Queensland Government Schools SCHOOL PROFILES 2011/2012

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Whites Hill State College HSP Year established 1957 Phone +61 7 3900 8333 Number of students 870 Fax +61 7 3900 8300 Street address 138 Burn Street, Camp Hill Website www.whiteshillsc.qld.edu.au QLD 4152, Australia School overview Whites Hill SC, located in spacious grounds just eight kilometres from Brisbane city, presents excellent opportunities for students to gain a truly international experience. Being part of only 870 students from Preparatory to Year 12, students quickly integrate into a close-knit and small community. With a strong history of international student participation, WHSC offers excellent opportunities for an Australian immersion experience within a rigorous academic environment. The College’s strong ties to Griffith University and other tertiary institutions presents students with excellent opportunities for further study. The College’s curriculum is enhanced by a range of extra-curricular activities including excursions, music and sport. Whites Hill SC is also home to the High School Preparation Program (HSP). This means the College is the gateway for English for international students on the southside of Brisbane. Consequently students gain excellent support from the expertise of staff in this centre. THREE reasons to choose whites hill state college • Offers seamless schooling from Preschool through to Year 12 to nurture all stages of an individual’s development • Promotes a quiet and effective learning environment enhanced by small year level groupings • Opportunities for full inclusion in College life for both international and domestic students SPECIAL PROGRAMS • Inquiry-based curriculum that helps students to develop problem solving through investigative approach • Specialist trained international student mentors to facilitate school integration • Middle schooling program that caters for students from Years 6–9 • Three year senior program in Years 10 to 12 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES • Sporting and performing arts program • Excursions and annual camps • Development centre for Gateway District Rugby • School competitions languages • Japanese from Preparatory to Year 12 • Spanish SCHOOL FACILITIES • Swimming pool • Four basketball courts • Four tennis courts • Four large ovals • 1000 seat school hall • State-of-the-art computer network • Excellent vocational education facilities • Multimedia rooms • College resource centre tertiary pathways • Tertiary parthway with Griffith University and TAFE institutions • Professional development partnership for teachers with Griffith University other highlights • Close proximity to major transport and shopping centres • Extensive homestay provision • Overseas travel program • Cultural events and recognition day • Multicultural teaching staff • Strong community support from local businesses, parents and broader community • High academic standards and expectations • Wholistic education encompassing academic, emotional, social, behavioural and uniform policy • Computer pods with lunchtime access for international students • NEAS (National English Language Teaching Accreditation Scheme) Accreditation for ESL SPORTS Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Swimming Soccer Soccer Swimming Cricket Rugby union Rugby union Rugby union Softball Netball Netball Volleyball Athletics Athletics Volleyball Badminton Badminton Badminton Badminton Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Tennis Tennis Tennis Tennis Touch football Cross country
Yeronga State High School Year established 1960 Phone +61 7 3249 1400 Number of students 600 Fax +61 7 3892 2118 Street address 159 VillaStreet, Yeronga Website www.yerongashs.eq.edu.au QLD 4104, Australia School overview Yeronga State High School is a truly International school that embodies its core values of Quality, Harmony and Sustainability. With students originating from over 50 countries. The school community is very proud of its long history of academic excellence and wide range of sporting and cultural pursuits. Our students enjoy a head start to the future with our strong partnerships with universities, business and industry, allowing opportunities for acceleration into formal tertiary study. This is an exciting school located in the affluent leafy inner suburbs of Brisbane’s south where all students are engaged and challenged in their learning to achieve high quality pathways for the future. THREE reasons to choose yeronga state high school • An international educational experience offering highly specialised English language and literacy immersion • Proven strong history of academic excellence with a wide and diverse curriculum range • Located directly on the train line 5 km from Brisbane city SPECIAL PROGRAMS • Excellence Programs in Art, Drama, Maths and Science • Direct pathways in Accounting, Business and Law to Queensland University of Technology • Gifted and talented programs • Extensive ESL support for international students Brisbane Region EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES • Artsfest, drama and musicals • Public speaking and debating • Multicultural celebrations • Interschool sport • Lions Youth of the Year • School bands languages • Arabic • Chinese • German • Japanese • Vietnamese SCHOOL FACILITIES • Newly refurbished state-of-the-art e-Learning centre/ library with interactive and wireless technology • Multi-million dollar sports complex and sport facilities • Spacious, dedicated International student centre • New specialised language centre • Specialist facilities for art, technology, languages and science • Performing arts centre as well as an auditorium with seating for 210 • Business education centres tertiary pathways • Early Start partnerships with universities – QUT, UQ and Griffith • Accelerated subject pathways offering diploma study and guaranteed university entrance • Partnerships with Institutes/TAFEs – Off campus enrolments in diverse vocational qualifications AWARDS • 2011 Selected Student: GOMA exhibition and State Touring Exhibition • 2010 Distinctions and/or High Distinctions in Australian Mathematics Competition, Information Technology ICAS Competition, Language ACER exams, Geography Competitions and the National Chemistry Quiz • 2010 Creative Generation Visual Arts • 2010 Lions Youth of the Year Quest Finalist • 2010 Premier’s Multicultural Photographic Competition • 2009 Distinctions in ICAS English Writing competition • 2009 Debating Finalists • 2008 QYAA medal winner • 2008 Distinctions and High Distinctions in the National Chemistry Quiz SPORTS Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Basketball Basketball Basketball Swimming Cricket AFL AFL Social sport Netball Netball Netball Softball Cross country Tennis Tennis Tennis Triathlon Soccer Soccer Swimming Rugby league Rugby league Touch football Touch football Touch football Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball Athletics Brisbane region Whites Hill SC | Yeronga SHS 24 25
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