Queensland Government Schools

Queensland Government schools Regional school profile handbook My choice Regional experience My choice Destinations 4 Welcome Programs 6 The Queensland Government welcomes international My experience students ... Homestay 7

Queensland is renowned for its world-class education Healthy lifestyle 7 system, and the Queensland Government is delighted to offer international students the opportunity to be part of one of the leading growth economies in Australia. My future Education Queensland International (EQI) Academic pathways 8 is the Queensland Government’s dedicated team of professionals that specialises in managing the needs of The Queensland education system 8 international students and their families. Queensland Government schools provide students with the best choice of pathways, enabling them to achieve School profiles their academic, career and personal development goals in Cairns 12 a supportive and healthy environment. Safety, academic excellence, natural beauty, competitive Central Coast 16 living costs and a healthy outdoor lifestyle make Queensland the best choice for an overseas study Fraser Coast 24 experience. Sunshine Coast 30 We look forward to welcoming Toowoomba 34 you to Queensland! EQI Holiday Adventure Programs 38 Matrix – Authority subjects 40 Matrix – Authority registered subjects 42 Matirx – Sport 44

3 My choice Destinations

Cairns – Atherton Central Coast Jan - Mar Apr - Jun Jul - Sep Oct - Dec Jan - Mar Apr - Jun Jul - Sep Oct - Dec 30°C–28°C 26°C–22°C 22°C–25°C 27°C–30°C 28°C–26°C 23°C–21°C 21°C–25°C 27°C–28°C 23°C–22°C 20°C–14°C 13°C–16°C 20°C–23°C 19°C–18°C 16°C–13°C 10 °C–12°C 15°C–18°C

Choose your destination Queensland Government schools are situated in many exciting

locations throughout the state. Students can choose to study T h in modern, sophisticated cities or relaxed country areas and e G r coastal communities; close to national parks, rainforests, e a t reefs, and some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Three B a r international, and a network of domestic, airports provide r ie r convenient access to get students anywhere they want to be! R e ef DaRwin Cairns

Central Coast Brisbane

PERTH SYDNEY Fraser Coast ADELAIDE MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA Sunshine Coast

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4 Fraser Coast Jan - Mar Apr - Jun Jul - Sep Oct - Dec 30°C–29°C 27°C–22°C 22°C–25°C 27°C–29°C 21°C–20C 17°C–11°C 9°C–14°C 16°C–20°C

Sunshine Coast

Jan - Mar Apr - Jun Jul - Sep Oct - Dec 29°C–28°C 26°C–21°C 21°C–24°C 25°C–28°C 21°C–19°C 16°C–10°C 9°C–13°C 16°C–20°C

Student Experience “It was the most amazing time of my life. My family was just so wonderful and integrated me like a part of their family. They made my time in Australia so good for me.”

Carina Thomys from Germany

Toowoomba Jan - Mar Apr - Jun Jul - Sep Oct - Dec 27°C–25°C 23°C–15°C 16°C–21°C 24°C–27°C 17°C–15°C 12°C–9°C 6°C–8°C 11°C–16°C

5 My choice Graduate My experience The Graduate program is designed for students seeking to graduate high school in Queensland and qualify for tertiary Programs study in Australia or abroad. Students can choose from over 60 schools throughout Study Abroad Queensland. Each school provides the highest standard of The Study Abroad program is a high school experience teaching and care, and also offers specialised courses in providing opportunities to pursue personal, cultural and sports, arts and languages. academic goals. Students who successfully complete Years 11 and 12 will Students integrate into the school community to improve receive the internationally recognised Queensland Certificate their English proficiency and learn about Australian of Education (QCE). culture, before returning home to continue their studies. Study in Queensland is validated by several education Program length: Minimum 1.5 years to 2 years systems abroad.* Age range: 12–18 years School level: Years 8–12 Program length: 1–3 terms or 1 academic year Visa requirements: Student visa Age range: 12–18 years Program entry: Years 8–11 School level: Years 8–12 Visa requirements: Student visa Travel: As per EQI’s travel policy Primary Program entry: Students may enrol at the beginning EQI has several schools that offer programs for primary of any school term school students. All international students receive support from dedicated teachers as they participate in *EQI recommends that students verify credit recognition in their home country before enrolment. regular classroom activities. All students receive additional English support throughout Other programs offered by EQI their course of study. for long-term study periods Requirements: Students must live with a parent or blood relative for the duration of High School Preparation the enrolment Education Queensland International’s High School Program length: Minimum 6 months to 4 years Preparation (HSP) program is an intensive English Age range: 6–12 years language program that prepares students for mainstream School level: Years 1–7 high school studies. Visa requirements: Student visa Program entry: Years 1–7 Students develop the English proficiency, academic language and study skills required for subjects such as mathematics, science, technology, studies of society and International Baccalaureate environment, and literature. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program The HSP program features: is a world recognised curriculum available in selected Queensland schools.* ›› 10-week modules On successful completion of Years 11 and 12, students are ›› maximum of 18 students per class awarded the QCE in addition to an IB Diploma. ›› 25 hours of instruction per week Students wishing to enrol in the IB program should have ›› school integration achieved high academic results in a range of subjects prior to entry. ›› qualified English teachers.

Program length: 1 semester, 1 academic year or the Program length: 10–40 weeks* 2-year diploma course Age range: 13–18 years Age range: 15–18 years Visa requirements: Student visa School level: Years 11 and 12 Program entry: Students may enrol at the beginning of any school term Visa requirements: Student visa Travel policy: As per EQI’s travel policy * Depending on student’s English level. Program entry: Semester 1 (January) or Semester 2 (July) *Additional fees apply.

6 My experience Homestay Student support Queensland Government schools understand the needs of international students and have a special support team at each school;

›› International Student Coordinator: provides academic and pastoral guidance to international students

›› Homestay Coordinator: organises placement and ensures students have an enjoyable homestay experience

›› Guidance Officer: provides specialist counselling and advice on academic pathways, career options and personal wellbeing.

24 hour care All international students have 24-hour emergency assistance and multilingual support available.

Close to nature International visitors and Australians alike are attracted to Homestay Queensland’s natural beauty. A highlight of Queensland Government school programs is Queensland offers extensive city parklands, beautiful surf the excellent homestay available to students 14 years and beaches, pristine rainforests, the world-famous Great Barrier over.* Reef and Australia’s amazing outback. No matter where you’re studying, you are sure to enjoy Your family away from home Queensland’s unique natural environments. Homestay provides students with a caring and safe family environment in which to live while they study. Living with an Australian family enables students to fully engage in school Facilities and family life, and to quickly improve their English skills. Government schools have undergone an Australian All families have been carefully selected by the schools Government initiative to enhance facilities. New school and assessed before being certified with a government- buildings and classrooms place Queensland Government authorised permit (Blue Card) to host international students. schools among the most modern institutions in the world Homestay includes: servicing international students, with programs and facilities that cater for their education, health and ›› 3 meals per day, 7 days per week wellbeing. ›› student’s own bedroom with study facilities Facilities include: ›› assistance to find transport to and from school. ›› international student centres Airport pick-up is provided free of charge to all international students arriving in Queensland for the first time. ›› school halls

* Students under 14 years must live with a parent or blood relative. ›› science and computer laboratories

›› resource centres Healthy lifestyle ›› sports fields Queensland enjoys Australia’s best climate, and is known ›› cafeterias. for its active outdoor lifestyle that allows students a wide range of activities. Students can be part of the vibrant music ›› English as a second language (ESL) support. and arts scene, or enjoy weekend activities involving sport, relaxation or adventure.

7 My future

Academic pathways Successful completion of Years 11 and 12 leads to the 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.

Student experience

“I successfully applied for The University of Melbourne upon my graduation from EQI with the help from my course and career advisor in school. Because of the excellent program run by EQI, I found that I was able to pass through the transition phase from high school to university faster than other students my age. EQI’s program prepared me well for life outside of high school in terms of both knowledge and cultural experience.”

Xiao (Winson) CHEN, China

The Queensland education system

Employment University TAFE Queensland

High school

Senior high school for 2 years (Years 11–12) Primary school Junior high school for 3 years (Years 8–10) Primary school for 8 years (Preparatory–Year 7)

8 Education institutes with academic pathway links to Queensland Government schools

School term dates* 2013 2014 2015 2016

Term 1 29 Jan – 28 March 28 Jan – 4 April 27 Jan – 2 April 25 Jan – 24 March

Term 2 15 April – 21 June 22 April – 27 June 20 April – 26 June 11 April – 24 June

Term 3 8 July – 20 Sept 14 July – 19 Sept 13 July – 18 Sept 11 July – 16 Sept

1 2 3 4 Term 4 8 Oct – 13 Dec 7 Oct – 12 Dec 6 Oct – 11 Dec 4 Oct – 9 Dec

*Dates tentative at publication 12013 – Year 12 students finish on 15 November. Year 10 and 11 students finish on 29 November. 22014 – Year 12 students finish on 21 November. Year 10 and 11 students finish on 28 November. 32015 – Year 12 students finish on 20 November. Year 10 and 11 students finish on 27 November. 42016 – Year 12 students finish on 18 November. Year 10 and 11 students finish on 25 November.

School hours School hours are usually from 9 am to 3 pm, Monday to Friday.

9 My experience Why study in Queensland?

The top 10 reasons for choosing Queensland

1. Exceptional support 2. Great climate for outdoors 3. Competitive cost of living 4. Homestay monitored and arranged by schools 5. Free airport pick-up 6. Excellent ratio of Australian to international students 7. Must-see local attractions 8. Wide range of subjects 9. Flexible study plan 10. Friendly and healthy lifestyle

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 coaching letters, videos and certificates to verify levels of experience. Additional fees are usually associated with this type of program.

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.

10 My choice School profiles School profiles School

11 My choice Cairns ... gateway to Tropical North Queensland

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

Cairns • the Daintree World Heritage listed rainforest.

Tertiary education providers in the Cairns region • James Cook University • Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE • Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE • ecotourism study faculties located in the rainforest

Highlights • Cairns is the cosmopolitan gateway to Tropical North Queensland. • The Cairns International Airport is located only 10 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.

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Atherton SHS Cairns to Townsville approx 350 km – 4 hrs

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1515 My choice Central Coast ... world-class research facilities

About the Central Coast

The Central Coast, also known as Capricorn Coast, offers international students a diverse range of unique natural environments in which to study. Encompassing the Queensland coast from Townsville to Gladstone, the Central Coast has extensive educational opportunities for international students. International students can choose to study in Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton and Gladstone.

Places of interest

Townsville Townsville’s many attractions include the world’s largest living coral reef aquarium, a wildlife sanctuary, beaches, museums, theatres, galleries and restaurants. Townsville boasts excellent world class research and education facilities, with a heavy focus on international education. Mackay Mackay is on the doorstep of the famous Whitsunday Islands tourist region and Airlie Beach. It is close to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforests, sandy beaches and nearby mountains, providing access to a diverse range of outdoor activities.

Central Coast Central Mackay is located in a rich agricultural region which produces more than a third of Australia’s cane sugar. Rockhampton and Yeppoon Rockhampton is often referred to as the town where the outback meets the reef, and offers a beautiful contrast of rural and coastal landscapes. Rockhampton is known as the Beef Capital of Australia. Yeppoon’s beaches are protected by the Great Barrier Reef and the Keppel Bay Islands, which makes them very safe for swimming. Popular activities for visitors to Yeppoon include swimming, snorkelling, birdwatching, bushwalking, camping, and even underground cave tours. It is normal for Rockhampton and Yeppoon to have 300 days of sunshine every year. Gladstone The area is world-famous for its strong industrial economy, and is home to the largest aluminium smelter and cement operations in Australia, and the world’s largest alumina refinery. Gladstone industries operate 24 hours every day, and ensure a sound economic base for the region through the employment of thousands of people. Gladstone is also home to Queensland’s largest power station and multi-cargo port.

Tertiary education providers in the Central Coast region

• Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE • James Cook University Central Coast • The Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music • Central Queensland University • Central Queensland Institute of TAFE

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Bowan Pimlico SHS Kirwan SHS

Townsville to Cairns Proserpine approx 350 km – 4 hrs

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Gladstone Gladstone SHS Tannum Sands Tannum Sands SHS

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Airport Train line 1717 Gladstone State High School

Year established 1953 Phone +61 7 4976 6111 Number of students 1342 Fax +61 7 4976 6100 Street address 30 Dawson Road, Gladstone Website gladstonshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4680, Australia

Gladstone State High School is a vibrant, futures-orientated Three reasons to choose school that aims to establish in all students a foundation for Gladstone State High School: the pursuit of lifelong learning. It is an established school • Strong academic, cultural and with many traditions that have been developed over time. The sporting focus, with a broad range of school is situated on nearly 9 hectares, close to the CBD with curriculum offerings views to the harbour and nearby islands. • Positive and safe environment Staff are committed to creating a safe and supportive within a caring school community environment where students are valued and given that accepts and respects all opportunities to reach their potential. Gladstone State High students School has a fine reputation for academic, cultural and • Students are prepared for the sporting excellence. It is a leader in the fields of vocational world of work, lifelong learning and educational training and school-based apprenticeships productive active citizenships in a local and global society. and traineeships. An extensive range of senior subjects are provided to meet students’ needs and interests.

Elite programs • Laptop program • Goldings Showcase: art • Volleyball School of Excellence • ESL support classes exhibitions • Music Extension • Vocational courses at TAFE • Tour de Chaplain • Senior Master Class • North West Island trip School facilities Central Coast Central Special programs Extracurricular activities • Indoor sports facility • Gladstone Region Technical • Local eisteddfod • Business education centre College (a campus of Gladstone • Chess • Sports ovals/tennis courts State High) offers apprenticeship • Debating • Beach volleyball courts opportunities in a range of trades • Public speaking • Science laboratories yy EQIP Doorways to Civil • Rotary Interact • Resource centre Construction • Junior Student Council • Language centre yy EQIP Engineering Skills Centre • Senior Student Council yy EQIP Business & IT Skills Centre Tertiary pathways • Camps and excursions yy PREQIP program • Central Queensland University • School choir • Instrumental music program – SUN program for senior • School musicals • Music ensembles, concert, stage students starting university and big bands • Human-powered vehicles study in Year 12 • Hospitality • School radio • Engineering Link Project with Central Queensland University • Marine studies • Creative Generation Program Languages • Korean

18 Kirwan State High School Year established 1979 Phone +61 7 4773 8111 Number of students 2215 Fax +61 7 4773 8100 Street address Hudson Street, Kirwan Website kirwanshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4817, Australia

Kirwan State High School is one of the largest in Queensland, Three reasons to choose and offers an unrivalled range of academic, cultural, sporting Kirwan State High School: and vocational programs. The school takes pride in its strong • Innovative and rigorous academic program sense of community and its well-established student support with strong student results programs and structures. The school is located in Townsville, • Unparalleled range of high quality the administrative and educational hub for North Queensland. academic, preforming arts, sporting and Kirwan is a leader in information and technology and science, vocational programs and has been accreditated with the Council of International • The education support services of a large, Schools. well-resourced school coupled with the safe friendly environment of a regional city

• Interact club and community • Computer laboratories Elite programs service initiatives • Laptop program 1:1 • Lunchtime activities, including • Accelerated Top Scholar program Tertiary pathways for gifted students zumba • Chess club • James Cook University–range • Specialised science programs in of university subjects offered to • Science club biotechnology, marine science, senior students

research and technology, Coast Central School facilities • Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE– sports and science, and mining dual enrolment and seamless engineering • Performing arts centre and dance studio pathways • Sports Excellence Programs • Biotechnology and science Languages Extracurricular activities laboratories • French • Choirs, orchestras and music • Sporting fields, indoor sporting • Japanese ensembles centre, gymnasium and • Highly acclaimed annual school swimming pool musical • Music camp • Debating and public speaking • Photography , film and television • Overseas study tours

19 Mackay North State High School Year established 1964 Phone +61 7 4963 1666 Number of students 1517 Fax +61 7 4963 1600 Street address Valley Street, North Mackay Website macknortshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4740, Australia

Mackay North State High School is a well-resourced, progressive Three reasons to choose school located on the eastern coast of Central Queensland. The Mackay North State High School: city of Mackay is surrounded by tropical beaches and rainforests, • Access to Whitsundays, Great Barrier Reef and is within easy reach of the internationally acclaimed Great and rainforest areas Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands. Mackay North SHS • Friendly, safe and supportive community offers students a wide range of subjects and extracurricular • Wide range of subject and extracurricular activities. The school has a reputation for academic excellence, activities with outstanding educational enhanced by outstanding achievements in the areas of music, outcomes performing arts and sport. Students are supported in their academic achievements and personal welfare by a stable and committed staff.

Elite programs Extracurricular activities • Vocational education facilities • Academic class of excellence • The performing arts department include a commercial kitchen and and extension classes in English sponsors many extracurricular training restaurant, engineering and mathematics activities for all students–modern and building workshops dance, ensembles, bands • Technology facility includes Special programs and choirs, music and drama 1:1 student laptop Take Home • Marine studies–includes field performance Program and advanced trips to the Mackay Harbour and Central Coast Central and competitions information technology resources to the Great Barrier Reef in the Whitsundays School facilities Tertiary pathways • A strong sporting program which • Health and physical education • Central Queensland University includes a Cricket Academy facilities include a swimming • Central Queensland Institute • Excellence in music and art pool, extensive playing fields, of TAFE programs available gym, climbing wall • Metropolitian universities • Senior centre facilities include an • Highly regarded instrumental Languages music program auditorium, senior study room • Arts facilities include an art • Japanese studio, preforming arts area, music practice rooms, dance floor

20 Pimlico State High School Year established 1964 Phone +61 7 4963 1666 Year established 1959 Phone +61 7 4759 3444 Number of students 1517 Fax +61 7 4963 1600 Number of students 1550 Fax +61 7 4759 3400 Street address Valley Street, North Mackay Website macknortshs.eq.edu.au Street address 55–77 Fulham Road, Pimlico Website pimlicoshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4740, Australia QLD 4812, Australia

Pimlico State High School is located in Townsville, North Three reasons to choose Queensland. Pimlico is committed to providing all students Pimlico State High School: with a quality educational experience. The school aims to • A commitment to academic achievements achieve excellence in teaching and learning within a safe and the performing arts and supportive school environment. Pimlico has a strong • A strong commitment to internationalism to emphasis on academic excellence, and is well known for prepare students for global citizenship its outstanding performing arts and instrumental music • Close-knit, friendly and safe environment programs. The school also has well developed links with for all students James Cook University and the Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE.

Special programs • Debating School facilities • Musicial Instruments • Optiminds • Performing arts centre • Dance • One Act Play Festival • Multipurpose shelter • Drama • Xdance • Library resource centre • Athletics • Creative Generation art • Networked computer laboratories competition • Sporting fields Extracurricular activities • Athletics program • Athletics training facilities • Participation in a wide variety • Cross-country training • Gymnasium of school music ensembles

• Many inter-school sports Coast Central including: symphony orchestra, • Science laboratories • Leadership camp chamber strings, string orchestra, • Specialised art facilities wind symphony, wind ensemble, • Senior formal • Film and television media room concert band, stage band, junior • Overseas study tours • Attractive landscaped grounds and senior choirs, percussion • Ski trip ensemble, guitar ensemble, and • Subject area excursions Tertiary pathways a variety of smaller woodwind, • Excursions • James Cook University string and brass ensembles yy Excursions for EQI students • Griffith University Conservatorium • Music camps and tours including scuba diving, of Music • Annual variety concert 'Pimlico snorkelling and billabong • Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE Presents' sanctuary and other local Languages • Regular music performances and attractions • French play-outs in the community • German • Fanfare and music eisteddfods • Japanese • Student council

21 Tannum Sands State High School Year established 1998 Phone +61 7 4979 9777 Number of students 959 Fax +61 7 4979 9700 Street address 65 Coronation Drive Website tannumshs.eq.edu.au Tannum Sands QLD 4680, Australia

Tannum Sands State High School is located in the dual Three reasons to choose township, Boyne Island–Tannum Sands, of 10,000 people, Tannum Sands State High School: adjacent to the beach. The school was established in 1998 • School is friendly, well-disciplined and and has a modern outlook with excellent facilities. The modern school has a supportive and friendly community with strong • Experience 'true' Australia, outside the academic performance. There is a focus on excellence in metropolitan cities sport, the arts, leadership and vocational education. The key • A full range of programs to suit many school values—showing respect, demonstrating responsibility different interests and seeking excellence—are modelled by students and staff. The diversity and richness which international students bring to the school community are highly valued.

Special programs • Human-powered vehicles–24 Tertiary pathways hour cycle race • Marine studies, including trips to • Our students attend universities a Great Barrier Reef uninhabited • Participants in international and locally, in our capital city (Brisbane) island national science forums and at many other Australian • Instrumental music program– • Debating, music and choir universities brass, woodwind, percussion, School facilities Languages

Central Coast Central strings • Specialist blocks for all subject • Japanese at Year 8 to 10 level • Gifted and Talented Students disciplines, including catering • Japanese at Year 11/12 level Program kitchens, welding bays and (depending on the demand) • Off-site campuses at a smelter, science laboratories a powerhouse, a construction • Soundproof music practice rooms company–preparing for the and mini recording studio workplace in a REAL setting • Large performance centre–sport, • Full range of academic, cultural, drama, theatrical productions sport, leadership and vocational • Several well-stocked computer programs rooms Extracurricular activities • Large oval and pleasant gardens • Sporting teams • Full canteen service • Annual musical or drama performance

22 Yeppo0n State High School Year established 1998 Phone +61 7 4979 9777 Year established 1960 Phone +61 7 4925 1333 Number of students 959 Fax +61 7 4979 9700 Number of students 893 Fax +61 7 4925 1300 Street address 65 Coronation Drive Website tannumshs.eq.edu.au Street address Rawlings Street, Yeppoon Website yeppoonshs.eq.edu.au Tannum Sands QLD 4703, Australia QLD 4680, Australia

Yeppoon State High School operates under five core values: Three reasons to choose respect, participation, safety, honesty and responsibilty. The Yeppoon State High School: school goal is to help students develop a range of academic • A record of high academic achievement and personal strategies that will enable them to become • A range of cultural and sporting opportunities active, informed and responsible citizens. • Pristine coastal environment on the Great Many of our programs have been recognised throughout Barrier Reef the state for their excellence, which is due to our blend of experienced and youthful staff. Yeppoon State High School homestays are closely connected to the school and community events, helping to create an active caring home experience.

Special programs School facilities • Marine studies • School hall • Recreation studies • Arts precinct • Information technology • School farm (computer gaming) • Performing arts complex • Agricultural science • International student room • Decorated school band Coast Central • Arts precinct Tertiary pathways • Central Queensland University Extracurricular activities • Capricorn Coast Institute of TAFE • School band • School sport Languages • Amnesty International Club • Japanese • Peace Club

23 My choice Fraser Coast ... country to coast

About the Wide Bay Burnett The Wide Bay Burnett Region is renowned for its relaxed lifestyle, historical country towns and festivals, as well as many fun coastal activities. From whale watching at Hervey Bay, exploring nearby Fraser Island by four wheel drive, to camping and driving at the beach town of 1770, the region offers a relaxed tourism experience. Schools in this region are modern, with a dynamic and friendly community which offers numerous extracurricular activities to students. Eligible students can participate in programs of excellence in music, art, marine studies and sport.

Places of interest

Hervey Bay’s abundance of natural assets include the Great Sandy Strait, World Heritage listed Fraser Island, the bay itself and the wetlands. Hervey Bay is one of the safest cities in Australia, offering a beautiful outdoor environment and easy access to world famous ecotourism areas. Fraser Coast Fraser Tertiary education providers in the Sunshine Coast region • Wide Bay Institute of TAFE–Hervey Bay campus • University of Southern Queensland– Hervey Bay campus • Central Queensland Institute of TAFE (assorted campuses throughout the region)

Highlights • Southern most point of the Great Barrier Reef • Enviable climate and proximity to the major trading and services centre of South East Queensland • The region has some of Queensland’s most renowned coastal communities, including Noosa and Fraser Island • The coastal population is expected to almost double by 2020 • Key industries include timber, sugar processing, tourism and agriculture

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Year established 1912 Phone +61 7 4154 5333 Number of students 1390 Fax +61 7 4154 5300 Street address 37a Maryborough Street Website bundabergshs.eq.edu.au Bundaberg, QLD 4670, Australia

Bundaberg State High School is one of Queensland's Three reasons to choose oldest schools, located four hours north of Brisbane on Bundaberg State High School: the southern edge of the Great Barrier Reef. The school • 100 years of academic, sporting and marked a century of excellence in teaching and learning in cultural excellence 2012. The school has a long tradition of academic, sporting, • Individually tailored programs offering cultural and social excellence, with an increasing range of broad curriculum choices programs and opportunities on offer for students. Students • Unique Australian regional experience in a are encouraged to be part of this continuing tradition. The supportive and caring school community Bundaberg region experiences the world’s best climate, is a horticultural hub of regional Australia, and offers a coastal lifestyle.

Special programs Extracurricular activities • Resource and textbook hire • Vocational and educational • Debating and public speaking scheme programs offering various • Chess Club • Special Education Unit certificate courses in business, • Instrumental music and school • Sports oval and tennis courts retail, engineering etc. choral groups, school socials • Drama facilities and visual arts • Science, Technology, Engineering and musical, incentive days, centre and Maths (STEM) program e.g. whale watching, school • Gateway school in engineering ski trip, Japanese cultural Tertiary pathways Fraser Coast Fraser and manufacturing exchange, mathematics team and • Vocational education–TAFE • NASA Space Design Challenge technology challenges • Tertiary Aspirations Programs and Formula One in Schools in partnership with Central Program School facilities Queensland University • Fully fitted out gymnasium • Sport excellence programs • Work experience • State-of-the-art science • Trade training centre– laboratories and resource centre Languages engineering, automotive, • Japanese construction, hospitality, • Computer aided drafting/ • German information processing and computer aided manufacture technology, multi arts, media centre studies, film, television and • Commercial-grade kitchens within new media the hospitality area • Leadership development courses • Multipurpose indoor sports centre • 1:1 computer ratio

26 James Nash State High School

Year established 1912 Phone +61 7 4154 5333 Year established 1977 Phone +61 7 5480 6333 Number of students 1390 Fax +61 7 4154 5300 Number of students 1100 Fax +61 7 5480 6300 Street address 37a Maryborough Street Website bundabergshs.eq.edu.au Street address 109 Myall Street, Gympie Website jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au Bundaberg, QLD 4670, Australia QLD 4570, Australia

James Nash State High School is a large rural, coeducational Three reasons to choose secondary school located in the town of Gympie. The school James Nash State High School: is situated just north of the internationally listed biosphere • Recognised as a hub of educational of Noosa. Gympie is nestled between Fraser Island and excellence Brisbane. James Nash provides students with a quintessential • Excellence pathways in English Queensland country town experience, while being in close • Learning partnerships with regional proximity to the attractions of Queensland's tourism treasures. universities and TAFE colleges

Special programs • Dragon boat racing • University of the Sunshine Coast • Year 12 English extension • Junior regional council also conducts Middle School of literature • Golf Excellence courses in creative • Extension excellence programs • Formula One model racing writing, mathematics and science • University of the Sunshine Coast School facilities Languages link programs in English and • German engineering • Library • Drama/instrumental music • Information technology building • Vocational education training • Performing arts theatre programs • Industrial design centre • Leadership Development • Hospitality kitchens Coast Fraser Program • Three sporting ovals • Road craft driver education • Music block • Multipurpose sporting facilities Extracurricular activities • International language centre • School rugby union • Instrumental music program Tertiary pathways • School performance groups • University of the Sunshine Coast • Gifted and talented programs/ link courses in English and Opti-MINDS engineering, providing university • School musicians/physical credit and potential direct theatre troupe university entry for successful students • Chess Club • Futsal

27 Kingaroy State High School Year established 1959 Phone +61 7 4160 0666 Number of students 1005 Fax +61 7 4160 0600 Street address Toomey Street, Kingaroy Website kingaroyshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4610, Australia

Kingaroy State High School is a friendly, medium-sized school Three reasons to choose which provides a safe learning environment and has an excellent Kingaroy State High School: school tone and culture. The curriculum offered to students is • Friendly, supportive, relaxed atmosphere varied, providing academic and vocational education subjects with extensive support networks in a number of specialised areas. The school offers an extensive • Strong academic results, in a wide variety of range of extracurricular activities which allow students the subjects opportunity to participate in, and contribute to, the school and • Opportunities to make a positive local community. contribution within the school and local Backed up by a supportive local community and dedicated community Parents and Citizen’s Association, the school is able to provide for its students in a number of ways. School facilities are well maintained, and provide industry standard equipment to develop real-life situations for students in vocational education.

Special programs • Public speaking and debating Tertiary pathways • Drama • Student Council • Access to a variety of vocational • Hospitality, including Gateway • Duke of Edinburgh Scheme courses, links with universities • Stud cattle showing Schools Wine Tourism Project Languages

Fraser Coast Fraser • Instrumental music and School facilities • Japanese music program • Trade training centre • German • Agriculture • Indoor sports complex • Aerospace studies (including rock climbing wall) • Operation Northern Neighbours • Industry standard kitchens Extracurricular activities • Laptop scheme (Year 11) • Music program (band and choir) • 6 fully networked computer labs • Active citizens • Assembly hall • School tours (New Zealand, • Library Japan, Canberra/ski trip) • Sporting fields • Competitions in English, maths, • Gym science, business and geography (SOSE)

28 Urangan State High School Year established 1959 Phone +61 7 4160 0666 Year established 1992 Phone +61 7 4197 0111 Number of students 1005 Fax +61 7 4160 0600 Number of students 1702 Fax +61 7 4125 5436 Street address Toomey Street, Kingaroy Website kingaroyshs.eq.edu.au Street address Robert Street, Urangan Website uranganshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4610, Australia QLD 4655, Australia

Urangan State High School offers a stimulating and varied Three reasons to choose curriculum, enthusiastic teaching staff, excellent facilities and Urangan State High School: a friendly campus within a coastal environment. The school has • Safe, supportive environment strong links with Wide Bay Institute of TAFE and the University • Flexible in subject selection of Southern Queensland. Urangan's emphasis is on academic • Coastal location and temperate climate excellence, and it is the school of choice due to outstanding achievements in performing arts and sport.

Special programs School facilities • Outdoor education • Recording studio • Music, drama and dance • Sporting ovals • Triathlon (excellence) • Gymnasium • Extension mathematics • Hospitality facilities • Marine studies • Film and television facilities • Vocational education courses • Sport and multipurpose courts • Marine studies facilities Extracurricular activities • Concert band Tertiary pathways • String ensemble • The University of Queensland Coast Fraser • Field trips and subject area (business, Chinese, education excursions and health) • Dance and drama evenings • TAFE–vocational programs and • International trips packages • Inter-school sport Languages • Film, television and digital media • Chinese

29 30 30 BrisbaneSunshine Coast My choice Sunshine Coast • • • • Highlights • • • region Sunshine Coast in the providers education Tertiary venues. entertainment extensive and galleries art theatres, including cinemas, services, public and shopping of range acomprehensive offers region The areas. and hinterland parks national including beaches, region, Sunshine Coast in the attractions natural of array avast is also There activities. and cultural educational sporting, outdoor, of variety awide and offers life, community full a tosupport everything has region Sunshine Coast The interest of Places markets. export and domestic for seafood fish and processing fishingsector, amajor is also region The nuts. macadamia and vegetables fruits, subtropical ginger, including sugar, products, of arange produce areas agricultural region’s The flights. domestic for caters and Maroochydore, at Sunshine Coast the of centre in the located is Airport Sunshine Coast The centres. and urban hinterland rural precincts, side tourist beach features coast of stretch This away. drive an hour’s Queensland, of capital the access toBrisbane, and easy people, the of friendliness the enjoy also will Students and surf. sand sun, lifestyle–the Coast Sunshine special the enjoy will and visitors Students kilometres. square 3200 approximately of an area north, in the Beach Rainbow to south in the Caloundra from stretches region Sunshine Coast The Coast Sunshine the About ... beach, hinterland and hinterland areas Lush rainforests, pristine beaches andbeautiful products sectors Major provider in thetourism, fishing andagricultural economic growth Key provider of research onsustainable business and One of thefastest growing regions inAustralia Central Queensland University Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE University of the Sunshine Coast urban centres to enjoy

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SUNSHINE COAST Burnside State High School Year established 1979 Phone +61 7 5459 7333 Number of students 614 Fax +61 7 5441 7353 Street address Blaxland Road, Burnside Website burnsideshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4560, Australia

Burnside State High School is a multi-award winning school Three reasons to choose located at the foot of the Blackall Ranges in the Sunshine Coast Burnside State High School: hinterland. Just 20 minutes from the coast’s beautiful beaches, • Smaller class sizes in a smaller school setting Burnside is a leader in the Senior Phase of Learning, and • Safer, more supportive learning environment enjoys an enviable reputation for excellence in the wider school • Smarter senior options leading to community. Burnside has among the best academic outcomes in outstanding results the region, and a truly diverse and exciting curriculum. Centrally located to all of the Sunshine Coast’s major attractions, international students will have the best of both worlds–the beautiful, lush hinterland environs and close proximity to some of Australia’s best surf beaches. Technology, the arts, science, sports and recreation–across all endeavours, Burnside State High School is the place to be.

Special programs • Broncos rugby league games Tertiary pathways • Volleyball excellence program • Arts expo • Links with University of the Sunshine Coast • Trek program School facilities • Horizons 1:1 laptop program • TAFE Pathways with Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast Sunshine • Music recording studio • Trade training centre–hospitality Institute of TAFE (SCIT) • Indoor sports facility • Instrumental music and music • Marine studies – power and Languages industry programs sailing boats, canoes • Japanese • Head start and tertiary • Gymnasium/weights room • Italian, Japanese, Maori and Torres preparation programs via • Rugby and soccer fields Strait Creole speaking staff University of the Sunshine Coast • 2 x double tennis/basketball Extracurricular activities courts • Senior marine studies – Heron Island snorkelling and Lake Somerset sailing camp • Biology camp • Ski trip • School discos

32 Maleny State High School

Year established 1979 Phone +61 7 5459 7333 Year established 1987 Phone +61 7 5499 8111 Number of students 614 Fax +61 7 5441 7353 Number of students 650 Fax +61 7 5499 8100 Street address Blaxland Road, Burnside Website burnsideshs.eq.edu.au Street address Bunya Street, Maleny Website malenyshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4560, Australia QLD 4552, Australia

Maleny State High School is a close-knit, friendly school Three reasons to choose located in the beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland, set Maleny State High School: among green hills and only 35 minutes from the famous • A hub of learning in a rich cultural and artistic Sunshine Coast surf beaches. The school's priorities are: area, offering diverse subject choices that lead academic and vocational training excellence combined with to multiple career pathways a strong sense of individualised attention. • A very successful and dynamic agricultural The school enjoys being a part of a richly artistic and studies department cultural community, which strengthens the school's • Unique hinterland setting close to beaches curriculum in the arts, drama, dance and music. The school has forged strong links with its rural community, with local business and industry, and with other educational and training institutions.

Special programs School facilities Tertiary pathways • Dance, drama, music and • Activities centre for sports and • Entry to all Queensland universities visual arts the arts via the Queensland Tertiary • A working school farm (livestock • Multipurpose outdoor sports Admissions Centre and horticulture) complex • Students may undertake university • Special education unit • Information technology-based courses at the Sunshine Coast

recording facilities University while still at school Coast Sunshine Extracurricular activities • Computer and multimedia • Students may undertake some • Industry level sound system classrooms courses online training and production • Weights gymnasium • Student leadership programs Languages • Seven hectare farm on school • Japanese • Personal development programs property (School Interact Club) • Virtual schooling system • Peer skills training • Dance Studio (Building Bridges) • Cattle handling and judging training at local show days • Sport

3333 My choice Toowoomba ... the garden city

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

Toowoomba Picnic Point Lookout is an ideal place to appreciate the rugged Toowoomba 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 • University of Southern Queensland – Toowoomba • The Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE

KEY 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.

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Centenary Heights State High School is one of Three reasons to choose Queensland’s most respected international schools, with Centenary Heights State High School: a reputation for academic excellence. Centenary Heights State High School has students of 43 nationalities, and • Queensland’s first international program is a recipient of prestigious state and national awards for school in Toowoomba (1991) fostering leadership and cross-cultural awareness. While • Principals’ University Scholarship and direct continuing its strong academic tradition, the school offers university entry partnerships multiple pathways to individual success as it nurtures • Consistently among top academic schools students in a safe, supportive environment. in Queensland – top 1% across all sectors in 2011

Elite programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways • Instrumental Music and Music • Annual ski trip • Bond University – Collegiate Extension • Cross-cultural captain and cross- Scholarship program • Gateway Wine Tourism Project cultural committee • University of Southern • Flexi-school • Annual whole-school musical Queensland – direct entry • Queensland Multicultural • Art exhibitions • Southern Queensland Institute of Service Award for fostering • Public speaking and debating TAFE (cooperative programs and multiculturalism in education direct entry to Business Diploma) Toowoomba Toowoomba

Toowoomba School facilities Special programs • Swimming complex, gym, Languages • Mentor program for international sporting fields • Mandarin Chinese students to assist integration • International kitchen for senior • German • English as a second language and international students • English as a second language centre • Whole-school wireless coverage, • Peer mediation and support high speed internet, over 1000 training computers • Seniors as Leaders program • State-of-the-art science • Ongoing orientation program for laboratories international students • State-of-the-art languages centre • Excursions each term for • Film and television editing suite international students

36 Harristown State High School Year established 1968 Phone +61 7 4636 7500 Year established 1955 Phone +61 7 46368700 Number of students 1200 Fax +61 7 4636 7501 Number of students 1430 Fax +61 7 46368777 Street address 60 Ramsay St, Toowoomba Website centheigshs.eq.edu.au Street address 341–367 South St, Toowoomba Website harristoshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4350, Australia QLD 4350, Australia

Harristown State High School is a co-educational school rich in talent Three reasons to choose across a wide range of areas–academic, sport, cultural and community Harristown State High School: service – with an impressive list of achievements. Curriculum is supplemented widely by real-life and lifelike experiences through • Extensive curriculum choice excursions and invited speakers. The school has unique ties with the • Skilled caring teachers with expertise University of Southern Queensland. It offers a comprehensive range of in their fields subjects, and is extremely well resourced with world class facilities. • World-class facilities Dedicated, caring staff provide for students’ needs. The school values participation, relationships, integrity, diligence and enthusiasm.

Elite programs Extracurricular activities • Creative technology centre with • Accelerated Academic Academy • Debating 330-seat theatre • Sporting Academies in soccer, • Music ensembles University • Dance studios and 1500-seat volleyball and rugby league, Scholarships available auditorium with students representing • Harmony Week • Trade Training Centre at regional, state and • World Challenge Real World Tertiary pathways national levels, with some Education Tour overseas exchange travel • Students able to integrate • Concert band university study with senior • Senior languages • School Cultural Ambassador curriculum through several high • Dance, drama, film, television Program profile Queensland universities Toowoomba and new media • Interact (community-based • Direct entry into University of • Agricultural science student committee) Southern Queensland • Music extension program • School ski trip • Access to a variety of vocational • Industrial Arts Academy • National competitions in courses with Southern • English extension program science, business, mathematics, Queensland Institute of TAFE information technology Special programs • Strong links with business community for the continuation • Aboriginal and Torres Strait School facilities of traineeships and Islander studies • Languages and cultures apprenticeships begun at school • Rock eisteddfod and school play community centre • Vocational education program • Sporting complex, featuring Languages • 1:1 laptop program available an indoor 25 metre swimming • Indonesian • Extensive student support pool, and gymnasiums with • German network basketball and volleyball courts • Japanese and French available (multipurpose) via the School of Distance • Modern classrooms, many with Education interactive learning technologies

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KEY: Certificate subjects = C | Full subjects = • 43 44 Sports matrix Centenary Heights SHS Sports matrix Sports My choice Tannum Sands SHS Mackay North SHS James Nash SHS Bundaberg SHS Harristown SHS Gladstone SHS Burnside SHS Yeppoon SHS Atherton Atherton SHS Kingaroy SHS Urangan SHS Pimlico SHS Maleny SHS Kirwan SHS • • • • Aerobics (Zumba) 2-3 2 3 3 3 3 3 • • • • • Athletics 2-3 2-3 1-2 1-3 4 3 • • • • • 1 Australian Rules (AFL) 3 • • • • Badminton 3-4 Baseball 3-4 2-3 2-3 1-2 1,3 2 3 • • • • Basketball (girls) 3-4 2-3 2-3 1-2 1,3 2 3 • • • • Basketball (boys) 3 • Beach volleyball • • • • Board games • • Boating Bodyboarding

• BMX/skateboard/scooter 3-4 1,4 1-2 1-3 4 • • • 1 1 1 1 Cricket 1-2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 • • 1 1 Cross-country 1,2 • • • • • • Dance

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School terms = 1, 2, 3, 4 | All year =• year 4|All 3, 2, =1, terms School Y: European handball Fencing • 1 Fishing • • • • • Fitness 1,2 1-2 1-2 2 2 • • • Futsal 3,4 4 • • 1 1 Golf 2 • • • • • • • • Gym 2-3 3-4 1-2 2 2 2 • • • 1 Hockey (boys) 2-3 3-4 1-2 1-2 2 2 2 • • • 1 Hockey (girls) Ice-skating

2 Kayaking La crosse Centenary Heights SHS Tannum Sands SHS Mackay North SHS James Nash SHS Bundaberg SHS Harristown SHS Gladstone SHS Burnside SHS Yeppoon SHS Atherton Atherton SHS Kingaroy SHS Urangan SHS Pimlico SHS Maleny SHS Kirwan SHS

• • • • Aerobics (Zumba) 2-3 2 3 3 3 3 3 • • • • • Athletics 2-3 2-3 1-2 1-3 4 3 • • • • • 1 Australian Rules (AFL) • 3 • • • Badminton 3-4 Baseball 3-4 2-3 2-3 1-2 1,3 2 3 • • • • Basketball (girls) 3-4 2-3 2-3 1-2 1,3 2 3 • • • • Basketball (boys) 3 • Beach volleyball • • • • Board games • • Boating Bodyboarding

• BMX/skateboard/scooter 3-4 1,4 1-2 1-3 4 • • • 1 1 1 1 Cricket 1-2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 • • 1 1 Cross-country 1,2 • • • • • • Dance

• Diving Dragon boat racing European handball Fencing • 1 Fishing • • • • • Fitness 1,2 1-2 1-2 2 2 • • • Futsal 3,4 4 • • 1 1 Golf 2 • • • • • • • • Gym 2-3 3-4 1-2 2 2 2 • • • 1 Hockey (boys) 2-3 3-4 1-2 1-2 2 2 2 • • • 1 Hockey (girls) Ice-skating

• Newcombe 2 4 • • • Orienteering/outdoor activities 2-3 3 • Oz Tag Power walking • • • • • Recreational sports • Rhythmic gymnastics 3,4 4 3 • • Rock climbing 2-3 • Rowing 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-4 1-2 1-2 1-2 2 • • • 1 1 Rugby league 2-3 1-2 1-2 2 2 Rugby league (girls) 1-2 1-2 2 2 2 2 • • • Rugby union 2-3 1-2 1-3 1-3 2 2 3 3 3 • • • • • • Soccer 3-4 2-3 1-2 2 • • • 1 Softball 1-2 1 Snooker 2 • •

K Snorkelling E • • 1 School terms = 1, 2, 3, 4 | All year =• year 4|All 3, 2, =1, terms School Y: Squash • Surfing/bodyboarding 2 4 4 3 • 1 Surf lifesaving 1,4 1,4 1,4 • • • • 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Swimming 2-4 3 • • Table tennis 3-4 3-4 2 • 3 • • 1 Tennis • • Tenpin bowling 1, 3 2,3 1-2 1-2 2 4 3 • • • • • 1 Touch football 2-4 3-4 2-3 3 3 • 3 3 • • Track and field 1, 4 4 • 3 • • 1 Triathlon 3,4 1,4 2 3 • • • • • • • • 1 1 Volleyball 1,4 1 Water polo • Yoga 45 Sports matrix Postal address PO Box 15050 City East QLD 4002 Australia Email Telephone [email protected] +61 7 3224 6958 Website Fax www.eqi.com.au +61 7 3224 6973 CRICOS Provider Number 00608A

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