay State High School aims to instil an enthusiasm • Commitment to all students and a record of for learning through innovative teaching with an academic, academic success musical, cultural and sporting focus. Empowered with this • Strong relationship with James Cook University enthusiasm, students have been successful in obtaining and North Queensland Tropical TAFE university entry in their chosen course of study. • Beautiful tropical setting with a friendly, caring community.

Elite programs Extracurricular activities • Computer laboratories • Science Excellence Program • Music – Instrumental lessons, • Covered sport centre, gym, tennis • Visual Art Industries band, orchestra and choir courts, basketball courts, general • Performing Arts Centre of Artistic • Art – Industry mentoring and purpose oval and sporting fields Development lessons • Swimming pool • Talented Athlete Academy • Chess Club Tertiary pathways • Debating Club • Direct entry into James Cook Special programs • Drama, dance and vocal stage • Instrumental Music Program University Cairns Campus Higher production Education Diploma • Year 10 Maths Extension • Sporting – swimming and • Direct entry into Tropical North Cairns • Astronomy – Science extension athletics carnivals as well as Queensland TAFE Diploma course • Marine Studies – Orpheus interschool competitions • Business certificates Island research with James Cook • School Trips – New Zealand, • Health Support certificates University Canberra, Japan, China and • Electrical Technology certificate • Outdoor Recreation – Canberra Sailing, Hiking, Abseiling and • Engineering certificate Canoeing camps School facilities • Australian university entry options • University standard science • Work Experience Program – Languages to gain experience and mentoring laboratories • Japanese in desired field • Stargazing laboratory • Performing arts and music • Chinese (Mandarin) complex • Auslan (Australian sign language) • Art gallery • Other languages can be facilitated though distance education

44 45 Gold Coast

About the Gold Coast The Gold Coast is universally acclaimed as one of the most desirable places to live on planet Earth. Imagine 40 kilometres of pristine surfing beaches, World Heritage rainforest and a casual outdoors lifestyle. A mosaic of leisure pursuits includes kayaking, surfing, team sports, scuba diving, windsurfing, beach activities and hiking, to name just a few. Don’t forget the world-class theme parks, modern shopping centres, and endless places to eat and watch the world go by with your new friends. The Gold Coast is Australia’s premier business and tourism destination with a vibrant interaction between lifestyle, general commerce, and green, clean industries, including education, information technology, luxury boat manufacturing, film and television production and tourism. You will feel right at home in our culturally diverse community with a homestay family you may find difficult to leave. With all this, consider 300 days of sunshine, a big blue sky, fresh air and a picture-perfect azure ocean. Plus, the climate is as warm as the welcome you’ll receive when you choose to study on the Gold Coast. There’s simply no other place like it! Places of interest • The Gold Coast Arts Centre complex • More than 100,000 hectares of World Heritage nature reserves • Easily accessible national parks • 70 square kilometres of sheltered, picturesque waterways • Queensland’s largest shopping centres • Over 30 patrolled surf beaches in the summer months • World-class theme parks • Every conceivable sport and leisure activity Tertiary education providers in the Gold Coast region • Bond University • Central Queensland University (CQU) • Griffith University (GU) • Southern Cross University (SCU) • TAFE Queensland – Gold Coast. Highlights • A safe and healthy lifestyle in a picturesque setting • Australia’s sixth largest cosmopolitan city • Regional centre for education excellence and research • Strategic centre for IT and luxury boat manufacturing • Major feature film production studios • An efficient public transport network • Domestic and international airport • Home to the Australian surfing industry

46 Brisbane Gold Coast to Brisbane Upper Coomera SC approx 89km – 1 hr drive Coomera

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Toowoomba Gold Coast to Toowoomba Helensvale SHS Gold Coast approx 183km - 2 hrs drive

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Nerang Southport Ashmore SS Keebra Park SHS QA - Health Sciences Beaudesert CBD Surfers Paradise Benowa SHS

Merrimac SS

Merrimac SHS Mermaid Beach Nobby Beach Robina SHS Miami SHS Robina Miami Varsity College

Burleigh Heads

Palm Beach Elanora SHS Palm Beach Currumbin SHS

Currumbin Queensland Gold Coast Airport

Coolangatta

Tweed Heads New South Wales

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State School Motorway Central Business State College Railway CBD District

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HS Ashmore State School Year established 1978 Phone +61 7 5656 1333 HSP Number of students 800 Fax +61 7 5656 1300 Street address Currumburra Road Website ashmoress.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4214, Australia

Ashmore State School is an exciting, innovative educational Three reasons to choose establishment that caters for children (four years to 12 Ashmore State School years) who live in the northern Gold Coast region. Our • A personalised, precise and aspirational curriculum students study the Australian Curriculum in English, that caters for each learner’s individual needs mathematics, history and science and the Queensland • A consistent whole-school approach to responsible Curriculum in the arts, LOTE, health and PE, and technology. behaviour embracing the Ashmore values of Acceptance, Self-Discipline, Honesty, Manners, We ensure students’ studies within the classroom embody Opportunity, Respect and Excellence – ASHMORE indigenous and international perspectives. Our students’ • An inclusive philosophy that values the differences lives are shaped by caring and qualified teachers who are and similarities of a multicultural society. well trained to take up the challenges of modern school education. Indeed, our entire school community plays a major role in the success of our school where everyone is Proud to Shine!

Special programs Extracurricular activities Competition participation • Link It! – a whole-school • Computer club incorporating • International Competitions and intervention approach to a wide range of technologies Assessment for School (ICAS) improving literacy and numeracy including the multimedia centre • Gold Coast Eisteddfod skills for film and sound production • Opti-Minds Gold Coast • Unify – (University for You) – an • Performing arts including dance, accelerated learning program drama and choir Sport • Kids Matter assisting in the • Horticultural club in partnership • Annual athletics and swimming emotional growth of students with Gold Coast City Council carnivals • The Shed supporting boys’ • Fitter Faster Stronger – health and • Soccer education fitness for the whole family • Touch football • The Southport Precinct supporting • Netball the transition of students to junior • Basketball secondary school • AFL • Rugby league • Dance Languages • Japanese • Spanish after school hours

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Merrimac State School HS Year established 1917 Phone +61 7 5569 1555 Number of students 840 Fax +61 7 5569 1500 HSP Street address Boowaggan Road, Merrimac Website merrimacss.eq.edu.au QLD 4226, Australia IB

Merrimac State School is situated on the beautiful Gold Coast. Our Three reasons to choose school has the dual benefit of a country feel but in a city location. Merrimac State School Wildlife abounds in our very natural environment. Our school • Welcoming school in a natural bushland provides a quality education in an air-conditioned, technology- setting centred environment. Experienced and highly-qualified teachers • Air-conditioned classrooms with interactive work with students of all ability levels to ensure that their individual whiteboards learning needs are being met. Merrimac has a sister school • Comprehensive curriculum from Prep to relationship with Katsuragi in Japan and our parents and students Year 6. greatly value this international partnership.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Sport • Active Student Council and • Music ensembles • Swimming student leadership program • Active afternoon school sports • Rugby league • Instrumental music program • Drama club • AFL • Junior and senior choirs, strings • Soccer Competition participation and concert band • Netball • Mathematics, English, computer, • Environmental focus • Touch football debating and chess competitions • Performing arts • Cricket • Gold Coast Eisteddfod • Camping program for Years 4 and • Softball • Mudgeeraba and Gold Coast

6 Gold Coast Shows • Biennial school trip to Canberra Languages (Year 6) • Japanese speaking competition • Japanese (Years 4, 5 and 6) • Sports carnivals (athletics, swimming and cross country) • Intraschool and interschool sporting programs • International sister school program (Japan trip every second year) • International study tours • International students (short-and- long-term visitors)

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HS Upper Coomera State College Year established 2003 Phone +61 7 5580 7555 HSP Number of students 2250 Fax +61 7 5580 7500 Street address 137 Reserve Rd, Upper Coomera Website uppercoomerasc.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4209, Australia

Upper Coomera State College is at the northern end of the Gold Three reasons to choose Coast, 55 kilometres from the Brisbane Airport. Nestled between Upper Coomera State College the Gold Coast hinterland and some of Australia’s top beaches. • Innovative and diverse curriculum offerings Home to Australia’s top theme parks, and only 30 minutes from the catering for individual student needs centre of Brisbane, international students will truly experience the • Prep to Year 12 environment allowing all best of what South East Queensland has to offer. We have a range students in the family to attend the same of innovative subjects, sporting opportunities and extracurricular school activities. The wider school community is made up of many diverse • Proximity to theme parks, beaches and cultures, providing an ideal environment to make international capital city. students feel welcome.

Elite programs School facilities Tertiary pathways • Academic Honours • Film and media studio (industry- • TAFE – direct entry • Creative Arts standard recording and editing • Griffith University – direct entry. • High Performing Athletes facility) We have strong ties with Griffith • Dance studio University enabling students Special programs • Performing arts centre to take a variety of direct entry • University – direct entry, student • Information services centre courses, including science, health for a semester including traditional and online and business studies • Intensive preparation programs for books and ICT hub • Student for a Semester program Gold Coast QCAA and NAPLAN • International student room with Griffith University, Bond • Virtual schooling • Fully networked, wireless internet University, Queensland University access in and out of classrooms • Vocational Education – certificates of Technology and University of • Extensive sporting facilities and programs Queensland • Hospitality kitchens, coffee shop Extracurricular activities and training facilities Languages • Dance, drama, music, film, gala • Gymnasium • Japanese performances instrumental music, band, choir • Culinary challenges interschool and school based • National and international cultural tours • Homework club • Kokoda Challenge

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Varsity College HS Year established 2001 Phone +61 7 5562 3575 Number of students 3005 Fax +61 7 5562 3570 HSP Street address 198 Varsity Pde, Varsity Lakes, Website varsitycollege.eq.edu.au QLD 4227, Australia IB

Varsity College is one of the largest schools in Queensland, with Three reasons to choose over 3000 students across two campuses and two sub-schools. Led Varsity College by the Executive Principal, each sub-school has a Campus Director • A warm supportive environment where your and deputy principals who are accountable for the achievement child can grow in confidence outcomes for each student within their sub-school. We are • A focused curriculum and extracurricular committed to providing a school where your child can experience activities that develop students to their success on a daily basis. We believe for this to occur the school maximum potential needs to build four pillars of success: academic excellence, the arts, • Teachers who are committed to excellence sporting excellence and community involvement. in the learning and teaching process.

Elite programs Extracurricular activities • State-of-the-art five-storey senior • Basketball Excellence program • School camps learning centre • Rowing Excellence program • Basketball • Digital learning centre • Music Excellence program • Rowing • Specialised science laboratories • Chinese Immersion • Musical/Play and workshops • Academy of Mathematics and • Kokoda Challenge Tertiary pathways Science • Debating • Direct entry to Gold Coast TAFE diploma courses Special programs • Academic competitions • Sailing • Griffith University scholarship Gold Coast • Diploma of Business program • Leadership programs • One2One program (Years 4-12 • Southbank Institute of Technology tablet program) School facilities — diploma courses • The Leader In Me • Film and television editing suite • Bond, Griffith University, Southern • Ambassador Leadership program • Stage sound and lighting Cross University – Student for a • Aspire program – extension • Sports courts, two ovals opposite Semester program program for high achieving the school, gym, • Southern Cross University – students in Years 11 and 12 • Mobile pen-based tablets class Access program • Orchestra, strings, stage band, sets (Prep to Year 3) Languages choir, concert band • Interacive whiteboards (Prep to • Chinese (Mandarin) • World Microsoft Partnership Year 6) • Chinese immersion program School • Extended experimental science (Years 6 to 10) • Overseas sister school laboratory partnerships

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HS Benowa State High School Year established 1980 Phone +61 7 5582 7333 HSP Number of students 1950 Fax +61 7 5582 7300 Street address Mediterranean Dr., Benowa Website benowashs.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4217, Australia

Benowa State High School is located in the heart of Gold Coast Three reasons to choose City. It has a reputation as one of the Gold Coast’s leading co- Benowa State High School educational high schools. Students from over 60 nations and • Sustained high level of academic new arrivals to the Gold Coast form a significant proportion of the achievement student population. Teacher professionalism and a caring attitude • Diverse range of specialist programs, are embedded in the daily life of the school. Benowa High is a including french immersion, music school focused on “many pathways – no limits”. excellence, sports excellence and a Waldorf We are a community that encourages excellence, applauds Stream program achievement and celebrates diversity. In 1990, Benowa State High • Recognition as a School of Achievement in School pioneered Education Queensland’s international program the Arts. on the Gold Coast. We are an accredited member of the Council of International Schools.

Elite programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways • French immersion program – • Choirs, orchestras and bands • Bond University and Griffith first place in World Language • Volleyball – senior girls’ team University – University Pathways Perfect competition – ranked number one in Australia Program 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 • Touch football – senior boys’ elite • The University of Melbourne • Music excellence program team • TAFE Gold Coast • Sports excellence programs • Reef and snow trips • Vocational education training • Marine science • International student excursions to courses • Dance excellence Sydney and Melbourne Languages • Science, technology and • International student exchanges • French engineering School facilities • Japanese • Maritime training centre • Italian • Dance and recording studios • Spanish • Library link to university libraries • Science laboratories • Laptop program, BYOD • Business education centre • Art facilities – kiln and darkroom • Sports fields and courts

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Elanora State High School HS Year established 1990 Phone +61 7 5568 4333 Number of students 850 Fax +61 7 5534 8332 HSP Street address 19th Ave, Elanora Website elanorashs.eq.edu.au QLD 4221, Australia IB

Elanora State High School is an innovative school situated on the Three reasons to choose southern end of the Gold Coast, in walking distance to beautiful Elanora State High School beaches. The school is nestled between local suburban areas • Every student undertakes a “personalised and the foothills of the hinterland. Elanora High School’s vision learning” journey through secondary is – “Ready to Learn, Ready for Life”. It is an academy school, with schooling to future employment, further the senior academies (Years 11 and 12) focusing on business and training or university industry; science and engineering; culture and the arts; health • A broad range of subjects, for example, and fitness and sport. The junior academy focuses on preparing marine, aquatics, business, hospitality, students for academic and vocational pathways. Year 10 is a manual arts, dance transition year to allow students to enrol in subjects of interest and • Strong emphasis on values and leadership. preparation for the senior academies.

Elite programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways • Academic class of excellence and • Solar boat challenge • Direct entry into university extension classes in English and • Surfing • Griffith University and Southern mathematics • Japan tour Cross Early Start to Tertiary studies • Sports excellence class • Science and engineering program • Business and leadership challenge • Year 11 and 12 entry into university • Touch football excellence • Performing arts competition • Vocational and educational training courses • Dance • Opti-Minds — inter-high school Gold Coast • University Business Programs challenge • Diploma courses • Mathematics challenge Special programs Languages • Ski trip • Marine studies • Japanese • Master class for academic elite • Aquatics (including surfing, canoeing and first aid) School facilities • Photography • Computer and science • Hospitality laboratories • Performing arts theatre • Boating and marine • Large indoor gymnasium • Volleyball and tennis courts • Music practice rooms • Kitchens and restaurant

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HS Helensvale State High School Year established 1990 Phone +61 7 5573 8555 HSP Number of students 2100 Fax +61 7 5573 8500 Street address 243 Discovery Dr, Helensvale Website helensvaleshs.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4217, Australia

Welcome to Helensvale State High School. Our learning vision Three reasons to choose ensurs that each student engages personally in our school and Helensvale State High School achieves to their full potential. We have an innovative learning • Small international program personalised for community that prepares our students for the future. individual student’s needs and EAL/D support Helensvale State High School has a vibrant culture of • Academic Excellence EXCITE in four core areas – achievement and opportunity. This culture is cherished and English, SOSE, mathematics and science enriched by enthusiastic and talented students, professional • Extensive sports excellence programs including and supportive staff, and a school community supportive of golf, track and field, volleyball, soccer and student aspirations and dreams. tennis. Our Learning Vision: One Student, One Community, Many Futures.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways • Certificate II in Live Production • Dance troupes • Griffith University and Bond Theatre and Events, Horticulture, • Music ensembles and band University – direct entry Fashion, Hospitality, Dance, • Debating and public speaking • Gold Coast Institute of TAFE – Tourism and Information • Range of academic competitions direct entry Technology • Japan trip • Partnership with Griffith

Gold Coast • Certificate III in Media, Business, • Ski trip University in Biology, Chemistry, Sport and Recreation and Business Education, Information • USA trip Children’s Services Technology, Engineering and • Northern Collegiate Australian • Diploma of Business Health Business Week • Certificate IV Justice Studies • Students can start university • English as an Additional School facilities course while still at school Language/Dialect (EAL/D) • Photography darkroom Languages • Golf excellence • Indoor sports arena • Japanese • Tennis partnership • Restaurant and professional • Marine studies standard kitchens • Performing arts centre • Dance studio • Laptops, one per student

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Keebra Park State High School HS Year established 1973 Phone +61 7 5509 2555 Number of students 725 Fax +61 7 5591 7256 HSP Street address Anne St, Southport Website keebraparkshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4215, Australia IB

Keebra Park State High School is located on the Gold Coast close Three reasons to choose to Southport and Surfers Paradise. The school is well established Keebra Park State High School and has good public transport links. Keebra Park is a multicultural • Leading Gold Coast school for intensive school with a positive international program, drawing students from English language study all over the world. Keebra is the leading high school for intensive • Personal attention and individual study language studies on the Gold Coast and provides individual support assistance for international students. • Close to Southport and Surfers Paradise. Keebra Park has a strong record of cultural, academic and sporting success including effective partnerships with nearby universities and colleges. We cater for graduate students aiming for university as well as shorter term study abroad students and study tours. At Keebra Park, all international students are offered a convenient, customised and challenging program.

Elite programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways • Academic excellence program • Biology trip to Stradbroke Island • Griffith University campus and • Instrumental music • Concert band and vocal groups Gold Coast Institute of TAFE less • Science extension • Professional surfing lessons than five kilometres away • Sports specialisation • International trips to Sydney and • Direct entry program with Gold Coast • Fitness and exercise science Great Barrier Reef Southern Cross University • Links with Bond University Special programs School facilities • Intensive English language • Modern science centre Languages • Learn to surf program • Conference room for international • Japanese • Homework and study tutorials students • Hospitality and cooking • Indoor sports hall and extensive playing fields

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HS Merrimac State High School Year established 1979 Phone +61 7 5595 8666 HSP Number of students 1305 Fax +61 7 5595 8600 Street address Dunlop Crt., Mermaid Waters Website merrimacshs.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4218, Australia

Merrimac State High School is a safe, busy and exciting Three reasons to choose school close to the beach, offering an extensive range of Merrimac State High School innovative subjects, sports and diverse extracurricular • Specialised programs to cater for international activities. students in surfing, surf rescue, Australian A long history of international exchange means that we have studies and sports dedicated and experienced teachers and homestays waiting • Committed to computer technology in all aspects to welcome new international students. Full accreditation with of curriculum, with most curriculum materials EQI and Council of International Schools is our guarantee of supplied in a digital format quality. • Flexible four-day week timetable – classes on Tuesday to Friday, with Mondays used for travel, excursions, English as an Additional Language/ Dialect (EAL/D) classes and tutorial support.

Elite programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways • Surf program • Surf camp to Byron Bay • Direct links with Bond University, • Marine studies • School musical Griffith University, Central • Fashion • School trips to Sydney and Cairns Queensland University, Southern • Dance • Ski trip in August Cross University and other tertiary • Hospitality providers

Gold Coast • Marine studies trip to Heron Island (Great Barrier Reef) • As we are close to many Special programs universities, opportunities exist for • Pilot school for EAL/D learners School facilities students in Year 11 or 12 to start • Australian studies • Dance and music studios their university courses while still • Childcare • Swimming pool at school • International sports course • Marine aquaculture, marine Languages studies and boating equipment • Summit program for high • Chinese (Mandarin) performance students • Hospitality centre and restaurant • Japanese • Spanish

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Miami State High School HS Year established 1963 Phone +61 7 5554 0333 Number of students 1030 Fax +61 7 5554 0300 HSP Street address 2137–2205 Gold Coast Hwy, Website miamishs.eq.edu.au Miami QLD 4220, Australia IB

Miami State High School is a small, caring school located on Queensland’s Gold Three reasons to choose Coast in the suburb of Miami, approximately 100 kilometres south of Brisbane. Miami State High School Miami High has an enrolment of just over 1000 students. At Miami, we believe • Small school offering a that students learn best in a small school environment where caring and personalised experience professional staff deliver a personal education. • Attractive school campus on a We value cultural understanding, tolerance and inclusion through global learning famous surfing beach experiences. In an increasingly global community, it is important for young • Caring and supportive people to develop an enhanced understanding of other cultures. The diversity homestay families within the of students attending Miami High is testament to the popularity of our programs school community. and our caring and friendly learning environment. International students complete a comprehensive orientation program focused on the local community and culture. This, in conjunction with our international mentoring program, assists new students to feel welcomed and part of our school community.

Elite programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways • Academic excellence • Japan tour • Griffith University • Dance excellence • Canberra tour • Bond University • Gifted and talented pathways • Annual ski trip • University of Queensland Gold Coast • Japanese extension • Learn to swim school on-campus • Queensland University of • Surfing and bodyboarding pool Technology program • Broad range of sport options – recreational and interschool Languages Special programs • Japanese • Aerospace studies in partnership School facilities with Gold Coast Airport • Beach access 100 metres • Learn to surf program • Heated swimming pool • Student ‘Take Home’ laptop • Wireless internet access program • Specialist science laboratory • Instrumental music program • Gymnasium • English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) • Outdoor recreation • Marine studies

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HS Palm Beach Currumbin State High Year established 1972 Phone +61 7 5525 9333 HSP Number of students 2400 Fax +61 7 5525 9300 Street address Thrower Dr, Palm Beach Website pbc-shs.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4221, Australia

Palm Beach Currumbin State High (PBC) is located on the beautiful Gold Three reasons to choose Coast in South East Queensland, Australia. Palm Beach Currumbin State High Imagine 35 acres of extraordinary land on the doorstep of the Pacific • Exceptional educational facilities and Ocean, bordered by a river, and within easy walking distance to one of the best location on the Gold Coast the world’s best surfing beaches. It is little wonder that the unmatched • Programs that develop every student’s setting of PBC has made it one of the most popular international schools unique talents and enhance their in Queensland. education • An outstanding international program As a large school, we have the distinct advantage of offering a that has been running for nine years. wide range of diverse programs and opportunities, delivered by highly trained and experienced teachers, and using state-of-the-art technology, including the internet, multimedia equipment, aquaculture centre and laboratories. School facilities At PBC, we believe in recognition and celebration of hard work, effort • Aquaculture centre and high achievement in all areas of schooling. We offer students a wide • Auditorium range of activities and experiences not available at any other Gold Coast • Boatshed school. • Dance studios • Drama theatre Elite programs Extracurricular activities • Engineering workshops

Gold Coast • Academic excellence • Instrumental music • Gymnasium • Creative arts excellence • School musical • Middle-school precinct • Sports excellence • Debating • Multimedia conference theatre • Interschool team and individual • Recording studio Special programs sports competitions • Science laboratories • Nationally-acclaimed sports • Dance and drama • Tennis courts excellence program in 12 sports • Sports competitions • Trade training centre • Unique marine studies and • Gymnasium aquatic practices programs, Tertiary pathways • Adjacent swimming pool access featuring over 100 watercraft • Griffith University Partnerships • Dance, drama and music • Bond University Student for extension a Semester program Languages • Japanese • Spanish

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Robina State High School HS Year established 1996 Phone +61 7 55623451 Number of students 1200 Fax +61 7 55623461 HSP Street address Investigator Dr, Robina Website robinashs.eq.edu.au QLD 4226, Australia IB

At Robina State High School, we value the ideals of an international Three reasons to choose education. Our international programs foster cultural understanding and Robina State High School personal development for our visitors and for our school community. • Specialist programs for golf, futsal and We have a diverse curriculum including over 30 senior subjects, and are baseball able to provide a personalised timetable that supports individual needs • Three full-time international staff and interests. Robina High uses innovative timetabling so that Friday members is a flexible lesson-free day for senior students. Our host families are • Excellent English as an Additional friendly and supportive, and our teachers are experienced in supporting Language/Dialect support with international students. qualified tutors. We are proud to share our curriculum and our school community with international students and guests.

Elite programs School facilities Tertiary pathways • Baseball excellence program • Performing arts centre • Griffith University Early Start to • Golf excellence program • Sport activity centre Tertiary Studies • Futsal/soccer program • Fitness training gym • Bond University Student for a • Japanese Immersion program • Nine computer laboratories Semester program • Grass baseball field • TAFE Special programs

• Golf putting green Gold Coast • Environmental science outdoor Languages • Dance studio education program • Japanese • Graphics and woodwork rooms • Marine studies • Catering kitchens and • OP English as an Additional dining room Language/Dialect (EAL/D) • Photography darkroom Extracurricular activities • Marine aquaculture area • After school EAL/D support • Japanese tatami room • International learn-to-surf program • School camps – marine studies, biology, ski trip, Year 12 leadership • International camps to Byron Bay, Brisbane, Sydney, Great Barrier Reef

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About the Sunshine Coast The Sunshine Coast region stretches from Caloundra in the south to Rainbow Beach in the north, an area of approximately 3200 square kilometres. Students and visitors will enjoy the special Sunshine Coast lifestyle – the sun, sand and surf. Students will also enjoy the friendliness of people and easy access to Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, one hour’s drive away. This stretch of coast features beachside tourist precincts, rural hinterland and urban centres. The Sunshine Coast Airport is located in the centre of the Sunshine Coast at Maroochydore, and caters for domestic flights. The region’s agricultural areas produce a range of products, including sugar, ginger, subtropical fruits, vegetables and macadamia nuts. The region is also a major fishing sector, processing fish and seafood for domestic and export markets. Places of interest The Sunshine Coast region has everything to support a full community life and offers a wide variety of outdoor, sporting, educational and cultural activities of every kind.

There is also a vast array of natural attractions in the Sunshine Coast region, including beaches, national parks and hinterland areas.

The region offers a comprehensive range of shopping and public services including cinemas, theatres, art galleries and extensive entertainment venues. Tertiary education providers in the Sunshine Coast region • Central Queensland University (CQU) • TAFE Queensland – East Coast • University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) Highlights • One of the fastest growing regions in Australia • Key provider of research on sustainable business and economic growth • Major provider in the tourism, fishing and agricultural products sectors • Lush rainforests, pristine beaches and beautiful hinterland areas

60 Sunshine Beach SS Sunshine Beach SHS

Cairns Sunshine Coast to Cairns 2 hrs flight

Coolum SHS Eumundi Queensland

Sunshine Coast Coolum

Maroochydore Airport

Nambour Burnside SHS Maroochydore SHS CBD Maroochydore IB Mountain Creek SHS

Chancellor SC

Kawana Waters SC

Maleny Maleny SHS Sunshine Coast Airport

CBD Caloundra SHS

Caloundra Caloundra Airport

Beerwah

Glass House Mountains

Bribie Island

Toowoomba Sunshine Coast to Toowoomba approx 224km - 2:42 hrs drive

10 kilometers Brisbane 10 miles Sunshine Coast to Brisbane Bribie Island SHS approx 100km - 1:15 hr drive

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State High School Airport Main Road EQI Office

State School IB International Baccalaureate Motorway Central Business State College Railway CBD District

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HS Sunshine Beach State School Year established 1982 Phone +61 7 5474 6333 HSP Number of students 815 Fax +61 7 5474 6300 Street address David Low Way, Sunshine Beach Website sunshinebeachss.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4567, Australia

Walking through the gates of Sunshine Beach State School, new and Three reasons to choose existing parents and learners often comment on the positive, fun Sunshine Beach State School and supportive learning environment. • Australia’s only Glasser Quality School • One of the regions’s highest achieving As an accredited Glasser Quality School since 2003, the school uses academic schools the principles of Dr William Glasser’s Choice Theory, Reality Therapy • Unique environment – nestled beside the and Lead Management as its philosophical base. world famous Noosa National Park. The needs satisfying learning environment is due to this unifying and deliberate approach which underpins the learning interactions and operations of the school. Positive relationships are built on trust and respect and the staff, learners, families and the community work together to strive for the ever moving target of quality in all that we do.

Extracurricular activities Special programs Sport • Student council • An arts program that features • Surfing • Opti-Minds instrumental music and visual art • Water polo • Reader’s cup – choir, school band and strings • Touch football

Sunshine Coast Sunshine • Maths olympiad • Exciting off-site camping/ • Interschool sports: rugby league, • Camping program – leadership environmental skills programs soccer, AFL, cricket and chess camps, class camps and music • Structured information and • Active after-school community camps communication technologies sports program which involves • Development cup program – rugby program a number of different sports league and union • Leadership camps throughout the year such as little • Regional mathematics tournament athletics, dance, tennis, boxercise, sailing and triathlon • Sports exchanges • King of the Mountain Relay Noosa Triathlon • Swimming carnival and sports day Languages • Italian

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Chancellor State College HS Year established 1997 Phone +61 7 5453 3222 Number of students 2494 Fax +61 7 5453 3200 HSP Street address Sippy Downs Dr, Sippy Downs Website chancellorsc.eq.edu.au QLD 4556, Australia IB

Chancellor State College is situated approximately one Three reasons to choose hour’s drive north of Brisbane, and nine kilometres from Chancellor State College Mooloolaba’s coastal community. • Highly experienced, caring and professional staff We have state-of-the-art wireless capacity throughout the • Staff support the school charter of: “Care; school, certificate industrial level technology and catering Consideration; Commitment; Challenge and facilities, and joint sporting fields, swimming pool, sport Co-operation” to ensure that students are able to be stadium and world-class athletics track shared with the “the best we can be” University of the Sunshine Coast. • Staff on campus who speak French, German, Portuguese, Japanese and Italian.

Special programs Extracurricular activities • Music laboratory with recording • Music ensembles • Touch football facilities • Concert bands • Football • Apple computer laboratory • Orchestra • Futsal • College café • Stage band • Other sports on offer (subject to • Green room – film and television • Marine studies availability/session) basketball, • Gymnasium • Hospitality studies, providing AFL, cross country, rugby union, • Beach volleyball courts students with industry experience rugby league, netball, surf sports • Tennis courts using a commercial kitchen and volleyball • Basketball courts • National mathematics competition • Instrumental music Coast Sunshine • Engineering challenges • Chess competitions Tertiary pathways • Our engineering and accounting • School musicals • Dance – external provider programs are university accredited • Subject to availability: stage • Surfing lessons with University of the Sunshine engineering, sound engineering (first lesson free as welcome gift) Coast and theatre production • Beach volleyball • Headstart programs with • World-class coaching for pole University of the Sunshine Coast, vaulting/sprint/athletics training School facilities • Indoor sports stadium gaining credit and recognition of • 2013 Australasian Futsal prior learning for future study Champions, Touch Football State • State-of-the-art performing arts • Pathways to TAFE Finalist centre • Interschool sports champions • Lecture theatre (air-conditioned) Languages futsal, touch football, AFL, cross • Extensive computer laboratories • Japanese country • Laptop program • Italian • Other languages can be negotiated on enrolment

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HS Kawana Waters State College Year established 1986 Phone +61 7 5493 3388 HSP Number of students 1400 Fax +61 7 5493 3004 Street address Sportsman Pde, Bokarina Website kawanawaterssc.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4575, Australia

Kawana Waters State College is a P–12 college centrally located on the Three reasons to choose Sunshine Coast, about one hour north of Brisbane. Nestled between Kawana Waters State College ocean and lakes, the college is well positioned to offer a unique Australian • Quality education in a safe, healthy education experience, with highly experienced staff offering quality and unique location education in a caring environment. The college develops lifelong learners • Highly successful tertiary and post- who make a positive contribution to a global society. Kawana Waters State school pathways for all students College has been involved in the EQI program since 1997, and is accredited • 21st century learning. through the EQI International Student Program and Council of International Schools.

Elite programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways • Aquatics excellence program • Surfing camps • University of the Sunshine Coast • Arts excellence program • Senior marine science studies Headstart program • Football excellence program excursions • Sunshine Coast TAFE specialist • International student program • Leadership development course entry program • Academic Curriculum Extension • Musical dance and drama • Sunshine Coast Trade Training program (ACE) performances and excursions Centre • International student excursions • Sunshine Coast University Hospital Special programs (Sydney, Great Barrier Reef) (Allied Health)

Sunshine Coast Sunshine • Marine studies science • Writers workshops and Languages • Programs of distinction in arts competitions (drama, dance, visual arts, music) • Japanese • Vocational education and training School facilities (marine, tourism, computing, arts, • Aquatics centre, olympic-sized hospitality, construction) swimming pool • English as an Additional • Extensive sporting facilities Language/Dialect • Performing arts centre • Tutorial programs • Marine aquaculture, marine • Gifted and talented program studies and boating equipment • International student centre

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Bribie Island State High School HS Year established 1989 Phone +61 7 3400 2444 Number of students 1009 Fax +61 7 3400 2400 HSP Street address First Ave, Bongaree Website bribislashs.eq.edu.au QLD 4507, Australia IB

Bribie Island State High School is a progressive school which Three reasons to choose prepares students to engage successfully in their futures through Bribie Island State High School the provision of an excellent schooling experience. One of our major • Located close to Brisbane, Sunshine Coast strengths is the extensive support structures we have in place. beaches, the Glasshouse Mountains, The school is split into semi-autonomous learning communities, Australia Zoo and many islands which achieve improved student learning outcomes through the • The curriculum uses the national and promotion of positive student-teacher-parent relationships. marine park environment to enhance the Our school is also characterised by high quality teaching and educational experiences of students learning, underpinned by excellent information and communication • A small personalised international student technology and a focus on internationalism. program where each student is valued and treated individually.

Special programs • Sports programs, including Tertiary pathways • Dance, drama and music swimming, athletics and beach • University of the Sunshine Coast • Film, television and new media carnival dual enrolment program • Hospitality practices School facilities • Queensland University of Technology dual enrolment • Instrumental music • Film and television editing suite program • Student representative council • Indoor sports centre • Tertiary aspirants’ program visits (student leadership) • Industrial technology centre • Marine and aquatic practices to University of Queensland, Coast Sunshine • Computer and Griffith University, University of the • Recreation studies science laboratories Sunshine Coast and Queensland • Tourism • Boating equipment University of Technology • Moreton Island biology camp • Outdoor tennis courts • Academies in sports and arts • Performing arts theatre Languages • Indonesian Extracurricular activities • Photography darkroom • Ski trip • Sports oval and swimming pool • International tours • Outdoor tennis, basketball and handball courts • Public speaking and debating • Practical art rooms • Whole-school productions (musical, dance, collage drama) • Language science centre • Vocal group • Library • School dances • Café • Private surfing lessons

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HS Caloundra State High School Year established 1963 Phone +61 7 5436 8444 HSP Number of students 1050 Fax +61 7 5491 8457 Street address 88 Queen St., Caloundra Website caloundrashs.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4551, Australia

Caloundra State High School is located on the coast, at the southern end Three reasons to choose of the Sunshine Coast, within walking distance to six local beaches. Caloundra State High School The school has a distinct junior secondary and senior school curriculum. • Experienced staff delivering a broad The school offers a broad curriculum catering for students’ interests curriculum that caters for academic in academic and vocational areas, including a wide range of sporting, and vocational pathways community and cultural activities. Subjects including tourism and marine • A positive school culture, with an studies provide students with immediate links to employment. atmosphere of tradition and high An excellent arts program includes visual and performing arts, dance and achievement drama extension, music, stage/concert bands and vocal groups. • Programs to nurture excellence in French and Italian are the language options in Year 8. academic, cultural and sporting Significant information and communications technology capacity is achievement to ensure students provided in the school, with laptops for all students in Years 10, 11 and 12. reach their full potential.

Special programs Extracurricular activities • Modern resource centre • Volleyball excellence • Performance groups – string • Self-serve canteen • Early Childhood studies ensemble, concert band, stage • Indoor sports stadium for volleyball, • Performing arts – dance, dance band, vocal group, dance basketball and badminton extension, music, vocal group, extension groups (EDGE), (JET) • Extensive outdoor sports fields instrumental music, stage band, • Debating and public speaking AFL, soccer, cricket and tennis, basketball, netball courts Sunshine Coast Sunshine string ensemble, concert band • Leadership program – senior and • Marine studies junior leader investiture • Marine aquaculture workroom • Film and television • Local sports clubs • Industrial technology – design • Tourism and hospitality • Learn to surf classes and surf workshops and graphics rooms • Outdoor education programs lifesaving clubs • Art classrooms, including gallery and pottery kiln • Year 8 and 11 camps • Gym/health clubs • One-to-one laptop program for Year • i Achieve academic support School facilities 10, 11 and 12 students program • Computer and science laboratories • Certificate in Fitness, Sport and Tertiary pathways • Performing arts centre, including Recreation • University of the Sunshine Coast two dance studios • Science including biology, direct entry program • Hospitality catering kitchens and chemistry and physics • Queensland Institute of Technology dining room • Legal studies • Headstart program • Trade training centre (certificate • Sunshine Coast TAFE • Digital media and technology courses) • Manufacturing/furnishing Languages • French • Italian (Year 8)

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Coolum State High School HS Year established 1985 Phone +61 7 5471 5333 Number of students 690 Fax +61 7 5471 5300 HSP Street address Havana Rd East, Coolum Website coolumshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4573, Australia IB

Coolum State High School is a well resourced, progressive Three reasons to choose secondary school located at the centre of the beautiful Sunshine Coolum State High School Coast. Our focus is excellence in academic, vocational, cultural, • Situated in an extraordinary bushland sporting and community endeavours, delivered in a supportive environment, close to a surf beach educational environment. We have a wide range of academic and • Students and staff are friendly and caring vocational education and training programs. Students develop • We offer a wide range of experiences, with personal leadership skills through their involvement in a range of a focus on excellence, student leadership committees and councils, which are supported by our committed, and participation. experienced and caring staff. Our focus is on care, respect and excellence in every facet of school life.

Special programs Extracurricular activities School facilities • Surfing excellence program • Year 12 retreat • Performing arts centre and art • Extensive vocational and training • Debating and public speaking gallery programs • Snow trip • Sports oval and football fields • Strong technology base in all • Learn to surf program • Practical art rooms and kiln teaching and learning – e-learning • Stage band and instrumental • Extensive manual arts, hospitality Macbook program and laptop music program and textile study facilities program • Extensive range of academic • Music practice rooms • Certificate courses offered by competitions • Sports fields and tennis and Coast Sunshine outside providers, for example, • Project music studio and jam basketball courts Children’s Services, Allied Health, sessions • Science laboratories Sport and Recreation and Justice • School-based work experience • Learning centre Studies program • Business Studies centre • Multimedia studies • Annual ANZAC day tour to • Graphics centre • Children’s services Canberra • Music recording studios • Year level leadership development programs Tertiary pathways • Biennial musical production • University of the Sunshine Coast • Sporting programs, surfing, AFL, – Headstart program oztag and netball • Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE Languages • Japanese

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HS Maroochydore State High School Year established 1964 Phone +61 7 5409 7333 HSP Number of students 1100 Fax +61 7 5409 7300 Street address Maroochydore Rd, Maroochydore Website maroochyshs.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4558, Australia

Located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, with a backdrop of Three reasons to choose beautiful beaches, Maroochydore State High School is a vibrant and Maroochydore State High School dynamic school, with highly experienced and qualified teachers • Next door to Maroochydore beach on who are caring and supportive of every student. Founded on Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast strong traditional values, Maroochydore State High School has • Exciting subjects and programs an innovative, dynamic and modern curriculum, where students • A safe place to learn and a safe place to achieve excellent outcomes, and safety, respect and learning grow. permeate every aspect of school life. Students are supported and challenged to realise their potential through an exciting range of subjects and innovative programs that provide something for everyone.

Elite programs Extracurricular activities School facilities • Biotechnology excellence program • Sydney, Fraser Island, Great • New modern, sophisticated • Surfing excellence program Barrier Reef and Lady Musgrave science laboratories • Cricket excellence program Island trips for international • Coastal Cookery Trade Training • Rugby league excellence program students Centre – commercial kitchen and • Commercial cooking excellence • School camp – marine studies restaurant program – Heron island • Performing arts theatre and • School musical production air-conditioned state-of-the-art Sunshine Coast Sunshine Special programs • Culture Fest auditorium • Marine studies • Concert band, stage band, rock • Sports stadium and function hall • Queensland College of bands and choir • Rugby ovals, basketball and tennis Wine Tourism courts • Film, television and new media Tertiary pathways • Information technology systems • University of the Sunshine Coast – • Hospitality, restaurant and bar Headstart program service courses (dual enrolment) • Humanitarian – annual school • Queensland University of project in Cambodia Technology – direct entry • Sunshine Coast TAFE – direct entry certificate courses Languages • Japanese

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Mountain Creek State High School HS Year established 1995 Phone +61 7 5457 8333 Number of students 1800 Fax +61 7 5457 8300 HSP Street address Lady Musgrave Dr, Mountain Creek Website mtncreekshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4557, Australia IB

Mountain Creek State High School is situated four kilometres Three reasons to choose from the popular Mooloolaba surfing beach on the Sunshine Mountain Creek State High School Coast, and close to the famous Australia Zoo. This school • High academic standards and an extensive offers a high quality education program, which includes the range of academic and vocational subjects International Baccalaureate Diploma. • Embraces cultural diversity and a global International students enjoy the choice of an extensive range of perspective welcoming international students subjects, a dynamic learning environment supported by quality from many countries facilities and equipment with access to a unique coastal lifestyle. • Safe and supportive environment offering a network of guidance and pastoral care.

Elite programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways • IB Diploma – Years 10–12 • School camps – senior marine • University of the Sunshine Coast • Creative industries academy – science (Lady Elliott Island, Great – Headstart program, within five dance, drama, music, art Barrier Reef) kilometres of the school • Sport excellence in volleyball, • Music, dance, drama and art • University of Queensland Links basketball and rugby groups, performances program • Sports teams, training and • TAFE – Diploma options Special programs competitions – basketball, after school • Marine science, snorkelling and

volleyball, rugby, AFL, water polo, Coast Sunshine boating track and field, soccer and netball Languages • Split shift timetable for seniors • Japanese and juniors School facilities • Spanish • Gym memberships with personal • Sports stadium, swimming pool, fitness programs commercial gym and fitness • English as an Additional facility and sports fields Language/Dialect • Performing arts theatre, • Mathematics and science tutorials professional dance studios • Vibrant international student • Boating equipment for marine program science • Computer and science laboratories • Hospitality and catering rooms

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HS Sunshine Beach State High School Year established 1992 Phone +61 7 5440 4222 HSP Number of students 1080 Fax +61 7 5440 4200 Street address 42 Ben Lexcen Dr, Sunshine Beach Website sunshinebeachhigh.eq.edu.au IB QLD 4567, Australia

Sunshine Beach State High School is a progressive international Three reasons to choose school located in a biosphere reserve, recognised by the United Sunshine Beach State High School Nations. The school focuses on positive relationships between • Live and learn near the famous Noosa students, teachers and the community, with a strong academic beaches; recognised as one of the most focus complemented by courses in marine science, hospitality and attractive schools in the state visual arts. • A choice of 44 subjects A cutting-edge network of laptops delivers computer-based • Marine science and certificate courses. learning, ensuring a 21st century education for our students. With links to several universities and the Headstart program, Sunshine Beach High offers a flexible pathway to higher education and vocational opportunities. Elite programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways • Elite program in music • Marine research project on the • University of the Sunshine Coast • Elite program in Italian Great Barrier Reef (Heron Island) Headstart program • Elite program in surfing (invitation • Beginners surfing lessons – learn • Central Queensland University only) from a champion (on demand, • Sunshine Coast TAFE additional costs apply) Special programs • Scuba diving for students holding Languages

Sunshine Coast Sunshine • Photography, film Professional Association of Diving • Junior Italian, intermediate Italian and television Instructors certificate (PADI) and senior Italian • Italian exchange program (on demand) • Marine science (boat licence) • Bar course – hospitality • Hospitality • Year 12 leadership camp • English as a second language support School facilities • International study tours • Photography – wet and dry darkroom • Marine aquaculture and boating equipment • Next to olympic swimming pool and 10 tennis courts • Performing arts centre

70 71 Sunshine Coast Toowoomba

About Toowoomba Sitting high on the Great Dividing Range, around 700 metres above sea level, Toowoomba is known as the ‘Garden City’ of Queensland. Its wide tree-lined streets, parks, gardens and historic buildings give the city a touch of old-world charm. As a result of its safe, friendly environment, clean mountain air, natural beauty and low cost of living, Toowoomba has twice been voted Australia’s best city to live. Toowoomba is the hub of the famous Darling Downs region, and is known as the ‘Gateway to the West’. Noted for its grain crops, cotton, vegetables and timber, the Darling Downs is an important part of Queensland’s agricultural production. The city is a leisurely 90-minute drive from Queensland’s capital city, Brisbane, and only two hours from the beaches of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Places of interest Picnic Point Lookout is an ideal place to appreciate the rugged mountain ranges, valleys and native forests of the Great Dividing Range. Toowoomba has an amazing array of walking trails, from the more challenging hikes through the escarpment parks and mountain ranges, to a stroll through well-paved parks and bikeways. Cyclists are also well catered for, with over 70 kilometres of sealed bikeways passing through city parks and lying adjacent to scenic waterways. The prestigious, historical Empire Theatre regularly plays host to performers from around the world. Tertiary education providers in the Toowoomba region • Griffith University (GU) • TAFE Queensland – South West • University of Queensland (UQ) • University of Southern Queensland – Toowoomba. Highlights • With nearly 90,000 people, Toowoomba is the second largest inland city after Canberra • It is a key educational hub that provides public and private education to Queensland’s regional areas • The University of Southern Queensland is a world leader in distance and online education

72 Sunshine Coast Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast approx 224km - 2:42 hrs drive

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HSP PS HS IB 75 Toowoomba Queensland Academies

Academies’ origins Preparation for university On 17 April 2005, the Queensland Academies were The rigour of the IB curriculum with subjects such as the created as an innovative alternative educational program Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and the Extended Essay for highly capable high school students. (a research topic of the student’s choosing), coupled with the style of education, enables students to adjust more The Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and readily to university conditions. Technology (QASMT) at Toowong and the Queensland Academy for Creative Industries (QACI) at Kelvin Grove opened in January 2007 for Year 10 and Year 11 students. Partnerships with universities The Queensland Academy for Health Sciences (QAHS) Partnerships with leading universities afford benefits opened on the Gold Coast in January 2008 for students including credit into second year university courses, in Years 10 and 11. In July 2008, QACI officially opened its attainment of additional tertiary rankings, industry new purpose-built seven-storey facility in the heart of the experience, involvement with university staff and access Creative Industries precinct at Kelvin Grove. to world-class resources and facilities.

What makes the Academies special Technology-rich environment The Queensland Academies are state schools for highly The new university-standard facilities at the Academies capable Year 10 to 12 students. have full wireless connectivity which allows students to use laptop tablets, instead of traditional exercise books, A bridge between high school and tertiary study, the for all subjects. Academies are designed to maximise the potential of highly capable students and prepare them for university. Stimulating, challenging environment Studying with like-minded students Highly capable students are stimulated with challenging extension and enhancement opportunities run with By challenging current approaches to teaching and partner universities. They are challenged by an array learning, the Academies enable students to learn from of school-based extracurricular Creativity, Action and and with each other. The Academies and the International Service (CAS) activities. Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum promote a sense of team in The academy experience includes participation in camps, which students are not competing for a finite number of sports and music events, and milestone activities such top scores. as formals and graduation ceremonies. Internationally recognised curriculum The Queensland Academies offer the IB Diploma Program – an internationally recognised pre-university level qualification that allows subjects to be accelerated and graduating students to study at Australian tertiary institutes as well as overseas universities.

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The Queensland Academy for Creative Industries The Queensland Academy for Health Sciences’ (QAHS) (QACI) benefits from a unique partnership between learning community is a rich educational environment. Education Queensland and the Queensland University of Through its partnership with Griffith University, and the Technology (QUT), in particular the dynamic and world- QAHS curriculum offerings, QAHS also affords credit leading creative industries faculty. options to students in areas that include business, law, engineering, arts, criminology, information technology, In this partnership, the state’s most talented and high psychology, education and multimedia. performing students will be able to access an articulated route to tertiary studies at QUT which will allow them There is a strong underpinning focus on research. The an early, measured introduction to tertiary life that two education providers are co-located at Southport will better prepare them for what many young people which has provided the opportunity for development of a consider to be the culture shock of the first year university range of relationships both formal and informal. experience QAHS provides students with opportunities to pursue careers in the health sciences, sciences, academia or To obtain the benefits of powerful learning that can be research. achieved through the arts, the Queensland Academy for Creative Industries has developed a broad range of Interested students may engage with Griffith University’s significant arts community and business relationships. Health Certificate which is studied concurrently with the Diploma, and offers successful students a pathway Students graduating from QACI are well placed for directly to a range of second year Health degrees. careers in architecture, engineering, town planning, event management and new media industries such as e-games, web development, software development and graphic design, as well as film, television, music, theatre and visual arts.

The Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology (QASMT) allows high achieving students to develop their skills through leading edge curriculum and links with The University of Queensland (UQ). Working in partnership with UQ, QASMT offers an enriched program to enhance the development of students who have an interest and ability in the related fields of science, mathematics and technology. QASMT aims to develop students’ abilities to research, investigate and reflect on local and global matters. The relationship of the students and teachers is based on intellectual challenge and interdependent enquiry. Beyond this, QASMT encourages students to develop learning groups to accelerate their learning. Students who graduate from QASMT will be well placed to take on careers in new science fields such as biotechnology and nanotechnology, as well as established fields like health sciences, engineering, chemical sciences, robotics and neuroscience.

7777 Queensland Government schools Group Study Tours

EQI Study Tour programs provide a unique opportunity for students to gain an invaluable insight into studying in a Queensland Government school. Groups of school students from around the world can experience Australian culture while studying alongside Queensland students and staying in a host family environment.

With a strong emphasis on engaging and interacting with local students and the community, visiting students have the opportunity to develop lasting international friendships and broaden their global perspective.

EQI has a long history of arranging successful, high quality Study Tour programs for groups of overseas school students. Representing approximately 420 host schools throughout Queensland, EQI offers a wide range of program options that can be tailored to suit the specific needs and focus of each group.

Study Tour programs can range from half-a-day to twelve weeks in duration and combine exciting educational, tourism and cultural exchange activities. Specialised study tour programs designed to match the academic focus of the visiting group provide students with a unique opportunity to enrich their studies in a globalised context.

The EQI advantage EQI is widely recognised as Australia’s leading study tours provider, offering dynamic and innovative educational and cultural experiences for students from around the world.

Quality assured host schools EQI’s unique training and accreditation system ensures host schools are fully equipped with the skills and resources required to deliver high quality study tour programs. • Study Tour training seminars delivered annually to accredit school-based coordinators. • School coordinators attend regular networking and knowledge sharing sessions. • Focused cross-cultural information sessions provided to school staff. • Host families attend pre-arrival orientation sessions conducted by trained school coordinators.

78 Safe and supportive learning environments Unique and innovative programs Queensland Government host schools provide a positive Designed with flexibility and innovation, EQI Study Tour learning environment for students to enhance their programs are customised to meet diverse group needs. English language and academic capabilities. Students Tailored to match the academic focus of the visiting learn alongside their buddies in a safe and supportive group, specialised study tour programs provide students learning environment which promotes positive social with a unique opportunity to enrich their studies in a interaction and active engagement in learning. globalised context.

EQI is committed to ensuring students are provided Programs are offered at accredited schools across with a positive learning experience both at school and Queensland, including primary, secondary and P-12 throughout their stay. Homestay families are carefully colleges in metropolitan and regional areas. Many of selected from within the school community to provide a these schools have been recognised for their excellence safe and welcoming homestay environment. Stringent programs in science, leadership, sports, arts and music, checks and approval processes ensure only qualified and enjoy sharing their expertise with students from families are selected to host students. around the world.

World-class education facilities Extra support services Queensland Government schools offer extensive As a trusted study tour provider for over 20 years, EQI resources and state-of-the-art facilities to support Study Tours unit offer the following additional support innovation and 21st century learning. Experiential services: learning opportunities abound in contemporary learning • 24-hour emergency contact environments such as: • multi-lingual staff • integrated technology resources • web-based tour management system for accredited • specialised science laboratories agents • video conferencing and recording studios • pre-departure orientation for students and homestay • photography laboratories families • hospitality training facilities • extensive resources designed to support school • outdoor and environmental education centres. delivery of programs • centrally coordinated programs by designated personnel.

School integration Buddy system Homestay Specialised lessons

Group Study Tour program features • English lessons: Designed to suit different English levels and focus of visiting group. Lessons are Student groups joining an EQI Study Tour program can developed and delivered by Queensland registered experience some or all of the following activities: teachers. • School integration: Visiting students join regular classes • Specialised lessons: Focus studies on subjects such and share hands-on learning and cultural activities with as global leadership, biotechnology, marine science, their buddies. environmental studies, art and music can also be • Buddy system: Opportunity to develop lasting arranged. friendships with designated school buddies. • Excursions: Students can experience Queensland’s • Homestay: Experience daily life with a Queensland world famous tourism activities and discover the unique family in a safe and caring environment. Host families natural environment, including spectacular beaches are carefully selected from within the school community and rainforests, Great Barrier Reef and the Australian by trained school personnel. outback.

79 EQI Holiday Adventure Programs

EQI students can turn their school holidays into exciting Aussie adventures filled with discovery. EQI Holiday Adventure safaris are a safe way for international students to travel and sightsee during their EQI program.

Students can snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef and cuddle a koala in Cairns; see the famous sights of the city, Blue Mountains and Bondi Beach in Sydney; explore the town of Coober Pedy, climb Ayers Rock and watch the sunset over the magnificent landscape of Central Australia with the Outback Safari or the Northern Territory Safari; or experience the best of the entire east coast of Australia with the East Coast Safari and the Southern Safari which takes students on an exciting journey along the eastern coast of Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and many beautiful places in between.

EQI offers you a great learning experience, an amazing Australian adventure and so much more. For more information please visit eqi.com.au/programs/adventure-programs.html

80 Glossary of Abbreviations

ACU Australian Catholic University AFL Australian Football League AUSLAN Australian sign language BYOD Bring your own (IT) device CBD Central business district CIS Council of International Schools CQU Central Queensland University EAL/D English as an Additional Language/Dialect EQ Education Queensland EQI Education Queensland International GPS Greater Public Schools’ Association of Queensland HSP High School Preparation program IB International Baccalaureate ICAS International Competitions and Assessments for Schools ICT Information and Communication Technologies ISP International Student Program NEAS National English Languages Teaching Accreditation Scheme NSW New South Wales OP Overall Position PADI Professional Association of Diving Instructors PE Physical Education P-12 Prep to year 12 QCAA Queensland Curricular and Assessment Authority QCE Queensland Certificate of Education QGSSSA Queensland Girls’ Secondary School Sports Association QLD Queensland QMEA Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy QUT Queensland University of Technology SC State College SHS State High School SS State School TAFE Technical and Further Education UQ University of Queensland USC University of the Sunshine Coast VET Vocational Educationa and Training

81 Subject matrix Authority subjects Authority subjects Levels of achievement in Authority subjects are used to determine a student’s Overall Position (OP).

OPs are used in the selection of students for tertiary education courses.

The Arts Dance Drama & New Media Television Film, Music Extension Music Visual Art and Economics Business Accounting Technologies & Communication Business Management Business Economics Legal Studies and Design Technologies Communication Information, Studies Aerospace Technology Engineering Graphics Technology & Processing Information Systems Technology Information Studies Technology English English (Literature) Extension English Learners ESL for English Education and Physical Health Education Health Home Economics Studies Hospitality Education Physical Mathematics A Mathematics B Mathematics C Mathematics English Other than Languages Chinese French Extension French German Extension German Indonesian Italian Japanese Modern Greek Spanish Vietnamese Science Science Agricultural Biology Chemistry Earth Science Science Marine Physics 21 Science Sciences and Social Humanities Studies Strait Islander & Torres Aboriginal History Ancient Geography Modern History & Reason Philosophy Religion of Study Society Study of Alexandra Hills SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Alexandra Hills SHS • • • • • • • • • • • Balmoral SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Balmoral SHS • • • • • • • Brisbane SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Brisbane SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Calamvale CC • • • • • • • • • • • • Calamvale CC • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cavendish Road SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cavendish Road SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Centenary SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Centenary SHS • • • • • • • • • Cleveland District SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cleveland District SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Corinda SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Corinda SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Craigslea SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Craigslea SHS • • • • • • • • • Ferny Grove SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ferny Grove SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Indooroopilly SHS IB HSP • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Indooroopilly SHS • • • • • • • • • • • Kedron SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Kedron SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Kelvin Grove SC • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Kelvin Grove SC • • • • • • • • • • • • Kenmore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Kenmore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mitchelton SHS HSP • • • • • • • • • • Mitchelton SHS • • • • • • • • • Mt Gravatt SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mt Gravatt SHS • • • • • • • • • • • North Lakes SC • • • • • • • • • • • • North Lakes SC • • • • • • • • • • Rochedale SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Rochedale SHS • • • • • • • • • • Sunnybank SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Sunnybank SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • The Gap SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The Gap SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Whites Hill SC HSP • • • • • • • • • • • • Whites Hill SC • • • • • • • • • Yeronga SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Yeronga SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Cairns SHS IB • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cairns SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Smithfield SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Smithfield SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Trinity Bay SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Trinity Bay SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Benowa SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Benowa SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Elanora SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Elanora SHS • • • • • • • • • • • Helensvale SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Helensvale SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Keebra Park SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Keebra Park SHS • • • • • • • • Merrimac SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Merrimac SHS • • • • • • • • • • • Miami SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Miami SHS • • • • • • • • • • Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Robina SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Robina SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Upper Coomera SC • • • • • • • • • • • • Upper Coomera SC • • • • • • • • • Varsity SC • • • • • • • • • • • • Varsity SC • • • • • • • • • • Bribie Island SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Bribie Island SHS • • • • • • • • • • • Caloundra SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Caloundra SHS • • • • • • • • • • • Chancellor SC • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chancellor SC • • • • • • • • • • • • Coolum SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Coolum SHS • • • • • • • • • Kawana Waters SC • • • • • • • • • • • • Kawana Waters SC • • • • • • • • • • • Maroochydore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Maroochydore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • Mountain Creek SHS IB • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mountain Creek SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Sunshine Beach SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Sunshine Beach SHS • • • • • • • • • • • Centenary Heights SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Centenary Heights SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Harristown SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Harristown SHS • • • • • • • • • • • This table shows senior subjects (Years 11 and 12) only. Please contact schools to confirm subject offerings, as these may change without notice. Not all subjects are available to all year levels. Some subjects and programs mentioned in this publication are offered in the distance education mode. 82 Some subjects and programs mentioned in this publication attract additional fees. Subject matrix Authority subjects (continued) Authority subjects Levels of achievement in Authority subjects are used to determine a student’s Overall Position (OP).

OPs are used in the selection of students for tertiary education courses.

The Arts Dance Drama & New Media Television Film, Music Extension Music Visual Art and Economics Business Accounting Technologies & Communication Business Management Business Economics Legal Studies and Design Technologies Communication Information, Studies Aerospace Technology Engineering Graphics Technology & Processing Information Systems Technology Information Studies Technology English English (Literature) Extension English Learners ESL for English Education and Physical Health Education Health Home Economics Studies Hospitality Education Physical Mathematics A Mathematics B Mathematics C Mathematics English Other than Languages Chinese French Extension French German Extension German Indonesian Italian Japanese Modern Greek Spanish Vietnamese Science Science Agricultural Biology Chemistry Earth Science Science Marine Physics 21 Science Sciences and Social Humanities Studies Strait Islander & Torres Aboriginal History Ancient Geography Modern History & Reason Philosophy Religion of Study Society Study of Alexandra Hills SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Alexandra Hills SHS • • • • • • • • • • • Balmoral SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Balmoral SHS • • • • • • • Brisbane SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Brisbane SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Calamvale CC • • • • • • • • • • • • Calamvale CC • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cavendish Road SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cavendish Road SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Centenary SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Centenary SHS • • • • • • • • • Cleveland District SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cleveland District SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Corinda SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Corinda SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Craigslea SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Craigslea SHS • • • • • • • • • Ferny Grove SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ferny Grove SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Indooroopilly SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Indooroopilly SHS • • • • • • • • • • • Kedron SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Kedron SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Kelvin Grove SC • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Kelvin Grove SC • • • • • • • • • • • • Kenmore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Kenmore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mitchelton SHS • • • • • • • • • • Mitchelton SHS • • • • • • • • • Mt Gravatt SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mt Gravatt SHS • • • • • • • • • • • North Lakes SC • • • • • • • • • • • • North Lakes SC • • • • • • • • • • Rochedale SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Rochedale SHS • • • • • • • • • • Sunnybank SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Sunnybank SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • The Gap SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The Gap SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Whites Hill SC • • • • • • • • • • • • Whites Hill SC • • • • • • • • • Yeronga SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Yeronga SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Cairns SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cairns SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Smithfield SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Smithfield SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Trinity Bay SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Trinity Bay SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Benowa SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Benowa SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Elanora SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Elanora SHS • • • • • • • • • • • Helensvale SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Helensvale SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Keebra Park SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Keebra Park SHS • • • • • • • • Merrimac SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Merrimac SHS • • • • • • • • • • • Miami SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Miami SHS • • • • • • • • • • Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Robina SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Robina SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Upper Coomera SC • • • • • • • • • • • • Upper Coomera SC • • • • • • • • • Varsity SC • • • • • • • • • • • • Varsity SC • • • • • • • • • • Bribie Island SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Bribie Island SHS • • • • • • • • • • • Caloundra SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Caloundra SHS • • • • • • • • • • • Chancellor SC • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chancellor SC • • • • • • • • • • • • Coolum SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Coolum SHS • • • • • • • • • Kawana Waters SC • • • • • • • • • • • • Kawana Waters SC • • • • • • • • • • • Maroochydore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Maroochydore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • Mountain Creek SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mountain Creek SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Sunshine Beach SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Sunshine Beach SHS • • • • • • • • • • • Centenary Heights SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Centenary Heights SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Harristown SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Harristown SHS • • • • • • • • • • • This table shows senior subjects (Years 11 and 12) only. Please contact schools to confirm subject offerings, as these may change without notice. Not all subjects are available to all year levels. Some subjects and programs mentioned in this publication are offered in the distance education mode. Some subjects and programs mentioned in this publication attract additional fees. 83 Subject matrix Authority registered subjects Authority registered subjects Levels of achievement in Authority-registration subjects are not used to determine a students Overall Position (OP).

OPs are used in the selection of students for tertiary education courses.

Key: C = Vocational Education Certificate subject The Arts Dance Studies Drama & Theatre Studies Photo-imaging Media Studies Multi-Arts Multimedia Studies Music Studies Performance Arts Studies Visual and Economics Business Business Tourism and Design Technologies Communication Information, Studies Aeroskills Studies & Construction Building Studies Engineering Furnishings Studies Technology Industrial Graphics Industrial Technology and Communications Information Studies Plastics English Communication English English Fuctional Education & Physical Health Practices Childhood Early Hospitality Studies Recreation Mathematics Maths Functional (Short Course) & Numeracy Literacy Mathematics Pre-Vocational Science & Horticulture Agriculture Practices & Aquatic Marine in Practice Science Sciences and Social Humanities (Short Course) Development Career Studies & Community Social Alexandra Hills SHS • • • • Alexandra Hills SHS • C • • • Balmoral SHS • • Balmoral SHS • • • • Brisbane SHS • C • Brisbane SHS • • • C Calamvale CC • • • Calamvale CC • • • Cavendish Road SHS • • • • • Cavendish Road SHS • • • • • Centenary SHS • • Centenary SHS • • • • • • Cleveland District SHS • • • • • • • • • • Cleveland District SHS • • • • • Corinda SHS • • • • • Corinda SHS • C • • Craigslea SHS • • • • Craigslea SHS • • • • • • • Ferny Grove SHS • • • • • Ferny Grove SHS • • • • • • • Indooroopilly SHS IB HSP Indooroopilly SHS • • • Kedron SHS • • • • Kedron SHS • • • • • • • Kelvin Grove SC • • • • • • • • • • • • Kelvin Grove SC • • • • Kenmore SHS • Kenmore SHS • • Mitchelton SHS HSP C C • Mitchelton SHS • C • • Mt Gravatt SHS • • • • • Mt Gravatt SHS • • • • North Lakes SC • • • North Lakes SC • • • C Rochedale SHS • C C C Rochedale SHS • • • • • Sunnybank SHS • • • • C • • • C Sunnybank SHS • • • • The Gap SHS • The Gap SHS • • • Whites Hill SC HSP Whites Hill SC • • Yeronga SHS • • C • • Yeronga SHS • • • • • • • C Cairns SHS IB • • • • • • • C • Cairns SHS • • • • Smithfield SHS • • • • • Smithfield SHS • • • • Trinity Bay SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Trinity Bay SHS • • • • • Benowa SHS • • • • • • • • Benowa SHS • • • • • • Elanora SHS • • • • • Elanora SHS • C • • • Helensvale SHS C C • Helensvale SHS • C • • • Keebra Park SHS • • • • • • Keebra Park SHS • • • • • • Merrimac SHS • • • • C • • • • Merrimac SHS • • C C • • • • Miami SHS • • • • C • Miami SHS • • • • • • • • • Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • • • Robina SHS • • • • • • Robina SHS • • • • • • • Upper Coomera SC • • • • • • • • Upper Coomera SC • • • • Varsity SC • • Varsity SC • • • • Bribie Island SHS • • C • C Bribie Island SHS • • • • • Caloundra SHS • • • • Caloundra SHS • • • • • Chancellor SC Chancellor SC • • Coolum SHS • Coolum SHS • • • Kawana Waters SC • Kawana Waters SC • • • • Maroochydore SHS • • Maroochydore SHS • • • • Mountain Creek SHS IB • • Mountain Creek SHS • • • • • • Sunshine Beach SHS C • Sunshine Beach SHS • • • C Centenary Heights SHS • • • C Centenary Heights SHS • • • • • • Harristown SHS • • • • • • • Harristown SHS • • • • • • This table shows senior subjects (Years 11 and 12) only. Please contact schools to confirm subject offerings, as these may change without notice. Not all subjects are available to all year levels. Some subjects and programs mentioned in this publication are offered 84 in the distance education mode. Some subjects and programs mentioned in this publication attract additional fees. Subject matrix Authority registered subjects (continued) Authority registered subjects Levels of achievement in Authority-registration subjects are not used to determine a students Overall Position (OP).

OPs are used in the selection of students for tertiary education courses.

Key: C = Vocational Education Certificate subject The Arts Dance Studies Drama & Theatre Studies Photo-imaging Media Studies Multi-Arts Multimedia Studies Music Studies Performance Arts Studies Visual and Economics Business Business Tourism and Design Technologies Communication Information, Studies Aeroskills Studies & Construction Building Studies Engineering Furnishings Studies Technology Industrial Graphics Industrial Technology and Communications Information Studies Plastics English Communication English English Fuctional Education & Physical Health Practices Childhood Early Hospitality Studies Recreation Mathematics Maths Functional (Short Course) & Numeracy Literacy Mathematics Pre-Vocational Science & Horticulture Agriculture Practices & Aquatic Marine in Practice Science Sciences and Social Humanities (Short Course) Development Career Studies & Community Social Alexandra Hills SHS • • • • Alexandra Hills SHS • C • • • Balmoral SHS • • Balmoral SHS • • • • Brisbane SHS • C • Brisbane SHS • • • C Calamvale CC • • • Calamvale CC • • • Cavendish Road SHS • • • • • Cavendish Road SHS • • • • • Centenary SHS • • Centenary SHS • • • • • • Cleveland District SHS • • • • • • • • • • Cleveland District SHS • • • • • Corinda SHS • • • • • Corinda SHS • C • • Craigslea SHS • • • • Craigslea SHS • • • • • • • Ferny Grove SHS • • • • • Ferny Grove SHS • • • • • • • Indooroopilly SHS Indooroopilly SHS IB HSP • • • Kedron SHS • • • • Kedron SHS • • • • • • • Kelvin Grove SC • • • • • • • • • • • • Kelvin Grove SC • • • • Kenmore SHS • Kenmore SHS • • Mitchelton SHS C C • Mitchelton SHS HSP • C • • Mt Gravatt SHS • • • • • Mt Gravatt SHS • • • • North Lakes SC • • • North Lakes SC • • • C Rochedale SHS • C C C Rochedale SHS • • • • • Sunnybank SHS • • • • C • • • C Sunnybank SHS • • • • The Gap SHS • The Gap SHS • • • Whites Hill SC Whites Hill SC HSP • • Yeronga SHS • • C • • Yeronga SHS • • • • • • • C Cairns SHS • • • • • • • C • Cairns SHS IB • • • • Smithfield SHS • • • • • Smithfield SHS • • • • Trinity Bay SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Trinity Bay SHS • • • • • Benowa SHS • • • • • • • • Benowa SHS • • • • • • Elanora SHS • • • • • Elanora SHS • C • • • Helensvale SHS C C • Helensvale SHS • C • • • Keebra Park SHS • • • • • • Keebra Park SHS • • • • • • Merrimac SHS • • • • C • • • • Merrimac SHS • • C C • • • • Miami SHS • • • • C • Miami SHS • • • • • • • • • Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • • • Robina SHS • • • • • • Robina SHS • • • • • • • Upper Coomera SC • • • • • • • • Upper Coomera SC • • • • Varsity SC • • Varsity SC • • • • Bribie Island SHS • • C • C Bribie Island SHS • • • • • Caloundra SHS • • • • Caloundra SHS • • • • • Chancellor SC Chancellor SC • • Coolum SHS • Coolum SHS • • • Kawana Waters SC • Kawana Waters SC • • • • Maroochydore SHS • • Maroochydore SHS • • • • Mountain Creek SHS • • Mountain Creek SHS IB • • • • • • Sunshine Beach SHS C • Sunshine Beach SHS • • • C Centenary Heights SHS • • • C Centenary Heights SHS • • • • • • Harristown SHS • • • • • • • Harristown SHS • • • • • • This table shows senior subjects (Years 11 and 12) only. Please contact schools to confirm subject offerings, as these may change without notice. Not all subjects are available to all year levels. Some subjects and programs mentioned in this publication are offered in the distance education mode. Some subjects and programs mentioned in this publication attract additional fees. 85 Sport matrix Locate sports featured in our schools.

KEY: 1, 2, 3, 4 = School terms • = All year Aerobic (Zumba) Aerobic Athletics (AFL) Rules Australian Badminton Baseball (girls) Basketball Basketball (boys) Beach volleyball games Board Boating Bodyboarding BMX/skateboard/scooter Cricket Cross country Dance Diving handball European Fencing Fishing Fitness Futsal Golf Gym (boys) Hockey (girls) Hockey Ice-skating Kayaking La crosse bowls Lawn Netball Newcombe activities Orienteering/outdoor Tag Oz walking Power sports Recreational gymnastics Rhythmic climbing Rock Rowing Rugby league (girls) league Rugby union Rugby Soccer Squash Softball Snorkeling boarding /body Surfing lifesaving Surf Swimming tennis Table and field Track Tennis bowling Tenpin football Touch Triathlon Volleyball polo Water Yoga Alexandra Hills SHS • 3 3-4 • 1-2 • • • • • • • • • 4 • • 4 • 2-3 2-3 Alexandra Hills SHS • 1-2 • • 2-3 • • • 3-4 4 1-3 • 1-2 1 1 • 3 • • 1-2 3-4 • • Balmoral SHS 2-3 • • 1 • 4 • 1-2 • 2-3 2-3 Balmoral SHS 2-3 2-3 2-3 1 • 2-3 • 1-2 1-2 Brisbane SHS 3-4 2 3-4 1-2 3 1 1-2 1-2 3 Brisbane SHS 3 2-3 • 3 1-2 1, 4 1 3-4 2-3 1-2 1, 3 2 Calamvale CC 2-3 • 1-2 1-2 2-3 1 • 1-2 • 3-4 3 • Calamvale CC 2-4 1 2 • 1 2-3 2-4 1 4 2-3 3 2-4 1-3 4 Cavendish Road SHS 1,3 3 2 1-2 1-2 1 2 • 1 • 1-2 Cavendish Road SHS 2 1-2 • 2 2 1 1-2 • 2 2 1-2 1 1-2 Centenary SHS 2-3 2 • 1-2 1 1 1 1-2 • • • Centenary SHS 2-3 • • 2 3 • 1-2 1 3 • 1-3 Cleveland District SHS 2-3 2-3 • 1-2 1-3 1-3 4 1-2 1-2 1-3 1 • 1-3 1-2,4 • 1-2 1-2 Cleveland District SHS 2-3 • • • 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2 1 • 2-3 • • • 1,4 • Corinda SHS Corinda SHS Craigslea SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Craigslea SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Ferny Grove SHS • 2-3 1-2 • 1 2 2 1,4 2 • 1-2 1,4 1 2 Ferny Grove SHS 1-2 • 1-2 1 2 1-3 1,4 1 2-3 1,4 1-2 • 4 Indooroopilly SHS IB HSP 2-3 3-4 1-2,4 1-2,4 • • 1-2 1 1-2,4 1-2 4 4 Indooroopilly SHS 2-4 4 3 3 2-4 1-2 1 • 2-3 • 1-2 • Kedron SHS 3 • • • • 1,4 2 • 2 4 2-3 2-3 Kedron SHS 2-3 3 • 2-3 3 2-3 1,4 2 4 3 4 • 1,4 1 • Kelvin Grove SC 2-3 • • 2 • • 1-2 • • Kelvin Grove SC 2-3 • 2-3 2-3 2-3 • 1,4 2-3 • 2-3 • Kenmore SHS • • • • 1 • • 1,4 1,2 • • • • Kenmore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mitchelton SHS HSP 2-3 • • • 2 Mitchelton SHS 1-2 • 2 2-3 1 • 2 • 2-3 2-4 Mt Gravatt SHS 2 2,3 • • 1 1 • 4 • • • • Mt Gravatt SHS • 2,3 • 2-3 2-4 1 1 1 2 1-3 1,4 • North Lakes SC 2-3 3 • • • 1-2 2 • 1-2 • North Lakes SC 3 • 3-4 • • 2-3 2-3 2-3 3-4 1 • 2-3 • 1-2 • • Rochedale SHS 2 2 1 • 2 1 1 • • • 1 1,4 1,4 Rochedale SHS 2 • • 2 2 1 1 1 • 2 2 • • 1-3 Sunnybank SHS • • • • • 1-2 • • Sunnybank SHS 2-3 • • • 2-3 • • 1-2 1 • • • • • • The Gap SHS • • • 1 • • • The Gap SHS • • • • • • • 1 3 • • • Whites Hill SC HSP 2 3 1-3 • • • 1 2 3 1,3 1 1-3 Whites Hill SC 2 • 2 2 1 2 1,3 1 Yeronga SHS 3 2-3 1-3 1-3 1 2 Yeronga SHS 1-3 4 2-3 2-3 1,4 1-3 1-3 1 1-3 Cairns SHS IB 2-3 2-3 2,4 • • 2-3 • 4 2 • • 2-3 3 • 2-3 2,4 • • Cairns SHS 1-2 • • • 2-3 1,4 1 3 2-3 1-3 1,4 Smithfield SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Smithfield SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Trinity Bay SHS 3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 • • 4 2 • • • 1-3 • 1-3 1-3 Trinity Bay SHS • 1-3 • 1-3 1-3 1-3 • • 3 • • 3 • • • • Benowa SHS • 2 • • • • 4 • • • 2 • • 1-2 3-4 1-2 1-2 • Benowa SHS 2 • • • 3-4 • • • • 3-4 • • • • • • • • Elanora SHS 3 1-2 1-2 1-2 4 4 4 2 2 • 4 • 1-2,4 1-2,4 1-2 1-2 4 Elanora SHS 3 1-2 1 1-2,4 1-2,4 4 1-2 3 1-2 2 4 1 2 3 1-2 4 1-3 1 1-2 4 4 Helensvale SHS 1-3 • 2-4 2 2 • 2 • • • Helensvale SHS 4 • 2 1-2 • • • • 1 • • • • Keebra Park SHS 3 1-2 • 1-2 • • • 1-2 1-2 1-2 Keebra Park SHS 1-3 1-2 3 • • 4 1 3 1-3 1-3 1-3 Merrimac SHS • 1-2 • • • • 3-4 • 3-4 • 2 • • • • 1-2 1-2 3-4 Merrimac SHS 1-2 3-4 • • • • • • 3-4 • • • 3-4 • • 1-2 • Miami SHS 2-3 2-3 1-2,4 4 4 3-4 4 3-4 1-2 2 4 3-4 4 • Miami SHS 1-2 • • • 3-4 • 1-2 3-4 3 • 3-4 • 3-4 Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • • • • • 1-2 • • • • • Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Robina SHS 3 1-2 • 1-2 3-4 4 1-2 1 3-4 1,3 • • • 1-2 1-2 3-4 Robina SHS 1-2 3 3-4 1-2 • 3-4 3-4 3 1-2 3-4 1-2 1-2 Upper Coomera SC • 2 3 1-2 1-2 • 1 • 3 2 • Upper Coomera SC 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1 1-2 2 1-2 • • • Varsity SC 3 1-2 • • • • 4 1-2 2 • 4 • • • 2 2 4 Varsity SC 1-3 • 4 4 4 • 1-2 2 • 1,4 1,4 3 • • • 1-2 4 Bribie Island SHS • 2-3 • • • • • 2 2 • • Bribie Island SHS • • • • • • • 1 • 3-4 • • 1,4 1-2 Caloundra SHS 3 • 3-4 3-4 1 2 • • Caloundra SHS 1-2 • 2-3 • 1,4 1 3 1-2 • 3-4 Chancellor SC • • 2-3 • • • • • 1,4 • • • • Chancellor SC • • • 2-3 2-3 2-3 • • • • • • Coolum SHS 3 2 2 1-4 1-4 1 2 • • Coolum SHS 1-2 2 4 • 2-3 • 4 • 1 3 • Kawana Waters SC 4 1 4 1,4 2 Kawana Waters SC 3-4 • 3 1-2 3-4 2 1 3-4 Maroochydore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Maroochydore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mountain Creek SHS IB 1,3 3 • 2 2-4 2-4 • 2 • • • • Mountain Creek SHS 1-3 3 • • 1-2 1,3-4 • • 1,4 3 1-2 2-3 • 3-4 Sunshine Beach SHS 3 2 1,4 2-3 2-3 2 • 3 • 2 • Sunshine Beach SHS 1 1-3 • 2-3 2 2-3 • 1,4 • 2-3 1,4 • 3-4 Centenary Heights SHS • 3 2-3 • • • • 1-2 2 • • • • • 2-3 2-3 Centenary Heights SHS • • • • • 2-3 2-3 2-3 • • 1 • • 2-3 • • • • • • • Harristown SHS • • • 1-3 2 1-2 • 1-2 1-2 Harristown SHS • 1-2 • 1-2 1 2-4 • Please contact schools to confirm sport offerings, as these may change without notice. Not all sports are available to all year levels.

86 Sport matrix (continued) Locate sports featured in our schools.

KEY: 1, 2, 3, 4 = School terms • = All year Aerobic (Zumba) Aerobic Athletics (AFL) Rules Australian Badminton Baseball (girls) Basketball Basketball (boys) Beach volleyball games Board Boating Bodyboarding BMX/skateboard/scooter Cricket Cross country Dance Diving handball European Fencing Fishing Fitness Futsal Golf Gym (boys) Hockey (girls) Hockey Ice-skating Kayaking La crosse bowls Lawn Netball Newcombe activities Orienteering/outdoor Tag Oz walking Power sports Recreational gymnastics Rhythmic climbing Rock Rowing Rugby league (girls) league Rugby union Rugby Soccer Squash Softball Snorkeling boarding /body Surfing lifesaving Surf Swimming tennis Table and field Track Tennis bowling Tenpin football Touch Triathlon Volleyball polo Water Yoga Alexandra Hills SHS • 3 3-4 • 1-2 • • • • • • • • • 4 • • 4 • 2-3 2-3 Alexandra Hills SHS • 1-2 • • 2-3 • • • 3-4 4 1-3 • 1-2 1 1 • 3 • • 1-2 3-4 • • Balmoral SHS 2-3 • • 1 • 4 • 1-2 • 2-3 2-3 Balmoral SHS 2-3 2-3 2-3 1 • 2-3 • 1-2 1-2 Brisbane SHS 3-4 2 3-4 1-2 3 1 1-2 1-2 3 Brisbane SHS 3 2-3 • 3 1-2 1, 4 1 3-4 2-3 1-2 1, 3 2 Calamvale CC 2-3 • 1-2 1-2 2-3 1 • 1-2 • 3-4 3 • Calamvale CC 2-4 1 2 • 1 2-3 2-4 1 4 2-3 3 2-4 1-3 4 Cavendish Road SHS 1,3 3 2 1-2 1-2 1 2 • 1 • 1-2 Cavendish Road SHS 2 1-2 • 2 2 1 1-2 • 2 2 1-2 1 1-2 Centenary SHS 2-3 2 • 1-2 1 1 1 1-2 • • • Centenary SHS 2-3 • • 2 3 • 1-2 1 3 • 1-3 Cleveland District SHS 2-3 2-3 • 1-2 1-3 1-3 4 1-2 1-2 1-3 1 • 1-3 1-2,4 • 1-2 1-2 Cleveland District SHS 2-3 • • • 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2 1 • 2-3 • • • 1,4 • Corinda SHS Corinda SHS Craigslea SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Craigslea SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Ferny Grove SHS • 2-3 1-2 • 1 2 2 1,4 2 • 1-2 1,4 1 2 Ferny Grove SHS 1-2 • 1-2 1 2 1-3 1,4 1 2-3 1,4 1-2 • 4 Indooroopilly SHS 2-3 3-4 1-2,4 1-2,4 • • 1-2 1 1-2,4 1-2 4 4 Indooroopilly SHS 2-4 4 3 3 2-4 1-2 1 • 2-3 • 1-2 • Kedron SHS 3 • • • • 1,4 2 • 2 4 2-3 2-3 Kedron SHS 2-3 3 • 2-3 3 2-3 1,4 2 4 3 4 • 1,4 1 • Kelvin Grove SC 2-3 • • 2 • • 1-2 • • Kelvin Grove SC 2-3 • 2-3 2-3 2-3 • 1,4 2-3 • 2-3 • Kenmore SHS • • • • 1 • • 1,4 1,2 • • • • Kenmore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mitchelton SHS 2-3 • • • 2 Mitchelton SHS 1-2 • 2 2-3 1 • 2 • 2-3 2-4 Mt Gravatt SHS 2 2,3 • • 1 1 • 4 • • • • Mt Gravatt SHS • 2,3 • 2-3 2-4 1 1 1 2 1-3 1,4 • North Lakes SC 2-3 3 • • • 1-2 2 • 1-2 • North Lakes SC 3 • 3-4 • • 2-3 2-3 2-3 3-4 1 • 2-3 • 1-2 • • Rochedale SHS 2 2 1 • 2 1 1 • • • 1 1,4 1,4 Rochedale SHS 2 • • 2 2 1 1 1 • 2 2 • • 1-3 Sunnybank SHS • • • • • 1-2 • • Sunnybank SHS 2-3 • • • 2-3 • • 1-2 1 • • • • • • The Gap SHS • • • 1 • • • The Gap SHS • • • • • • • 1 3 • • • Whites Hill SC 2 3 1-3 • • • 1 2 3 1,3 1 1-3 Whites Hill SC 2 • 2 2 1 2 1,3 1 Yeronga SHS 3 2-3 1-3 1-3 1 2 Yeronga SHS 1-3 4 2-3 2-3 1,4 1-3 1-3 1 1-3 Cairns SHS 2-3 2-3 2,4 • • 2-3 • 4 2 • • 2-3 3 • 2-3 2,4 • • Cairns SHS 1-2 • • • 2-3 1,4 1 3 2-3 1-3 1,4 Smithfield SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Smithfield SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Trinity Bay SHS 3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 • • 4 2 • • • 1-3 • 1-3 1-3 Trinity Bay SHS • 1-3 • 1-3 1-3 1-3 • • 3 • • 3 • • • • Benowa SHS • 2 • • • • 4 • • • 2 • • 1-2 3-4 1-2 1-2 • Benowa SHS 2 • • • 3-4 • • • • 3-4 • • • • • • • • Elanora SHS 3 1-2 1-2 1-2 4 4 4 2 2 • 4 • 1-2,4 1-2,4 1-2 1-2 4 Elanora SHS 3 1-2 1 1-2,4 1-2,4 4 1-2 3 1-2 2 4 1 2 3 1-2 4 1-3 1 1-2 4 4 Helensvale SHS 1-3 • 2-4 2 2 • 2 • • • Helensvale SHS 4 • 2 1-2 • • • • 1 • • • • Keebra Park SHS 3 1-2 • 1-2 • • • 1-2 1-2 1-2 Keebra Park SHS 1-3 1-2 3 • • 4 1 3 1-3 1-3 1-3 Merrimac SHS • 1-2 • • • • 3-4 • 3-4 • 2 • • • • 1-2 1-2 3-4 Merrimac SHS 1-2 3-4 • • • • • • 3-4 • • • 3-4 • • 1-2 • Miami SHS 2-3 2-3 1-2,4 4 4 3-4 4 3-4 1-2 2 4 3-4 4 • Miami SHS 1-2 • • • 3-4 • 1-2 3-4 3 • 3-4 • 3-4 Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • • • • • 1-2 • • • • • Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Robina SHS 3 1-2 • 1-2 3-4 4 1-2 1 3-4 1,3 • • • 1-2 1-2 3-4 Robina SHS 1-2 3 3-4 1-2 • 3-4 3-4 3 1-2 3-4 1-2 1-2 Upper Coomera SC • 2 3 1-2 1-2 • 1 • 3 2 • Upper Coomera SC 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1 1-2 2 1-2 • • • Varsity SC 3 1-2 • • • • 4 1-2 2 • 4 • • • 2 2 4 Varsity SC 1-3 • 4 4 4 • 1-2 2 • 1,4 1,4 3 • • • 1-2 4 Bribie Island SHS • 2-3 • • • • • 2 2 • • Bribie Island SHS • • • • • • • 1 • 3-4 • • 1,4 1-2 Caloundra SHS 3 • 3-4 3-4 1 2 • • Caloundra SHS 1-2 • 2-3 • 1,4 1 3 1-2 • 3-4 Chancellor SC • • 2-3 • • • • • 1,4 • • • • Chancellor SC • • • 2-3 2-3 2-3 • • • • • • Coolum SHS 3 2 2 1-4 1-4 1 2 • • Coolum SHS 1-2 2 4 • 2-3 • 4 • 1 3 • Kawana Waters SC 4 1 4 1,4 2 Kawana Waters SC 3-4 • 3 1-2 3-4 2 1 3-4 Maroochydore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Maroochydore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mountain Creek SHS 1,3 3 • 2 2-4 2-4 • 2 • • • • Mountain Creek SHS 1-3 3 • • 1-2 1,3-4 • • 1,4 3 1-2 2-3 • 3-4 Sunshine Beach SHS 3 2 1,4 2-3 2-3 2 • 3 • 2 • Sunshine Beach SHS 1 1-3 • 2-3 2 2-3 • 1,4 • 2-3 1,4 • 3-4 Centenary Heights SHS • 3 2-3 • • • • 1-2 2 • • • • • 2-3 2-3 Centenary Heights SHS • • • • • 2-3 2-3 2-3 • • 1 • • 2-3 • • • • • • • Harristown SHS • • • 1-3 2 1-2 • 1-2 1-2 Harristown SHS • 1-2 • 1-2 1 2-4 • Please contact schools to confirm sport offerings, as these may change without notice. Not all sports are available to all year levels.

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