Queensland Government International student programs

Department of Education and Training trading as Education Queensland International CRICOS Provider Code: 00608A Image courtesy of Tourism & Events Queensland Welcome to Queensland Academic excellence, competitive living costs and a safe and healthy lifestyle make Queensland the best choice for international study. As part of the Queensland Department of Education and Training (DET), Education Queensland International (EQI) has extensive and proven experience in developing international student programs in Queensland Government schools. Our dedicated and culturally diverse team of professionals specialise in managing the needs of international students. EQI school provides ongoing support to ensure students can focus on learning and enjoy Queensland’s unrivalled lifestyle and experiences. We look forward to welcoming you to Queensland. Queensland

Contents Why study in a Queensland Government school...... 5 Queensland Academies...... 117 Studying in Queensland...... 6 Study tours...... 119 The Queensland education system...... 7 EQI Holiday Adventure Programs...... 120 School term calendar...... 7 Guide to year level equivalents by country...... 121 Your study options...... 8 Glossary of abbreviations...... 121 EQI Scholarships...... 9 School subjects & sports guide...... 122 Higher education pathways...... 10 EQI homestay ...... 11 Brisbane...... 13 Cairns and Townsville...... 49 Central Coast and Mackay...... 63 Fraser Coast...... 71 Gold Coast...... 79 Sunshine Coast...... 97 Toowoomba...... 111

Why study in a Queensland Government school

Queensland’s world-class education system, Pathways to tertiary study in beautiful environment and relaxed lifestyle attract Queensland and beyond more than 85,000 international students from 160 countries each year. As an international student Post-secondary education and training give young studying in Queensland you’ll enjoy numerous people the skills they need to drive innovation, benefits and opportunities. engage in industry and contribute to building stronger economies. As a Queensland high school Develop knowledge and skills for the future student you have the advantage of fast-tracked, experiential and even direct-entry pathways to EQI study programs enable you to fulfil your Australian universities, TAFEs and vocational academic and personal potential. With a diverse education institutions to take you to the next step in range of academic and sports subjects to choose achieving your dream career. from, you can gain a deeper understanding of our world, and the knowledge and skills you need to Dedicated student support succeed in the most desirable jobs of the future. EQI recognises that happy, confident, resilient A choice of locations and responsible students are more engaged in their learning, are positive class members and In Queensland, you can choose to study in a city, more active in their school and community. Every rural town or coastal setting. Many schools offer EQI school provides first-class care and a team of niche subjects based on their location, regional education professionals that ensure international industries and research strengths. Schools often students can focus on studying and enjoying life. have partnerships with local universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) Institutions. All EQI students have access to 24-hour emergency Queensland is also very accessible, with four assistance and multilingual support. international, 17 domestic and 48 regional airports. The Queensland lifestyle Modern learning spaces and facilities Queensland enjoys a wonderful subtropical climate Queensland Government schools benefit from and is known for its active outdoor lifestyle. innovative eLearning technology; computer, science International visitors are attracted by Queensland’s and multimedia laboratories; and contemporary natural environment — from its modern, green cities creative arts and sports facilities that support 21st to the iconic ‘outback’, beaches, reef and rainforests. century academic and vocational learning. In 2016, Australia’s quality of life was rated 6th on the world scale, exceeding that of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and most European countries*.

* NUMBEO Quality of Life Index by Country 2016

EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook | 5 Studying in Queensland

Each state in Australia has its own education system, but the English as an Additional Language/Dialect support Australian Government takes a strong interest in maintaining International students receive English as an Additional Language/ the quality of Australian education for both Australian Dialect (EAL/D) support to develop their English written, listening, students and students from overseas. The education system speaking and reading skills and to enable them to fully participate has four stages with easy transition from one stage to the in mainstream classroom activities. EAL/D support is delivered next. Every child must attend school from the age of five years by qualified and experienced EAL/D teachers so international to 16 years. students can achieve their full academic potential during their EQI study experience. The school year Details of schools with EAL/D support can be found in the The school year is divided into four terms and runs from late Authority Subject guide on page 124. January until December. There is a short holiday between terms and a long summer holiday in December and January. Quality assurance All Queensland Government schools marketed by EQI are The school day accredited to provide quality assured programs for international Students attend school from Monday to Friday each week. School students. This accreditation is measured by: hours vary slightly across Australia, but are generally from 9.00 › teaching practices and school management am to 3:00 pm each school day. › accommodation, health and safety In Queensland, high school students move between classrooms for different lessons and usually go outside at break times. There are › student counselling and guidance also lunchtime activities and clubs students can choose to attend. › the school facilities. Sports and extracurricular activities Student visas Queensland Government schools provide opportunities for The Australian Government is responsible for all visas issued to students to engage in activities which support and enhance international students in Australia. Information about student the curriculum and encourage participation, enjoyment and visas can be found on the Australian Department of Immigration skill development. Many schools have specialist health and and Border Protection website at border.gov.au/trav/stud physical education teachers to deliver their sports programs. Others use classroom teachers or people from the community Overseas Student Health Cover to support active participation. It is compulsory for international students to maintain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire duration of their Student support studies in Australia. International students must provide proof of OSHC to EQI in order to receive their Confirmation of A range of support services are available to international students to Enrolment. For more information about OSHC visit eqi.com.au/ assist them with adjusting to their new school, accommodation and studentservices surrounds: Program entry requirements › Every EQI school has an international student coordinator who is the nominated contact point for all international student Students must meet the entry requirements to enrol in a course or program, and must provide current and accurate information that enquiries. There is also a nominated emergency contact person supports their application, including: who is available 24/7. › the minimum level of English language proficiency › School staff can provide assistance and advice with many types of education matters including extra-curricular activities, › evidence of academic qualifications or work experience. health and personal concerns. Entry requirements for each EQI program can be found at › The school’s homestay coordinator is responsible for eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures/entry-requirements organising homestay and ensures students have an enjoyable How to apply homestay experience. If you wish to study at a Queensland Government school you may › The guidance officer is a trained counsellor who can assist apply directly to EQI or seek the assistance of an education agent. students with personal issues and provide academic advice on school studies and tertiary pathways. EQI works with accredited agents who have the appropriate knowledge and understanding of the Australian international › Officers in the International Student Programs team are there education industry to guide you through your study options and to support agents, families and students applying to join an the admission application process. EQI program. Details of our application process are provided at eqi.com.au/apply-now To find an EQI agent in your country visiteqi.com.au/apply-now/ findanagent

6 | EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook CRICOS Provider: 00608A The Queensland education system

Employment

TAFE/vocational education University and training

High school Primary school Senior High School for 2 years (Years 11–12) High School Preparation Primary school for 7 years International Baccalaureate (Years 11–12) Intensive English program to (Preparatory–6) Queensland Academies (Years 11–12) prepare for high school studies Junior High School for 4 years (Years 7–10)

School term calendar

2017 2018 2019

Term 1 Monday 23 January – Friday 31 March Monday 22 January – Thursday 29 March Tuesday 29 January – Friday 5 April

Term 2 Tuesday 18 April – Friday 23 June Monday 16 April – Friday 29 June Tuesday 23 April – Friday 28 June

Term 3 Monday 10 July – Friday 15 September Monday 16 July – Friday 21 September Monday 15 July – Friday 20 September

Tuesday 3 October - Friday 8 December Monday 8 October - Friday 14 December Tuesday 8 October - Friday 13 December

Term 4 Year 10, 11 and 12 finishing dates for 2017 Year 10, 11 and 12 finishing dates for 2018 Year 10, 11 and 12 finishing dates for 2019 Year 12 – 17 November Year 12 – 16 November Year 12 – 15 November Years 10 and 11 – 24 November Years 10 and 11 – 30 November Years 10 and 11 – 29 November

CRICOS Provider: 00608A EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook | 7 Your study options Primary school Junior and senior high school The primary school program gives young students a positive Studying at a Queensland Government high school enhances start to their early development and learning. Students can English proficiency and provides an opportunity to experience study at a government school from Prep to Year 6 giving them Australian culture and gain a Queensland Certificate of a strong foundation for study, and the support they need to Education to qualify for entry into universities all over the world. settle into the Queensland school routine. Students can choose from over 70 accredited schools located All students from a non-English speaking background receive throughout Queensland. Each school offers a wide choice of specialist English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) academic, creative and sports programs delivered by high-quality lessons to enable them to fully participate in classroom and teachers using facilities that support 21st century learning. extracurricular activities. To enrol, students must live with a parent, approved relative or legal custodian for the duration of Program length: Two to six years their study. Age range: 12–18 years Program length: One semester to seven years School year: Years 7–12 Age range: 5–11 years Program entry: At the start of any school term in Years 7 to 10 School year: Prep–Year 6 CRICOS Course Code: 082520G Years 7–10; 082521G Years 11–12 Program entry: Semester 1 (January) or Semester 2 (July) CRICOS Course Code: 082519Aw International Baccalaureate Diploma High School Preparation (intensive English) The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma is an internationally regarded pre-university qualification that EQI High School Preparation (HSP) is a highly successful prepares students for university study. intensive English language program that gives international students a foundation for mainstream high school studies. IB study fulfils many national and state education system requirements and allows students to transfer from one IB HSP enables students to build language fluency and use their vocabulary in different lesson contexts, such as mathematics school to another across the world. Students who successfully and science, to gain an understanding of the language used in complete Years 11 and 12 in Queensland are awarded a the mainstream curriculum. Queensland Certificate of Education in addition to the IB. The HSP program is offered in 10-week modules and offers Students wishing to enrol in the IB program must attain high a minimum of 20 hours of English language instruction academic results in a range of subjects prior to entry. The IB is per week. Under the guidance of specialist EAL/D teachers offered at selected schools. students learn and make friends through fun activities, Program length: One semester, one academic year or a excursions and sports. two-year IB program Program length: 10–40 weeks Age range: 15–18 years (depending on the student’s English level) School year: Years 11 and 12 Age range: 12–18 years Program entry: Semester 1 (January) or Semester 2 (July) Program entry: At the beginning of any school term. An extra semester (Term 5) is also available CRICOS Course Code: 079324E In locations where HSP is not offered students can study with an EQI partner. For more information visit eqi.com.au/elicos The IB can also be studied at the Queensland Academies. CRICOS Course Code: 078785F Please see page 119 for details.

8 | EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook CRICOS Provider: 00608A Your study options High school (Study Abroad and Regional Study Abroad) EQI Scholarships The Study Abroad program offers students the chance to study at high school (Years 7 to 12) for a period of three, six, nine or EQI Scholarships give exemplary students the opportunity 12 months to improve their English proficiency, make global to enjoy a rewarding and life-changing study experience in connections and immerse themselves in Australian culture. a Queensland Government school. Scholarship recipients receive a portion of the tuition fees applicable to their study Study Abroad students have over 70 accredited schools to program. choose from. Depending on the school’s location and natural environment, students may be able to study specialised programs To apply, international students must enrol in an such as marine studies and surfing. Studies in Queensland are EQI International Student Program for at least one validated by several overseas education systems.* year of study. Applications must be submitted via an approved education agent. Study Abroad For information about current scholarships please visit Program length: One to three terms or one academic year eqi.com.au/scholarships, or contact an EQI authorised Age range: 12–18 years agent in your country. School year: Years 7–12 Program entry: At the beginning of any school term in Years 7 to 11, and at the start of Term 1 and 2 in Year 11 CRICOS Course Code: 082520G Years 7–10 | 082521G Years 11–12 Regional Study Abroad Program length: One to four terms (three to 12 months) Age range: 14–18 years School year: Years 9–12 Program entry: Term 1, 2, 3 or 4** CRICOS Course Code: 082520G Years 9–10 | 082521G Years 11–12

*EQI recommends that students verify credit recognition in their home country **Year 12 students cannot commence in Term 4 due to end of year exams.

CRICOS Provider: 00608A EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook | 9 Higher education pathways

CRICOS Provider: 01241G

Higher education pathways University pathways at school TAFE at high school Queensland Government schools Strong partnerships with At some EQI schools, students can study provide positive learning environments, Queensland’s top universities enable a TAFE subject during Years 11 or 12. rigorous academic programs and international students studying These programs provide access to TAFE highly regarded welfare support to give in government schools to enrol in campus facilities and other benefits, students a solid foundation for their university pathway and experience which may include credit towards the chosen study path or career. programs, and earn tertiary course QCE, direct entry into a TAFE program, credit while in Years 11 and 12. or credit towards a degree or higher Graduation from high school These programs can also give students education program. Most students will receive a Queensland access to university facilities including TAFE study after high school Certificate of Education (QCE) when they sports, libraries and study spaces. Other graduate at the end of Year 12. They may benefits may include guaranteed or early TAFE courses can take you towards a also be eligible for an Overall Position university offers, a bonus university career or further study. There are options (OP) and Field Position (FP). Graduating admission rank, or credit towards a to study to improve your OP score to students can transition to higher level degree or higher education program. qualify for entry to university courses; study at a university or Technical and you can study towards a degree or take Further Education (TAFE) institute, or Queensland universities a TAFE diploma and university degree with a vocational education provider. Queensland is a centre of excellence for together through a Dual Award program. education and research and is home to Study and career guidance TAFE Queensland many world-class universities: EQI high schools have guidance officer The TAFE Queensland network is made to provide students with counselling › Australian Catholic University (ACU) up of six regions across Queensland: and advice on academic pathways, › Bond University › TAFE Queensland Brisbane subject choices, and career and higher › Central Queensland University (CQU) › TAFE Queensland SkillsTech education study options. The guidance › Griffith University (GU) officers can help to find university › TAFE Queensland Gold Coast courses and scholarships and provide › James Cook University (JCU) › TAFE Queensland East Coast information about application dates, › Queensland University of Technology › TAFE Queensland South West documentation and course entry (QUT) › TAFE Queensland North. requirements. › Southern Cross University (SCU) High school to university pathway › The University of Queensland (UQ) High school to vocational › University of Southern Queensland education and training pathway If you wish to continue your education (USQ) at a Queensland university you need Vocational Education and Training to complete Year 11 and 12 of high › University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) (VET) courses equip students with the school to obtain a Tertiary Entrance skills and knowledge to work in specific Statement (TES) and QCE. The TES High school to TAFE pathway industries. These qualifications can shows your OP score which is used to TAFEs offer a range of short courses, also count as credit towards a QCE to assess and rank your application to certificates, diplomas, and associate transition into other higher education university (provided that you meet all and bachelor degree programs that pathways such as university or TAFE. the other course entry requirements). combine theoretical and practical The benefits of studying VET courses job-focused training. Australian If you are a Year 12 student and did include: TAFE study provides graduates with not study the subjects needed for an job-ready skills and internationally › practical work experience OP, your results from other subjects recognised qualifications. › gaining job-ready skills (including approved vocational education and training) can help to › the chance to try different careers. determine your selection rank. VET is offered by many EQI schools and some have their own Trade Training Centres.

10 | EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook CRICOS Provider: 00608A EQI homestay

Homestay benefits What is provided? Ongoing support Living with an Australian host family is In addition to a safe, welcoming and EQI schools are responsible for a great way to experience Australia’s friendly home, your homestay host will recruiting homestay families, managing fantastic lifestyle close to your school provide you with: the homestay program and the ongoing community. By living in a safe, caring › three nutritious meals a day, seven monitoring of homestay arrangements. and supportive home environment you days a week When you request homestay can immerse yourself in your studies, accommodation your school will take practise your English skills and › a private bedroom with a bed, storage space and a desk for study care to match you to a host family that develop lasting friendships with your is compatible with your needs, based › assistance to access transport to and homestay family. on the information you supply in your from school and to school activities. application. The school’s homestay or Quality and monitoring When you arrive in Queensland for the international coordinator is available to The accommodation, care and welfare first time (to commence your study assist you should you have any problems of international students are primary program) a representative from your settling in to your homestay placement. priorities for EQI and our schools. school will meet you at the airport and EQI and our schools support the Homestay families are carefully selected arrange transport to your homestay Australian Government Schools by the school homestay/international accommodation or school, free of charge. International homestay standards. student coordinator, and screened via a police identity and criminal history check. Homestay costs Please visit the EQI website for details of the current fees for EQI homestay at eqi.com.au/study-options/fees

CRICOS Provider: 00608A EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook | 11 Image courtesy of Tourism & Events Queensland Brisbane Brisbane is Queensland’s capital city and a place where you can enjoy lively city life, world-class sports venues, beautiful parks and year-round cultural festivals and events.

Getting here and around › The city connects to over 25 international destinations to and from Brisbane Airport. › Brisbane has safe and welcoming communities with excellent public transport links, including cycling routes, buses, trains and an extensive ferry network so you can easily explore and move around this beautiful ‘river city’.

Things to do › Enjoy culture and fun at South Bank with its world-class galleries, theatres, restaurants and famous riverside beach. › Relax in beautiful parks and gardens, such as Roma Street Parkland and the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mount Coot-tha. › Meet kangaroos, koalas and other wildlife at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. › Discover food from every corner of the world in Brisbane and across the suburbs. › Explore the city using Brisbane’s network of family-friendly walking and cycling tracks, including the 20 km Riverwalk. › Browse open-air markets for fresh produce, fashion, crafts and more. › Take a day trip to the surrounding regions, including the Scenic Rim, Stradbroke Island, the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast.

Industry and research › Brisbane is internationally renowned for advanced research and is home to the largest medical research institute in the southern hemisphere. The region also has strengths in biotechnology, eco-sciences, health, information and creative technologies, aerospace and aviation services.

Tertiary education providers › The University of Queensland (UQ) › Queensland University of Technology (QUT) › Griffith University (GU) › Australian Catholic University (ACU) › Central Queensland University (CQU) › James Cook University (JCU) › TAFE Queensland

Average temperature Summer 30°C 21°C Winter 22°C 11°C

Population 2,308,720

EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook | 13 Brisbane to Sunshine Coast Aro 00 i drive

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Queensland Academies (QA)

14 | EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook CRICOS Provider: 00608A BRISBANE Primary School | High School | High School Preparation

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

Alexandra Hills State High School is an independent public Three reasons to choose school set amid native vegetation with our own resident koalas. Our school provides a quality education in a technology-rich Alexandra Hills State High School environment, where students are both challenged and supported. 1. Well-established, welcoming school in a natural Experienced, highly qualified teachers work individually with bushland setting students of all ability levels, and students are well supported by 2. High level of student support provided by a excellent facilities and equipment. As a member of the Queensland professional team Minerals and Energy Academy (QMEA), our students benefit from 3. Richness of school life supported by industry experience and other programs. extracurricular activities

Special programs › Leadership program Tertiary pathways › Centre of Excellence in Automation › Rotary and Lions youth affiliations › Access to QMEA and Robotics with partners QMEA › Chess club › Direct entry to TAFE Queensland and Queensland University of › History club Brisbane diploma courses Technology (QUT) › Griffith University (GU) scholarship › Mentoring program for high-achieving School facilities program students › Automotive workshop › TAFE Queensland Brisbane South › Outstanding dance program › Large dance studios Bank diploma courses › Industry placement on certificate › Film and television editing suite › The University of Queensland (UQ) courses such as automotive, › Sports courts, gym Enhanced Studies Program hospitality, children’s services, aged care and fitness › Science laboratory for senior Languages investigations › German Extracurricular activities › Purpose-built language centre › Italian › Dance troupes › International study room › Japanese › International club › Music ensembles › Debating and public speaking › Environment club › Drama club › Specialist sporting programs

CRICOS Provider: 00608A EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook | 15 BRISBANE Primary School

Aspley East State School Year established 1963 Phone +61 7 3867 2777 Number of students 791 Fax +61 7 3863 7820 Street address 31 Helena Street, Aspley Website aspleastss.eq.edu.au QLD 4034 Australia

Aspley East State School is a large, popular school located 13 km Three reasons to choose north of Brisbane’s central business district. Aspley East State School We are a vibrant educational institution committed to creating a caring and challenging learning environment to deliver the best 1. A highly regarded school with impressive experience to all our students. academic results, community atmosphere and a rich curriculum delivered through classroom and Aspley East students are supported and encouraged by parents, extracurricular experiences staff and their colleagues, contributing to the school’s pleasant and cooperative community atmosphere. 2. The Learning Advancement Program hosted by Aspley State High School provides extension At Aspley East we aim for academic growth, practise exemplary learning in a range of subjects including inclusive practices, and value diversity and social development. philosophy, English, maths, the arts and science, We look forward to welcoming your child to our school. for selected students in Years 5 and 6 3. Inclusive educational practices and strong English as an Additional Language program

Special programs Extracurricular activities Sport › Aspley State High School Learning › Outside school hours care › Athletics Advance Program › Senior and junior choirs › Softball › Instrumental music, band and › Instrumental music program › Soccer choral programs › Music support group › Netball › Strings orchestra › Performing arts and cultural activities › Rugby league › Visual arts › Harmony Day › Touch football › Student leadership/student › ‘A’ Factor Talent Quest (performing › Swimming support programs arts) › Swimming carnival › Specialised various gifted and talented programs (chess club, Competition participation › Inter- and intra-school sports program Opti-MINDS, writing club) › Brisbane Curriculum Leaders Languages Mathematics Tournament › Mandarin Chinese › Speech competition › International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) academic competitions › Australian Mathematics Competition

16 | EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook CRICOS Provider: 00608A BRISBANE High School

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

Balmoral State High School offers students ‘Real Opportunities, Three reasons to choose Real Outcomes and Real Futures’ and enjoys a reputation for genuine excellence in quality education. Balmoral State High School The school is located five kilometres from Brisbane’s central 1. Gateway Aerospace School in partnership with business district, situated in the leafy, green eastern suburbs Boeing Australia Limited, The University of adjacent to the relaxed precinct of Oxford Street, Bulimba. Queensland (UQ) and Griffith University (GU) Our school is the only Queensland school in partnership with 2. Outstanding international student support. With Boeing Defence Australia Limited working with scientists and structured orientation and ongoing opportunities engineers on real-world programs. This partnership delivers a focus to build friendships with Australian students on science, technology, business and enterprise. 3. Outstanding academic results 21% OP 1–5 (state average 19.96%) 47.3% OP 1–10 (state average 45.65%)

Special programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways › Aerospace › Cheerleading › The University of Queensland (UQ) – › Film and television › Instrumental program direct entry partnership for aerospace studies and engineering › Fine arts › Specialist vocal groups and › Griffith University (GU) partner school › Dance and drama studies rock band › Hospitality and tourism › Writers’ club Languages › Concert band, stage band, › School camps – senior biology/ › Japanese chemistry (scuba diving) instrumental tuition › Mentored, external (virtual) classes in › Touch Football Excellence Program School facilities German, French, Vietnamese, Chinese (Mandarin) and Italian › Sports (including interschool › Industry standard science facility competitions) › Creative arts precinct › Boeing Enterprise Team (Technology Film and television editing suite and Business Excellence) › › Dance and drama studio › Industry standard hospitality facilities › Modern library and resource centre

CRICOS Provider: 00608A EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook | 17 BRISBANE High School

Brisbane State High School Year established 1921 Phone +61 7 3291 4111 Number of students 3154 Fax +61 7 3291 4100 Street address Cnr Cordelia & Glenelg Streets, Website statehigh.com.au South Brisbane QLD 4101 Australia

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 and business communities. Brisbane State High School Applications for the International Student Program are welcomed 1. Selective entry, commitment to excellence in from academically talented students who wish to commence their academic, cultural and sporting activities studies in Year 10 or 11. 2. Focus on university entry Brisbane State High School aims to empower the individual to 3. The only state school that competes in the strive for excellence in the pursuit of their goals by providing them prestigious statewide sporting competitions of with multiple opportunities to excel in academic, cultural and The Great Public Schools’ Association (GPS), the sporting arenas. Queensland Girls’ Secondary Schools Sports Association (QGSSSA) and Brisbane Schoolgirls’ Rowing Association (BSRA).

Special programs band, concert band and concert and Tertiary pathways › Aerospace studies – direct entry into chamber choirs › Access to Queensland Minerals and The University of Queensland (UQ), › Drama, dance, vocal and stage Energy Academy scholarships productions Queensland University of Technology › Direct entry to TAFE Queensland (QUT) and Griffith University (GU) › Sporting competition within the GPS, Brisbane QGSSSA and BSRA › QUT direct entry for engineering › Griffith University (GU) scholarship students School facilities program › English extension › Business education centre › The University of Queensland (UQ) › Built environment – Thomson Adsett Mathematics partnership – real-life architectural › Performing arts and music complex mentoring and experience › Science laboratories › Queensland University of Technology (QUT) engineering › Fast-track mathematics › Visual arts studio › Fast-track science › Technology and design centre › Griffith University (GU) partnership school › Leadership program › Indoor sports centre, general purpose › Access to external language exams, oval and sports fields › Business certificates › Rowing shed for example, Korean, Chinese Languages › Access to The Queensland Gallery of › Fursden Road Playing Fields, Carina Modern Art located in South Bank › Tennis/multisports courts › French Precinct › Basketball/netball court › Italian › German › Learning Innovation Centre Extracurricular activities › Modern Greek › Museum › Music programs – instrumental, › Japanese symphony orchestra, symphonic › Student Services Centre › Spanish › Research Centre › Chinese

18 | EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook CRICOS Provider: 00608A BRISBANE Primary School

Burpengary State School Year established 1876 Phone +61 7 3491 0333 Number of students 954 Fax +61 7 3888 4016 Street address 35 Station Rd, Burpengary Website burpengass.eq.edu.au QLD 4505 Australia

Welcome to Burpengary State School. Established in 1876, we Three reasons to choose have a long and proud history of high academic performance, award-winning bands and choirs, and sporting achievement. Burpengary State School We are one of Queensland’s larger coeducational primary 1. Strong tradition of academic excellence, schools, with an enrolment of over 950 students. enhanced by a rich cultural focus and sport Parents described the teaching as ‘rigorous and purposeful’ 2. Positive and safe learning environment within an during our last School Review, and 99% of parents and 98% inclusive, caring and respectful school community of students agree that our teachers expect the students to 3. Students are active citizens and engaged learners do their best (School Opinion Survey, 2015). We are proud of in lifelong development our achievements, our warm school environment and our rich cultural activities, and excited by our program of continuous school improvement.

Special programs Extracurricular activities › Rugby league Development Cup – boys and girls › Science and Maths Academy and › Biennial Arts Excellence Showcase › Queensland All Schools Touch Primary United Learning in Science › Music evenings and Engineering (PULSE) programs Championship › Sport at district, state and with our high school partners for District Teacher-Librarian Network national levels › academically talented students in Students Essay Competition › Year 6 camp science, technology, engineering › Mission Cup – girls netball and maths › Active after school sports program Sport › High performance instrumental Competition participation music, band and choral programs › Swimming › Fanfare competition for music › Study Tours: school visits by Years 5 Athletics ensembles › and 6 to Japan (biennial), and annual › Cross-country overseas group visits › Brisbane Youth Choral and › Touch and Oztag › Life skills kitchen/garden program Music Competitions › Public speaking competitions, › Australian Rules football and › Early intervention programs in oral Rugby league language development and English including Languages Other Than as an Additional Language/Dialect English (LOTE) › Soccer (EAL/D) unit attached to the campus › University of New South Wales › Netball International Competitions and › School-based speech language Languages pathologist to support speech and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) tests language development › Regional and state academic › Japanese › Student leadership programs competitions – Brainways Challenge

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

With a focus on academic excellence and enrichment, Calamvale Three reasons to choose Community College is a unique educational precinct with an on-site kindergarten, junior, junior secondary and senior school campus. Calamvale Community College At Calamvale Community College, learning is vibrant, student- 1. High-level of student support provided by a caring centred and differentiated to ensure that each child achieves their International Team full potential. 2. Birth to Year 12 college where students can Our dedicated and committed teaching and support staff form seamlessly transition from child care to productive relationships with their students to ensure that matriculation students’ academic and welfare needs are well met. 3. Strong, established links with Griffith University (GU), Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and The University of Queensland (UQ) providing multiple tertiary pathways for students

Special programs School facilities Tertiary pathways › Selective entry junior secondary: › State-of-the-art sports centre used › Connections with Griffith University › Academic Excellence Program for basketball, volleyball, netball and (GU) research programs indoor soccer › Athletic Development Program › Guaranteed entry to university › Indoor gymnasium, tennis, basketball industry-based projects › Hospitality Program of Excellence – and volleyball courts professional chef on staff › University learning programs: › Industry standard training and › Award-winning Aeronautics Program › Anatomy and the Science of operational restaurant/café Movement › Chinese Immersion Program (Prep) › Three large sports fields › Sport psychology study in › International Baccalaureate Primary › Before and after school care facilities conjunction with professional Years Programme (IB PYP) Candidacy trainers in golf, netball, touch Applicant › Weekly award-nominated playgroup (birth to 4 years) football, volleyball and extreme recreational activities Extracurricular activities › Provision for eLearning (DET) through › Leadership camps program and digital device options Languages › Champion cheerleading teams › Chinese (Traditional Mandarin) › Leo Club (Lions Club International) › Instrumental music program › Vocal groups (choirs, instrumental bands/groups)

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Cavendish Road State High School Year established 1952 Phone +61 7 3394 0777 Number of students 1586 Fax +61 7 3394 0700 Street address Cnr Holland Rd and Cavendish Rd, Website cavroadshs.eq.edu.au 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 reputation for high-quality education. Students enjoy an extensive Cavendish Road State High School range of subjects, including exclusive accelerated academic and 1. University subjects taught in school sporting excellence programs. Situated in the leafy inner southern 2. Programs for gifted students, including science, suburbs, the school is close to universities, Brisbane’s central mathematics, music extension, English extension business district and major shopping centres. Public transport is and philosophy readily available, with students enrolling from across the southern and bayside suburbs. 3. Academies for Football Excellence, with partners in Australia’s A-League 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.

Special programs School facilities Languages › Academy of Ideas (Philosophy) › Kinesiology and bioscience facility › German › Academy of Accelerated Mathematics › Specialist music rooms › Japanese - offering university credit on › Fully equipped gymnasium completion › Only Australian secondary school to › Academy of Science – offering direct have a nationally accredited Academy entry to some Griffith University (GU) program in touch football courses › Football teachers accredited with Asia › Jazz Music Academy A & B coaching licence › English extension › Music extension program Tertiary pathways › Specialised academic pathways to › Certificate III in Fitness university, delivered at school Extracurricular activities › The University of Queensland (UQ) › Drumline credit recognition program in mathematics › Kokoda Challenge › Griffith University (GU) guaranteed › Opti-MINDS entry programs in mathematics and › Variety of musical bands science, including biomedical science › Ski trip (pre-medical degree) › World Challenge › Study at university programs offered by local universities

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Centenary State High School Year established 1999 Phone +61 7 3373 4555 Number of students 1430 Fax +61 7 3373 4500 Street address 1 Moolanda St, Jindalee Website centenaryshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4074 Australia

Welcome to Centenary State High School. We are an innovative Three reasons to choose academic school located in the western suburbs of Brisbane, with easy access to The University of Queensland (UQ). We are Centenary State High School dedicated to supporting all students to meet high expectations 1. High-quality curriculum and outcomes, through and to excel academically. Through high standards of teaching and a wide range of subjects, delivered by expert opportunities for acceleration, including an extensive university teachers links program, we provide quality learning 2. State-of-the-art facilities in a natural bush setting Students take part in a wide range of cultural, sporting and 3. Students carefully matched to supportive, local extracurricular activities in both the world-class school facilities and community homestay families the community, consistently winning awards for their performances. As they strive for excellence, our students receive individual support and care on our multicultural campus.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways › Individual acceleration programs in › Award-winning bands and choirs › Early start university programs to science, arts and business › Debating and public speaking provide university credit in Year 12, in › Extension science and mathematics › Great camps program – Years 7 and specific faculties at: programs from Year 7 10, biology, music and geography › The University of Queensland (UQ) › The University of Queensland (UQ) › Centenary Rowing club › Queensland University of Science Ambassadors Program › Musicals every year Technology (QUT) › Music extension program › Team sporting competitions › Griffith University (GU) › Excellence dance and drama program › Academic competitions › University of Southern Queensland › STEM club and coding › Highly acclaimed instrumental music (USQ) program School facilities › Confucius Institute immersion programs › Innovative business programs, › Industry standard arts theatre and including links to industry auditorium for elite performances and Languages › (IT) classes in robotics and coding sound and lighting training › Chinese (Mandarin) › Certificate courses, including › World-class indoor sports centre for German business, IT, fitness and digital media basketball, football and volleyball › › Specialist dance, music, film and new › Spanish › Confucius Classroom – university link media studios › Chinese (Mandarin) Years 7–12 › International student support office › School-wide wi-fi for all devices › Modern library/IT centre

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Cleveland State School Year established 1868 Phone +61 7 3488 1333 Number of students 700 Fax +61 7 3488 1300 Street address Cnr Queen & Wynyard Streets, Website clevelanss.eq.edu.au Cleveland QLD 4163 Australia

Cleveland State School is an independent public school with a Three reasons to choose proud history of high achievement in academic, sporting and creative endeavours. Cleveland State School Highly regarded by the local community, the school offers 1. An inclusive, global minded school, open to the students a respectful, safe and supportive environment, with exchange of ideas, culture and language a growing reputation for inclusivity, internationalism and 2. A strong homestay network and English as an teaching excellence. Our motto is ‘Together…Every Child, Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) support for Every Chance, Every Day’. students and study tour programs With a focus on literacy, numeracy and higher-order thinking 3. Partnership and the sharing of expertise and skills, Cleveland State School offers a diverse curriculum resources with Cleveland District State High that challenges and supports students to become active, School (SHS) to support student learning committed and purpose driven learners. and transition

Special programs Extracurricular activities › Multipurpose hall › Award-winning ‘Speaking promotes › Art exhibitions, twilight concerts and › Resource centre with interactive Education and Knowledge’ (SPEAK) musical theatre smartboards program in partnership with Redland › Languages Day with Cleveland Sport Libraries District SHS › REDIT (reading incentive program) › Active Schools program: dance, › Special activities to enrich learning, for netball, soccer, hockey, karate, › Arts Alive program example, Harmony Day, Science Week, touch football › Cleveland District SHS Days of Book Week, Discovery Days, public speaking competition, French Week › Carnival days, regional and swimming Excellence (public speaking, carnivals, cross-country events languages, mathematics, science › Year 6 Camp and arts) › Penguins swimming club programs, › Gardening, art and drama clubs swimming lessons (Prep to Year 6) and › Instrumental music program: strings, squad training woodwind, brass, percussion, junior School facilities and advanced bands › Dedicated international student and Languages › Junior choir EAL/D rooms › French (Prep to Year 6) › School of Excellence in the Arts with › Wireless networked classrooms with › Mandarin (Year 3 and extension – an artist in residence, extension smartboards and access to iPads and Year 4,5,6) program and annual musical theatre desktop and laptop computers › English as an Additional Language/ and art exhibitions › Swimming pool Dialect (EAL/D) support › Outdoor play and learning precincts › Winner of the 2016 Global Schools with an amphitheatre and covered through Languages grant spaces › Sports fields

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

Welcome to Cleveland District State High School, a member of Three reasons to choose the Council of International Schools (CIS), and an International Baccalaureate World School. Cleveland District State High School Cleveland District State High School is the only school in the Redlands with international accreditation, 1. Excellence programs in languages, the arts and and one of South East Queensland’s most popular schools. the Bayside Sport Academy At Cleveland High, you will be part of an established school 2. Accredited by the Council of International with a caring staff devoted to the creation of a safe, supportive Schools and the International Baccalaureate environment where all students are valued, individual differences 3. Ideal location with easy access to the Gold are respected and international students are welcomed. Coast, Sunshine Coast and beautiful North Our students are encouraged to achieve their personal best, Stradbroke Island develop a strong work ethic and extend their talents in as many ways as possible. With extensive cocurricular opportunities, Cleveland High students are challenged to develop their academic, sporting and cultural talents.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways › International Baccalaureate Diploma › Educational, cultural and sporting › Griffith University (GU), The University › Excellence programs in creative arts tours to Europe, Vanuatu, Vietnam, of Queensland (UQ) and Queensland and languages Japan, Noumea, China, Borneo and University of Technology (QUT)– early Lady Elliot Island admission and early enrolment › Excellence program in science › Choir, drama club and dance teams technology, engineering and › Griffith University (GU) mathematics (STEM) › 16 music ensembles Conservatorium of Music – early › Debating and public speaking enrolment › Excellence programs in football, volleyball and touch football › Reef Guardian and DeforestACTION programs Languages › Asian Language Centre of Excellence, › French Confucius Classroom › Photography, film and TV club › Japanese › Marine science School facilities › Chinese (Mandarin) › Agriculture, animal husbandry, › Language laboratory Indonesian agricultural mechanics › Video conferencing facilities › › Film and new media › State-of-the-art gymnasium › Individualised English as an › School farm Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) › Rugby and football (soccer) fields tutoring › Creative arts precinct › Science research and technology › Industry standard film and media › Sport officiating facilities › Industry standard dance, drama and music industry resources

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Corinda State High School Year established 1960 Phone +61 7 3379 0222 Number of students 1820 Fax +61 7 3379 6958 Street address 46 Pratten St, Corinda Website corindashs.eq.edu.au QLD 4075 Australia

Corinda State High School is one of Brisbane’s leading Three reasons to choose coeducational public schools. It is conveniently located in a Corinda State High School beautiful, leafy setting in the western suburbs of Brisbane, just 20 minutes by train from the city centre. At Corinda, students 1. Central location, safe environment and supportive are encouraged to achieve personal excellence in their academic International Student Services team endeavours and behaviour. The school encourages students to 2. Strong academic focus, broad range of perform at their optimum level, whether in the academic arena, subjects and academic coaches supporting the arts, on the sports fields or volunteering in the community. academic excellence Corinda State High School offers an extensive curriculum designed 3. Strong and established partnerships with high- to challenge and extend students in their academic and personal performing Queensland universities providing growth. The International Student Program at Corinda plays an multiple and accelerated pathways for students important role with our student body as we recognise our place in the global community. Corinda State High School lives and breathes its vision to ‘Exceed Your Expectations!’

Special programs › Vocal and guitar tuition Tertiary pathways › Soccer Excellence program with the › Specialised sports clubs › Links with The University of Queensland Roar football club › Performing arts – music, drama, Queensland (UQ), Queensland › Engineering, design and technology dance University of Technology (QUT), Conservatorium of Music, University › Tennis Pathway program with › Agricultural farm teams of Melbourne, University of Southern Queensland Tennis Centre › School camps – Years 9 and 11 Queensland (USQ), Griffith University › Dance Excellence program › Cultural celebrations – Multicultural Day (GU) and Bond University › Exceptional mathematics and science › School dances Languages › Extensive Gifted and Talented School facilities programs › Chinese (Mandarin) › State-of-the-art science laboratories › Highly acclaimed Instrumental Music › French › Agricultural farm Program and Youth Orchestra › German › Dance, drama and recording studios › Award-winning student leadership › Japanese › Indoor sports centre, sports ovals, › eLearning (DET) Immersion Excellence tennis courts › Spanish Extracurricular activities › Industry standard kitchens › Australian Space Design Competition › Library and Information Communication Centre › Inter-school debating competition › Extensive access to laptops › Instrumental music ensembles – concert, chamber strings and › Corinda Café – student coffee shop symphonic band, percussion and big › International Student Centre with bands student kitchen facilities

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Craigslea State High School Year established 1975 Phone +61 7 3326 5222 Number of students 965 Fax +61 7 3326 5200 Street address Hamilton Rd, West Chermside Website craigsleashs.eq.edu.au 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, students and homestay families to ensure our international Craigslea State High School students enjoy the highest quality study experience. We are 1. The International Student Program provides centrally located, close to the city, with easy access to both the personalised academic and wellbeing Sunshine and Gold Coasts. mentoring, including English language Craigslea has a long established international program, and teaching and support consistently achieves very high student satisfaction levels for 2. Specialist science programs, including teaching and homestay. marine biology and visits to the Great Our school provides a quality education where students are both Barrier Reef challenged and supported in a well-ordered, caring environment. 3. Extensive music performance program, Experienced and highly qualified teachers work individually with including tours students of all ability levels.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways › Craigslea Volleyball Academy › Sporting and cultural excursions › The University of Queensland (UQ) › Craigslea Signature Music program interstate and overseas Enhanced Studies program › Craigslea Excellence in › Instrumental music ensembles – › Queensland University of Technology Science program seven different bands and orchestras (QUT) START QUT (Year 12) › Instrumental music – woodwind, › Science field trips – marine › Griffith University (GU) Early Start to brass, strings and percussion ecosystems Tertiary Studies (GUEST) program › School choirs › Overseas tours including ‘World Challenge’ to Borneo Languages › Student leadership program › German › Access to representative sport in › Musical theatre productions Years 8, 9 and 10 › Japanese › Hospitality industry training and › Senior external language exams restaurant School facilities › Subject tutorials › Film and television studio › English as an Additional Language/ › Indoor sport centre Dialect (EAL/D) support › Beach volleyball courts and swimming pool › State-of-the-art auditorium › Industry standard kitchen and restaurant › International Student Centre

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Durack State School +61 7 3326 5222 Year established 1959 Phone +61 7 3714 2666 +61 7 3326 5200 Number of students 533 Fax +61 7 3714 2600 craigsleashs.eq.edu.au Street address 69 Inala Avenue, Durack Website durackss.eq.edu.au QLD 4077 Australia

Durack State School offers a rigorous program of academic Three reasons to choose and cultural excellence within an environment that is safe and respectful. Located in Brisbane’s western suburbs, the school Durack State School boasts large, well-equipped playgrounds and learning areas. 1. Our school is located in a vibrant multicultural The respectful campus environment is the result of a whole- community, where our largest represented group school approach to positive support and explicit instruction. is Vietnamese Catering for Prep to Year 6, our school has an on-site 2. We are an award-winning school in leadership, kindergarten and strong partnerships with the local community. multiculturalism, innovation and inclusive A major focus for the school is the celebration of academic, education at state and regional levels cultural and sporting success. Our school expectation is that all 3. Students engage with technology in a modern our students are safe, respectful learners. refurbished school environment

Special programs Extracurricular activities Competition participation › Multicultural Week to celebrate › After school program › International Competitions and culture › Music and arts program: Assessments for Schools (ICAS) in English, maths, spelling and writing › Early Years oral language program › choir › Interschool senior maths challenge › RoleM project (representations, › instrumental music oral language, engagement in › Choral competitions › multicultural dance mathematics) › Brisbane band competition › Chess club › Special education support program › Music talent competition › Science club › School Wide Positive Behaviour Support program (SWPBS) › Friendship club Sport › Student leadership program › Religious support programs › Gala interschool sports events (optional): › Scientist in residence program (senior › Indigenous games school) › Christian › School and district athletics carnival › XO computer prep program › Buddhist › School and district cross-country event › High school transition program › Islamic prayer group › District sports representation – touch › Robotics and coding program › Year 5 camp football, soccer, league and netball (senior school) Languages › English as an Additional Language/ Dialect (EAL/D) support program › German

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Ferny Grove State High School Year established 1980 Phone +61 7 3550 5777 Number of students 1720 Fax +61 7 3550 5700 Street address McGinn Rd, Ferny Grove Website fernygroveshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4055 Australia

Ferny Grove State High School provides high-quality opportunities Three reasons to choose for students to develop and excel in academic, cultural, sporting and citizenship spheres. Ferny Grove State High School The school curriculum is broad, enabling students to engage 1. High-quality experiences in academic, citizenship, in studies which are of interest to them, and preparing them cultural, artistic and sporting pursuits for further study or employment. Students are encouraged to 2. Extensive use of information communication participate in the many extracurricular activities offered to extend technologies for learning, including a one-to-one their personal development as active and informed young people, laptop program contributing to a healthy and harmonious global society. 3. Specialist programs for instrumental and choral Set in beautiful bushland just 12 kilometres from the centre of music, languages, learning excellence and Brisbane city, the school is recognised for its strong traditional agricultural studies values which are embedded in a caring and supportive environment.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways › Academic extension programs › School camps › The University of Queensland (UQ) – › Internationally acclaimed › Year 7, 9, 11 leadership camp Enhanced Studies program (university instrumental and choral music › subject camps in biology, subjects studied during Year 12) program languages, drama, instrumental › START QUT – Queensland University › Agriculture music of Technology (QUT) – university › German Immersion Program › Overseas exchanges subjects studied during Year 12 › Learning Excellence at Ferny (LEAF) › Annual ski trip › TAFE Queensland tertiary entrance program – a select entry academic › FG radio station programs program › Kokoda Challenge › School equestrian team Languages › Greater Brisbane school sport School facilities › German membership › Fully operational school farm › German extension › Large, multipurpose hall and modern › Indonesian 350-seat auditorium for performance, lecture and community events › State-of-the-art ICT facilities, including a one-to-one laptop program

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Indooroopilly State High School +61 7 3550 5777 Year established 1954 Phone +61 7 3327 8333 +61 7 3550 5700 Number of students 1616 Fax +61 7 3327 8300 fernygroveshs.eq.edu.au Street address Ward St, Indooroopilly Website indoorooshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4068 Australia

Indooroopilly State High School offers excellence in teaching that Three reasons to choose promotes academic, cultural and sporting success. Indooroopilly State High School Located close to The University of Queensland (UQ), the school fosters strong tertiary links. At Indooroopilly High, students enjoy 1. Quality education that offers early admission excellent facilities and learn in a spacious environment enhanced by to The University of Queensland (UQ) and other trees and beautiful gardens. Brisbane tertiary institutions The school is well serviced by nearby public transport and has 2. An International Baccalaureate World School that offered quality homestays to international students for more than provides special benefits and opportunities for 20 years. international studies and tertiary pathways A non-uniform school, Indooroopilly has the feeling of a university 3. English language support provided by highly campus with a culture of strong academic achievement. qualified English as an Additional Language/ Dialect (EAL/D) teachers in all curriculum areas

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 credit › CISCO Networking Academy and brass bands – The University of Queensland › Engineering › Debating and public speaking (UQ) and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) › English as an Additional Language/ › Interact community service club › Music extension – Queensland Dialect (EAL/D) › Interschool sport Conservatorium of Music › Full arts program › National and international cultural › Queensland College of Art › International Baccalaureate Diploma tours and concerts › Griffith Film School Programme offering direct entry to › School musical universities in Australia and overseas › Royal Queensland Aero Club School facilities › Robotics/mechatronics Languages › Spanish immersion (Years 7–10) › Confucius Classroom › Chinese (Mandarin) (Years 7–12) › Council of International Schools (CIS) › Dance and art studios with a pottery kiln › Spanish (Years 7–12) accreditation › Extensive sports facilities › Opportunities to study › National English Language Teaching › Film and television editing suite community languages Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) › Flight simulator intensive English accreditation › Spanish Academy accredited by the › Library resource centre Spanish Ministry of Education › Performance and lecture theatre › Science and CISCO laboratories

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

Jindalee State School is proud of its high academic standards Three reasons to choose and academic performance. Regarded as a leading school in the field of eLearning (DET), students and staff are committed to our Jindalee State School school vision ‘Creating a Clever Future Today!’ This is achieved by 1. Extensive eLearning (DET) program including, engaging students in learning opportunities and experiences which Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) iPad classes (Year help them to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding 2 to Year 4) and iPad or Window 8 Device classes needed to succeed in the 21st century. (Year 5 to Year 6) All students, staff and community members follow ‘The Jindalee 2. World-class facilities including extensive sports Way’ by striving to be confident, cooperative, courteous, facilities and well-developed playground areas, considerate, conscientious and courageous. large multipurpose hall, modern resource centre, computer lab, dedicated English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) teaching room 3. High academic standards reflected in NAPLAN results and international competition results

Special programs Extracurricular activities Sport › Academic performance above state › Extensive music program, including › Swimming average, with leadership in curriculum choirs, string groups, concert bands, › Athletics programs marimba bands and an extension › Soccer › Vibrant classroom and instrumental music program for gifted students › Baseball music programs in choral, strings, › Extensive extracurricular sporting band and Orff Schulwerk instrumental program including soccer, Australian › Touch football programs Rules football, cricket, netball, › Netball › Enrichment and extension program basketball, swimming, cross-country › Basketball and athletics › Student technology team › Cricket › Variety of student clubs, including › English as an Additional Language/ › Softball chess club, during lunchbreaks and Dialect (EAL/D) after school › Australian Rules Football › Learning support programs › International school competitions, Languages › Before and after school care and interschool academic competitions, vacation care program music showcase, chess tournaments › Chinese (Mandarin) and district sports

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Kedron State High School +61 7 3725 5777 Year established 1956 Phone +61 7 3630 3333 +61 7 3725 5700 Number of students 1205 Fax +61 7 3630 3300 jindaleess.eq.edu.au Street address Park Rd, Wooloowin Website kedronshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4030 Australia

Kedron State High School is a traditional, academic, disciplined Three reasons to choose school with a long history of scholastic excellence. Situated six kilometres from Brisbane’s central business district, Kedron State Kedron State High School High School is characterised by strong academic outcomes which 1. An extensive and accomplished music program, are consistently above state average, and highly professional and languages program and science program dedicated teachers. 2. Highly experienced, caring and supportive Kedron State High School hosts the largest English as an international program and English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) unit in North Brisbane, and Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) staff offers an extensive range of cultural, sporting and extracurricular 3. Our multicultural campus is accepting and programs. Students at Kedron State High School consistently live welcoming of people from all over the world up to its motto, ‘To Strive is to Shine’.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways › Music ensembles, concert bands, › Chess › Over 95% of students annually gain orchestra, music extension, chorale › Writers’ club access to university courses groups, harp program › Debating › Kedron’s university scholarship › Infuse Program (music) winners include international › Student council › English as an Additional Language/ students › Student community charity group Dialect (EAL/D) support › Pathways to Technical and Further (Interact) › Hospitality program providing Education (TAFE) programs › Sporting competitions students with industry experience › Music competitions Languages › Laptop program › Camps and excursions › Chinese (Mandarin) › Vocational education and training › 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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Kelvin Grove State College Year established 2002 Phone +61 7 3552 7333 Number of students 2575 Fax +61 7 3552 7300 Street address L’Estrange Terrace, Kelvin Grove Website kelvingrovesc.eq.edu.au QLD 4059 Australia

Kelvin Grove State College is only three kilometres from Brisbane’s Three reasons to choose central business district. The college is convenient to public transport and adjoins the Kelvin Grove Campus of Queensland Kelvin Grove State College University of Technology (QUT). The college has three campuses 1. As part of the P–12 college, each sub-school (junior, middle and senior) and is part of a unique educational (junior, middle and senior) provides opportunities to precinct with a focus on excellence in learning. excel academically in sports and the arts Having one of the first International Student Programs accredited 2. Experienced and highly qualified staff to support by EQI means that we have well-established and effective support and integrate students, with English as an Additional structures for international students, both at school and with Language/Dialect (EAL/D) across all subject areas homestay families. 3. Strong and established links with QUT, Griffith Our ‘Prep to Pathways’ opportunities and our International University (GU) and other tertiary institutions, Student Program cater for students of different backgrounds, providing multiple pathways for students abilities, and interests.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways › Aviation Excellence › Music programs – orchestras, jazz › Queensland University of Technology › Queensland Golf School of Excellence and string ensembles, bands, choirs, (QUT) partnership programs: musicals › Queensland Tennis School of › START QUT (Year 12) › Student Representative Council Excellence › QUT Engineering › Debating › Queensland Football School of › QUT Mathematics C Excellence › Social justice, environmental and › QUT Art and Design Excellence › Art and Design Excellence magazine committees › Engineering Technology School of › Sporting teams Languages Excellence › Academic competitions › Japanese › Mathematics C Excellence School facilities › Italian › Queensland Ballet’s Senior Program › Separate Junior, Middle and Senior › KG Dance Excellence school areas › Music Excellence › Performing and visual arts facility › High Achievers and Academic › Dance studios Achievers Program (Middle School) › Instrumental music complex › Volleyball specialisation › Science and technology laboratories › Information technology – Bring Your Gymnasium, swimming pool, tennis, Own Device program › basketball and volleyball courts, sports ovals

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Kenmore State School Year established 1900 Phone +61 7 3327 2444 Number of students 290 Fax +61 7 3327 2400 Street address 2052 Moggill Road, Kenmore Website kenmoress.eq.edu.au QLD 4069 Australia

Kenmore State School is a highly regarded independent public school Three reasons to choose situated in the western suburbs of Brisbane. We have a strong, proud tradition and have been providing high-quality education for children Kenmore State School from the Preparatory Year to Year 6 since 1900. Our school vision, 1. A strong academic curriculum catering for ‘Strive – Create – Achieve’, drives the work that we do in our school all learning needs within a highly inclusive each day, with the goal of ensuring that every student succeeds. framework The school has a strong direction underpinned by four core 2. High expectations for our students both in their priorities. We aim to build successful learners through great school work and behaviour teaching and by setting high expectations. We build strong 3. We are committed to achieving the best for our partnerships with parents and the school community, forging a students in academic, sporting, artistic and genuine sense of trust across our community. cultural fields Kenmore has a positive, welcoming feel and a tolerant and accepting school culture. We have dedicated programs that accelerate learning in the English language. We look forward to welcoming your child to our school.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Sport › Instrumental music, band and choral › Annual multicultural festival › Swimming programs › Year 5/6 camp to Canberra › Athletics › Reading to Learn literacy program to › After school learning programs › Soccer accelerate English learning › Drama club › Australian Rules football › Junior engineering extension program › Science, technology, engineering › Instrumental music program › Cricket and mathematics (STEM) specialist › Community-based learning programs › Netball teacher › Sport at district, state and national › Flag tag › International study tours level › Tennis › Professional visits from international › Swimming program (swimming pool › Softball delegations on-site) › Baseball › Honours program for extension students › Outside school hours care › Specialist education support programs › Chess club Languages › Learning support programs › Brisbane bands festival › German › Eisteddfods and ‘Fanfare’ for › English instrumental music students › Specialist English as an Additional › International Competitions and Language/Dialect (EAL/D) program Assessments for Schools (ICAS) competitions › Mathematics team challenge › Interschool sports

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Kenmore State High School Year established 1972 Phone +61 7 3327 1555 Number of students 1880 Fax +61 7 3327 1500 Street address 60 Aberfeldy St, Kenmore Website kenmoreshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4069 Australia

Kenmore State High School (SHS) is a well-regarded Three reasons to choose independent public school in the western suburbs of Brisbane. It is one of the highest performing academic schools in Kenmore State High School Queensland. The school’s high-quality academic reputation is 1. Kenmore SHS has very strong academic results. further enhanced by its outstanding extracurricular programs In 2015, 91% of the Year 12 cohort was eligible to and links to The University of Queensland (UQ), Griffith receive an Overall Position (OP). Of those students, University (GU) and Queensland University of Technology (QUT). 21% received an OP1–5; 51% received an OP1–10; Kenmore SHS is situated in a leafy suburb within 10 kilometres of and 77% received an OP1–15. In 2015, international students received tertiary places in dentistry, Brisbane’s central business district and close to UQ. The diverse engineering, commerce, business and architecture mix of international students are cared for in the school with a strong emphasis on the values of belonging, partnerships, 2. Kenmore SHS offers a very broad variety of subjects and activities integrity, excellence and learning. These values allow Kenmore to live up to its motto, ‘Education for Life’. 3. Kenmore SHS actively celebrates cultural diversity, and is a pleasant, welcoming environment in which to learn

Special programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways › University-level science and › Instrumental music – symphonic › Most of Kenmore’s students further mathematics band, string ensembles, choir their education at university, › Accelerated mathematics program › Leos Community Service Club including The University of Queensland (UQ), Queensland › Mentoring program for gifted students › Camps University of Technology (QUT) and › One-to-one (IT) devices across all › Debating and public speaking Griffith University (GU) year levels › Wide range of sports › Extension studies program in › Information, Communication and partnership with UQ and the QUT Education (ICE) laptop program for School facilities › Students can undertake university Years 7, 8 and 9 › State-of-the-art science facility subjects while at school › Zenith program (extension and › Networked laptops for all senior enrichment studies) – Years 7, 8, and 9 students Languages › Music Extension (MEX) program Year › Film and television studio and green room › German 7, 8, 9 and 10 › Modern performing and visual arts centre › German extension › German Immersion and Extension › Activities centre › Japanese Program (GIEP)

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Mitchelton State School Year established 1916 Phone +61 7 3550 2333 Number of students 346 Fax +61 7 3354 1747 Street address 47 Glen Retreat Road, Mitchelton Website mitcheltss.eq.edu.au QLD 4053 Australia

Mitchelton State School has demonstrated outstanding Three reasons to choose commitment to educating students, celebrating its centenary in 2016. We have provided many international students with a quality Mitchelton State School education and a wonderful cultural experience. 1. An independent public school with a welcoming Our school is committed to developing lifelong learners and school community, experienced in the provision each child is encouraged and supported to discover and fulfil of education for international students their unique potential. Our programs offer a rigorous academic 2. A broad range of facilities on site including a experience that aims to develop a broad knowledge base and swimming pool, hall, tennis courts, large oval and higher order thinking skills. This is complemented by cultural, state-of-the-art library sporting, personal development and service programs, including 3. Located within 10 kilometres of Brisbane’s central the provision of specialist dance, art, music and drama teachers. business district with easy access to We continually aspire for our students to be ‘Nothing But The Best’. public transport

Special programs › Lego robotics, design technology and › International Competitions and computer coding clubs Assessments for Schools (ICAS) › Cultural activities › Exciting off-site camping program, academic competitions › Sports carnivals (athletics, cross- Years 4 to 6 country, swimming) Sport › Specialist Languages Other Than › Strong links with Mitchelton State English (LOTE), physical education, › Swimming High School (accredited High School dance, art, music and drama lessons › Touch football Preparation and International Student Program school) › International study tours for students › Softball › International professional study tours › Netball Extracurricular activities for educators › Soccer › Instrumental music program (brass, › Links with Queensland University of › Tennis school (before and after school woodwind, strings, percussion) Technology (QUT), The University of classes) › Strings orchestra, concert band Queensland (UQ) and International › Swimming school (after school › Choir ensembles (junior, senior, House classes) boys, and performance choir) Competition participation › School sports program Languages › Quest Science competition › Swimming program › Japanese › Writing competitions › Active Student Council and student › Italian (after school classes) Rio Tinto International Science leader program › Competition › Science clubs › Online extension programs

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

Small enough to care, big enough to excel. Three reasons to choose As an independent public school with excellent teaching staff, highly- trained international student support, and modern technology, your Mitchelton State High School child will be given every opportunity to achieve his or her goals. 1. A safe and supportive school environment Mitchelton is a student and community-centred school that offers providing flexible learning pathways with rigorous a broad academic curriculum. We cater to individual student needs academic programs leading to tertiary entry by offering a traditional academic pathway, vocational pathway, or a mixture of the two strands. Senior classes are small so students have 2. 100% seniors graduated with a Queensland greater access to teachers. Our core school values are participation, Certificate of Education accountability and respect. These values underpin all that we do, 3. Highly trained and dedicated International and create a welcoming and supportive environment for international Student Support team, including a Chinese- students. Mitchelton State High School is located in the north-west speaking teacher aide and access to a Japanese- of Brisbane, only nine kilometres from Brisbane’s central business speaking teacher district and well serviced by public transport. Remember, Mitchelton State High School – small enough to care, big enough to excel.

Special programs Extracurricular activities School facilities › High School Preparation (HSP) › Maths Team Challenge competition › Modern science facilities program NEAS accredited › Maths, science and English › Industrial standard Trade Training › Science, technology, engineering competitions Centre and kitchens and mathematics (STEM) focus Years › Public speaking competition › Performing arts complex 7–12, including coding and robotics › Year 11 Leadership Camp › International Centre Hub options; all maths/science subjects, and engineering certificate courses in › The Tech Team › Basketball and tennis courts senior school › Leos Service Club › Wireless internet access › Leadership programs Years 7–12 › Lions Youth of the Year › Learning hub › English for ESL Learners – › Music, Art, Dance (MAD) night › Dedicated area for Year 7 / 8 students (Authority subject) › Guitar group, clubs Tertiary pathways › Laptop program Year 7–12 › Community service group › Early start university courses – › Intensive study options Year 7–9: › Homework club coding and robotics, performing arts, Queensland University of Technology › Constitutional Convention Sports Excellence, student extension (QUT), Griffith University (GU) and for talented students › The University of Queensland (UQ) The University of Queensland (UQ) Science Ambassador Program › Certificate II and III courses based at › Instrumental music school, including Cert II Trade Training courses › New Zealand ski trip (2017) › China trip (2017) Languages › Japanese

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Mount Gravatt State High School Year established 1960 Phone +61 7 3291 5222 Number of students 1180 Fax +61 7 3291 5200 Street address 42 Loreburn St, Mt Gravatt Website mtgravattshs.eq.edu.au 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 serviced by public transport, and is close to universities and Mount Gravatt State High School Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutes. 1. 2015 State Winner Showcase Awards for Currently, the school enrolment of 1180 is diversely Excellence in Schools/junior secondary category multicultural, representing over 50 different cultural and ethnic 2. Overall Position 1–5 results consistently higher backgrounds. Mount Gravatt State High School has a strong than the state average. 98% of Year 12 graduates academic tradition and its motto, ‘Digna Petamus’, means ‘Let in 2015 received a university offer. National Us Seek Worthy Things’. Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results consistently well above the Queensland average 3. School of Excellence – Dance

Special programs Extracurricular activities School facilities › STEM – Science, Technology, › Robotics club › Well-equipped facilities for technology, Engineering and Maths Excellence › Running club science, art, construction, engineering, Program to be introduced in 2017 sports and performing arts › Kokoda Endurance Trek › Academic extension program – › New state-of-the-art Year 7 building › School music program (band, Academic Edge ensembles, choir) and › Fully automated resource centre › Griffith University’s Excellence Expo public performances › One-to-one laptop program in Years Competition, including extension › Students are encouraged to 8–12 (all students receive a laptop activities using external mentors participate in a range of competitions computer) › Public speaking competitions – (e.g. mathematics, science and English) Rostrum Voice of Youth, Legacy Plain Tertiary pathways › Senior and junior drama clubs English Competition and Apex › Partnership with Griffith University › International after school study group › High school public speaking (GU) competition and advanced › Pre-teaching of junior maths › Tertiary courses at school mathematics programs run through › Environmental club caring for › Early university entry for Year 12 Canberra University Eco Centre › Debating competitions run by the › Chess club Languages Queensland Debating Union › Japanese

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North Lakes State College Year established 2002 Phone +61 7 3482 5555 Number of students 2990 Fax +61 7 3482 5500 Street address Joyner Circuit, North Lakes Website northlakescollege.eq.edu.au QLD 4509 Australia

North Lakes State College is an innovative master-planned college Three reasons to choose in Queensland, where students have access to state-of-the-art learning environments. The college embodies the philosophy of North Lakes State College lifelong learning. 1. A seamless transition between each phase of learning within the one school Our vision is to inspire students to reach for their dreams and 2. Student-centred teaching and learning that succeed now and into the future. incorporates project-based learning 3. A whole-college (Prep to Year 12) focus on student engagement and wellbeing

Special programs › Theatre sports competitions Tertiary pathways › Signature Golf Program at a nationally › Students at North Lakes State College › Early start university programs – ranked golf course participate in a range of interschool The University of Queensland (UQ), and recreational sports both on and › Signature Basketball Program Queensland University of Technology off campus (QUT) and University of the Sunshine › Signature Dance Program Extracurricular activities Coast (USC) › Italian Immersion Program › School camps in Year 12 (Great Barrier › Comprehensive vocational education › Year 7, 8 and 9 Honours program Reef), Year 9 (Outback), opportunities on and off campus in mathematics, science, Study of Year 7 (Sunshine Coast), and Year 5 Society and Environment (SOSE) and (Gold Coast) Languages English for highly able students › Instrumental music programs with › Italian is taught from Prep through to › Enrichment and extension programs students participating in choral, Year 12 › International competitions and strings, concert and stage bands › Italian Immersion program in Years 7, assessment for schools (ICAS) in › Outdoor education camps 8 and 9 mathematics, science, English and › Italian Sister School exchange › Chinese is taught from Prep through computing to Year 3 › ICAS for all Year 4, 6, 8 and 10 School facilities students › Engineering and robotics laboratory › Instrumental music competitions › Hospitality kitchens equipped with › Regional, state and national robotics industry standard appliances competitions › State-of-the-art, airconditioned › Dance and choir eisteddfods performing arts complex › Dance and drama studios

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Rochedale State High School Year established 1983 Phone +61 7 3340 0400 Number of students 1330 Fax +61 7 3340 0444 Street address Priestdale Rd, Rochedale Website rochedaleshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4123 Australia

Rochedale State High School is conveniently located on the Three reasons to choose southern boundary of Brisbane city, with direct transport links to Brisbane’s central business district (20 minutes away). The school Rochedale State High School is situated on expansive land surrounded by trees, native birds 1. Focus on individual student development in a and other wildlife. As such, Rochedale State High School enjoys a program that features international students from natural environment, only 45 minutes from the surf beaches and a broad selection of nations golden sands of the Gold Coast. 2. High level of student support provided by With a school population of 1330 students, attendance at experienced and friendly staff Rochedale State High School offers a quality education with an 3. Carefully selected, quality homestay families in a emphasis on learning and support for the individual. caring and friendly community

Special programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways › Engineering Excellence program › Exciting international camps and › Link programs with The University › Development programs in touch tours program of Queensland (UQ), Queensland football and volleyball › Access to interschool sport, musical University of Technology (QUT) and › Cultural development programs and cultural programs Griffith University (GU) incorporating dance, drama and › Agricultural shows throughout › Access to specialist personal and music South East Queensland career development programs › Extension mathematics, science, › Performing arts, dance and › Expertise in vocational education information technology, instrumental instrumental music opportunities pathways music › Marine and Aquatic Practices School facilities Languages › New Trade Training Academy, › Agricultural science program, › Chinese (Mandarin) specialising in engineering incorporating the school farm › Modern, innovative, technology facilities › Engineering, fitness, furnishing construction, hospitality certificate › Multimedia, film and television studio courses and business certificate › Dance and performance auditorium courses › Operational agricultural school farm › English as an Additional Language/ › Modern science centre, with Dialect (EAL/D) support provided in a specialised chemistry, physics and purpose-built International biology facilities Student Centre › Multi-level, modern Year 7 centre › Recording studio

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Springfield Central State High School Year established 2011 Phone +61 7 3470 6222 Number of students 1200 Fax +61 7 3470 6200 Street address 90 Parkland Dr, Springfield Central Website springfieldcentralshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4300 Australia

Springfield Central State High School (SHS) is an independent public Three reasons to choose school located in the award-winning, master-planned community of Greater Springfield. Situated south-west of Brisbane, our school is Springfield Central State High School located within Greater Springfield’s Education City Precinct with a 1. The school sits within the community of focus on broader educational services preparing students for global Greater Springfield which embraces globalism careers. We are in close proximity to the University of Southern 2. Strong partnership and close proximity to the Queensland (USQ) and the newly built Mater Private Hospital. Our Union Institute of Language, Springfield school is surrounded by world-class parklands, health facilities, shopping and sporting/recreational areas, including Robelle 3. Staff, school and homestays are upskilled Parklands and Swimming Lagoon, the Greg Norman designed and committed to the wellbeing and success Brookwater Golf and Country Club, and the Orion Shopping Centre. of students Our school provides a rigorous academic program within a safe, supportive and disciplined learning environment. Springfield Central SHS is a new school with exceptional, first-class facilities, and an experienced, highly qualified teaching staff.

Special programs › Chess club Tertiary pathways › Queensland Academies › Reading club › Links with University of Southern Partnership Program (science, › Media club Queensland (USQ) Springfield maths and technology) School facilities Campus › Mathematics and Science Academic › Easy access to The University of › New performing arts centre Excellence Program (Magna) Queensland (UQ) campus › New senior studies building › Music Academic Excellence Program › Links to the UQ ‘Young Achievers (Magna) › International Students Centre Program’ › English and Humanities Academic › Robotics laboratory › Queensland University of Excellence Program (Magna) › Eight professional science Technology (QUT) › Health Alliance Partnership for careers laboratories › Mater Health Alliance Program in the health sector › Industry standard hospitality kitchens › Art gallery and modern studios Languages Extracurricular activities › Film and television editing suite and › Japanese › Robotics club green room › A range of other languages offered via › Homework club › Latest technology, including 3D the School of Distance Education › Leadership programs printers accessible to students › Dance club and troupe › Industry standard workshops aligned › School, district and regional sport with multiple career pathways › Choir and performance troupes › School canteen and seniors café › Instrumental music program, › Sports courts and ovals including bands and ensembles › Lecture theatre › Debating and public speaking › Well-equipped modern music centre › Large open plan library

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Sunnybank State School Year established 1959 Phone +61 7 3452 4888 Number of students 350 Fax +61 7 3452 4800 Street address Eddington Street, Sunnybank Website sunnybanss.eq.edu.au QLD 4109 Australia

Sunnybank State School is a medium-sized coeducation school Three reasons to choose for Prep to Year 6 students. It has a highly supportive environment with teachers, pastoral coordinators, and support staff working Sunnybank State School together to offer the students a well-rounded academic and cultural 1. Sunnybank caters for a wide range of abilities. experience. The school enjoys strong links with Sunnybank State Many students come from around the world High School and Griffith University (GU). and enjoy learning English in a supportive environment 2. We offer a wide range of extracurricular activities and students have many opportunities to take part in sporting and academic events 3. The range of cultures in our school helps students to understand and support diversity

Special programs › Student Council Sport › Senior Student Leadership Program › High level of sportsmanship and skills › Australian Rules football › Instrumental music, including brass, › An active parents and citizens’ › Football committee that conducts out-of- woodwind and strings › Netball school activities › Physical education › Basketball › Access to high school for enrichment › Library and advanced technology programs › Rugby league skills › Camping program for Year 5 and 6 › iPad classes Languages students (alternate years beach › Chinese (Mandarin) Extracurricular activities and bush) › Middle school linking programs with › Homework program Sunnybank High School, including: › Academic competitions in English, food technology, drama, maths, mathematics, computers, spelling, science and digital technologies writing and science › Dance program Term 2 › Eisteddfods and Fanfare for › Swimming program Term 4 for all instrumental music students year levels › Area mathematics competition › ‘Early Starters’ program – › Interschool sporting competition pre-Prep children › Under 8s day program › Harmony Day celebration

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Sunnybank State High School Year established 1963 Phone +61 7 3323 8111 Number of students 620 Fax +61 7 3323 8100 Street address Boorman St, Sunnybank Website sunnybanshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4109 Australia

Sunnybank State High School is a high-achieving and vibrant school, Three reasons to choose rich in tradition with an outstanding reputation for success. Our motto, ‘Many ways to excellence’, reflects our commitment to quality Sunnybank State High School education by ensuring that every child is improving and achieving. 1. Extensive history of academic and sporting We offer a diverse range of opportunities and educational experiences success designed to empower each student to thrive and achieve across a 2. Extended science and athletic programs range of sporting, cultural, vocational and academic pursuits. Our 3. Innovative teachers, strong relationships, caring accredited International Student Program offers outstanding education and supportive student programs opportunities to students from around the world. As a school community, we lay strong foundations that shape our students as proud ambassadors. Our values of respect, responsibility and readiness are the pillars that unite us and guide our behaviours and actions. We hold high expectations and enact high standards to ensure we can achieve our personal best.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways › Mathematics extension › Student leadership activities › Access to specialist personal and › Science extension program and (conferences, camps, programs and career development programs science expo student roles) › Early entry to Brisbane universities › Individualised support for state and › Instrumental music and Technical and Further Education national athletes › Science, astronomy, rocketry (TAFE) institutes › Music with specialist instructors programs and crystal growing › Scholarship application support competition › Early Childhood and Community Studies › University experience days for › Public speaking all year levels › Track and field development program › Duke of Edinburgh award › TAFE Queensland and university joint › Drama, fashion and creative arts › Sports development programs and direct entry › Film and new media › Extensive vocational education School facilities Languages certificate program › Auditorium › Chinese (Mandarin) › Industrial technology and design › Performance areas › Japanese › Sports hall for badminton, basketball and table tennis › Gymnasium › Athletics facilities › Close proximity to major transport routes

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

The Gap State High School’s focus is ‘educating the whole Three reasons to choose person in a supportive local school community’. The school boasts a strong tradition of academic, cultural, citizenship and The Gap State High School sporting excellence. Located at the foothills of beautiful Mt 1. Strong tradition of academic excellence in Coot-tha, the school is just 15 minutes by bus from Brisbane’s a supportive school community central business district. 2. Beautiful landscaped grounds with There are modern facilities and a unique leadership training centre, modern computer, arts and sporting with 24 adventure challenge activities, an impressive performing facilities and programs arts centre and extensive computing facilities. A new multimillion 3. Unique leadership, adventure and personal dollar indoor sports centre was opened in 2014. English as an development programs, with a state-of-the-art Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) students can extend their adventure training centre English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with lessons conducted by qualified Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) teachers.

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

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Upper Mount Gravatt State School Year established 1929 Phone +61 7 3421 3111 Number of students 450 Fax +61 7 3421 3100 Street address 1899 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt Website upmtgravss.eq.edu.au QLD 4122 Australia

Upper Mount Gravatt (UMG) State School is an inclusive, healthy and Three reasons to choose successful school that focuses on academic excellence, arts and sports. The school curriculum covers all the key learning areas with Upper Mount Gravatt State School particular emphasis on literacy and numeracy extension programs, 1. An inclusive school with a strong sense of emotional intelligence and higher-order thinking. community and commitment to quality education Cultural diversity and languages are valued at UMG and supported 2. A focus on whole school literacy and numeracy through our English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) extension programs, language, arts and sports and Chinese Mandarin language programs. The student body 3. Initiatives to encourage student wellbeing includes international students whose parents are short-term through the ‘You Can Do It’ and outdoor residents in Australia. education programs UMG has outstanding outdoor facilities and students have access to a swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, adventure playgrounds, sealed play areas, gym, low ropes course, student edge lounge and large sports ovals. Extracurricular activities include instrumental music, choir and interschool sporting competitions. Special programs › Arts program › Media room (green room) › PreLIT - an evidence based, best › Camps and excursions › Basketball, netball and tennis courts practice, early literacy program for › Environmental projects with › Gym, low ropes course Prep students community groups › Student edge lounge › MiniLIT early literacy program for Year › Running, chess, chinese, › Community café 1 to 3 students homework clubs › Before and after school care › Macqlit literacy program for Year 3 to › Chinese club 6 students › Swimming and athletics carnivals Sport › Reading for Meaning comprehension › Instrumental music › Swimming program › Resilience obstacle course (ROC) › Cross-country › Literacy and Numeracy intervention Race – challenge › Athletics and extension › Dance › Triathlon › Bring Your Own iPad program › Soccer › Futsal › Language other than English (LOTE) program from Prep to Year 6 School facilities › Opportunities to represent the school at district, State and national level › Whole school well-being and student › Expansive school grounds support programs › Adventure playgrounds Languages › EAL/D Support › Dynamic classroom environment › Chinese Mandarin (Prep to Year 6) Extracurricular activities › Performing Arts Centre › Choirs and bands › Resource centre (library) › Student leadership program › Computer lab

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Whites Hill State College Year established 1957 Phone +61 7 3900 8333 Number of students 760 Fax +61 7 3900 8300 Street address 138 Burn St, Camp Hill Website whiteshillsc.eq.edu.au QLD 4152 Australia

Whites Hill State College is located in spacious grounds just eight Three reasons to choose kilometres from Brisbane’s central business district. It offers excellent opportunities for students to gain a truly international Whites Hill State College experience. With a history of international student participation, 1. Science beyond the classroom through Whites Hill State College is perfect for your Australian immersion links to The University of Queensland (UQ), experience within a rigorous academic environment. Your academic Griffith University (GU) and environmental performance is supported by a highly successful positive behaviour education centres, including UQ’s Heron Island and cultural program. Research Facility on the Great Barrier Reef The college’s curriculum is enhanced by a range of extracurricular 2. Offers seamless schooling from Prep activities, including excursions, music and sports. Whites Hill SC through to Year 12 to nurture all stages is also home to the High School Preparation program, making us of a student’s development the gateway for English for international students on the south 3. Leaders in literacy programs for side of Brisbane. international students

Special programs › Performing arts program including Tertiary pathways instrumental music program, › High School Preparation program for › Tertiary pathways with Australia’s musical and choirs international students top 10 universities › Student leadership program › Rigorous curriculum with a focus › Professional guidance and career on literacy and numeracy to ensure › Excursions and annual camps counselling to develop individual academic success learning pathways School facilities › English as an Additional Language/ › Proven success for students pursuing Dialect (EAL/D) targeted support › Swimming pool tertiary placement › Specialist English for EAL/D subject › 1000-seat school hall › Support for tertiary scholarships, in Years 11–12 › Integrated Learning Centre including direct entry and early start programs › Recognised nationally for our college resource centre, lecture into universities and technical International Ambassadors program, theatre and technology hub colleges › Multimedia room linking school, business and career Languages opportunities › State-of-the-art computer network › Japanese Years 7 to 12 Extracurricular activities › All senior students (Years 10–12) laptop one-to-one environment, with › Chinese (Mandarin) Preparatory › Interschool sporting academies network access and iPads (Years 7–9) to Year 12 › Chemistry Titration competition › Senior external language exams, › Science, technology, engineering and including Korean, Polish, French mathematics extension programs and Italian › Homework club for extension opportunities

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Yeronga State High School Year established 1960 Phone +61 7 3249 1400 Number of students 686 Fax +61 7 3892 2118 Street address 159 Villa St, Yeronga Website yerongashs.eq.edu.au QLD 4104 Australia

Yeronga State High School is a truly international school Three reasons to choose that embodies its core values of quality, harmony and sustainability. With students originating from over 50 Yeronga State High School countries, it offers multiple opportunities to excel in a 1. An international educational experience offering harmonious, disciplined and inclusive environment. highly specialised English language and literacy The school community is very proud of its long history of immersion academic excellence and wide range of sporting and cultural 2. Proven strong history of academic excellence with pursuits. While still honouring its traditions, Yeronga has a wide and diverse curriculum range embraced the technological advances of the 21st century, with a 3. Located directly on the train line, five kilometres stronger elearning focus and technologies embedded throughout from Brisbane’s central business district the curriculum. Our strong partnerships with universities, business and industry allow opportunities for acceleration into formal tertiary study.

Special programs School facilities Tertiary pathways › Excellence Program in Art › International students hub › Early start partnerships › Excellence Program in Drama › Newly refurbished state-of- with universities – Queensland › Excellence Program in Mathematics the-art elearning centre/library, with University of Technology (QUT), The University of Queensland (UQ) › Excellence Program in Science interactive and wireless technology and Griffith University (GU) › Direct pathways in accounting and › Multimillion dollar sports complex law to Queensland University of and sport facilities › Accelerated subject pathways offering diploma study and guaranteed Technology (QUT) › Specialised language centre university entrance › English as an Additional Language/ › Specialist facilities for art, technology, › Partnerships with Technical and Further Dialect (EAL/D) languages and science Education (TAFE) and independent › Horticulture › Business education centres institutes – off-campus enrolments in › Confucius Classroom › Student to computer ratio of 1:1 diverse vocational courses Extracurricular activities Languages › Artsfest, drama and musicals › Chinese (Mandarin) › Public speaking and debating › Other languages offered through › Multicultural celebrations distance education › Interschool sport – district premiership teams in summer and winter competitions › Public speaking › School instrumental bands

46 | EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook CRICOS Provider: 00608A EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook | 47 CRICOS Provider: 00608A Images courtesy of Tourism & Events Queensland Image courtesy of Tourism & Events Queensland Cairns and Townsville This region has close links to Asia and the Pacific and is famous for its relaxed lifestyle and unique World Heritage sites — the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.

Getting here and around › Cairns International Airport is located just 10 minutes from the central business district and has connections to China, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and cities around Australia. › Townsville airport connects with Australia’s major metro areas and regions, and operates direct flights to Denpasar, Indonesia › Public bus services operate in both cities, while private bus lines and interstate coaches connect the region.

Things to do › Take an unforgettable cruise to the spectacular Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. › Swim in the lagoon, try a free fitness class, listen to live music or walk among the outdoor artwork at the Cairns Esplanade parklands. › Enjoy frsh regional produce and a fusion of North Queensland and Asian cuisine. › Find modern shopping malls, markets, dining and entertainment across the city. › Travel the Skyrail Gondola or ride the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway through the region’s beautiful tropical rainforest. › Explore the many attractions of Townsville, including its wildlife sanctuary, beaches, museums, parks and natural wonders. › Get active on the Cairns Walking and Cycling Circuit to the Cairns Botanic Gardens or along the city’s scenic waterways.

Industry and research › Tropical North Queensland region is regarded as a global leader in tropical health, environmental management, international tourism, aquaculture, marine services, fishing and agriculture. Selected Queensland Government schools offer programs that leverage these strengths, including marine science and aquatic practices.

Tertiary education providers › Central Queensland University (CQU) › James Cook University (JCU) › TAFE Queensland North

Average temperature Summer 31°C 23°C Winter 26°C 17°C

Population Approximately 328,986

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Atherton State High School Year established 1952 Phone +61 7 4030 5222 Number of students 800 Fax +61 7 4091 3847 Street address Maunds Road, Atherton Website athertonshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4883 Australia

Atherton State High School has a reputation as a provider of Three reasons to choose high-quality educational outcomes, and this is reflected in the accomplishments and initiatives implemented by the school over Atherton State High School 50 years. The school continues to strike a sophisticated balance 1. Our location offers access to the Great Barrier between the need to change with the times and the desire to Reef, the Australian outback and World Heritage remain true to its history and ethos. listed rainforest The school offers a diverse curriculum in a coeducational setting 2. It is a highly regarded school with a diverse to allow students to develop an individual and flexible learning curriculum and flexible delivery pathway to success. 3. Our rural lifestyle is relaxed, but only a short drive to Cairns

Special programs Extracurricular activities › School farm with animals › High-quality academic programs – › Equestrian sports › Recording studio mathematics, chemistry, biology, › Sailing team › Outdoor stage modern history, physics › Rainforest walks › Two large sports ovals › Certificate subjects in fitness, sport › Trips to the Great Barrier Reef › Large shaded areas and recreation, including hiking, bushwalking and canoeing › Sports such as hockey, cricket, futsal, Tertiary pathways judo and tennis › International astronomy and › James Cook University (JCU) – access astrophysics course › School encourages participation in to university courses through an local town festivals › Agriculture subjects – agricultural accelerated school program science, animal studies › Music academy – bands and local › TAFE located on school grounds music competitions › Music industry studies, visual art, art and craft, drama › School entry in local agricultural Languages shows in poultry, cattle, goats and › TAFE campus co-located on the › Japanese and other languages vegetables school site. Students are able to study are studied via School of Distance Education hospitality and beauty School facilities › School gym with fitness equipment › School catering deck for functions › Airconditioned classrooms › Auditorium › Large community hall

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Cairns State High School Year established 1917 Phone +61 7 4050 3033 Number of students 1641 Fax +61 7 4051 5972 Street address Cnr Sheridan St and Upward St, Website cairnsshs.eq.edu.au Cairns QLD 4870 Australia

Cairns State High School is an international high school located Three reasons to choose in the heart of Cairns. The school has an enviable reputation for academic excellence, complemented by outstanding achievements Cairns State High School in music, performing arts, visual arts and sport. As a learning 1. The school values traditions and implements the community, Cairns High aims to develop young people who are latest innovations inquiring, knowledgeable and caring, and who are committed to 2. Extensive and broad subject choices across learning success and global citizenship. courses and disciplines, with highly qualified and Our programs are underpinned by the school’s traditional values experienced teaching and support staff and lead to a broad range of academic and vocational pathways, 3. Close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and including the International Baccalaureate. Cairns High embraces World Heritage rainforest and acknowledges the cultural diversity of our student body which is drawn from the wider Cairns region and includes students from a range of countries.

Special programs › Swimming and athletics carnivals Tertiary pathways › Programs of excellence – chorale › Instrumental music and school › Australian National University (ANU) musicals music, dance, drama, visual arts, › The University of Queensland (UQ) soccer, hockey, basketball, and › Charity events › Queensland University of Technology science, technology, engineering and › Scuba diving courses (PADI (QUT) mathematics (STEM) certification) › International Baccalaureate Diploma › Work experience programs › Bond University Collegiate School › Aerospace studies › Central Queensland University (CQU) › Griffith University (GU) › Marine and aquatic studies Start Uni Now courses › James Cook University (JCU) › Multimedia studies School facilities › Central Queensland University (CQU) › Recreational and tourism studies › Performing arts centre › University of Melbourne › Photo-imaging studies › Swimming pool › University of Sydney › Aboriginal and Torres Strait › Western Australia Performing Arts Islander studies › Recording studio › Technical and Further Education › Vocational education and › Community hall (TAFE) Queensland North training (VET) qualification › Sports complex Certificates I, II and III › Science and technology centre Languages Extracurricular activities › Modern refurbished library › Chinese (Mandarin) › Centre of Artistic Design › Science laboratories › Italian fashion parade › Specialist computer laboratories › Japanese › Dance and drama evenings

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

Edge Hill State School prides itself on the standards it sets and Three reasons to choose the values it upholds. Our curriculum offers each individual opportunities and challenges, with a range of extracurricular Edge Hill State School activities enabling students to expand their learning horizons and 1. High academic standards develop individual skills. We maintain exceptional facilities and 2. Exciting and innovative school curriculum with resources in attractive grounds in which our students can learn and a focus on international education play. We foster a lifelong love of learning and ensure that every day, in every classroom, every student is learning and achieving. 3. 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.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Sport › Science, technology, engineering and › Student council and student › Swimming maths (STEM) projects leadership › Cross-country › Triathlon Academy › School camps and excursions › Athletics › Early Childhood Practices › Music camps › Basketball › Environmental studies › Student tour to Japan › Netball › Technology › Swimming club › Football › Music – choirs and instrumental › Mathematics › Cricket (brass, woodwind, strings, › Science percussion) › Softball › Public speaking › Chess club › Hockey › Instrumental music › Student support programs › Eisteddfod Languages › Student leadership › Interschool sport › Japanese › Outside school-hours care program › Swimming program › Physical education program › Interschool sporting programs

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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 and vocational programs. The school takes pride in its strong sense of Kirwan State High School community and its well-established student support programs and 1. Innovative and rigorous academic program with structures. The school is located in Townsville, the administrative strong student results and educational hub for North Queensland. 2. Unparalleled range of high-quality academic, Kirwan is a leader in information technology and science, and is performing arts, sporting and vocational programs accreditated by the Council of International Schools. 3. The education support services of a large, well- resourced school coupled with the safe friendly environment of a regional city

Special programs › Interact club and community service Tertiary pathways initiatives › Accelerated Academic Excellence › James Cook University (JCU) – range program for gifted students › Lunchtime activities, including Zumba of university subjects offered to senior › Chess club › Specialised science programs in students biotechnology, marine science, › Science club › TAFE Queensland North – dual research and technology, sports and School facilities enrolment and seamless pathways science, and mining engineering › Performance arts centre and Languages › Sports Excellence programs dance studio › French › Vocational education programs › Biotechnology and science › Japanese › Music Excellence program and laboratories Dance Excellence Academy › Sports fields, indoor sports centre, Extracurricular activities gymnasium and swimming pool › Choirs, orchestras and music › Computer laboratories ensembles › Laptop program 1:1 › Highly acclaimed annual school musical › Music camp › Debating and public speaking › Photography , film and television › Overseas study tours

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Pimlico State High School Year established 1959 Phone +61 7 4759 3444 Number of students 1700 Fax +61 7 4759 3400 Street address 55–77 Fulham Road, Pimlico Website pimlicoshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4812 Australia

Pimlico State High School is located in Townsville, North Three reasons to choose Queensland. Pimlico is committed to providing all students with a quality educational experience. The school aims to achieve Pimlico State High School excellence in teaching and learning within a safe and supportive 1. A commitment to academic achievements and school environment. Pimlico has a strong emphasis on academic the performing arts excellence, and is well known for its outstanding performing arts 2. A strong commitment to internationalism to and instrumental music programs. prepare students for global citizenship The school has established links with James Cook University (JCU) 3. Close-knit, friendly and safe environment for and TAFE Queensland North. all students

Special programs › One Act Play Festival › Athletics training facilities › Musical instruments › Xdance › Gymnasium › Science laboratories › Dance › Creative Generation art competition › Specialised art facilities › Drama › Athletics program › Film and television media room › Cross-country training › Athletics › Attractive landscaped grounds › Interschool sports competitions Extracurricular activities › Leadership camp Tertiary pathways › Participation in a wide variety of › Overseas study tours › James Cook University (JCU) school music ensembles including: Griffith University (GU) symphony orchestra, chamber strings, › Ski trip › string orchestra, wind symphony, › Subject area excursions Conservatorium of Music wind ensemble, concert and stage › Excursions for EQI students, including › Central Queensland University (CQU) band, choirs, percussion ensemble, scuba diving, snorkelling and (including TAFE programs) guitar ensemble, and woodwind, billabong sanctuary and other local Languages string and brass ensembles attractions › Music camps and tours › French › Regular music performances School facilities › German › Performing arts centre › Fanfare and music eisteddfods › Japanese › Multipurpose shelter › Student council › Library resource centre › Debating › Networked computer laboratories › Opti-MINDS Creative Sustainability › Sports fields Challenge

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Redlynch State College Year established 1932 Phone +61 7 4039 9222 Number of students 1765 Fax +61 7 4039 9200 Street address Jungara Road, Redlynch Website redlynchsc.eq.edu.au QLD 4870 Australia

Redlynch is a modern school in a majestic setting in the Redlynch Three reasons to choose Valley with beautiful rainforest and mountain views. We have a history of academic success, sporting prowess, community support Redlynch State College and parent involvement. 1. Complete Prep to Year 12 schooling at a Our school aims to prepare every student from Prep to Year 12 for recognised high-performing educational institute their future, and to succeed in their field of choice. The college with strong student, family and community has a very supportive and friendly school environment with clear connections student expectations for academic, social and cultural outcomes. 2. We offer a unique learning program that We are committed to establishing and resourcing key roles to seamlessly blends academic rigour, quality support the implementation of our international programs. vocational training and pastoral care to support The college’s vision, ‘Learning in our Valley, Thinking beyond the student achievement Hills’, is supported by the school-wide pedagogy of ‘Relationships, 3. Established excellence and extension Success, Connections, Equity and Quality’. programs delivered through quality teaching and learning practices

Special programs › Beacon Leadership program – Year 10 School facilities › Outdoor recreation › Indigenous Leaders of Tomorrow › Modern learning centres containing › Redlynch Arts Course of Excellence program wi-fi, digital projectors and smart boards (RACE): visual arts, drama and live › International excursions: Japan, France › Performing arts complex production and services Extracurricular activities › Hospitality/catering centre › Science Excellence program › Arts evenings and events › Practical arts centre › Music Excellence at Redlynch (MExAR) › College Family Festival › Creative and industrial › Extension science class › Public speaking competitions technologies centres › Health and physical education (HPE) › Opti-MINDS Creative Sustainability › Multipurpose sports centre extension Challenge › Mathematics extension › Chess club Languages › Japanese extension (primary) › Student council › Japanese › School wellbeing program › Instrumental music › French › Student mentoring program › College choir › Rugby league program › Ski trip to New Zealand › Vocational training pathways in › World Challenge program hospitality, engineering, fitness, outdoor recreation › School-based traineeships and apprenticeships

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A State High School s Smithfield s s p e ir c a c ti u o S Year established 1983 Phone +61 7 4058 4333 n n Be tio lief Motiva Number of students 1100 Fax +61 7 4057 7664 Street address O’Brien Rd, Smithfield, Website smithfieldshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4878 Australia

Smithfield State High School has a proud history of outstanding Three reasons to choose educational outcomes for students, with high performance levels at private and state school regional academic competitions. Smithfield State High School Our unique partnership with James Cook University (JCU) and 1. Excellent extracurricular program with Trinity Beach Primary School provides a seamless pathway from plenty of variety primary school to university. Our JCU Academy Programs provide 2. Small cohort of international students, quality outcomes for university aspirants. enabling greater integration Coupled to this, a comprehensive curriculum offers pathways 3. Friendly school environment in a beautiful to success for all students. The school is proud of its vocational part of Queensland pathways, commitment to life skills and active citizenship. The school is located in the beautiful Northern Beaches area of Cairns, approximately 15 kilometres from the centre of Cairns.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways › Tertiary Aspirations Academy › Robotics › Academic alliance with James Cook Program with James Cook › Scuba diving courses University (JCU) University (JCU) › Dance groups › TAFE Queensland North › Philosophy in Action course › Instrumental music program › Promotion of, and assistance › Radio broadcasting, management and with, applications for university › Student leadership programs production scholarships › Debating and public speaking › Outdoor education (canoeing, abseiling, snorkelling, camps, bronze › Duke of Edinburgh awards Languages › French medallion and hiking) School facilities › Soccer Academy › Chinese › First-class science laboratories › Baseball Academy › Other languages offered through › Theatre and dance studios distance education › Jazz Academy › Extensive indoor and outdoor sports › Innovations programs facilities › Science, technology, engineering and › Student-run community radio station mathematics (STEM) programs 101.9 Coast FM › Modern library › ‘Makerspace’ technology room › Modern computer laboratories

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Trinity Bay State High School Year established 1960 Phone +61 7 4037 5218 Number of students 1685 Fax +61 7 4051 5754 Street address 26–62 Hoare St, Manunda, Website trinitybayshs.eq.edu.au Cairns QLD 4870 Australia

Trinity Bay State High School is a modern facility located in a tropical Three reasons to choose setting five kilometres to the west of Cairns city centre. Trinity Bay State High School Trinity Bay State High School aims to engage and enable students to achieve lifelong learning pathways. 1. Commitment to all students and a record of academic success Dedicated teachers instil an enthusiasm for learning through innovative teaching practices. 2. Strong relationship with James Cook University (JCU) and TAFE Queensland North The school provides signature excellence programs with an academic, musical, cultural and sporting focus. 3. Beautiful tropical setting within a friendly, caring community Empowered with this enthusiasm, students continue to be successful in obtaining university entry in their chosen course of study.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways › Excellence Programs: › Music – instrumental lessons, band, › Business certificates › Science orchestra and choir › Health support certificates › Visual Art Industries › Art – industry mentoring and lessons › Queensland University of Technology › Centre of Artistic Development › Chess club (QUT) (performing arts) › Debating club › The University of Queensland (UQ) › Talented Athlete Academy › Drama, dance and vocal stage › Griffith University (GU) production › Instrumental music program › University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) › Sporting – swimming and athletics › Year 10 maths extension carnivals; interschool competitions Languages › Astronomy – science extension › School trips – New Zealand, Japan, › Japanese › Marine science – Orpheus Island China and Canberra › Chinese (Mandarin) research with James Cook University School facilities (JCU) › Auslan (Australian sign language) › University-standard science laboratories › Outdoor recreation – sailing, hiking, abseiling and canoeing camps › Stargazing laboratory › Work experience program – to gain › Performing arts and music complex experience and mentoring in a › Art gallery desired field › Computer laboratories › Covered sport centre, gym, tennis courts, basketball courts, general purpose oval and sports fields › Swimming pool

58 | EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook CRICOS Provider: 00608A CAIRNS & TOWNSVILLE Primary School Tropical North Learning Academy Trinity Beach State School Year established 1979 Phone +61 7 4057 1444 Number of students 950 Fax +61 7 4057 1400 Street address Wewak Street, Trinity Beach Website trinitybeachss.eq.edu.au QLD 4879 Australia

Tropical North Learning Academy – Trinity Beach State School is Three reasons to choose a community of learners, committed to innovation and led by a united vision for professional excellence. We believe in engaging Trinity Beach State School children in learning experiences that foster their independence, 1. Strong, inclusive and multicultural community creativity and the connectedness needed in today’s world and with a history of excellence in academics, sport our global future. Our school offers students access to a range of and performing arts specialist academic programs and extension cocurricular activities 2. Seamless education pathway from primary to – including sport, instrumental music and language studies. university through the unique Tropical North Building independent, inspired, lifelong learners who demonstrate Learning Academy partnership with Smithfield respect and a sense of responsibility is the core focus of Trinity State High School and James Cook University (JCU) Beach State School. 3. First-class facilities, including extensive sports Our mission is to ‘Engage young minds to meet the challenges of facilities and well-developed playground areas, the future by offering unique world-class education programs from large multipurpose hall and resource centre the early years to university and beyond’.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Sport › Young Scholars Program with › Award-winning road safety ‘Bike Bus’ › Gala sports days Smithfield State High School › Instrumental music program including › School and district cross-country › Academies of Excellence programs – strings orchestra and the school band › School and district athletics baseball, soccer, jazz › Active after school and holiday program › School and district trials – soccer, › Mandarin extension program › Variety of clubs including running, baseball, rugby league, Australian › Performing arts extension program chess, gardening, robotics and Lego Rules football, netball, futsal › Early Years oral language program › Variety of after school opportunities › Swimming › Student leadership including tennis, cheerleading, piano lessons Languages › Outside school care program › Eisteddfods and Fanfare for › Chinese (Mandarin) instrumental music › English as an Additional Language/ › Mandarin public speaking Dialect (EAL/D) support program › Premier’s Reading Challenge › Rugby league Development Cup › Interschool sports

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Whitfield State School Year established 1989 Phone +61 7 4034 7333 Number of students 850 Fax +61 7 4034 1233 Street address McManus St, Whitfield Website whitfieldss.eq.edu.au QLD 4870, Australia

Whitfield State School is one of the larger schools in the Cairns Three reasons to choose area. The school is set on a large site with ovals, extensive gardens and tropical rainforest. Close to both tropical rainforest tablelands Whitfield State School and the Great Barrier Reef, our families and students reside close to 1. Strong academic program with high- some of Australia’s most beautiful natural environments. achieving students accelerated within a Gifted Our teachers use proven, high-yield teaching practices such as Education Program. A large multicultural Explicit Instruction and Learning Consolidation to maximise student student population with students from 38 learning. Structured programs in mathematics, reading, writing different countries. A high level of support and spelling are taught across the school to achieve high levels of is offered through a professional team literacy and numeracy. 2. Student participation in Japanese and Chinese Our school motto ‘Each Striving for the Peak’ underpins our belief language programs that every student has the potential to succeed. We are immensely 3. Opportunities to be coached by regional and proud of our school’s reputation for providing an excellent state coaches in our excellence in sport program, education in a safe, caring environment. including high-level competition

Special programs › spelling › Annual performing arts collaboration › Gifted Education program for talented › writing with Year 10 students students › Computational and Algorithmic › Annual Tbay Writers Festival – › Sporting Excellence program Thinking (CAT) Year 6 students Extracurricular activities › Australian Mathematics Trust (AMT) School facilities › Active student leadership programs › Australian Geography Competition › Large undercover area and smaller undercover shelters › Biennial Musical Marvels Cultural › Calanna Rotary Junior Speaking Performance Night Competition – Years 4–6 › Library/technology centre › Choral music program › Cairns Junior Eisteddfod literary section › Two large sports ovals › Islander singing group › Cairns Junior Eisteddfod music/choir › Students with Disabilities Centre section › Biennial arts festival › Preparatory classrooms › Australian Council of Educational › Instrumental music room › Science on the Oval (SOTO) program Research (ACER) certificates – › Chess club mathematics, English › Tuckshop serving healthy food open for morning tea and lunch every day › Annual athletics carnival › Cairns District Schools Science and › Senior Learning Centre › International Competitions and Environmental Sustainability and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) Enrichment Program Languages › mathematics › Annual Spelling Bee Competition – › Chinese (Mandarin) Years 3–6 › English › Japanese › Annual Surfing Scientist partnership › science › English as an Additional Language/ › digital technologies Dialect (EAL/D)

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William Ross State High School Year established 1991 Phone +61 7 4726 7666 Number of students 950 Fax +61 7 4726 7600 Street address Mervyn Crossman Drive, Website [email protected] Annandale QLD 4814 Australia

William Ross State High School offers students an environment where Three reasons to choose they can experience positive, personal success through a highly structured curriculum and teaching strategies that target advanced William Ross State High School learning and improved student outcomes. Situated close to Townsville’s 1. A welcoming local community that embraces Murray Sporting Complex, the school has a proud sporting tradition, culture and diversity with established support demonstrated by an excellence program that has nurtured talented systems, orientation programs and homestays for athletes to achieve success at regional, state and national competitions. international students An established study tour program has enabled the school to build 2. With a strong education focus, William Ross strong relationships with schools in China and Japan. State High School has direct links university and Partnerships with James Cook University (JCU) and Queensland industry pathway programs to prepare students University of Technology (QUT) provide valuable opportunities for for a career or further study students to enhance their learning and prepare for tertiary study. The 3. A proud sporting tradition and programs that school also offers vocational training courses in a range of subjects, develop and support elite athletes to regional, including engineering and digital media, alongside courses from state and national level external providers in fitness, sport and recreation and early childhood education and care. Special programs › Concert bands and jazz, strings and › University standard science brass ensembles laboratory with robotics facilities › Leading Learner program in mathematics, English, art, › Junior and senior debating and public › Confucius Classroom in partnership engineering, science and humanities speaking with Queensland University of for academically advanced students › Junior and senior student Technology (QUT) (Years 7, 8, 9 and 10) representative council Tertiary pathways › Instrumental music programs: brass, › Chinese speaking and writing › Tertiary and industry training pathways woodwind, percussion and strings competitions › Pathway programs with James Cook › Rhinos Sports Academy for elite › Study tours to China and Japan University (JCU) athletes in Years 7 to 12 School facilities › Vocational education and › Film, television and digital photography training (VET) certificate courses, › Wireless networked classrooms with › English as an Additional Language/ apprenticeships and work placements smartboards, desktop and laptop Dialect (EAL/D) › Access to – James Cook University computers (JCU) and Central Queensland Extracurricular activities › Computer laboratories, 3D printing University (CQU) and AutoCAD design capabilities › Science and mathematics competitions Languages › School camping program including › Commercial kitchen with café and › Chinese (Years 7 to 12) the Student Leaders Retreat and barista facilities Learning Access Transition Camp › Trade Centre with trade certified › Japanese (Years 7 to 10) › Year 7/8 Camp and Year 11 Camp equipment › Language Ambassadors program with James Cook University (JCU) › Sports carnivals and Ski Tour › Dance room, gym and Performing Arts Centre › Language Perfect competition › Community performances, dance, (2015 Queensland State Champions musicals and rock eisteddfods › Aquaponics system › Film and sound, art studios and placed 6th at the Global › Chess club Championships)

CRICOS Provider: 00608A EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook | 61 Image courtesy of Tourism & Events Queensland 62 | EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook CRICOS Provider: 00608A Central Coast and Mackay The Central Coast, also known as the Capricorn Coast, offers students a diverse range of environments, including the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, beachside resorts, national parks, historic towns and cultural sites.

Getting here and around › The Central Coast has access to domestic airports at Gladstone, Mackay and Rockhampton. › Public transport services operate in all the Central Coast’s main towns.

Things to do › Swim and snorkel off the pristine beaches of Yeppoon, protected by the Great Barrier Reef and Keppel Bay Islands. › Take a guided tour at the Dreamtime Cultural Centre set in stunning natural bushland around Rockhampton, the town where the outback meets the reef. › Visit one of Gladstone’s galleries or museums, such as the heritage experience at the Calliope River Historical Village where some of the region’s original buildings and transport have been preserved. › Relax at the landscaped foreshore of Millennium Esplanade in Tannum Sands where families can enjoy the beach, barbecues and playgrounds or explore the coast along almost 20 kilometres of bikeway.

Industry and research › Agriculture is among the main industries of the Central Coast: Rockhampton is known as the beef capital of Australia, while Mackay produces more than a third of the country’s cane sugar. Central Queensland University (CQU) is rated highly for its research in many areas, including maths, agriculture and VET science. Queensland Government schools offer a choice of programs that benefit from the region’s strengths in marine industries, mining and related services, industry processing, engineering, agriculture and environmental science.

Tertiary education providers › Central Queensland University (CQU) › James Cook University (JCU) › TAFE Queensland North

Average temperature Summer 29°C 23°C Winter 21°C 12°C

Population Approximately 308,150

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Gladstone State High School Year established 1953 Phone +61 7 4976 6111 Number of students 1602 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, future-orientated school Three reasons to choose that aims to establish in all students a foundation for the pursuit of Gladstone State High School lifelong learning. It is an established school with many traditions that have been developed over time. The school is situated on 1. Strong academic, cultural and sporting focus, nearly nine hectares, close to the central business district with with a broad range of curriculum offerings views to the harbour and nearby islands. 2. Positive and safe environment within a caring school community that accepts and respects Staff are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment all students where students are valued and given opportunities to reach their 3. Students are prepared for the world of work, potential. Gladstone State High School has a fine reputation lifelong learning and productive active citizenship for academic, cultural and sporting excellence. It is a leader in the fields of vocational educational training and school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. The school offers an extensive range of senior subjects to meet students’ needs and interests.

Special programs › English as an Additional Language/ School facilities Dialect (EAL/D) support classes › Volleyball School of Excellence › Business education centre › North West Island trip › Music extension › Indoor sports facility › Senior Master Class Extracurricular activities › Basketball and netball courts › Gladstone Region Technical College › Local eisteddfod (a campus of Gladstone State High) › Cricket nets offers apprenticeship opportunities in › Chess, robotics and dance club › Sports ovals; tennis and beach a range of trades › Debating and public speaking volleyball courts › Education Queensland Industry › Rotary Interact › Science laboratories Partnerships (EQIP) Doorways to › Junior and senior student council › Resource centre Civil Construction Camps and excursions › Language centre › EQIP Engineering Skills Centre › › EQIP Business & IT Skills Centre › School choir and musicals Tertiary pathways › Human-powered vehicles › PREQIP program › Central Queensland University (CQU)– › Trade Skill Centre › Student-run school radio Start Uni Now (SUN) program for › Instrumental music program, music › Creative Generation Program senior students starting university ensembles, concert, stage and big bands › Art exhibitions study in Year 12 › Marine studies › Tour de Chaplain – fundraising bike ride › Engineering Link Project with Central › Vocational programs, including TAFE, Queensland University (CQU) hospitality and trade skills › BYOx Computer Program Languages › Korean

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Mackay North State High School Year established 1964 Phone +61 7 4963 1666 Number of students 1400 Fax +61 7 4963 1600 Street address Valley Street, North Mackay Website macknortshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4740 Australia

Mackay North State High School (SHS) is a well-resourced, Three reasons to choose progressive school located on the eastern coast of Central Mackay North State High School Queensland. The city of Mackay is surrounded by tropical beaches and rainforests, and is within easy reach of the internationally 1. Access to the Whitsundays, Great Barrier Reef and acclaimed Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands. rainforest areas 2. Friendly, safe and supportive community Mackay North SHS offers students a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities. The school has a reputation for academic 3. Wide range of subjects and extracurricular excellence, enhanced by outstanding achievements in the areas activities with outstanding educational outcomes of music, performing arts and sport. Students are supported in their academic achievements and personal welfare by a stable and committed staff.

Special programs School facilities Tertiary pathways › Academic class of excellence › Health and physical education › Central Queensland University (CQU) and extension classes in English facilities include a 25-metre swimming › Tafe Queensland North and mathematics pool, extensive playing fields, gym › James Cook University (JCU) › Marine studies – including field trips and climbing wall to the Mackay Harbour and the › Senior centre facilities include an Languages Great Barrier Reef in the Whitsundays auditorium and senior study room › Japanese › A strong sports program › Junior secondary precinct provides › Excellence in music and art programs indoor and outdoor educational and recreational areas › Highly regarded instrumental music program › Arts facilities include an art studio, performing arts area, music practice Extracurricular activities rooms, dance floor › The performing arts department › Vocational education facilities include sponsors many extracurricular a commercial kitchen and training activities for all students – modern restaurant, engineering and building dance, ensembles, bands and choirs, workshops music and drama performance and › Technology facility includes advanced competitions information technology resources

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Tannum Sands State High School Year established 1998 Phone +61 7 4979 9777 Number of students 1075 Fax +61 7 4979 9700 Street address 65 Coronation Dr, Tannum Sands Website tannumshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4680 Australia

Tannum Sands State High School is located in the dual township, Three reasons to choose Boyne Island–Tannum Sands, of 10,000 people, adjacent to the Tannum Sands State High School beach. The school was established in 1998 and has a modern outlook with excellent facilities. The school has a supportive and 1. School is friendly, well-disciplined and modern friendly community with strong academic performance. There is a 2. Experience ‘true’ Australia, outside the focus on excellence in sport, the arts, leadership and vocational metropolitan cities education. 3. A full range of programs to suit many The key school values — showing respect, demonstrating different interests responsibility 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 School facilities Tertiary pathways › Marine science and biology trips › Specialist blocks for all subject › Our students attend universities to the Great Barrier Reef and other disciplines, including catering locally, in our capital city (Brisbane) islands kitchens, welding bays and science and at many other Australian › Instrumental music program – brass, laboratories universities woodwind, percussion, strings › Soundproof music practice rooms and › Central Queensland University (CQU) › Gifted and talented students program mini recording studio (including TAFE programs) › Large performance centre – sport, › Off-site campuses at a smelter, a Languages powerhouse, a construction company drama, theatrical productions – preparing for the workplace in a › Computer rooms › Japanese real setting › Large sports oval and pleasant › Full range of academic, cultural, sport, gardens leadership and vocational programs › Full canteen service Extracurricular activities › Sports teams › Annual musical or drama performance › Human-powered vehicles – 24 hour cycle race › International and national science forums › Debating, music and choir › Excursions and camps

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Yeppo0n State High School Year established 1960 Phone +61 7 4925 1333 Number of students 1010 Fax +61 7 4925 1300 Street address Rawlings Street, Yeppoon Website yeppoonshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4703, Australia

Yeppoon State High School’s goal is to help students develop a Three reasons to choose range of academic and personal strategies that will enable them to become active, informed and responsible citizens. Yeppo0n State High School Our programs have been highly commended and allow for both 1. A culture promoting high academic achievement extension and remediation opportunities for our diverse student 2. A range of cultural and sports opportunities group. A number of our programs take advantage of our school’s 3. Pristine coastal environment located on the coastal location. Southern Great Barrier Reef Yeppoon State High School homestay families are closely connected to the school and community, helping to create positive experiences for all.

Special programs School facilities Tertiary pathways › Marine studies › Five science laboratories › Central Queensland University (CQU) › Recreation studies › Four industrial technology design (including TAFE programs) › Information technology learning zones › Queensland University of Technology (computer gaming) › Construction and engineering (QUT) STEM Camp › Agricultural science learning zones Languages › School bands › Six eLearning laboratories › Japanese › Arts precinct › Two fully equipped kitchens and › Vocational education and textiles learning zones training program › Basketball and tennis courts Extracurricular activities › Indoor sports centre › Sports and outdoor education › Arts precinct › School drama productions/ › School farm, orchard, dam eisteddfods and livestock › School band, vocal and instrumental › Performing arts complex ensembles › International student room › Academic competitions e.g. the international mathematics › Senior student precinct competition › Public speaking and debating › Agricultural activities › Art exhibitions

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Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland Image courtesy of Tourism & Events Queensland Fraser Coast Renowned for its white sand beaches, rainforest and freshwater lakes, this region offers a choice of safe and friendly local communities where students can enjoy a relaxed rural or coastal lifestyle.

Getting there and around › Passengers can connect to international flights via domestic airports at Gladstone, Bundaberg and Hervey Bay. › Public transport services operate in main towns with many connecting across the region. › The daily Tilt Train service links Brisbane to Gympie, Maryborough, Howard, Bundaberg and Miriam Vale.

Things to do › Explore peaceful native bushland at the Kokoda Track and Carroll Nature Reserve at the centre of Kingaroy, a relaxed country town surrounded by picturesque farmland. › Visit the World Heritage listed Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island famous for its stunning white beaches, forests and natural lakes. › Catch a tour boat to see migrating humpback whales as they pass through Hervey Bay. › Join a Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service ranger guided turtle encounter to see nesting and hatching turtles on Mon Repos beach near Bundaberg › Follow in the footsteps of gold rush pioneers by prospecting for gold at Gympie’s Deep Creek Fossicking Area.

Industry and research › Bundaberg is the birthplace of Bert Hinkler, the first pilot to fly solo from England to Australia. Today the region is an emerging centre for the aviation and avionics industry. The region’s traditional industries of mining, timber and agriculture have been supplemented by tourism, advanced manufacturing, aquaculture, food processing, marine, construction and many service businesses. These capabilities are reflected in local school curriculums.

Tertiary education providers › University of Southern Queensland (USQ) › Central Coast University (CQU) › University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) › TAFE Queensland South West › TAFE Queensland East Coast

Average temperature Summer 30°C 21°C Winter 23°C 10°C

Population Approximately 273,276

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Bundaberg State High School 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 oldest Three reasons to choose schools, located four hours north of Brisbane on the southern Bundaberg State High School edge of the Great Barrier Reef. The school marked a centenary of excellence in teaching and learning in 2012. The school 1. 100 years of academic, sporting and has a long tradition of academic, sporting, cultural and cultural excellence social excellence, with an increasing range of programs and 2. Individually tailored programs offering opportunities on offer for students, including individually broad curriculum choices tailored programs offering broad curriculum choices. Students 3. Unique Australian regional experience in a are encouraged to be part of this continuing tradition in a supportive and caring school community supportive and caring school community. The 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 scheme › Vocational and educational programs › Debating and public speaking › Special Education Unit offering various certificate courses › Chess club › Sports oval and tennis courts in areas such as business, retail and › Instrumental music and school choral › Drama facilities and visual arts centre engineering groups, school socials and musicals, › Science, technology, engineering and incentive days and excursions, for Tertiary pathways maths (STEM) program example, Fraser Island trip, school › TAFE Queensland East Coast › Gateway school in engineering and ski trip (every second year), Japanese › Partnership Programs with Central manufacturing cultural exchange, mathematics team Queensland University (CQU) › NASA Space Design Challenge and and technology challenges › Work experience Formula One in Schools Program › Rowing program Languages › Sports excellence programs School facilities › Trade Training Centre – engineering, › Japanese Fully equipped gymnasium automotive, construction, hospitality, › › German (to Year 10/ information processing and › State-of-the-art science laboratories distance education) technology, multi-arts, media studies, and resource centre › Chinese (distance education) film, television and new media › Computer aided drafting/computer › French (distance education) › Leadership development courses aided manufacture centre › Commercial-grade kitchens within the hospitality area › Multipurpose indoor sports centre › 1:1 computer ratio

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James Nash State High School Year established 1977 Phone +61 7 5480 6333 Number of students 1100 Fax +61 7 5480 6300 Street address 109 Myall Street, Gympie Website jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4570 Australia

James Nash State High School is a large and rural coeducational Three reasons to choose secondary school located in the town of Gympie. The school is situated just north of the internationally listed biosphere of Noosa. James Nash State High School Gympie is nestled between Fraser Island and Brisbane. 1. Recognised as a hub of educational excellence James Nash provides students with a quintessential Queensland 2. Excellence pathways in English country town experience, while still in close proximity to the 3. Learning partnerships with regional universities attractions of Queensland’s tourism treasures. and TAFE colleges

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

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Kingaroy State High School Year established 1959 Phone +61 7 4160 0666 Number of students 1017 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 which Three reasons to choose provides a safe learning environment and has an excellent school Kingaroy State High School tone and culture. The curriculum is varied, providing academic and vocational education subjects in a number of specialised areas. The 1. Friendly, supportive, relaxed atmosphere with school offers an extensive range of extracurricular activities which extensive support networks give students the opportunity to participate in, and contribute to, 2. Strong academic results, in a wide variety of the school and local community. subjects With the support of the local community and dedicated Parents and 3. Opportunities to make a positive contribution within the school and local community Citizens’ Association, the school is able to provide for its students in a number of ways. School facilities are well maintained, and include industry-standard equipment to develop real-life situations for students in vocational education.

Special programs School facilities Tertiary pathways › Instrumental music › Trade Training Centre › Access to a variety of vocational › Netball › Indoor sports complex (including rock courses › Vocational education and training climbing wall) › Links to universities programs › Industry-standard kitchens Languages › Laptop scheme (Years 11 & 12) Extracurricular activities › Japanese › Bring Your Own Device scheme (Year 10) › Active Citizens (volunteering) › 5 fully-networked computer labs › School tours (New Zealand, Japan, Canberra/ski trip) › Multiple mobile laptop trolleys › Geogroup (science) › Assembly hall › Dance groups › Library › Bands and choirs › Sports ovals, track and field facilities and multipurpose outdoor Student Council › sports courts › Duke of Edinburgh Award › Gym › Stud cattle showing › Performing arts centre › Mooting › Science laboratories › Sports coaching › 5-day-a-week school canteen › Photography club › Archookoora outdoor education centre › Curriculum competitions & events › On-site agriculture section across all subjects

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Urangan State High School Year established 1992 Phone +61 7 4197 0111 Number of students 1730 Fax +61 7 4125 5436 Street address Robert Street, Urangan Website uranganshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4655, Australia

Urangan State High School offers a stimulating and varied Three reasons to choose curriculum, enthusiastic teaching staff, excellent facilities and a friendly campus within a coastal environment. The school has Urangan State High School strong links with the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC). 1. Safe, supportive environment Urangan’s emphasis is on academic excellence, and it is the school 2. Flexible in subject selection of choice due to its outstanding achievements in performing arts and sport. 3. Wide range of extra opportunities on offer

Special programs › Junior regional council › International language centre › Academic and Cultural Excellence › Maryborough Technology Challenge (ACE) program (MTC), 24 hour Human Powered Tertiary pathways › Extension excellence programs Vehicle race › University of the Sunshine Coast campus located in Hervey Bay (USC) › University of the Sunshine Coast › Dingoes fitness › USC Fraser Coast offer full degree (USC) link programs in English and › Each term a weekend excursion to programs in Animal Ecology, engineering Fraser Island, Australia Zoo, Whale Business, Commerce, Sport Science, › Drama/instrumental music watching, Reef snorkelling Nursing and Education › Vocational education and training › Visit Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary programs Semester 1 & 2 orientation days Languages › Leadership Development Program › Chinese Extracurricular activities School facilities › School Rugby union › Library › Instrumental music program › Information technology building › School performance groups › Performing arts theatre › Gifted and talented programs/ › Industrial design centre Opti-MINDS › Hospitality kitchens › School musicians/physical theatre › Three sports ovals troupe › Music block › Chess club › Multipurpose sports facilities › Futsal

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Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland Image courtesy of Tourism & Events Queensland Gold Coast The Gold Coast is one of Australia’s most dynamic and fastest growing regions. This popular tourist destination has some of the world’s best surfing beaches and offers fun, adventure and a unique study experience.

Getting here and around › The Gold Coast has its own international airport with links to Asia, Europe, the USA and New Zealand, while Brisbane International Airport is just a 70-minute drive away. › Queensland Rail connects major centres on the Gold Coast and 60 bus routes operate across the city. A new light rail system links Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach. › The city has invested in a number of major infrastructure projects in preparation for hosting the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Things to do › Have fun on the water surfing, cruising or whale watching, or simply relax on one of the Gold Coast’s famous surfing beaches. › Get close to Australian native animals at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. › Check out the best theme parks in the southern hemisphere, including Movie World, WhiteWater World and Sea World. › Shop for high fashion and unique finds at numerous markets, malls, boutiques and outlet centres. › Explore ancient culture and the natural wonders of the Gold Coast hinterland.

Industry and research › The Gold Coast has become a popular setting for major feature films and is among Australia’s top tourism destinations with around 12 million visitors each year. Queensland Government schools offer a choice of programs that benefit from regional strengths in tourism, construction, health, information communication technology, advanced manufacturing, education and professional services.

Tertiary education providers › Griffith University (GU) › Bond University › Southern Cross University (SCU) › TAFE Queensland Gold Coast

Average temperature Summer 28°C 22°C Winter 21°C 13°C

Population Approximately 555,608

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

Ashmore State School is an exciting, innovative educational Three reasons to choose establishment that caters for children aged four to 12 years, living in the northern Gold Coast region. Our students study the Australian Ashmore State School Curriculum in English, mathematics, history, science, health and 1. A personalised, precise and aspirational curriculum physical education. Technology and the arts are taught within the that caters for each learner’s individual needs Queensland Curriculum Framework. 2. A consistent, whole-school approach to responsible We ensure that studies within the classroom embody Indigenous behaviour embracing the Ashmore values of and international perspectives. Our students’ lives are shaped by ‘Acceptance, Self-Discipline, Honesty, Manners, caring and qualified teachers who are well trained to take up the Opportunity, Respect and Excellence – ASHMORE’ challenges of modern school education. Indeed, our entire school 3. An inclusive philosophy that values the differences community plays a major role in the success of our school where and similarities of a multicultural society everyone is ‘Proud to Shine!’

Special programs Extracurricular activities Sport › Link It! Numeracy – a whole-school › Computer club incorporating a wide › Annual athletics and swimming intervention approach to improving range of technologies, including the › Carnivals and extending literacy and numeracy multimedia centre for film and › Cross-country skills sound production › Soccer › UniFY (University for You) – an › Performing arts including dance, accelerated learning program for drama, choir, band and › Touch football students with a particular interest in instrumental music › Netball English, maths and science › Fitter Faster Stronger – health and › Basketball › Kids Matter program assisting in the fitness for the whole family › Australian Rules football emotional growth of students › Horticultural club in partnership with › Rugby league › Secondary school immersion that Gold Coast City Council › Dance supports the transition of students to › Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden › Tennis junior secondary school program › Sunshine Club – before school fun Languages and fitness › Japanese › International Competitions and Assessment for Schools (ICAS) › Gold Coast Eisteddfod › Opti-MINDS Creative Sustainability Challenge

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Benowa State High School Year established 1980 Phone +61 7 5582 7333 Number of students 1950 Fax +61 7 5582 7300 Street address Mediterranean Dr, Benowa Website benowashs.eq.edu.au 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- educational high schools. Students from over 60 nations and Benowa State High School new arrivals to the Gold Coast form a significant proportion of 1. Quality education programs that provide the student population. Teacher professionalism and a caring many pathways for students attitude are embedded in the daily life of the school. Benowa 2. Diverse range of specialist programs High is a school focused on ‘many pathways – no limits’. including French Immersion, Music We are a community that encourages excellence, applauds Excellence, Sport Excellence, Waldorf achievement and celebrates diversity. In 1990, Benowa State Education Program and science, technology, High School pioneered the EQI program on the Gold Coast. We engineering, maths (STEM) programs are an accredited member of the Council of International Schools. 3. A school that values diversity and celebrates cultures

Special programs Extracurricular activities › Bring your own device laptop program › Academic French Immersion Program › Choirs, orchestras and bands › Business education centre – first place in World Language › Volleyball – senior girls’ team ranked › Art facilities – kiln and darkroom Perfect competition – 2011, 2012, number one in Australia › Sports fields and courts 2013 and 2014 › Touch football – senior boys’ elite team › Language centre of excellence › Music Excellence program › Reef and snow trips › Sports Excellence programs Tertiary pathways › International student excursions to › Marine science Sydney and Melbourne › Bond University and Griffith University (GU) – University Pathways Program › Dance Excellence program › International student exchanges › The University of Melbourne › Science, technology and engineering › DELF (Diplôme d’études en langue › International Baccalaureate Diploma Française) exam (French-language › TAFE Queensland Gold Coast Program (Year 10 2017) diploma awarded by France’s Ministry › Vocational education training courses of National Education) › Council of International Schools (CIS) Languages accreditation › School musical/eisteddfods › French › International Student Program accreditation School facilities › Japanese Maritime training centre › French language school accredited by › › Italian LabelFrancÉducation › Dance and recording studios › Spanish › Library link to university libraries › Science laboratories

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Broadbeach State School Year established 1960 Phone +61 7 5570 8444 Number of students 850 Fax +61 7 5570 8400 Street address 1-19 Alexandra Avenue, Broadbeach Website broadbeachss.eq.edu.au QLD 4218 Australia

Broadbeach State School is an independent public school located Three reasons to choose in the heart of the Gold Coast, close to surf breaks at beautiful Kurrawa Beach. Broadbeach State School The school has a reputation for excellence and success, 1. An inclusive school with a strong sense of achieved through a strong focus on highly structured English and community and commitment to inclusiveness and mathematics programs. Academies and excellence programs are quality education available to gifted students in music, sport, dance and football. 2. A wide choice of excellence programs, Students can choose from an extensive range of extracurricular extracurricular activities and pathway sports, clubs and activities that take place before and after school. opportunities Broadbeach has a diverse student population with links to over 60 3. Demonstrated academic performance and countries, including Japan, China, India and the United Kingdom, achievement and has many years’ experience hosting international study tours. A full-time English as a Second Language/Dialect (EAL/D) teacher provides students with specialist English language support.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Sport › Academic Academy for students who › Instrumental music: strings, › Football (soccer) Academy excel in Years 3 to 7 woodwind, brass, percussion, › Interschool sports (rugby league, › Junior Academic Academy for gifted ukulele, guitar soccer, netball, surfing, touch students (Prep to Year 2) › Choir football, basketball, softball) › Senior and junior Japanese Excellence › Art classes and cartooning › Learn to swim program Programs › Chess › Martial Arts › Music Excellence › Robotics club › Soccer X › Instrumental music (band and strings) › Eco-Warriors › Surfing (Years 4 to 6) › Australian Music Examination Board › Camps, excursions and domestic and › Skipping club, skateboard club, (AMEB) Theory of Music international study tours fitness and dance, running club › Health and Physical Education (HPE) › National Capital Tour (Canberra) Excellence Program Languages › Japanese Sister School exchange › Dance Excellence Program Japanese (Prep to Year 6) › Outside hours school care service School facilities › English as an Additional Language / › Computer laboratory, laptops and iPads Dialect (EAL/D) support › Modern airconditioned library, community room and science room › Dance studio › Large air conditioned auditorium › Sports oval › Student resource centre

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Elanora State High School Year established 1990 Phone +61 7 5568 4333 Number of students 900 Fax +61 7 5534 8332 Street address 19th Ave, Elanora Website elanorashs.eq.edu.au QLD 4221 Australia

Elanora State High School is an innovative, academic school Three reasons to choose situated on the southern end of the Gold Coast, within walking distance to beautiful beaches and Tallebudgera Creek and only 15 Elanora State High School minutes to angatta Airport. The school is nestled between local 1. Every student undertakes a personalised learning suburban areas and the foothills of the hinterland. Elanora is in a journey through secondary schooling to future safe, friendly suburb, where homestay families are located within employment, further training or university close proximity to the school. 2. Our Year 11 & 12 students will be involved in the Elanora High School’s vision is ‘Ready to Learn, Ready for Life’. 4-day school program, allowing them to have At Elanora High we offer a variety of subject choices to enhance Fridays to study, work or travel and engage our international students’ learning capabilities, and 3. Personalised international team and support staff multiple academic pathways for our international students to to assist and support our international students strive for academic excellence. throughout their journey at Elanora

Special programs › Japan tour › Fully equipped kitchens and restaurant › Academic Class of Excellence (ACE) › Performing arts showcases and extension classes in English and › Ski trip › Photography lab mathematics › Byron Bay, Brisbane and › International centre › Junior Sports Academy (Years 7, 8, 9) Sunshine Coast day trips Tertiary pathways › Business and IT › Tangalooma Island resort trip Direct entry into universities on the (including: snorkelling, sand › › Touch football excellence Gold Coast and in the Brisbane region tobogganing and dolphin feeding) › Performing arts (including dance Terms 1 & 4 › Griffith University (GU) and Southern and drama) Cross University (SCU) Early Start to › Sydney trip (Term 2) › Marine and aquatic recreation Tertiary Studies program › Cairns Great Barrier Reef trip (Term 3) (including sailing, boating, fishing, › Year 11 and 12 entry into university scuba diving, snorkelling and first aid) School facilities › Vocational and educational training › Photography › Multiple computer labs courses › Hospitality › First-class science laboratories › Diploma courses › Visual arts › Performing arts theatre › Music Languages › Boating and marine facilities › Japanese Extracurricular activities › Large indoor gymnasium › International surfing program › Volleyball, basketball and › English as an Additional Language/ tennis courts Dialect (EAL/D) lessons (weekly) › Music practice rooms

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Helensvale State High Year established 1990 Phone +61 7 5573 8555 Number of students 2500 Fax +61 7 5573 8500 Street address 243 Discovery Dr, Helensvale Website helensvaleshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4217 Australia

Welcome to Helensvale State High. Our learning vision ensures that Three reasons to choose each student engages personally in our school and achieves to their full potential. We have an innovative learning community that Helensvale State High prepares our students for the future. 1. Small international program personalised for Helensvale State High has a vibrant culture of achievement individual student needs and English as an and opportunity. This culture is cherished and enriched by Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) support enthusiastic and talented students, professional staff and a 2. EXCITE Academic Academy Program in four school community that is supportive of student aspirations and core areas – English, Study of Society and the dreams. Environment (SOSE), mathematics and science Our Learning Vision: ‘One Student, One Community, Many Futures’. 3. Extensive sports excellence programs including track and field, volleyball, soccer, Australian Rules football, netball and rugby

Special programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways › Certificate II in Live Production › Dance troupes › Griffith University (GU) and Bond Theatre and Events, Horticulture, › Music ensembles and band University – direct entry Fashion, Hospitality, Dance, Tourism › Debating and public speaking › TAFE Queensland Gold Coast – and Information Technology direct entry › Range of academic competitions › Certificate III in Media, Business, › Partnership with Griffith University › Japan trip Sport and Recreation and Children’s (GU) in biology, chemistry, business Services › Ski trip education, information technology, › Diploma of Business › USA trip engineering and health › Diploma of Events › Northern Collegiate Australian › Students can start a university course › Certificate IV in Justice Studies Business Week enterprise while still at school education program › English as an Additional Language/ › Apprenticeships and traineeships Dialect (EAL/D) School facilities Languages › Marine & aquatic studies › Photography darkroom › Japanese › Indoor sports arena › Other languages offered through › Restaurant and professional standard distance education kitchens › Performing arts centre › Dance studio › Laptops (one per student) › International student amenities

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

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 and has good public transport links. Keebra Park is a multicultural Keebra Park State High School school with a positive international program, drawing students 1. Leading Gold Coast school for from all over the world. Keebra is the leading high school for intensive English language study intensive language studies on the Gold Coast and provides 2. Personal attention and individual study assistance individual support for international students. 3. 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.

Special programs School facilities Languages › Academic Excellence program › Modern science centre › Japanese › Girls Sport Excellence program › Conference room for international › Music Excellence program students › Science extension › Indoor sports hall and extensive playing fields › Sports Specialisation program › Basketball Excellence program Tertiary pathways › Intensive English centre › Griffith University (GU) campus and TAFE Queensland Gold Coast are less › Learn to surf program than five kilometres away › Homework and study tutorials › Direct entry program to › Spoken and written English courses Southern Cross University (SCU) › International recreational activities › Links with Bond University Extracurricular activities › Biology trip to Stradbroke Island › Concert band and vocal groups › Professional surfing lessons › International student trips to Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef

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Merrimac State School Year established 1917 Phone +61 7 5569 1555 Number of students 800 Fax +61 7 5569 1500 Street address Boowaggan Road, Merrimac Website merrimacss.eq.edu.au QLD 4226 Australia

Merrimac State School is situated on the beautiful Gold Coast. Three reasons to choose Our school has the dual benefit of a country feel in a city location. Wildlife abounds in our very natural environment. Merrimac State School Our school provides a quality education in an airconditioned, 1. Welcoming school in a natural bushland setting technology-centred environment. 2. Airconditioned classrooms with Experienced and highly qualified teachers work with students of interactive whiteboards all ability levels to ensure that their individual learning 3. Comprehensive curriculum catering needs are met. for the individual learning needs of Merrimac has a Sister School relationship with Katsuragi all students from Prep to Year 6 Elementary School in Japan that is greatly valued by students and their parents.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Sport › Active Student Council and student › Music ensembles › Swimming leadership program › Active afternoon school sports › Rugby league › KidsMatter Program › Drama club › Australian Rules football › English as an Additional Language/ › Harmony Day celebrations › Soccer Dialect (EAL/D) program › Under 8s Day › Netball › Instrumental music program › Wellness Day › Touch football › Junior and senior choirs, strings and › Before school fitness program › Cricket concert band › Softball › Environmental focus Competition participation › Performing arts › Mathematics, English, computer and Languages › Camping program for Years 4 and 5 chess competitions › Japanese (Years 3, 4, 5 and 6) › Biennial school trip to Canberra › Gold Coast Eisteddfod (Years 5 and 6) › Mudgeeraba and Gold Coast Shows › Sports carnivals (athletics, swimming › Japanese speaking competition and cross-country) › Regional debating competition › Intraschool and interschool sporting programs › International Sister School program (Japan trip every second year) › International study tours

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

Merrimac State High School is located right at the heart of the Gold Three reasons to choose Coast. The campus sits on 10.5 hectares of land. It is an innovative school that focuses on academic achievement and seeks to provide Merrimac State High School every opportunity to all of its students. The school has close links 1. Merrimac has strong academic results that offer guaranteed entry programs to Griffith University (GU), 2. Merrimac offers an extensive range of Bond University, Southern Cross University (SCU) and educational pathways and activities, The University of Queensland (UQ). supported by safe, high-quality homestays Merrimac is a multicultural school that welcomes diversity and 3. Merrimac is a multicultural school that places great importance up engagement within our school and local values the differences and contributions community. Our teachers are professional, highly experienced and that all of our students offer to create a dedicated to nurturing and encouraging our students to achieve wonderfully inclusive environment their full potential. Our international department is well established and international students participate fully in the school to uphold our values of ‘Respect, Responsibility and Reliability’.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways › Academic Excellence › Academic competitions › Guaranteed entry programs to Griffith › Sporting Excellence › School camps University (GU), Bond University, Southern Cross University (SCU) and › Master classes for academic › Kokoda Challenge The University of Queensland (UQ) achievement › World Challenge › Students can undertake university › Direct pathways for university entry › Debating subjects while attending school › Personal support for English as an › International excursions to › Students can take a semester Additional Language/Dialect Japan and China program with Griffith University (EAL/D) learners › Marine studies to Heron Island (Great Barrier Reef) (GU), Bond University, Queensland › Summit programs for high University of Technology (QUT) and performing students › School trips to Cairns and Moreton Bay islands The University of Queensland (UQ) › Instrumental music, stage band and › Ski trip jazz band Languages › Surf camp › Leadership development programs › Chinese School facilities › Japanese › Robotics laboratory › Confucius Classroom › Upgraded science laboratories › Swimming pool › Extensive sports facilities and oval on 10.5 hectares of land › 1.75 hectares of classrooms

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Miami State High School Year established 1963 Phone +61 7 5554 0333 Number of students 1263 Fax +61 7 5554 0300 Street address 2137–2205 Gold Coast Hwy, Miami Website miamishs.eq.edu.au QLD 4220 Australia

Miami State High School is located on Queensland’s Gold Coast Three reasons to choose in the suburb of Miami, approximately 100 kilometres south of Brisbane. At Miami, we believe that students learn best in a small Miami State High School school environment where caring and professional staff deliver a 1. Personalised experience assisting students personal education. to achieve high academic results We value cultural understanding, tolerance and inclusion through 2. Attractive school campus on a famous global learning experiences. In an increasingly global community, it surfing beach is important for young people to develop an enhanced understanding of other cultures. The diversity of our students is testament to the 3. Caring and supportive homestay families popularity of our programs and our caring and friendly learning within the school community 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 welcome and part of our school community.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways › Academic Excellence › Japan tour › The University of Queensland (UQ) › Dance Excellence › Great Barrier Reef trip › Queensland University of Technology › Gifted and talented pathways › Annual ski trip (QUT) › Physical Education Excellence › Broad range of sport options – › Griffith University (GU) › Instrumental Music Excellence recreational and interschool › Bond University › Tennis Excellence School facilities › Surfing and bodyboarding program › Beach access 100 metres Languages › Touch Football Excellence › Swimming pool › Japanese › Aerospace studies in partnership with › Wireless internet access › Spanish Gold Coast Airport › Specialist science laboratory › English as an Additional Language/ Gymnasium Dialect (EAL/D) › › Outdoor recreation › Marine studies

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Palm Beach Currumbin State High School Year established 1979 Phone +61 7 5525 9333 Number of students 2400 Fax +61 7 5525 9300 Street address Thrower Dr, Palm Beach Website pbc-shs.eq.edu.au QLD 4221 Australia

Palm Beach Currumbin (PBC) State High School is located on the Three reasons to choose beautiful Gold Coast in South East Queensland, Australia. Imagine 14.1 hectares of extraordinary land on the doorstep of the Palm Beach Currumbin State High School Pacific Ocean, bordered by a river, and within easy walking distance 1. Exceptional educational facilities and the best to one of the world’s best surfing beaches. It is little wonder that location on the Gold Coast the unmatched setting of PBC has made it one of the most popular 2. Programs that develop every student’s unique international schools in Queensland. talents and enhance their education As a large school, we offer a wide range of diverse programs and opportunities, delivered by highly trained and experienced 3. An outstanding international program that has teachers, and using state-of-the-art technology, including our been running for many years aquaculture centre and laboratories. At PBC, we believe in recognition and celebration of hard work, effort and high achievement in all areas of schooling. Students can choose from a wide range of activities and experiences that are not available at any other Gold Coast school.

Special programs School facilities Tertiary pathways › Academic Excellence › Aquaculture centre › Griffith University (GU) Partnerships › Creative Arts Excellence › Auditorium › Bond University Student for › Sports Excellence › Boatshed a Semester program › Nationally acclaimed sports › Dance studios Languages excellence program in 10 sports › Drama theatre › Japanese › Unique marine studies and aquatic › Engineering workshops Spanish practices programs, featuring over › › Gymnasium 100 watercraft › Middle school precinct › Dance, drama and music extension › Multimedia conference theatre Extracurricular activities › Recording studio › Instrumental music › Science laboratories › School musical › Tennis courts › Debating › Trade Training Centre › Interschool team and individual › Gymnasium sports competitions › Adjacent swimming pool access › Dance and drama › Sports competitions

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Robina State High School Year established 1996 Phone +61 7 5562 3451 Number of students 1400 Fax +61 7 5562 3461 Street address Investigator Dr, Robina Website robinashs.eq.edu.au QLD 4226 Australia

At Robina State High School, we value the ideals of an international Three reasons to choose education in a warm, family environment. Our international programs foster cultural understanding and personal development Robina State High School for our visitors and for our school community. 1. Specialist programs for golf, futsal and baseball We have a diverse curriculum including over 40 senior subjects 2. Three full-time international staff members and courses. We are able to provide a personalised timetable 3. Excellent English as an Additional Language/ that supports individual needs and interests. Students can study Dialect (EAL/D) support with qualified tutors academic subjects to support university entrance as well as enjoy unique courses such as marine studies, beach awareness and fitness programs. Robina High uses innovative timetabling so that Friday is a flexible lesson-free day for senior students. Our host families are friendly and supportive, and our teachers are experienced in supporting international students. We are proud to share our curriculum and our school community with international students and guests.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways › Baseball Academy › After school English as an Additional › Academic monitoring and tertiary › Golf Academy Language/Dialect (EAL/D) support guidance › Football Academy (futsal and soccer) › International learn-to-surf program › Early start programs with Griffith University (GU), Southern Cross › General Sports Academy › School camps – marine studies, biology, ski trip, Year 12 leadership University (SCU) and Bond University › Japanese Immersion program › International camps to Byron Bay, › Technical and Further Education › Visual arts Brisbane, Sydney and the (TAFE) › Environmental science, marine Great Barrier Reef studies, film and television courses Languages › Fitness and hospitality programs School facilities › Japanese › Overall Position English as an › Performing arts centre Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) › Sports activity centre Fitness training gym › Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme › › Specialist technology laboratories › Baseball field › Golf putting green (par 3) › Dance studio › Graphics and woodwork rooms › Catering kitchens and dining room › Photography darkroom › Marine aquaculture area › Japanese tatami room

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Southport State High School Year established 1916 Phone +61 7 5509 1222 Number of students 1600 Fax +61 7 5509 1200 Street address 75 Smith Street, Southport Website southportshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4215 Australia

Southport State High School is located in the heart of the Gold Three reasons to choose Coast’s central business district. The school is known as a gateway to higher education destinations with Griffith University (GU), Bond Southport State High School University, TAFE Queensland Gold Coast and several language schools nearby. Southport State High is close to the Gold Coast’s 1. Exceptional facilities and location, within Chinatown precinct, Broadwater Parklands, The Spit surf beach 5 kilometres of Chinatown precinct, Broadwater and other world-class surfing breaks. Southport State High has a Parklands, Australia Fair shopping and business proud tradition as a supportive and caring community that delivers precinct, The Spit surf beach and other world- outstanding educational and training opportunities for all students. class surf breaks Our engaging curriculum and dedicated staff create an environment 2. Selective entry, commitment to excellence in in which each student is supported to achieve the highest level of academic, creative arts, science, technology, success, while being a responsible, thoughtful, honest, respectful engineering, arts and maths (STEAM) and sports and confident citizen. Southport State High is leading the way in excellence programs changing the face of public education and offers a curriculum that is rich in digital learning experiences to prepare students for the 3. Partnership and direct entry programs with complex nature of an ever-changing world. Griffith University (GU), Bond University and Technical and Further Education (TAFE)

Special programs Extracurricular activites Tertiary pathways › Academic Excellence › Innovative leadership program › Griffith University (GU) partnership › STEAM › Instrumental music opportunities and direct entry › Sports Excellence Program › School musical › Program through Griffith University (GU) Early Start to Tertiary Studies (Australian Rules football, touch, › Dance troupes football, netball and basketball) (GUESTS) › Overseas and interstate culture trip › Elite Tennis Program › Bond University partnership and › Various sporting opportunities, Student for a Semester › Instrumental Music Excellence including netball, basketball and › TAFE Queensland Gold Coast › Creative Arts Academy of Excellence touch football partnership and direct entry program program › Queensland Conservatorium of › University direct entry programs School facilities Specialist science labs and lecture Music partnership › Diploma of Business › theatre › Challenge-based learning Languages › Specialised junior secondary facility › Mandarin › School-based traineeships and › State-of-the-art tennis courts with apprenticeships in-house tennis professional and › A selection of languages › Marine studies access to private coaching are offered through distance education programs › Certificate IV in Justice › Industrial kitchen facility › Performing arts theatre › Dance studio › Centre for Music Excellence › Apple Mac edit suites

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

Our college is situated only 15 minutes from the beach and the mountains, Three reasons to choose and only two minutes away from local theme parks – Movie World, Dream World, WhiteWater World and Wet’n’Wild. Our transport system consists of Upper Coomera State College local buses and train stations and commuting to Brisbane takes less than 50 minutes. We are also very close to Gold Coast shopping hubs Westfield 1. Strong and established links with Griffith Helensvale, Harbour Town and Australia Fair, which are easily accessible University (GU) providing innovative, academically via local bus routes. challenging, engaging and inspiring learning pathways for high achieving students The college motto, ‘Learning Pathways to the Future’, reflects our commitment to working in partnership with families to ensure every 2. A leader in STEM education, sporting excellence child has a quality education which prepares them for a positive future. and the arts, delivering innovative and diverse We pride ourselves as a leader in science, technology, engineering curriculum offerings focused on quality and mathematics (STEM) education, sporting excellence and the arts, individualised teaching and learning for each and providing innovative, academically challenging, engaging and inspiring every student learning pathways for high-achieving students. On completion at Upper Coomera State College students will be equipped with the confidence 3. Prep to Year 12 college environment that allows all and lifelong skills to succeed in their chosen pathways. students in the family to attend the same school

Special programs automotive, manufacturing, logistics, › Information services centre including › STEM Excellence program business, health, fitness, hospitality, traditional and online books and ICT hub › Sports Academy – Future Stars tourism and construction › International student room Program partnering with the Gold › Education Career Planning program, › Fully networked, wireless internet Coast Academy of Sport including speed careering, work access in and out of classrooms › Creative Arts Signature Program experience and mock interviews, plus › Extensive sports facilities intensive transition support to move › Results from Individulised Support for › Hospitality kitchens, coffee shop and from high school to university studies, Excellence (RISE) academic excellence training facilities program for senior students wishing vocational courses or employment on completion of Year 12 › Gymnasium to pursue university studies Tertiary pathways › Sports Academy – Touch Football Extracurricular activities › TAFE – direct entry Program and Emerging Stars › Dance, drama, music, film, band, › Griffith University (GU) – direct entry. Sports Program choir, drum line We have strong ties with Griffith › Intensive preparation programs › Kokoda Challenge University enabling students to take for Queensland Core Skills (QCS) › Sports carnivals and competitions a variety of direct entry courses, and National Assessment Program › STEM conventions and science shows including science, health and - Literacy and Numeracy Overall › Creative arts workshops and excursions business studies position (NAPLAN) › Curriculum-related tutorials › Student for a Semester program › Student leadership opportunities with Griffith University (GU), Bond within and external to the college School facilities University, Queensland University of Virtual schooling to access subjects › › Film and media studio (industry Technology (QUT) and The University of not offered by our college, such as standard recording and editing facility) Queensland (UQ) other languages › Dance studio Languages › Vocational education certificates › Performing arts centre and programs in areas such as › Japanese

CRICOS Provider: 00608A EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook | 93 GOLD COAST Primary School | High School Varsity College Year established 2001 Phone +61 7 5562 3575 Number of students 3120 Fax +61 7 5562 3570 Street address 198 Varsity Pde, Varsity Lakes Website varsitycollege.eq.edu.au QLD 4227 Australia

Varsity College is one of the largest schools in Queensland, with Three reasons to choose over 3000 students across two campuses and four sub-schools. Led by the Executive Principal, each sub-school has a Head of Varsity College School and Deputy Heads of School who are accountable for the 1. A warm and supportive environment where your achievement outcomes for their students. We are committed to child can flourish in confidence providing a school where your child can experience success on a 2. A focused curriculum and extracurricular activities daily basis. that develop students to their maximum potential We believe for this to occur the school needs to build upon four 3. Exceptional teachers who are committed to pillars of success: academic, cultural, sporting and community. excellence in the learning and teaching process

Special programs › New inventors › Digital learning centre › Academy of Mathematics and › Robotics › Mobile pen-based tablets class sets Science › F1 Racing in SchoolTM (Prep to Year 3) › English and Social Science Academy › English as an Additional Language/ › Interactive whiteboards (Prep to Year 6) › Orchestra, strings, stage band, choir, Dialect (EAL/D) support team › State-of-the-art senior learning centre concert band › Book club › Specialised science laboratories and › Music Excellence program › MakerSpace workshops › Athlete Development program › Band Jams Tertiary pathways › Basketball Excellence program › Dance squad › Direct entry to TAFE Queensland Gold › Rowing Excellence program › 2D Art, Photoshop 101: Digital Art Coast diploma courses › Chinese Immersion › Futsal, Rugby league and Australian › Griffith University (GU) scholarship › Aspire Excellence programs – for high- Rules football, Running Girls program achieving students (Years 4–10) › Varsity sailing › TAFE Queensland — diploma courses › Diploma of Business › Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme › Bond University, Griffith University (GU), Southern Cross University (SCU) › One2One computer program › World Challenge program (Years 4–12) – Student for a Semester program › Ambassador leadership program School facilities › Southern Cross University (SCU) › 21st Century MakerSpace › Overseas Sister School partnerships › Film and television editing suite Languages › Chinese (Mandarin) Prep to Year 12 Extracurricular activities › Stage sound and lighting › Debating › Chinese Immersion program › Sports courts, two ovals (opposite the (Years 7–10) school), gym

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CRICOS Provider: 00608A EQI – Queensland GovernmentPhoto: schools Tourism and handbook Events Queensland | 95 Image courtesy of Tourism & Events Queensland Sunshine Coast Students and visitors enjoy the Sunshine Coast’s relaxed lifestyle, dramatic hinterland, beaches and surf, along with easy access to Brisbane, Queensland’s state capital.

Getting here and around › The Sunshine Coast region is just over an hour’s drive to Brisbane Airport › Around one million passengers travel through Sunshine Coast Airport annually. Future expansion will enable passengers to connect to international flights from Asia and around the world. › Public buses operate across the region, and there are regular train services to Brisbane.

Things to do › Swim, relax or learn to surf at one of the Sunshine Coast’s stunning white sand beaches. › Come face-to-face with Australia’s iconic wildlife at Australia Zoo or in the glass shark tunnel at Sealife UnderWater World at Mooloolaba. › Shop for farm fresh produce, handicrafts and cutting-edge fashion at a local market, such as Eumundi, Noosa Farmers Market, Cotton Tree Market and Caloundra Street Fair. › Indulge your creativity and artistic interests with a visit to the galleries and art studios of Maleny, Montville and Noosa. › Explore some of the world’s most spectacular national parks, forests, waterfalls and walking trails, including the Glass House Mountains, Kondaililla and Tewantin.

Industry and research › The Sunshine Coast has strengths in the health, tourism, retail and construction industries. The Sunshine Coast Health Institute is part of the region’s new $5 billion health precinct at Kawana and will help students studying health subjects to transition into the workplace and research careers.

Tertiary education providers › University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) › Central Queensland University (CQU) › TAFE Queensland East Coast

Average temperature Summer 28°C 21°C Winter 20°C 10°C

Population Approximately 302,122

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Burnside State High School Year established 1979 Phone +61 7 5459 7333 Number of students 830 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 located Three reasons to choose at the foot of the Blackall Ranges in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Burnside State High School Just 20 minutes from the coast’s beautiful beaches, Burnside is a leader in the Senior Phase of Learning and enjoys an enviable 1. Smaller class sizes in a smaller school setting reputation for excellence in the wider school community. Burnside 2. Smarter senior options leading has among the best academic outcomes in the region, and a truly to outstanding results diverse and exciting curriculum. Centrally located to all of the 3. Safer, more supportive learning environment Sunshine Coast’s major attractions, international students will have the best of both worlds — the beautiful, lush hinterland environs as well as 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. 100% of students at Burnside State High School state it’s a good school.

Special programs › Interschool sport › 2 x double tennis/basketball courts › Burnside Professional Learning Centre › Volleyball Excellence Program Extracurricular activities › Senior recreational studies (surfing, › Senior marine studies – Heron Island Tertiary pathways rock climbing, outdoor activities) snorkelling › University links with University of the › TREK Program › Boating Sunshine Coast (USC) and › HORIZONS 1:1 Laptop Program › Surfing TAFE Queensland East Coast › Trade Training Centre – Hospitality › Choir Languages › Instrumental Music and Music › Musical › Japanese Industry Programs › Dance Indonesian › Head Start and Tertiary Prep Programs › Gym › via University of the Sunshine Coast › Biology camp › Japanese and Indonesian (USC) › Broncos rugby league games speaking staff › International Students Orientation › Arts expo › English as an Additional Dialect/ Program Language (EAD/L) trained staff › International Students Ambassador School facilities Program › Music recording studio › Beacon Leadership Program Year 10 › Indoor sports facility Marine studies – power and canoes › 1:1 Laptop Program for senior › students › Gymnasium/weights room › Rugby and soccer fields

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

Bribie Island State High School is a progressive school that Three reasons to choose prepares students to engage successfully in their futures through the provision of an excellent schooling experience. Bribie Island State High School One of our major strengths is the extensive support structures 1. Located close to Brisbane, Sunshine Coast we have in place. beaches, the Glasshouse Mountains, Australia The school is split into semi-autonomous learning communities, Zoo and many islands which achieve improved student learning outcomes through the 2. The curriculum uses the national and marine promotion of positive student–teacher–parent relationships. park environment to enhance the educational Our school is also characterised by high-quality teaching experiences of students and learning, underpinned by excellent information and 3. Our small, personalised international student communication technology and a focus on internationalism. program means each student is valued and treated individually

Special programs › Cheerleading › Language science centre › Dance, drama and music › Public speaking and debating › Library › Film, television and new media › Whole-school productions (musical, › Café dance, collage drama) › Hospitality practices Tertiary pathways › Vocal group › Instrumental music › University of the Sunshine Coast › Sports programs, including › Student representative council (USC) dual enrolment program swimming, athletics and beach (student leadership) carnival › Queensland University of Technology › Marine and aquatic practices (QUT) dual enrolment program › Recreation studies School facilities › Tertiary aspirants program visits to The › Tourism › Film and television editing suite University of Queensland (UQ), Griffith University (GU), University of the › Moreton Island biology camp › Indoor sports centre › Industrial technology centre Sunshine Coast (USC) and Queensland › Academies focusing on sport, music, University of Technology (QUT) and academic achievement › Computer and science laboratories › Student literature group › Boating equipment Languages › Outdoor tennis courts › After school tutoring › Indonesian › Performing arts theatre Extracurricular activities › Photography darkroom › International tours › Sports oval and swimming pool › Touch football teams › Outdoor tennis, basketball and handball courts › Netball teams › Practical art rooms › Triathlon teams

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Caloundra State High School +61 7 3400 2444 Year established 1963 Phone +61 7 5436 8444 +61 7 3400 2400 Number of students 1050 Fax +61 7 5491 8457 bribislashs.eq.edu.au Street address 88 Queen St, Caloundra Website caloundrashs.eq.edu.au QLD 4551 Australia

Caloundra State High School is located at the southern end of Three reasons to choose the Sunshine Coast, within walking distance of six local beaches. Students are able to view the beach from the school and have Caloundra State High School access to an adjacent bushland. 1. Experienced staff delivering a broad curriculum The school has a distinct junior, middle secondary and senior that caters for academic and vocational pathways school curriculum and student program with all grades catered for. 2. A positive school culture, with an atmosphere of The school offers a broad curriculum that caters for students’ tradition and high achievement academic and vocational interests, with the school aiming to provide 3. Programs to nurture excellence in academic, a direct pathway to employment, training or further education cultural and sporting achievement to ensure on the completion of Year 12. Through the study of hospitality or students reach their full potential tourism, students are provided with immediate links to employment. Significant information and communication technology capacity is provided with students using their own devices to access to the school’s wireless network.

Special programs › Science and robotics clubs › Modern resource centre › Academic Excellence Programs › Book club › Indoor sports stadium for volleyball, › Volleyball Excellence › STEM subjects – science, technology, basketball and badminton › Extensive outdoor sports fields – › Rugby league development engineering, mathematics rugby league, soccer, cricket, tennis, › Surfing Development program Extracurricular activities basketball, netball › Sunshine Coast Technical Trade › Performance groups – string › Marine aquaculture workroom Training Centre (certificate and ensemble, concert band, vocal › Industrial technology – design university engineering courses) ensemble, dance extension groups workshops and graphics rooms › Performing arts – dance, dance › Debating and public speaking › Art classrooms, including gallery and extension, music and instrumental › Senior, middle and junior student pottery kiln music, visual art leadership programs › Film, television and new media › Local sports clubs Tertiary pathways › Year level camps › Surf lifesaving clubs › University of the Sunshine Coast › Academic support programs › Gym/health clubs (USC) direct entry program › Certificates in fitness, sport and › Tertiary Headstart programs recreation, IT, tourism, business, School facilities › TAFE Queensland East Coast › Computer and science laboratories hospitality, justice studies, Languages manufacturing and furnishings › Performing arts centre, including two › French (Years 7 & 8) › Science, biology, chemistry, physics, dance studios marine science › School gymnasium › Italian (Years 7 & 8) › Digital media and technology › Hospitality kitchens / dining room › Self-serve canteen

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Chancellor State College Year established 1997 Phone +61 7 5453 3222 Number of students 2740 Fax +61 7 5453 3200 Street address 164 Sippy Downs Dr, Sippy Downs Website chancellorsc.eq.edu.au QLD 4556 Australia

Welcome to Chancellor State College. Three reasons to choose Chancellor State College is characterised by strong academic Chancellor State College outcomes that are consistently above state average, and its highly dedicated teachers. 1. A world-class educational facility offering excellent learning opportunities At Chancellor State College our caring staff will welcome you to a safe and supportive environment where all students are valued and 2. Highly experienced, caring and professional individual differences are respected. staff who support the school charter of: ‘Care; Consideration; Commitment; Challenge and As a large school, we have the distinct advantage of offering an Co-operation’ to ensure that students can be extensive range of cultural, sporting and extracurricular programs ‘the best we can be’ and access to a unique coastal lifestyle. 3. An award-winning homestay program that ensures a safe and caring environment for every student

Special programs › Football, futsal, touch football › Music laboratory with recording › School musicals, music ensembles, › Other sports on offer (subject to facilities concert bands, orchestra, stage band availability/session): basketball, › Green room – film and television Australian Rules football, cross- › Marine studies and marine science › Gymnasium country, Rugby union, Rugby league, › Sports courts: beach volleyball, › Certificate in Tourism with Marine netball, surf sports and volleyball, tennis, basketball Focus beach volleyball › Olympic-sized swimming pool › Hospitality studies, providing › Instrumental music students with industry experience › Chess competitions Tertiary pathways using a commercial kitchen › Dance (external provider) › Our engineering and accounting › National mathematics competition › Equestrian sports programs are university accredited with › Engineering Futures program › International Association of Athletics University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) › Stage engineering, sound engineering Federations (IAAF) track and field › Headstart programs with University and theatre production (subject to facilities of the Sunshine Coast (USC) to availability) › Swimming lessons and squad training gain credit and recognition of prior learning for future study › Athletics coaching before and after School facilities school, including track and field › Pathways to Technical and Further › Indoor sports stadium Education (TAFE) › Interschool sports champions futsal, › Integrated learning program touch football, Australian Rules › State-of-the-art performing arts centre football, cross-country › Airconditioned lecture theatre Languages › Extensive computer laboratories Extracurricular activities › Japanese › Laptop program › Italian › Surfing lessons (first lesson free as a welcome gift) › College café › Other languages can be negotiated on enrolment

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Coolum State High School +61 7 5453 3222 Year established 1985 Phone +61 7 5471 5333 +61 7 5453 3200 Number of students 942 Fax +61 7 5471 5300 chancellorsc.eq.edu.au Street address Havana Rd East, Coolum Website coolumshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4573 Australia

Coolum State High School is a well-resourced and progressive Three reasons to choose secondary school located at the centre of the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Our focus is on delivering excellence in Coolum State High School academic, vocational, cultural, sporting and community 1. Situated in an extraordinary bushland endeavours in a supportive educational environment. environment, close to a surf beach We have a wide range of academic and vocational education and 2. Students and staff are friendly and caring training programs. Students develop personal leadership skills 3. We offer a wide range of experiences, with a through their involvement in a range of committees and councils, focus on excellence, student leadership and with the support of our committed, experienced and caring staff. participation Our focus is on care, respect and excellence in every facet of school life.

Special programs › Extensive range of academic › Music practice rooms competitions › Surfing Excellence program › Sport fields and tennis and › Music studio and jam sessions basketball courts › Extensive vocational and training programs › School-based work experience › Science laboratories › Technology-based teaching and › ANZAC day tour to Canberra › Learning centre learning (eLearning Macbook program › Year level leadership development › Business studies centre and laptop program) programs › Graphics centre › Certificate courses offered by › Biennial musical production › Music recording studios internal staff and outside providers, › Sporting programs, surfing, › Multipurpose/indoor sports centre for example, outdoor recreation, Australian Football League, Oztag and hospitality, tourism, visual arts and netball Tertiary pathways sport and recreation › University of the Sunshine Coast › Multimedia studies School facilities (USC) – Headstart program › Subject-based supervised excursions › Performing arts centre and art gallery › TAFE Queensland East Coast to facilitate practical learning › Sport oval and football fields Languages Extracurricular activities › Practical art rooms and kiln › Japanese › Year 11 conference › Extensive manual arts, hospitality and textile study facilities › Debating and public speaking › Learn to surf program › Stage band and instrumental music program

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Kawana Waters State College Year established 1986 Phone +61 7 5436 9388 Number of students 1530 Website kawanawaterssc.eq.edu.au Street address Sportsman Pde, Bokarina QLD 4575 Australia

Kawana Waters State College is a Prep to Year 12 college Three reasons to choose centrally located on the Sunshine Coast, about one hour north of Brisbane. Nestled between ocean and lakes, the college Kawana Waters State College is well positioned to offer a unique Australian education 1. Quality education in a safe, healthy and experience, with highly experienced staff offering quality unique location education in a caring environment. 2. Highly successful tertiary and post-school The college develops lifelong learners who make a positive pathways for all students contribution to a global society. 3. 21st century learning Kawana Waters State College has been accredited to deliver the EQI International Student Program since 1997.

Special programs Extracurricular activities Tertiary pathways › Aquatics Excellence program › Surfing camps › University of the Sunshine Coast › Arts Excellence program › Senior marine science studies (USC) Headstart program › Football School of Excellence excursions › TAFE Queensland East Coast specialist course entry program › International Student Program › Leadership development › Sunshine Coast Trade Training Centre › Academic Curriculum Excellence › Musical dance and drama (ACE) program performances and excursions › Sunshine Coast University Hospital (Allied Health) › Marine science › International student excursions (Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef) › University of the Sunshine Coast › Programs of distinction in arts (USC) Health Gateway program (drama, dance, visual arts, music) › Writers workshops and competitions › Vocational education and training School facilities Languages (marine, tourism, computing, arts, Aquatics centre, Olympic-sized › Japanese hospitality, construction) › swimming pool › English as an Additional Language/ Extensive sports facilities Dialect (EAL/D) › Performing arts centre › Tutorial programs › Marine aquaculture, marine studies › Gifted and talented program › and boating equipment › International Student Centre

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Maleny State High School Year established 1987 Phone +61 7 5499 8111 Number of students 650 Fax +61 7 5499 8100 Street address Bunya Street, Maleny Website malenyshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4552, Australia

Maleny State High School is a close-knit, friendly school located in Three reasons to choose the beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland, set among green hills and only 35 minutes from the famous Sunshine Coast surf beaches. The Maleny State High School school’s priorities are academic and vocational training excellence 1. A hub of learning in a rich, cultural and artistic combined with a strong sense of individualised attention. area, offering diverse subject choices that lead to The school enjoys being a part of a richly artistic and cultural multiple career pathways community, which strengthens the school’s curriculum in the arts, 2. A very successful and dynamic agricultural drama, dance and music. The school has forged strong links with studies department its rural community, with local business and industry, and with 3. Unique hinterland setting close to beaches other educational and training institutions.

Special programs School facilities Languages › Dance, drama, music and › Activities centre for sports and the › Japanese visual arts arts › A working school farm (livestock and › Multipurpose outdoor sports complex horticulture) › Information technology-based › Special education unit recording facilities › Computer and multimedia classrooms Extracurricular activities › Weights gymnasium › Industry level sound system training and production › Seven hectare farm on school property › Student leadership programs › Virtual schooling system › Personal development programs (School Interact Club) › Dance studio › Peer skills training Tertiary pathways (Building Bridges) › Entry to all Queensland universities › Cattle handling and judging training at via the Queensland Tertiary local show days Admissions Centre › Sport › Students may undertake university courses at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) while still at school › Students may undertake some courses online

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Maroochydore State High School Year established 1964 Phone +61 7 5409 7333 Number of students 1100 Fax +61 7 5409 7300 Street address Maroochydore Rd, Maroochydore Website maroochyshs.eq.edu.au 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 dynamic school, with highly experienced and qualified Maroochydore State High School teachers to care and support every student. Founded on strong 1. Adjacent to Maroochydore beach on Queensland’s traditional values, Maroochydore State High School has an beautiful Sunshine Coast innovative, dynamic and modern curriculum, where students 2. Exciting subjects and programs achieve excellent outcomes, and safety, respect and learning permeate every aspect of school life. 3. A safe place to learn and a safe place to grow Students are supported and challenged to realise their potential through an exciting range of subjects and innovative programs that provide something for everyone.

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

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Mountain Creek State High School Year established 1995 Phone +61 7 5457 8333 Number of students 2000 Fax +61 7 5457 8300 Street address Lady Musgrave Dr, Mountain Creek Website mtncreekshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4557 Australia

Mountain Creek State High School is situated four kilometres Three reasons to choose from the popular Mooloolaba surfing beach on the Sunshine Coast, and close to the famous Australia Zoo. This school offers a Mountain Creek State High School high-quality education program, which includes the International 1. High academic standards and an extensive range Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. of academic and vocational subjects International students enjoy the choice of an extensive range of 2. The school embraces cultural diversity and a subjects, a dynamic learning environment supported by quality global perspective welcoming international facilities and equipment with access to a unique coastal lifestyle. students from many countries 3. Safe and supportive environment offering a network of guidance and pastoral care

Special 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, (USC) – Headstart program (within dance, drama, music, art Great Barrier Reef) five kilometres of the school) › Sport excellence in volleyball, › Geography – Fraser Island › The University of Queensland (UQ) program basketball and Rugby league › Music, dance, drama and art groups, performances › TAFE Queensland East Coast – Marine science, snorkelling and › Diploma options after school boating › Sports teams, training and competitions – basketball, Split shift timetable for seniors › volleyball, Rugby, Australian Football Languages and juniors League, water polo, track and field, › Japanese › Gym memberships with personal soccer and netball › Spanish fitness programs › English as an Additional Language/ School facilities Dialect (EAL/D) support › Sports stadium, swimming pool, › Mathematics and science tutorials commercial gym and fitness facility and sports fields › Vibrant international student program › Performing arts theatre, professional dance studios › Boating equipment for marine science › Computer and science laboratories › Hospitality and catering rooms

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Sunshine Beach State School Year established 1982 Phone +61 7 5474 6333 Number of students 700 Fax +61 7 5474 6300 Street address David Low Way, Sunshine Beach Website sunshinebeachss.eq.edu.au QLD 4567 Australia

Walking through the gates of Sunshine Beach State School, new Three reasons to choose and existing parents and learners often comment on the positive, fun and supportive learning environment. Sunshine Beach State School As an accredited Glasser Quality School since 2003, the school 1. Australia’s only Glasser Quality School uses the principles of Dr William Glasser’s Choice Theory, Reality 2. One of the regions’ highest achieving Therapy and Lead Management as its philosophical base. academic schools The needs-satisfying learning environment is due to this 3. Unique environment – nestled beside the unifying and deliberate approach which underpins the learning world famous Noosa National Park interactions and operations of the school. Positive relationships are built on trust and respect and the staff, learners, families and community work together to strive for quality in all that we do.

Special programs Competition participation Languages › An arts program that features visual › Readers’ Cup Competition › Italian art and instrumental music – choir, › Maths Olympiad Competition school band and strings › Pamona King of the Mountain Relay › Exciting off-site camping/ and Noosa Triathlon environmental skills programs › Swimming carnival and sports day › Structured information and › Interschool sports communication technologies program › Regional and district athletics › Leadership camps › Fanfare music festival › Permaculture garden › Development cup program – Sport Rugby league and Rugby union › Surfing Extracurricular activities › Water polo › Student council › Touch football › Sunshine Coast Mathematics › Rugby league, soccer, Australian Tournament Rules football and cricket › Camping program – leadership › Active after school community sports camps, class camps and music camps program which involves a number of different sports throughout the year, › Wakakirri (performing arts program) for example, little athletics, dance, tennis, boxercise, sailing and triathlon › Sports exchanges

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Sunshine Beach State High School +61 7 5474 6333 Year established 1992 Phone +61 7 5440 4222 +61 7 5474 6300 Number of students 1261 Fax +61 7 5440 4200 sunshinebeachss.eq.edu.au Street address 42 Ben Lexcen Dr, Sunshine Beach Website sunshinebeachhigh.eq.edu.au QLD 4567 Australia

Sunshine Beach State High School is a progressive international Three reasons to choose school located in a biosphere reserve, that is recognised by the United Nations. The school focuses on positive relationships Sunshine Beach State High School between students, teachers and the community, with a strong 1. Live and learn near the famous Noosa beaches in academic focus on technology and innovative thinking in one of the most attractive schools in Queensland environment studies, sustainability and reef guardianship. 2. A choice of 44 subjects Cutting-edge pedagogy delivers computer-based studies, ensuring 3. Marine science and certificate courses. a 21st century education for our students. International students select their studies grouped by areas of interest leading to a flexible pathway to higher education and vocational opportunities.

Special programs Extracurricular activities School facilities › Elite program in Italian › English – debating, writing, public › Photography – wet and dry darkroom › Excellence in Surfing program speaking, spelling competition › Marine aquaculture and boating (invitation only) › Marine research project on the Great equipment › Music Excellence (Years 7, 8, 9) Barrier Reef (Heron Island) › Located next to an Olympic-sized › Photography, film and television › Beginners surfing lessons – learn swimming pool and 10 tennis courts from a champion (on demand, › Italian exchange program › Performing arts centre additional costs apply) › Marine science (boat licence) › Outdoor/indoor sports facilities › Scuba diving for students holding a › Hospitality and tourism Professional Association of Diving Tertiary pathways › English as an Additional Language/ Instructors (PADI) Certificate › University of the Sunshine Coast Dialect (EAL/D) support for (on demand) (USC) Headstart program international students › Bar course (hospitality) › Central Queensland University (CQU) › International study tours › Leadership camps › TAFE Queensland East Coast › Cheerleading › Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme › Work experience in Year 10 Languages › Surf Lifesaving Certificates › Junior Italian, intermediate Italian and senior Italian › French, Japanese, Chinese, German and Spanish and other languages through distance education

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Getting here and around › Toowoomba is Australia’s second largest regional city, and is located approximately 90 minutes from Brisbane International Airport. › Direct flights are available to Toowoomba’s Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport via Cairns, Sydney, Melbourne or Townsville. › Regular bus services connect Brisbane, Toowoomba, Warwick and Stanthorpe, while the Westlander offers a picturesque train journey from Brisbane to Toowoomba across the Great Dividing Range and Darling Downs farmlands.

Things to do › Relax in one of Toowomba’s 150 public parks and gardens, such as the Japanese Garden at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ). › Celebrate springtime at Toowoomba’s magnificent Carnival of Flowers, a 10 day festival of blooms, parades, fireworks, regional food, music and entertainment. › Explore Bunya Mountain walking trails for breathtaking mountain scenery and wildlife. › Visit the Toowoomba Farmers’ Market for fresh produce and artisan foods from around the region. › Enjoy panoramic views over the Great Dividing range and Lockyer Valley from Picnic Point Lookout and Parkland, and trek to nearby waterfalls and Table Top Mountain. › Keep active and healthy with a regular swim or an elite training program at Milne Bay Aquatic Centre.

Industry and research › The South West Queensland and Darling Downs Region produces around a third of Queensland’s agricultural output, and agricultural science subjects are offered at Toowoomba schools. Manufacturing, construction, mining, health care and transport are major employers. Toowoomba is a leading educational hub and hosts students from all over the world.

Tertiary education providers › University of Southern Queensland (USQ) (Toowoomba campus) › The University of Queensland (UQ) (Gatton campus) › TAFE Queensland South West

Average temperature Summer 28°C 17°C Winter 8°C -1.5°C

Population Approximately 165,168

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Centenary Heights State High School Year established 1968 Phone +61 7 4636 7500 Number of students 1600 Fax +61 7 4636 7501 Street address 60 Ramsay St, Toowoomba Website centheigshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4350 Australia

Centenary Heights State High School is one of Queensland’s Three reasons to choose most respected international schools, with a reputation for academic excellence. Centenary Heights State High School has Centenary Heights State High School students of 43 nationalities, and is a recipient of prestigious 1. Queensland’s first International Student Program state and national awards for fostering leadership and cross- school in Toowoomba (1991) cultural awareness. 2. Principals’ University Scholarship and direct While continuing its strong academic tradition, the school offers university entry partnerships multiple pathways to individual success as it nurtures students 3. Consistently among the leading academic schools in a safe, supportive environment. in Queensland – top 1% across all sectors

Special programs Extracurricular activities › Dedicated teaching blocks for Year 7; home economics and hospitality; › Instrumental music and music › Annual ski trip science; art; manual arts; music and extension › Cross-cultural captains special education › Mentor program for international › School musical students to assist integration › Art exhibitions Tertiary pathways › Orientation program for international › Public speaking and debating › The University of Queensland (UQ) students Enhanced Studies program › International Ambassador › Peer mediation and support training › Bond University – Collegiate › Participation in state and › Seniors as Leaders program Excellence Scholarship program national competitions in science, › International student excursions mathematics, English, business and › University of Southern Queensland › School to Skills (S2S) with a humanities subjects is encouraged (USQ) – Head Start program combination of school and vocational › TAFE Queensland South West subjects School facilities cooperative programs and direct entry › Agricultural science program offering › Swimming complex, gym, sports to the Business Diploma fields access to the Wilsonton Agricultural Languages Field Study Centre › Kitchen for senior and international students › Chinese (Mandarin) › School wi-fi coverage and high speed › German internet › State-of-the-art science laboratories › Modern languages centre › Film and television editing suite

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Harristown State High School Year established 1955 Phone +61 7 4636 8700 Number of students 1650 Fax +61 7 4636 8777 Street address 341–367 South St, Toowoomba, Website harristownshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4350 Australia

Harristown State High School is a coeducational school, rich Three reasons to choose in talent across a wide range of areas — academic, sport, arts, cultural and community service — with an impressive list of Harristown State High School achievements. The school’s curriculum is supplemented by 1. Extensive curriculum choice real-life and lifelike experiences through excursions and invited 2. Skilled and caring teachers with expertise speakers. The school offers a comprehensive range of subjects, in their fields and is extremely well resourced with world-class facilities. 3. World-class facilities Harristown State High School has unique ties with the University of Southern Queensland (USQ). Dedicated, caring staff provide for students’ needs. The school values participation, relationships, integrity, diligence and enthusiasm.

Special programs › Arts day School facilities › Academic Academy › Local community day › Languages and cultures community › Sport academies in soccer, › Regional history conferences hosted centre volleyball, basketball and Rugby › Sporting complex, featuring an league, with students representing Extracurricular activities indoor 25-metre swimming pool and the school at regional, state and › Bard Stars for followers of gymnasiums with basketball and national level, with some overseas Shakespeare volleyball courts (multipurpose) exchange travel › Debating › Modern classrooms, many with › Dance, drama, film, television and › Vocal and instrumental ensembles interactive learning technologies new media › Harmony and NAIDOC weeks › Creative technology centre with › Agricultural science › World Challenge real-world 330-seat theatre › Instrumental music and music education tour › Trade Training Centre extension programs › Annual ski trip › Clontarf Academy rooms › Industrial Skills Academy › Cultural and Indigenous captains › English extension program › School cultural ambassador program Tertiary pathways › Students can integrate university › Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander › National competitions in science, study with the senior curriculum studies business, mathematics and information technology through several high profile › Clontarf Academy for Indigenous boys Queensland universities › Vocational education programs › Annual school musical or drama Languages production › Indonesian › Creative Generation – State Schools › German on State (CGEN) involvement

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Queensland Academies Innovative education for high-achievers

Queensland Academies are selective-entry state schools for Queensland Academies Creative Industries Campus high-achieving students. The Academies provide a bridge The unique partnership between The Queensland Academy between high-school and tertiary study for Year 10 to 12 for Creative Industries (QACI) and the world-leading Creative students to prepare them for university and life beyond. Industries Faculty at the Queensland University of Technology The Academies offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma (QUT) enables talented students to access state-of-the-art Program (IBDP), an internationally recognised pre-university technology and facilities, and gives them an articulated route qualification that is a symbol of academic excellence worldwide. to QUT tertiary studies. The QACI campus is dedicated to the creative industries, Supportive learning structure including music, theatre, visual arts, design technology and Queensland Academies support students to reach their full film. QACI’s curriculum enables students to develop university potential. Teachers and staff work with students in small level research skills, and its strong industry links provide groups and provide one-to-one mentoring to ensure they opportunities for students to gain real-life work experience. balance the challenge of IB study with other pursuits. See map on page 14 for location. University partnerships and study pathways Queensland Academies Health Sciences Campus The Academies’ partnerships give students access to The Queensland Academy for Health Sciences’ (QAHS) university teaching staff and world-class resources and partnership with Griffith University (GU) enables students facilities. In addition to early/articulated entry arrangements, to choose programs and credit options in subjects such students who successfully complete the IB can also earn as business, law, engineering, health science, arts, credit into second year university courses. criminology, information technology, psychology, education and multimedia. Technology-rich facilities A range of opportunities and enrichment activities prepares Queensland Academies’ campuses are of the very highest students for careers in the health sciences, research, science standard and students enjoy the benefits of state-of-the-art and academia. QAHS nurtures student potential through facilities that reflect the specialised programs offered at its university partnerships, eLearning innovations and each location. community connections. Stimulating co-curricular activities Students may also study Griffith University’s Health Certificate concurrently with the IBDP, offering them a direct pathway to a In keeping with the philosophy of the IBDP, students can range of second year university health degrees. access experiences that provide a refreshing counter- balance to the demands of academic study. School-based See map on page 79 for location. creativity, action and service (CAS) activities enable students Queensland Academies Science Mathematics & to gain self-awareness, develop leadership skills and work cooperatively with others. Technology Campus In partnership with The University of Queensland (UQ), one of Australia’s most prestigious universities, The Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology (QASMT) is one of the most successful selective-entry state high schools in Australia. QASMT focuses on building students’ research skills and their ability to investigate and reflect on local and global matters through access to cutting-edge technologies and academic expertise. Students who graduate from QASMT can pursue further study and careers in a range of scientific fields, including biotechnology, nanotechnology, health, engineering, chemical sciences, robotics and neuroscience. See map on page 14 for location.

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Study tours

EQI is widely recognised as Australia’s leading study tours Quality support services provider with 25 years experience delivering innovative EQI study tours are centrally coordinated by specialists with educational and cultural experiences to students from extensive experience managing the needs of international around the world. students. Our support services include pre-departure orientation Study tours are a unique opportunity for international for students and homestay families, a 24-hour emergency contact school groups to study alongside local students in a number and multilingual staff. Queensland Government school and stay with a host family to experience Australian culture. This strong Group study tour program features emphasis on engagement and interaction enables study Your unique EQI study tour program can combine some or all of tour students to develop international friendships and the following experiences and activities: broaden their global perspective. › school integration: visiting students can join regular classes Study tour programs range from half a day to 12 and share hands-on learning and cultural activities with their weeks duration. Each program is tailored to suit the host school buddies specific needs of the tour group and combines exciting › buddy system: the opportunity to develop lasting friendships educational, tourism and cultural exchange activities. with designated school buddies EQI also offers specialised tours focused on a particular › homestay: experience daily life with a Queensland family in a subject or activity like science, sports, leadership or the safe and caring environment environment. We can even tailor tours around special events in Queensland, such as the Commonwealth Games › English lessons: to suit different English levels and the focus taking place on the Gold Coast in 2018. of each visiting group. Lessons are developed and delivered by Queensland registered teachers Accredited host schools › specialised lessons: focused studies on subjects such EQI’s unique training and accreditation system ensures as global leadership, biotechnology, marine science, that our host schools have the skills and resources to environmental studies, art and music deliver high-quality study tour programs. Study tour › excursions: students can visit Queensland’s world famous organisers can choose from primary, secondary and P–12 tourist attractions and discover our unique natural (Prep to Year 12) colleges in metropolitan and regional environment, including spectacular beaches and rainforests, areas. Many of these schools offer excellence programs in the Great Barrier Reef and Australian outback. science, leadership, sports, arts and music. Quick facts World-class education facilities › Who can join? Primary and secondary school students aged Queensland Government schools are equipped with 10 to 18 years innovative eLearning technology; computer, science and › Group size: minimum 10 students and maximum of 20 students multimedia laboratories; and contemporary creative arts per host school. Larger groups can be accommodated but may and sports facilities that support 21st century academic need to be hosted by more than one school and extracurricular learning. › Accompanying adults: an English-speaking escort must accompany each group at each host school to assist with Safe and supportive learning environments supervision and student support Our host schools provide a positive learning environment › Duration: minimum half-day to a maximum of 12 weeks where students can enhance their English language and academic capabilities. Students learn alongside their › Availability: flexible start dates during Queensland Government host school ‘buddies’ in a safe and supportive learning school term dates environment that promotes positive social interaction and › Location: 400+ accredited metropolitan and regional host active engagement in learning. schools across Queensland To find out more about EQI study tours, or to view sample Homestay programs, please visit eqi.com.au/st EQI is committed to ensuring students are provided with a positive learning experience throughout their stay. Homestay families are carefully selected from the school community to provide a safe and welcoming homestay environment. Stringent checks and approval processes ensure that only qualified families are selected to host students.

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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 take 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/holiday-adventures

120 | EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook CRICOS Provider: 00608A Guide to year level equivalents by country These comparisons should be used as a guide to year level equivalents. For academic requirements please refer to EQI website.

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

1º Ano do 2º Ano do 3º Ano do Brazil 7ª Série 8ª Série 9ª Série Ensino Médio Ensino Médio Ensino Médio

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 (Middle) Junior High (Middle) Junior High (Middle) Senior High Senior High Senior High China 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year

Collège - Cinquième Collège - Quatrième Collège - Troisième Lycèe - Lycèe - France Lycèe - Terminale (5ème) (4ème) (3ème) Seconde (2nde) Première (1ère)

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 GCE ‘A’ levels – Secondary 1 Secondary 2 Secondary 3 Secondary 4 – (Express) for two years Singapore GCE ‘A’ levels – Secondary 1 Secondary 2 Secondary 3 Secondary 4 Secondary 5 (Normal) for two years

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

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 Glossary of abbreviations

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

CRICOS Provider: 00608A EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook | 121 School subjects Authority and Authority-registered subjects Calculating ATARs Authority subjects are based on syllabuses that have been ATARs will be based on five subjects, which can either be: approved and issued by the Queensland Curriculum and › five Authority subjects, or Assessment Authority (QCAA). Results in Authority subjects can count in the calculation of the student’s Overall Position › four Authority subjects, plus one vocational education and (OP) and Field Position (FP) the most common selection training qualification at Certificate III or above, or devices used by the tertiary education sector. › four Authority subjects, plus one Subject Area Syllabus subject. Authority-registered subjects are developed from Subject Area Students will have to satisfactorily complete an English Syllabuses (SAS) and when successfully completed contribute subject to be eligible for an ATAR, but their English result will not be a mandatory inclusion in their ATAR calculation. four credits towards the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). They are not used in the calculation of OPs and FPs. Choosing subjects Short courses are one-semester courses developed to meet As in the current system, students should choose subjects a specific curriculum need. They each contribute one credit according to their learning goals, and what they enjoy and toward a QCE. Results in these subjects are not used in the are good at. They should also pay close attention to the calculation of OPs and FPs. prerequisite requirements of the courses they are considering for tertiary study. New senior assessment and tertiary entrance More information about the transition to the new system systems from 2019 is available online on the Queensland Curriculum and The Queensland Government is introducing new senior Assessment Authority website, qcaa.qld.edu.au. assessment and tertiary entrance systems commencing for students who enter Year 11 in 2019 (current Year 8 students). The new system includes a move from the current OP tertiary entrance rank to an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), as used by other Australian states and territories. The ATAR is a finer-grained rank order of students than the OP and is calculated by comparing student results using a process known as ‘inter-subject scaling’. The current Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test will be discontinued, allowing more time for subject-based teaching and learning. The ATAR will be more useful in selecting students in very high demand higher education courses in which most applicants hold the highest possible OP rank (an OP1). Students who complete school under the current system can be assured that their subject results and OP ranks are fair and reliable. The existing systems will in no way be compromised by the changes occurring from 2019. Subject and sports guide disclaimer The QCE will remain as Queensland’s senior school The subject information stated in this brochure is correct at the time of printing (November 2016) and may be subject to change. Please check qualification. All eligible Year 12 graduates will https://eqi.com.au/find-a-school, or contact the school for the latest be awarded a QCE now and in the future. information.

122 | EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook CRICOS Provider: 00608A Authority subjects guide Brisbane Alexandra Hills SHS Balmoral SHS Brisbane SHS Calamvale CC Cavendish Road SHS Centenary SHS Cleveland District SHS Corinda SHS Craigslea SHS Ferny Grove SHS Indooroopilly SHS Kedron SHS Kelvin Grove SC SHS Kenmore Mitchelton SHS Mt Gravatt SHS North Lakes SC Rochedale SHS Springfield Central SHS SHS Sunnybank The Gap SHS Whites Hill SC Yeronga SHS

The Arts Dance • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Drama • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Film, Television & New Media • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Music • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Music Extension • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Visual Art • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Business and Economics Accounting • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Business Communication & Technologies • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Business Management • • • • • • • • • • Economics • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Legal Studies • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Information, Communication Technologies and Design Aerospace Studies • • • Engineering Technology • • • • • • Graphics • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Information Processing & Technology • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Information Technology Systems • • • • • • • • Technology Studies • • • • • • • • • • • • English English • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • English Extension (Literature) • • • • • • English for EAL/D Learners • • • • • • • • • • Health & Physical Education Health Education • • • • • • • • • • • • Home Economics • • • • • • • • • Hospitality Studies • • • • • • Physical Education • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mathematics Mathematics A • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mathematics B • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mathematics C • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Languages Other than English Chinese • • • • • • • • • • • • French • • • • French Extension German • • • • • • • • German Extension • • Indonesian • Italian • • • • Japanese • • • • • • • • • • • • • Modern Greek • Spanish • • • Science Agricultural Science • • • Biology • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chemistry • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Earth Science • • • • Marine Science • • Physics • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Science 21 • • • • • • • • Humanities and Social Sciences Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies Ancient History • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Geography • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Modern History • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Philosophy & Reason • • • • • Study of Religion Study of Society • • • • •

CRICOS Provider: 00608A EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook | 123 Authority subjects guide Cairns & Townsville Atherton SHS Cairns SHS Kirwan SHS Pimlico SHS Redlynch SC Smithfield SHS Trinity Bay SHS Willian Ross SHS Central Coast & Mackay Gladstone SHS Mackay North SHS Sands SHS Tannum Yeppoon SHS Coast Fraser Bundaberg SHS James Nash SHS Kingaroy SHS Urangan SHS Gold Coast SHS Benowa Elanora SHS Helensvale SHS Keebra Park SHS

The Arts

Dance • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Drama • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Film, Television & New Media • • • • • • • • • • •

Music • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Music Extension • • • • • • • • • • • •

Visual Art • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Business and Economics

Accounting • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Business Communication & Technologies • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Business Management • • • • • •

Economics • • • •

Legal Studies • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Information, Communication Technologies and Design

Aerospace Studies • •

Engineering Technology • •

Graphics • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Information Processing & Technology • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Information Technology Systems • • • • • • • • • • • •

Technology Studies • • • • • • English

English • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

English Extension (Literature) • • •

English for EAL/D Learners • • • • Health & Physical Education

Health Education • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Home Economics • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Hospitality Studies • • • • • •

Physical Education • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mathematics

Mathematics A • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Mathematics B • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Mathematics C • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Languages Other than English

Chinese • • • • • • • • • French D D

French Extension • • • German D D German Extension Indonesian

Italian • •

Japanese • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Modern Greek • Spanish D D Science

Agricultural Science • •

Biology • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Chemistry • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Earth Science • • •

Marine Science • • • • • • • • •

Physics • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Science 21 • • • • • Humanities and Social Sciences

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies • •

Ancient History • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Geography • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Modern History • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Philosophy & Reason • • • Study of Religion

Study of Society • •

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subjects guide C Gold Coast Merrimac SHS Miami SHS Palm Beach Currumbin SHS Robina SHS Southport SHS Upper Coomera SC Varsity S CoastSunshine Burnside SHS Bribie Island SHS Caloundra SHS Chancellor SC SHSCoolum Kawana Waters SC SHS Maleny Maroochydore SHS Mountain Creek SHS Sunshine Beach SHS Toowoomba Centenary Heights SHS Harristown SHS

The Arts

Dance • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Drama • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Film, Television & New Media • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Music • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Music Extension • • • • • • • • • Visual Art • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Business and Economics

Accounting • • • • • • • • • • • Business Communication & Technologies • • • • • • • • • • • •

Business Management • • • • • • • •

Economics • • • • • • • • •

Legal Studies • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Information, Communication Technologies and Design Aerospace Studies • Engineering Technology • • • • • •

Graphics • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Information Processing & Technology • • • • • • • • • • • • Information Technology Systems • • • • • • • • • • • • Technology Studies • • • • • • English

English • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • English Extension (Literature) • • • • • • •

English for EAL/D Learners • • • • Health & Physical Education

Health Education • • • • • • • • • • • • • Home Economics • • • • • • • • • Hospitality Studies • • • • • • •

Physical Education • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mathematics

Mathematics A • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Mathematics B • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Mathematics C • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Languages Other than English

Chinese • • • • French French Extension German • • German Extension Indonesian • • • Italian • •

Japanese • • • • • • • • • • • • Modern Greek Spanish • • • Science Agricultural Science •

Biology • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Chemistry • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Earth Science Marine Science • • • • • • • • • • •

Physics • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Science 21 • • • • • • Humanities and Social Sciences Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies Ancient History • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Geography • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Modern History • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Philosophy & Reason • • • Study of Religion Study of Society • •

CRICOS Provider: 00608A EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook | 125 Authority registered subjects guide C = Vocational Education Certificate subject Brisbane Alexandra Hills SHS Balmoral SHS Brisbane SHS Calamvale CC Cavendish Road SHS Centenary SHS Cleveland District SHS Corinda SHS Craigslea SHS Ferny Grove SHS Indooroopilly SHS Kedron SHS Kelvin Grove SC SHS Kenmore Mitchelton SHS Mt Gravatt SHS North Lakes SC Rochedale SHS Springfield Central SHS SHS Sunnybank The Gap SHS Whites Hill SC Yeronga SHS

The Arts • • • • • • • • Dance C C

Drama & Theatre Studies • • • • •

Photo-imaging Studies • • • • • Media C

Multi-Arts Studies • • • • • • • • Multimedia C

• • • • • • • • Music Studies C C

Performance Studies • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Visual Arts Studies C C C

Business and Economics • • • • • • • • Business C C C C C C C C C • • • • • • • • • • Tourism C C C C C Information and Communication Technologies and Design

Aeroskills Studies • • • • • • • Building & Construction Studies C C • • • • • • • Engineering Studies C C C C C • • • • • • • • • • • • Furnishings C • • • • • • • • • • • Industrial Technology Studies C

Industrial Graphics • • • •

Industrial Technology • • • • • • • • • Information and Communications Technology C C C C C C

Plastics Studies

English

English Communication • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

English •

Functional English • •

Health & Physical Education • • • • • • • • • Early Childhood Practices C C C C C C C C C • • • • • • • • • • • • • Hospitality C C C C C C C C C • • • • • • • • • • • • Recreation Studies C C C C C C C C

Mathematics

Functional Mathematics • •

Literacy & Numeracy (short course) • •

Pre-Vocational Mathematics • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Science

Agriculture & Horticulture • • • • • • • • • • Marine & Aquatic Practices C

Science in Practice • • • • • • •

Humanities and Social Sciences • • Career Development (short course) C C C

Social & Community Studies • • • • • • • • • • • • •

126 | EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook CRICOS Provider: 00608A Authority registered subjects guide C = Vocational Education Certificate subject Cairns & Townsville Atherton SHS Cairns SHS Kirwan SHS Pimlico SHS Redlynch SC Smithfield SHS Trinity Bay SHS William Ross SHS Central Coast & Mackay Gladstone SHS Mackay North SHS Sands SHS Tannum Yeppoon SHS Coast Fraser Bundaberg SHS James Nash SHS Kingaroy SHS Urangan SHS Gold Coast SHS Benowa Elanora SHS Helensvale SHS Keebra Park SHS

The Arts • • Dance C C • • • • • • Drama & Theatre Studies C

Photo-imaging Studies • • • • • • • • • • Media C • Multi-Arts Studies C

Multimedia • • • • • • • • • • • Music Studies C

Performance Studies • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Visual Arts Studies C C

Business and Economics • • • • • Business C C C C C C C C C • • • • • • • • Tourism C C C C C C C C C Information and Communication Technologies and Design Aeroskills Studies • • • • • • • • • Building & Construction Studies C C C • • • • • • • • Engineering Studies C C C C C C • • • • • • • • • • • Furnishings C C

Industrial Technology Studies • • • • • • • • • • • Industrial Graphics C

Industrial Technology • • • • • • • Information and Communications Technology C C C C C

Plastics Studies

English

English Communication • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

English

Functional English

Health & Physical Education • • • • • • • • Early Childhood Practices C C C C C • • • • • • • Hospitality C C C C C C C C C • • • • • • • • • • • • Recreation Studies C C C C C C

Mathematics

Functional Mathematics • •

Literacy & Numeracy (short course) • • • • •

Pre-Vocational Mathematics • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Science • • Agriculture & Horticulture C C • • • • • • • • • • Marine & Aquatic Practices C C

Science in Practice • • • • •

Humanities and Social Sciences • • Career Development (short course) C C • • • • • • • • Social & Community Studies C

CRICOS Provider: 00608A EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook | 127 Authority registered subjects guide C = Vocational Education Certificate subject Gold Coast Merrimac SHS Miami SHS Palm Beach Currumbin SHS Robina SHS Southport SHS Upper Coomera SC Varsity SC CoastSunshine Burnside SHS Bribie Island SHS Caloundra SHS Chancellor SC SHSCoolum Kawana Waters SC SHS Maleny Maroochydore SHS Mountain Creek SHS Sunshine Beach SHS Toowoomba Centenary Heights SHS Harristown SHS

The Arts

Dance • • • • • •

Drama & Theatre Studies • • •

Photo-imaging Studies • •

Media C C C • • • • Multi-Arts Studies C • • Multimedia C • • • • Music Studies C C

Performance Studies • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Visual Arts Studies C C C

Business and Economics • • • • • • Business C C C C C C • • • • • • • • Tourism C C C C C C C Information and Communication Technologies and Design Aeroskills Studies • • Building & Construction Studies C C C C C • • Engineering Studies C C C C C C C C C • • • • • • Furnishings C C C C C C C C C C • • • • • • • Industrial Technology Studies C C C C • Industrial Graphics C C

Industrial Technology C • • • Information and Communications Technology C C C C C C C

Plastics Studies

English

English Communication • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

English •

Functional English •

Health & Physical Education • • • • Early Childhood Practices C C C C C C C C C C • • • • • • Hospitality C C C C C C C C C C C C • • • • • • • Recreation Studies C C C C C C C C C C C

Mathematics

Functional Mathematics •

Literacy & Numeracy (short course) • • •

Pre-Vocational Mathematics • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Science • • Agriculture & Horticulture C C • • • • • • • • • • • Marine & Aquatic Practices C

Science in Practice • •

Humanities and Social Sciences • • Career Development (short course) C C • • • • • • Social & Community Studies C C C

128 | EQI – Queensland Government schools handbook CRICOS Provider: 00608A Sports guide

1, 2, 3 ,4 = School terms • = All year Brisbane Alexandra Hills SHS Balmoral SHS Brisbane SHS Calamvale CC Cavendish Road SHS Centenary SHS Cleveland District SHS Corinda SHS Craigslea SHS Ferny Grove SHS Indooroopilly SHS Kedron SHS Kelvin Grove SC SHS Kenmore Mitchelton SHS Mt Gravatt SHS North Lakes SC Rochedale SHS Springfield Central SHS SHS Sunnybank The Gap SHS Whites Hill SC Yeronga SHS

Sports • • •

Aerobics (Zumba) 1,3 • • • • 3 3 3 2 2 2 1-3 2,3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3

Athletics 3-4 1 • • 3 3 3 2 1,3 1-3 1,3 1-2 2-3 2-3 3-4 Australian Rules Football 3-4 3-4 3,4 • • • • • • • • • 4 4 1-3 2-3 3-4 Badminton 3-4 2, 4 1 1 1

Baseball 1-2 1-2 1-2 1, 2 1 1 • • • • • • • • • • • • 2 1-3 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-4 1-4

Basketball (girls) 2-3 1 • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 2 1-3 1-2 1-2 1-4 1-4

Basketball (boys) 2-3 • •

Beach volleyball 1,3 1-3 • • • • • • 2

Board games 1-4

Boating 3 Bodyboarding 1

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

Cross-country 2-3 2-3 1, 2 • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 2

Dance 1-3 Diving Dragon boat racing 1 • • • 3 4 2 2 1-2 1,4

European handball 2-3

Fencing 1-2 • Fishing 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Fitness 1-4 1-4 1-4 2, 4 1 1 1 1 1 • • • • • • 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2

Futsal 3-4 1, 2 • • • • • • 3 3 1,

Golf 3-4 3,4 1, 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-3 Gym 1-4 1-4 1 • • 2 2 1,

Hockey (boys) 3-4 1, 2 • • 2 2 2 1, 2-3

Hockey (girls) 3-4 1, 2 • • 1-3 Ice-skating 1-2 Kayaking 1 • • • 2

Lacrosse 2,3 4 4 4

Lawn bowls 3-4 1 • • • • 3 3 3 2 1-2 1-2 1-4 2,3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 Netball 2-3 3,4

Newcombe ball • 2,4 1 1 1 • • 3 Orienteering / outdoor activities 4 4 4 1 • • • 3 3 3 4 4 4 2 2-3 3-4

Oztag 3-4 1 • • • 1-3 Power walking 1-2 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Recreational sports 1-4 1, 4 2, 4

Rhythmic gymnastics 2-3 1 Rock climbing • •

Rowing • • 3 2 1-2 1-2 1-2 2,3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3

Rugby league 3-4 1 • 3 2 1-2 2-3 Rugby league (girls) 2-3 2-3 2-4 • 3 2 1-3 1-2 1-2 2,3 Rugby union 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 • • • • • • • • • • • 3 2 1-3 1-2 1-2 2,3 2-3 2-3 2-3

Soccer 3-4 2-4 1 Squash • 1 1 1 1 1 1 • • 2 1-2 1-2 1,2 1,2 Softball 1,4 1, 4 1, 4 4 4

Snooker 1-3

Snorkelling 2 Surfing / body boarding

Surf lifesaving 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1-2 1-2 Swimming 1,4 1,4 1,4 1,4 1,4 • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 4 1-3

Table tennis 2-3 • • • 3 2 2 2 2 2,3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3

Track and field 3-4 • • • • • • • • • 3 2 2 1-3 1-3

Tennis 1,4 • • • • 1-3 Tenpin bowling 1-2 1 1 1 • • • • • • • • • • 2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1,2 1,2

Touch football 2-3 2-3 1

Triathlon 1-4 1 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1, 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-2 1-4 1,2

Volleyball 2-3 • 4 4 2

Water polo 1,4 • • • 2 1-3 1-4

Yoga 2-3

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1, 2, 3 ,4 = School terms • = All year Cairns & Townsville Atherton SHS Cairns SHS Kirwan SHS Pimlico SHS Redlynch SC Smithfield SHS Trinity Bay SHS William ross SHS Central Coast & Mackay Gladstone SHS Mackay North SHS Sands SHS Tannum Yeppoon SHS Coast Fraser Bundaberg SHS James Nash SHS Kingaroy SHS Urangan SHS Gold Coast SHS Benowa Elanora SHS Helensvale SHS Keebra Park SHS

Sports

• 4 Aerobics (Zumba) 2 • • • • 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 1-3 1-2

Athletics 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 1 • • • • • • • 4

1-2 1-2 1-2

Australian Rules Football 2-3 1- 3 2, 5 • • • • 2 1,3 1-2

Badminton 3-4 2,4 1 Baseball • • • • • • • • • • 3 4 2 1-2 1-2 1-2

Basketball (girls) 2-3 1 • • • • • • • • • 3 4 2 1-2 1-2

Basketball (boys) 2-3

Beach volleyball • • 1- 3 • • • • • • Board games 4 1 • • • • 4

Boating 1-3 • 4

Bodyboarding 1-3 1 • • BMX / skateboard / scooter 4 1 1 1 1 • • • 4 4 4 1-3 Cricket 1-2 1-2 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4 1 • • 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Cross-country 1-2 • • • • • • • • • • • •

Dance 1-3 • • • • Diving 4 Dragon boat racing 1 • 3 2 1-2

European handball 2-3 Fencing 3 3 Fishing 4 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Fitness 1-3 • • • • 3 2 1-2 1,2

Futsal 2-3 2-4

1 • • 4 Golf 4 4 2,4 1, 4 1-2,

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 1-3

Gym 3-4 1-2, 1 • • • 2 2 2 1-3 Hockey (boys) 1-2 1-2 1-2 1 • • • 3 2 2 2 2 1-3 Hockey (girls) 1-2 1-2

Ice-skating • • Kayaking 2

Lacrosse • • • • 3

Lawn bowls 2-3 • • • • • • 4 2 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-4 2-3 2-3 Netball 2-3 1- 4 1 Newcombe ball • • • • • 4 4 Orienteering / outdoor activities 2 2

Oztag • • • •

• Power walking 4 1-2,

• • • • • • • • • • • 4

Recreational sports 1-4 1-2, Rhythmic gymnastics • 3 4 4 2

Rock climbing 2-3 •

Rowing 2-3 1 1 • • • • • • 3 2 1-3 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2

Rugby league 2-3 3 • 4 4 2 1-2 1-2

Rugby league (girls) 2-3 • • 3 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 1-3 1-2

Rugby union 3-4 • • • • • • • 3 3 2 1-3 1-2 1-2 1-2

Soccer 2-3 2-3 2-4 2, 4

Squash 1-2 1 1 1 • • • • 3 1-3

Softball 2-3 1, 3 Snooker 1 • • • • • 3 Snorkelling 4 4 1 • • 4

Surfing / body boarding 1-3 • Surf lifesaving 4 1, 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 • • • •

Swimming 1,4 1, 3 • • • • • 3 2 2

Table tennis 1-2 1 • • • 3 3 2 1-3 2,3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 Track and field 2-3 1 1 • • • • 4 1-2 1-2

Tennis 2-3 1 • • 3 4

Tenpin bowling 1-3 • • • • • • • • • • • 3 4 1-3 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3

Touch football 3-4 • Triathlon 3 1 1 • • • • • • • • • 1-3 1-2 1-2

Volleyball 2-3

Water polo 1,4 1,4 • • • Yoga 4

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1, 2, 3 ,4 = School terms • = All year Gold Coast Merrimac SHS Miami SHS Palm Beach Currumbin SHS Robina SHS Southport SHS Upper Coomera SC Varsity SC CoastSunshine Burnside SHS Bribie Island SHS Caloundra SHS Chancellor SC SHSCoolum Kawana Waters SC SHS Maleny Maroochydore SHS Mountain Creek SHS Sunshine Beach SHS Toowoomba Centenary Heights SHS Harristown SHS

Sports • • • 4 4

Aerobics (Zumba) 3-4 1, 4 1 • • 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2,3 2-3 2-3 2-3

Athletics 3-4 1 • • 3 3 3

1-2 1-2 1-2 2,3 Australian Rules Football 2-3 2-3 2-3 1, 2 1 1 • 3 4 2 1-3

Badminton 2,3 1, 2 1 Baseball •

• • • • • • • 4 4 1-2 1-4

Basketball (girls) 3-4 2-4 1, 2 1-2, 1-2, 1 • • • • • • • 4 1-2 1-2 1-4

Basketball (boys) 3-4 2-4 1 • Beach volleyball 4 4 • • • 1-2 2-3

Board games 3-4 3-4 • • • • • • 3 3 4

Boating 1-4 • • 4 4 1-2

Bodyboarding 3-4 1, 2 •

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

Cross-country 1-2 1, 2 • • • • • • • • • • • 4

Dance 1-4 3,4 Diving 1, 4

Dragon boat racing • 3 3 European handball 2 2 3,4 Fencing 1 • • 4 2

Fishing 3-4 3-4 • • • • • • • • • • • 4 1-4

Fitness 2-3 2-3 3,4 • • • • • • 2

Futsal 1-4 1, 2 • • Golf 4 1, 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Gym 1-4 1-3 Hockey (boys) 1-2 1-2

1-3 Hockey (girls) 1-2 1-2 4

Ice-skating 3-4 •

Kayaking 3-4 3-4 1 Lacrosse 3 3 • 3 Lawn bowls 4 • • • • • • • • 3 1-3 1-3 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2

Netball 2,3

Newcombe ball 1 • • • • • 3 4 4

Orienteering / outdoor activities 1-2 • • • • 4 1-4 2-3

Oztag 3-4 • • • 4

Power walking 3-4 3,4 • • • • • • • • • • • 4

Recreational sports 3-4 3,4 Rhythmic gymnastics 4 4 Rock climbing 2

Rowing 1-4 • • • • • • • 3 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1,2

Rugby league 2-3 2-3 2-3 • • • • 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3

Rugby league (girls) 3-4 2 1-3 1-2

Rugby union 2-3 2-3 • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-3 1-2 1-4

Soccer 2,3

Squash • • 1 • • 4 1-2

Softball 3-4 1, 4 Snooker 1 • • •

Snorkelling 1-2 1-2 1 • • • • • • 1-2 1,2 3-4 Surfing / body boarding 3-4 3-4 1 • • 3 1,2 Surf lifesaving 1,4 1, 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 • • • • • • 1,4 Swimming 1,4 1, 4 • • • • • • 4 2

Table tennis 1-2 1-2 1 • • • 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2,3 2,3 2,3 2,3 Track and field 2-3 1 • • • • • • • • • • 2 1-2 1-2 Tennis 1,2 • 1-2 1,2 2,3

Tenpin bowling 3-4 3-4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 2 1-3

Touch football 1-4 • • 1-4

Triathlon 2,3 1 • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-2 1-2 1,2 Volleyball 1,4 •

Water polo 3-4 3-4 3-4 • • • 4

Yoga 3-4

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Contact details For more information about EQI schools and international services please contact your local education agent or EQI.

Postal Address Fax CRICOS Provider Code PO Box 15050, City East QLD 4002 +61 7 3513 5783 00608A Australia Email CRICOS Provider Name Street Address [email protected] Education Queensland International Level 18, Education House Website 30 Mary Street eqi.com.au Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia

Telephone (within Australia) 1800 316 540 Telephone (outside Australia) +61 7 3513 5301

All the information contained in this publication is correct at the time of printing. The Department of Education and Training, trading as Education Queensland International, reserves the right to alter any course, admission requirement, procedure or fee included in this publication without prior notice. Prospective students should check the website for any amendments before submitting an application. MKT025_16