Brisbane
Toowoomba
Harristown State High School
Harristown State High School overview
Harristown SHS is a coeducational high school with an impressive list of achievements in academic, cultural and sporting activities. The school is Internationally Accredited by the Community of International Schools Organisation (CIS) in conjunction with Education Queensland.
The school has unique ties with the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) and offers a comprehensive range of subjects in an extremely well resourced school. Facilities ensure the school is able to provide for students from the most academic to those interested in vocational subjects. A dedicated caring staff provide for students’ needs.
3 reasons to choose harristown state high school
- International Accreditation – a guarantee of quality
- Great facilities, opportunities and curriculum choice
- Personal – 4 mini schools, with dedicated school staff catering to the needs of each student
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
- Film and television
- Dance, Drama and Music
- Agriculture
- Aboriginal Studies
- Senior languages
- Sports Academy
- Microsoft Academy
- Industrial Academy
- Accelerated Academy
- Music Extension
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Debating
- Stage and concert bands
- Strong orchestra
- Music ensembles, dance groups and Rock eisteddfod
- Interact (community based student committees)
- Maths, English, Science and Business competitions
languages
- German
- Indonesian
SCHOOL FACILITIES
- 1500 seat auditorium
- Sports complex (25 metre indoor swimming pool, gymnastics facilities, three basketball and volleyball stadiums)
- A unique creative technology centre with a 330 seat tiered multimedia lecture theatre
- Business education centre
- Film and television facilities
- Dance studio
- 11 computer laboratories
- Extensive outdoor fields and courts catering for track and field, soccer, hockey, rugby and cricket
tertiary pathways
- Direct entry to USQ on Principal’s recommendation
- Access to a variety of vocational courses.
AWARDS
- Queensland Champions Rock Eisteddfod 2003, 2005 and 2007
- Regional Sporting School of the Year 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2006
- Various state sporting championships
- Various music and orchestra awards
- Regional debating awards
- Regional senior maths champions
other highlights
- Strong school-community links
- Extensive support network for students
- One of 21 schools in Australia accredited through the Council of Internationally Accredited Schools, Australia CIAS(A)