Sunshine Beach State High School overview

Sunshine Beach SHS is a modern, progressive and Internationally accredited high school. The school focuses on the development of positive relationships with students and the community, pathways for students, teaching, learning and innovation. The school has a strong academic focus and maintains links with several universities.

Vocational areas include hospitality, tourism, visual arts and the marine industry. A well developed, high speed computer network ensures students undertake a 21st century education - with its challenges - fully equipped. With an experienced, professional and caring staff, Sunshine Beach SHS is able to proudly boast a quality education in a quality setting recognised as a Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations.

3 reasons to choose sunshine beach state high school

• Located in the heart of Noosa, in a pristine natural setting two minutes from world famous Noosa beaches - recognised as one of the most attractive schools in the state.
• A choice of 44 subjects and Marine Studies Camp
• Programs of Excellence in Music, Surfing and Languages (Italian)

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

• Excellence in surfing (by invitation)
• Photography, Film and TV, the Arts
• Marine Studies
• Scuba diving course
• School based apprenticeships (Stages)
• Tourism and Hospitality industry links
• Forensic science
• Italian Language Program (Exchange with Bologna, Italy)
• Excellence in Music (Vocal-Instrumental)

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Marine Studies camp – Heron Island to study Coral Bleaching
• South Passage sailing (3 days on a 100 foot schooner)
• Year 11 camp to Kenilworth State Forest
• Surfing lessons – learn from a world champion (on demand, extra cost)
• Debutante ball
• Drama and Dance performances
• Bar Course – Hospitality and Catering activities

languages

• ITALIAN- Advance Language Centre for Italian in the region. Beginner-Intermediate and Advance levels welcome
• Six other languages available through Distance Education

SCHOOL FACILITIES

• Marine aquaculture, marine studies and boating equipment
• Computer and science laboratories
• Performing arts centre, theatre
• Extensive sporting facilities and gym
• Next to two swimming pools, 10 tennis court and a skateboard park
• Film and television, multimedia
• Photography darkroom

tertiary pathways

• University of the Sunshine Coast – Headstart Program
• Queensland University of Technology – Accounting in schools
• Links with the local TAFE (SCIT)

AWARDS

• Maths team won the Australia-wide Share Market Competition
• Award winning film and television students
• Winner 2004, 2005 – OneByte State Award
• State Winner – Wakikirri Dance Competition

other highlights

• Links to former International Olympic coaches in swimming and rowing
• Former Opera Queensland teacher in residence for vocal coaching

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