ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Caloundra State High School is located on the coast, at the southern end of the Sunshine Coast, within walking distance to six local beaches. The school has a distinct junior secondary and senior school curriculum. The school offers a broad curriculum catering for students’ interests in academic and vocational areas, including a wide range of sporting, community and cultural activities. Subjects including tourism and marine studies provide students with immediate links to employment. An excellent arts program includes visual and performing arts, dance and drama extension, music, stage/concert bands and vocal groups. French and Italian are the language options in Year 8. Significant information and communications technology capacity is provided in the school, with laptops for all students in Years 10, 11 and 12.
WHY CHOOSE US
- An experienced team delivering a broad curriculum that supports both academic and vocational paths
- A positive school culture, with an atmosphere of tradition and high achievement
- Programs that nurture excellence in academic, cultural and sporting achievement.
SPECIAL EXCELLENCE PROGRAMS
- Volleyball
- Early Childhood Education
- Performing Arts — dance, dance extension, music, vocal group, instrumental music, stage band, string ensemble, concert orchestra
- Marine Studies
- Film and Television
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Outdoor Education programs
- Camps (Years 10 to 11)
- I Achieve academic support program
- Certificate in Fitness, Sport and Recreation
- Sciences, including biology, chemistry and physics
- Legal Studies
- Digital Media and Technology
- Manufacturing
- Furnishing
