Centenary Heights State High School overview

Centenary Heights SHS is one of Queensland’s most respected international schools with a reputation for academic excellence. Centenary Heights SHS has students of over 25 nationalities and is a recipient of prestigious state and national awards for fostering leadership and cross-cultural awareness. While continuing its strong academic tradition, the school offers multiple pathways to individual success as it nurtures students in a safe, supportive environment.

3 reasons to choose centenary heights state high school

• Queensland’s first International program school in Toowoomba (1991)
• Principal’s University Scholarship and Direct University Entry Partnerships
• Commitment to internationalism

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

• Instrumental music & music extension
• Seniors as Leaders program
• Gateway School’s Wine Tourism project
• Peer mediation and support training

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Competitions in English, maths, business and science
• Art exhibitions
• Student council
• Cross-cultural awareness
• Public speaking and debating
• Overseas trips and annual ski trip

languages

• Chinese 
• German

SCHOOL FACILITIES

• Film and television editing suite
• Learning facilitation centre
• Sporting fields, gym, swimming complex
• Six networked computer laboratories

tertiary pathways

• Bond University – Principal’s Scholarship Program
• University of Southern Queensland – Direct Entry Partnership
• Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE – Co-operative Programs – Direct Entry to Business Diploma

AWARDS

• National prize winner in Australian Mathematics competition
• Queensland state champion in Pedal Prix Endurance
• Winner – National Technology One Byte Awards

other highlights

• Visits to universities and tertiary expos for senior students
• Guest speakers from tertiary institutions
• Staff are expert at writing programs forinternational learners
• Extensive ESL support
• Hosts the Offshore Curriculum Centre responsible for delivering the QLD Year 10 Curriculum into overseas centres
• Well established pastoral care network

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