Merrimac State High School overview

Merrimac SHS is a safe and exciting school close to the beach offering an extensive range of innovative subjects, sport and diverse extra-curricular activities.

A futures driven, dynamic curriculum embraces new ideas and technologies and is marked by strong partnerships with local industries, sporting organisations, university pathways and international organisations. These partnerships provide individual learning pathways beyond school – cultural, academic, vocational, sporting or artistic.

3 reasons to choose merrimac state high school

• Spirit of cooperation and belonging amongst staff and students
• Specialized programs to cater for international students encompassing surfing, surf rescue and Australian Studies.
• Flexible four day week timetable – additional Monday tutorials for enrichment and individualised programs including ESL classes

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

• Dance
• Digital animation and gaming
• Fashion studies
• Marine and boating studies
• Engineering
• National Academy of the Performing Arts
• Hospitality and tourism
• Childcare

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Rock eisteddfod
• Music excellence, band
• Dance performance and school musical
• School Council
• School Musical
• Academic Tutorials
• Chess

languages

• Chinese
• Japanese

SCHOOL FACILITIES

• Dance, photography, art, music studios
• Seven computer labs and two multimedia labs
• Swimming pool and sport facilities
• School hospitality centre and restaurant

tertiary pathways

• Direct links with Bond University, Griffith University, University of Central Queensland, Southern Cross  University and other tertiary providers
• Opportunity to include university study in Year 11 or 12 giving credit towards a degree

AWARDS

• Winner - Bond University Best School Academic Competition
• Winner – Queensland Chess Award
• Regional Sporting Champions (Basketball, Tennis, Gaelic Football)
• Finalist – Rock Eisteddfod State Titles

other highlights

• Specialized academic, sporting and Chinese and Japanese language programs for international students
• Gifted and talented programs
• Performing arts merit program in dance
• Individualized curriculum
• Local, national and international trips
• Learning Camp week – no normal classes for one week– students participate in activities as diverse as rock climbing, business enterprises, rock & roll bands, animation and fashion design
• Leaning camp week

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