Queensland Government Schools SCHOOL PROFILES 2011/2012
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The Gap State High School<br />
Year established 1959 Phone +61 7 3511 3888<br />
Number of students 1060 Fax +61 7 3511 3800<br />
Street address 1020 Waterworks Road, The Gap Website www.thegapshs.eq.edu.au<br />
QLD 4061, Australia<br />
School overview<br />
The Gap State High School has a well-established international program that welcomes students from many different<br />
countries. We at The Gap SHS value diversity and provide our students with experiences that enable them to develop<br />
positive attitudes of cultural acceptance and respect. Through a wide range of curriculum subjects and opportunities<br />
to be involved in sports and artistic activities, student are encouraged to develop their character, leadership skills<br />
and talents.<br />
THREE reasons to choose the gap state high school<br />
• Strong tradition of academic excellence in a supportive school community<br />
• Beautifully landscaped grounds with modern computer, arts and sporting facilities and programs<br />
• Unique leadership, adventure and personal development program with a state-of-the-art adventure training centre<br />
SPECIAL PROGRAMS<br />
• GOALS (The Gap Outdoor Adventure and<br />
Leadership Studies)<br />
• Business and Communication Technologies<br />
• Drama, Music, Film and Television<br />
• Graphics and Visual Art<br />
• Industrial Skills<br />
• Information Processing and Technology<br />
• Chinese extension Mandarin language program<br />
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES<br />
• Instrumental music program, choir<br />
• Clubs – adventurers, chess, graphic design<br />
and climbing<br />
• Debating and public speaking<br />
• Art excellence and art academy<br />
• Stage, sound and lighting crew<br />
• Theatrical and dramatic presentations<br />
• Promotional video production<br />
• Climbing Club<br />
• Extensive Camping Program<br />
languages<br />
• Mandarin<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> FACILITIES<br />
• <strong>Queensland</strong>’s only leadership training centre<br />
• State-of-the-art performing arts centre<br />
• Computer laboratories<br />
• Independent learning centre<br />
• Film and Television editing suites<br />
• Industrial technology facility<br />
• Trade Training Centre for Electrotechnology,<br />
Renewable Energy and Engineering<br />
tertiary pathways<br />
• Start Program with QUT<br />
• Enhanced Studies Program with UQ<br />
• Partnership with <strong>Queensland</strong> College of Art<br />
• Certificate III in Multimedia – partnership with<br />
QANTM College<br />
AWARDS<br />
• Academic Excellence Award<br />
• Outdoor Education Award<br />
• Fanfare Finalists<br />
other highlights<br />
• Quality homestay with local families<br />
• Proven record of strong international student<br />
participation in all school activities<br />
SPORTS<br />
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4<br />
Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball<br />
Swimming<br />
European<br />
handball<br />
European<br />
handball<br />
Swimming<br />
Soccer Soccer Soccer<br />
Golf Hockey Orienteering Golf<br />
Cricket Rugby union Rugby union<br />
Netball<br />
Track and<br />
field<br />
Track and<br />
field<br />
Water polo<br />
AFL AFL AFL Triathlon<br />
Baseball<br />
Rock climbing<br />
Orienteering<br />
Basketball<br />
Rugby league<br />
Cross country<br />
Brisbane region Sunnybank SHS | The Gap SHS<br />
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