Smithfield State High School is located in the beautiful Northern Beaches district, approximately 25 kilometres from the centre of Cairns city. The school is sited in tropical grounds skirted by mountains, less than one kilometre from the beaches and rainforest.
A pedestrian underpass connects the school to the local campus of James Cook University which is a 10 minute picturesque walk. Buses link the school to all locations. The school is adjacent to the swimming pool, library, sporting and recreation centre.
Smithfield State High School origins date back to 1983. The school is in the northern beaches district and about 25 kilometres away from Cairns. There has been a steady increase in the number of enrolments from speakers of languages other than English. Smithfield High is a centre for excellence in Mathematics, Science, Information Technology & Baseball.
The high school is characterized by modern teaching and learning methods. It is one of the country's leading schools in computer science, science, math, multimedia, and journalism. The multimedia center is unique at the school in that they operate a 24-hour radio station. There are also film and television studios that are technically up to date.
The sports offering at Smithfield State High School is extensive. International Students can choose from a variety of sports, including excellent riding lessons.
Smithfield State High School is a member of the Education Queensland International (EQI)Â Network and runs special homestay and International student programs for international students. A range of support services are available to ensure International students enjoy their time at the school, including teaching & learning support, guidance & counselling, school chaplaincy services, community education counselling and school nurse support.
Year established: 1983
Number of students: 1160
Website:Â www.smithfieldshs.eq.edu.au
Address: O'Brien Road Smithfield QLD 4878 AUSTRALIA
3 reasons to choose Smithfield State High School
- Friendly school environment in beautiful part of Queensland
- Small cohort of international students enables greater integration
- Excellent extra-curricular program with plenty of variety
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
- Soccer Academy
- Netball Academy
- Jazz Academy
- Certificate III & IV in Multimedia
- Certificate II in ITS (Software Applications)
- Cisco A+ Certified Technician Course
- Multimedia and Programming courses in Years 8 to 12
- ICT Industry Study Tours
- Radio broadcasting, management and production Film, Television & New Media production
- Industry based technology and engineering programs.
- Outdoor education (canoeing, abseiling, snorkelling, camps, bronze medallion and hiking
- Performing & Visual Arts
- Tertiary Aspirations Academy Program with James Cook University (JCU)
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Scuba diving course
- Cycas Circus troupe
- Robotics
- Cheerleading squads for competitions
- Dance groups
- Formula One in Schools competition
- Instrumental Music program
- Debating
- Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Languages
- French
- Other language offered through Distance Education
SCHOOL FACILITIES
- First-class science laboratories
- Theatre and dance studios
- Extensive indoor and outdoor sports facilities
- Eight multimedia laboratories
- School radio station
- Agricultural plot
- Industry standard film and TV studios
- Wireless access across entire school
- Engineering and robotics labs
- Video conferencing & online support facilities
- Four-hole golf course and sports facilities
- Modern library
Tertiary pathways
- Academic alliance with JCU
- Technical and Further Education (TAFE) Queensland
- Assistance with university scholarships applications
AWARDS
- AIIA Secondary School category national i-award
- Numerous digital media awards
- Numerous Information & Communication Technology Awards annually
- Scholarships to universities in Queensland and New South Wales annually
- TJ Ryan Award
- Gold Medal in Regional Fanfare competition
- Vicki Wilson Cup in Netball state finalist
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