Coolum State High School overview

Coolum SHS 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 SHS, a great 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

• Japanese

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 path ways

• 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 ICT 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 VET courses in Media and Multi Media, Work Place Practices, Business Services, IT, Engineering, Furnishing, Tourism
• School teacher Spatial Technologies in Schools Project Officer at USC

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