Caloundra State High School
Caloundra State High School has a large international student program. Students that enrol at Caloundra High have a wide variety of academic and vocational subjects to choose from and many extra-curricular activities to participate in. International students get a buddy, who helps them to settle into school life.
Caloundra State High School is located near the southern border of the Sunshine Coast, within walking distance to 6 beaches. You can see the beach from the school and also access an adjacent natural bushland. When you choose Caloundra State High School as your study abroad destination, you get to experience uncrowded beaches with views of the heritage listed Glass House Mountains, the sparkling waters of the Pumicestone Passage, and a breath-taking coastal headland with interesting coves and sandy beaches. There's Golden Beach, Bulcock Beach, Kings Beach, Shelly Beach, Moffat Beach, Dicky Beach and Currimundi.
At Caloundra State High School you will receive a world class education from experienced teachers and can take subjects like Marine Science, Tourism, Hospitality, Mathematics and English. Outside of class, you can join sporting teams and do other activities like gym, Arts (Dance, Drama, Music) Surf Lifesaving and surfing lessons at the local beaches.
Programs of Excellence can be studied at Caloundra SHS in academic and sporting pursuits and Arts Extension Programs in Dance and Music that are designed to assist students in reaching their full potential.
Caloundra State High School also makes sure that you experience some of Australia and will organise trips to places like Australia Zoo and Sydney.
Year Established 1963
Number of Students 1200
Website: www.caloundrashs.eq.edu.au
Address: 88 Queen Street Caloundra QLD 4551
3 reasons to choose Caloundra Island State High School
- Caloundra State High School experienced staff delivering a broad curriculum that caters for academic and vocational pathways.
- A positive school culture with an atmosphere of tradition and high achievement.
- Programs to nurture excellence in academic, cultural and sporting achievement to ensure students reach their full potential.
Special Programs
- Aerospace Studies
- Surfing Excellence
- Academic excellence programs
- Volleyball, Rugby league and surf excellence programs
- Sunshine Coast Technical Trade Training Centre
- Volleyball and Touch Football Excellence
- Marine Aquatic Practices, Robotics
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Optiminds host school
- Supportive Student Services team
- School based apprenticeships and traineeships
- iddle and senior leadership programs
- Arts extension programs – dance, music, instrumental music and visual art
- Film, Television and New Media
- Certificate in fitness, sport and recreation, IT, business, hospitality, justice studies, early childhood, arts, manufacturing, furnishings and event management
- Book club
- Aerial Technology
- Drone club
- Aerial Technology (Remote Pilot Licence)
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Performance Excellence Program (Dance/Drama)
- Instrumental Music
- Artist in Residence (Dance)
- Debating and Public Speaking
- School Camps -Senior Marine Studies (Heron Island) Year 8 Emu Gully Camp, Year 9 Camp, Music /Dance/Drama Camp
- Opti-Minds (Gifted & Talented Program)
- Fiji Dreaming Tour
- Leadership Program/Senior Leader Investiture
- National Geographic Australian Geography competition
- QETA/UQ Economics competition and the QHTA historical writing competition
- Debutante Ball
- Year 12 Formal
- Surf lifesaving clubs
Languages
- French (Year 7 to 9)
- Chinese (Years 7 and 8)
- Italian (Year 7 & 8)
School Facilities
- Computer and Science laboratories
- Photography darkroom
- Performing Arts Centre including 2 dance studios
- Specialist Music rooms
- Hospitality catering kitchens
- Indoor Sports Stadium and extensive outdoor sports fields, tennis courts, basketball courts and netball courts
- Marine aquaculture, marine studies and boating equipment
- Industrial Technology and Design workshops and graphics rooms
- Art classrooms including computer pod for graphic design
- School gymnasium
- Self-serve canteen
Tertiary Pathways
- University of the Sunshine Coast direct entry program
- University of the Sunshine Coast Headstart program
Awards
- High Distinction, Distinction, Credit Awards in Australian English, Science, Mathematics & InformationTechnology Competitions.
- Planning Institute of Australia Merit Award.
- National V/Ball Boys Open Champions
- State V/Ball Boys Open Champions
- Top 5 State Junior Volleyball Champions
Other Highlights
- Distinctive Middle and Senior school
- Science Fair
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