Mountain Creek State High School

Mountain Creek State High School is located in Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast, about 100 km north of Brisbane, near Noosa and about 4 km from the popular surfing beach Mooloolaba. The famous Australia Zoo is also nearby.

Students can choose from a range of subjects and enjoy the dynamic learning environment, quality facilities and unique coastal lifestyle. Mountain Creek State High School has a international student program and one of the few selected state high schools in Queensland to offer international students the worldwide recognised IB Diploma. Find out more about the IB Program in Queensland.

The school was founded in 1995 and is known for new teaching methods such as different lesson times or alternating indoor and outdoor lessons. The European Council of International Schools finds this system highly recommended. The focus at the school is art, music, outdoor education, film and sound production, as well as computer technology. The school is recommended for students who are interested in the media and design industries. Talent in the artistic field is very encouraged here.

Mountain Creek State High School offers a wide variety of athletic and extracurricular opportunities for students both in and out of school.

The innovative orientation program at the school allows you to get used to the local community. Students attend a surf awareness course at the Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club. The day ends with some beach games, shopping and dinner on the beach.

The school also offers visiting students trips to the Eumundi Markets, Brisbane, DFO, Southbank, Wet N Wild, Dream World, Fraser Island, Cable Skiing and Australia Zoo.

3 reasons to choose Mountain Creek State High School

Dynamic and innovative learning environment offering a extensive range of academic and practical subjects
Embraces the cultural diversity and global perspective of education
Safe and caring environment offering a network of guidance and support

Mountain Creek State High School Information

Year established: 1995
Number of students: 2000
Website: www.mountaincreekshs.eq.edu.au
Address: Lady Musgrave Drive Mountain Creek QLD 4557

Student Support Services

Guidance Officer
School Nurse
School Chaplain

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

International Baccalaureate Diploma
Year 10 International Baccalaureate Diploma Preparation Course
Programs of excellence in rugby league, volleyball and basketball
Programs of distinction in the arts
Marine science, snorkelling and boating
Gym memberships with personal fitness programs
English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) support
Mathematics and science tutorials
Vibrant international student program

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Debating and public speaking
Vocal group and choir
Orchestra and music ensembles
Dance company
Community service
Sports teams, training and competitions – basketball, volleyball, Rugby, Australian Football League, water polo, track and field, soccer and netball
School camps – senior marine science (Lady Elliott Island and the Great Barrier Reef) and Geography (Fraser Island)

Languages

Japanese
Spanish

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Sports stadium, pool and sports fields
Commercial gym and fitness facility
Performing arts theatre, dance studios
Computer and science laboratories
Student services building
Computer graphics facilities
Specialist Music rooms
Boating equipment for marine science
Specialist Hospitality rooms

Tertiary pathways

TAFE courses, traineeships & apprenticeships

AWARDS

National Champions Basketball Division 2
National Champions Volleyball Division 2
State Champions in Basketball and Volleyball
State Champions Senior Boys Volleyball
State Champions Junior Schools Volleyball
Year 10 Rugby League State Champions
Winner Senior Sunshine Coast Dance Eisteddfod
Finalist QDU Debating in Brisbane
Outstanding National Achievement by a Principal Award
BIEC Outstanding Accomplishment Award to Head of Science Department for Commitment to Environmental Issues in the School and Local Community
National and regional mathematics, science, chemistry, English and computing competitions award winners
Water Polo State Champions

Other highlights

Split shift timetable
Full time ESL support
Additional maths and science tutoring
Weekly international student care meetings
University within five km of the school
Extensive pastoral care infrastructure

Application

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