Sunnybank State High School overview

Sunnybank SHS is well known as a school with a major focus on student learning and high academic achievement, as is reflected in our motto ‘Many Kinds of Excellence’. Students are supported by a unique House Sub-School pastoral care structure which delivers high level achievement in both academic and social outcomes.

The school offers a comprehensive range of subject offerings. Recent facility renewals include the Science Centre, Multi Media Auditorium and Computer Laboratories. Sunnybank SHS prepares students to be life long learners.

3 reasons to choose sunnybank state high school

• Leading school in student focused learning
• Extended maths and science projects linking with universities
• Ideally located near Griffith University, major transport routes, business and commercial centres

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

• Maths & science excellence programs
• Business and legal studies
• Film, television and media
• Drama, fashion and creative arts
• Tourism and hospitality
• Music with specialist instructors
• Early childhood & community studies
• 40+ school based industry traineeships

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Curricular – linked university competitions
• Education Queensland Awards participant eg. Ministers Art Week
• Maths and science extension programs
• Music
• Public speaking forums
• Student leadership activities (conference, camps, roles)
• Amnesty International
• Student trips (China, skiing)

languages

• Chinese
• French

SCHOOL FACILITIES

• International Centre and High School Preparation Program facility
• New science laboratories
• Intensive English language unit
• Multimedia auditorium
• Computer access facilities throughout the school
• Hospitality restaurant
• Engineering skills workshop
• Specialist film and television area
• Multiple sports facilities including fully equipped weights gym

tertiary pathways

• All Queensland universities and TAFE institutionsm dependent on courses including:
• University of Queensland – Student Science Ambassadors
• Queensland University of Technology – accelerated pathway
• Griffith University – Griffith Connect – accelerated pathway
• TAFE Queensland – various joint programs and direct entry
• The school encourages and supports students in their application for scholarships to the tertiary institution of their choice.

AWARDS

• Education Queensland “Showcase” Award for Excellence in the Senior Phase of Learning - State Winner 2007
• Education Queensland “Showcase” Award for Excellence in the Community and Industry Partnerships - State Finalist 2007
• Queensland Training Awards – Vocational Training in Schools - State Finalist - 2005, 2006
• Queensland Training Awards – School based Trainee/ Apprentice of the year - winner 2005 and finalist 2006
• Australian Vocational Student of the Year winner in both School Based Trainee/Apprentice and Vocational Student of the Year 2007
• Australian Vocational Student of the Year winner in School Based Trainee/Apprentice in 2005 and 2006
• Lions Youth of the Year Sunnybank Club Winner - 2007

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