Queensland Government Schools SCHOOL PROFILES 2011/2012
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North Lakes State College<br />
Year established 2002 Phone +61 7 3482 5555<br />
Number of students 2500 Fax +61 7 3482 5500<br />
Street address Joyner Circuit, North Lakes Website www.northlakescollege.eq.edu.au<br />
QLD 4509, Australia<br />
School overview<br />
North Lakes SC is a proud and innovative college offering high quality education. We offer a diverse and rich curriculum<br />
supported by quality teaching, with our focus being on meeting the needs of each student within a safe and<br />
supportive environment. We provide opportunities, quality teaching and support so that students may achieve their<br />
ambitions and goals.<br />
THREE reasons to choose north lakes state college<br />
• New, spacious campus with modern, world-class facilities and staffed by caring, dedicated teachers<br />
• An innovative and responsive curriculum in a safe and supportive environment<br />
• Situated close to the Sunshine Coast beaches and located in a purpose-built suburb only 30 minutes from<br />
Brisbane’s CBD<br />
SPECIAL PROGRAMS<br />
• Student leadership program<br />
• Programs of Academic Excellence in Maths, Science,<br />
ICT and Language<br />
• Recognised programs of distinction in the Arts<br />
• Italian Immersion<br />
• Gifted and talented programs<br />
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES<br />
• Instrumental music<br />
• Dance troupe<br />
• Cheerleading<br />
• Debating, chess and science clubs<br />
• Opti-MINDS<br />
• Robotics<br />
• Community support programs<br />
languages<br />
• Italian<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> FACILITIES<br />
• Science and Physics laboratories<br />
• Art gallery<br />
• Performing arts complex<br />
• Air-conditioned lecture theatre<br />
• Kinesiology centre<br />
• Sports oval and stadium<br />
• Playing fields and cricket practice nets<br />
• Multipurpose courts and tennis courts<br />
• Virtual learning centre<br />
• Two libraries<br />
• Swimming pool and gymnasium<br />
• Internet café for senior students<br />
tertiary pathways<br />
Entry to Australia-wide universities via the Tertiary<br />
Admissions Centre.<br />
AWARDS<br />
• First Place 2006, 2007 Murrumba Dance Challenge,<br />
Education <strong>Queensland</strong><br />
• First Place 2005, 2006 – Regional Art Competitions<br />
• <strong>Queensland</strong> Champions 2006, 2007 – Robotics<br />
• <strong>Queensland</strong> Champions 2006, 2007, 2008 – Cheerleading<br />
• Spirit Award 2006 – OptiMINDS<br />
• Teamwork Award 2007 – Wakakirri<br />
• NEITA Awards (Teaching Excellence) 2006<br />
• Outstanding results in National (ICAS) Maths,<br />
Science, English and ICT Competitions<br />
• Individual state sport champions in golf, tennis<br />
and orienteering<br />
other highlights<br />
• Access to state-of-the-art university-style facilities that<br />
complement pathways forged with TAFEs, universities<br />
and local businesses<br />
• Separate specially designed campus for senior students<br />
SPORTS<br />
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4<br />
Swimming Cross country Track and<br />
field<br />
Touch football Touch football Touch football<br />
Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball<br />
Newcombe Newcombe Newcombe Newcombe<br />
Futsal Futsal Futsal<br />
Cricket Netball (Girls) Netball (Girls) Cricket<br />
Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball<br />
Rugby league<br />
(Boys)<br />
AFL<br />
Rugby league<br />
(Boys)<br />
AFL<br />
Brisbane region Mount Gravatt SHS | North Lakes SC<br />
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