Sunshine Beach State High School

Sunshine Beach State High School is a modern, progressive and Internationally accredited high school. The school focuses on the development of positive relationships with students and the community, pathways for students, teaching, learning and innovation. The school has a strong academic focus and maintains links with several universities.

Sunshine Beach State High School programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of students. These programs develop students' academic, civic, creative, social, personal, and athletic skills.

Sunshine Beach State High School

To achieve its goals, Sunshine Beach State High School has expanded resources to accommodate such programs, e.g. BYO laptops, specialized science and language labs, STEM and robotic facilities, film studio, junior secondary facility, special life skills area, innovation center, technology facilities including hospitality and design technology, indoor / outdoor play areas, fully equipped gym, darkroom, marine aquaculture and boating equipment, and a performing arts center.

Geographic location has some influence on what and how students study at Sunshine Beach State High School. The proximity to the water enables unique courses in oceanography with practical projects on the Great Barrier Reef.

The school also has access to many "The Arts" areas such as art, photography, dance, theater and music.

In terms of languages, the school offers Italian, but there is also the possibility of learning other languages ​​such as Japanese, Spanish, German, Indonesian and French by distance learning.

In the area of ​​“technology”, the school offers industrial design, graphics, furnishing, fashion, hospital and children's studies.

The Science Faculty covers a wide range of sciences, including biology, chemistry, physics, oceanography, and aquatic practices.

Vocational areas include hospitality, tourism, visual arts and the marine industry. A well developed, high speed computer network ensures students undertake a 21st century education - with its challenges - fully equipped. With an experienced, professional and caring staff, Sunshine Beach SHS is able to proudly boast a quality education in a quality setting recognised as a Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations.

3 reasons to choose Sunshine Beach State High School

  • Located in the heart of Noosa, in a pristine natural setting two minutes from world famous Noosa beaches - recognised as one of the most attractive schools in the state.
  • A choice of 44 subjects and Marine Studies Camp
  • Programs of Excellence in Music, Surfing and Languages (Italian)

Sunshine Beach State High School Information

Year established: 1992
Number of students: 1360
Website: www.sunshinebeachhigh.eq.edu.au
Address: 
45 Ben Lexcen Drive Sunshine Beach QLD 4567

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

  • Excellence in surfing (by invitation)
  • Photography, Film and TV, the Arts
  • Marine Studies
  • Scuba diving cou
  • Marine science (boat licence)
  • Hospitality and tourism
  • Fashion studies​
  • School based apprenticeships (Stages)
  • Tourism and Hospitality industry links
  • Forensic science
  • Italian Language Program (Exchange with Bologna, Italy)
  • Excellence in Music (Vocal-Instrumental)
  • Cheerleading
  • Work experience in Year 10
  • Surf Lifesaving Certificates​

 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

  • South Passage sailing (3 days on a 100 foot schooner)
  • Year 11 camp to Kenilworth State Forest
  • Debutante ball
  • Drama and Dance performances
  • English – debating, writing, publicspeaking, and a spelling competition
  • Marine research project on the Great Barrier Reef (Heron Island)
  • Beginners surfing lessons – learn from a champion (on-demand, additional costs apply)
  • Scuba diving for students who have a Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Certificate (on-demand)
  • Coffee barista course (hospitality)
  • Leadership camps
  • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme

 

Languages

  • ITALIAN- Advance Language Centre for Italian in the region. Beginner-Intermediate and Advance levels welcome
  • French, Japanese, Chinese, German and Spanish and other languages through distance education​

 

SCHOOL FACILITIES

  • Marine aquaculture, marine studies and boating equipment
  • Computer and science laboratories
  • Performing arts centre, theatre
  • Extensive sporting facilities and gym
  • Next to two swimming pools, 10 tennis court and a skateboard park
  • Film and television, multimedia
  • Photography darkroom

 

Tertiary pathways

  • Links with the local TAFE (SCIT)

 

AWARDS

  • Maths team won the Australia-wide Share Market Competition
  • Award winning film and television students

 

Other highlights

  • Links to former International Olympic coaches in swimming and rowing
  • Former Opera Queensland teacher in residence for vocal coaching

 

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