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SCHOOL OVERVIEW
Coolum State High School is a well resourced, progressive secondary school located on the Sunshine Coast. Our focus is excellence in academic, vocational, cultural, sporting and community endeavours delivered in a supportive educational environment.
We have a broad range of academic and vocational education and training programs. Students develop personal leadership skills through their involvement in a range of committees and councils, which are supported by our committed, experienced and caring staff.
Coolum State High School - a good place to belong.
3 REASONS TO CHOOSE COOLUM STATE HIGH SCHOOL
- Situated in an extraordinary bushland environment, close to a surf beach
- Students and staff are friendly, caring and make Coolum High a good place to belong
- We offer a wide range of experiences, with a focus on academic excellence and student leadership and participation
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
- Surfing excellence program
- School based apprenticeships
- Japanese language program
- Driver education program
- Geospatial information technology
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Annual Arts Expo
- Annual Year 12 conference
- Cheerleading
- Stage, concert and rock bands
- Debating and Public speaking
LANGUAGES
SCHOOL FACILITIES
- Computer and science laboratories
- ‘Futures’ virtual classrooms
- Performing Arts centre
- Sports oval and football grounds
- Tennis, basketball, netball, beach volleyball courts
- Art and video conferencing facilities
- Library and internet access
- Practical art rooms
- Extensive manual arts, hospitality and textile study facilities
TERTIARY PATHWAYS
- University of the Sunshine Coast – Headstart program (dual enrolment)
AWARDS
- Winner of BP Grant for Year 9 Geography to develop extensive fire plan of school
- 8 teachers with Information Communication Technology Pedagogical Licence
- Teacher received $5000 Smart Classrooms Teaching Excellence Award
- Winners of Minister’s Art Awards for a record seven years
- 3 winners of 10 in Queensland in Google Art Awards
- National award winner for Clean Beach Challenge
- Young Legends Award, integrating Science projects
- Suncoast Eisteddfod winners, Fusion Band Tour
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
- School staff are district leaders in Technology Studies
- Study Tours (Japan, Korea)
- Registered training organisation for Vocational Education and Training courses in Media and Multi Media, Work Place Practices, Business Services, Information Technology, Engineering, Furnishing, Tourism
- School teacher Spatial Technologies in Schools
- Project Officer at University of the Sunshine Coast
SPORTS
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Term 2
Winter
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Term 3
Winter
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Term 4
Summer
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Swimming
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Rugby Union
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Rugby League
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Swimming
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Netball
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Cheerleading
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AFL
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Beach Volleyball
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Tennis
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Basketball
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Soccer
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Cheerleading
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Cheerleading
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Tennis
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Surfing
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Surfing
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Cheerleading
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November 2009 |
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