Brochure front 2015 web - Harristown State High School · 2020-04-24 · (soccer), Volleyball,...
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E N G A G E A C H I E V E E X C E L . . . a n a g e n d a f o r e x c e l l e n c e Why Harristown? The outstanding breadth of our curriculum and the myriad of opportunities made available to our students, not only enrich their experiences, but also unlock the doors to many exciting career prospects in the future. As a previous School Captain once said of the plethora of opportunities at our school, “Whatever your passion in life, you will find it here at Harristown State High School. If you can dream it, you can do it.” As Principal of this great school with a very proud history, an extremely promising future and a vibrant and engaging present, I invite your family to join our Harristown State High School family as we support your children to realise their dreams. Mr Kenneth Green Principal Office Hours 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday hours vary during school holidays Address 341-367 South St, Toowoomba Q 4350 PO Box 156, Drayton North Q 4350 Ph +617 4636 8700 Fax +617 4636 8777 Email [email protected] Website www.harristownshs.eq.edu.au CRICOS Provider No 00608A HARRISTOWN SHS
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Why Harristown?The outstanding breadth of our curriculum and the myriad of opportunities made available to our students, not only enrich their experiences, but also unlock the doors to many exciting career prospects in the future.As a previous School Captain once said of the plethora of opportunities at our school, “Whatever your passion in life, you will �nd it here at Harristown State High School. If you can dream it, you can do it.” As Principal of this great school with a very proud history, an extremely promising future and a vibrant andengaging present, I invite your family to join our Harristown State High School family as we support your children to realise their dreams.
Mr Kenneth GreenPrincipal
O�ce Hours8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Fridayhours vary during school holidays
Address341-367 South St, Toowoomba Q 4350PO Box 156, Drayton North Q 4350Ph +617 4636 8700 Fax +617 4636 8777Email [email protected] www.harristownshs.eq.edu.auCRICOS Provider No 00608A HARRISTOWN SHS
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ASM ARTS Waiting to unleash your creative spirit or to develop your skills in the performing and creative arts?• talented teachers who maintain their currency in their distinctive �elds• a full range of Arts programs o�ered: �lm, television and new media, music, visual art, drama and dance• an emphasis on performance, exhibition and extra-curricular opportunities through school drama and musical productions and a whole school Arts Day, various instrumental and vocal ensembles, Creative Generation State Schools on Stage, Toowoomba Eisteddfod and instrumental tuition• specialised facilities: creative technology centre with an auditorium for 1500 people and a 330-seat tiered multimedia theatre, editing suites and dance studios
TECHNOLOGIES Wanting to feel absorbed in the creative process bringing your own creations to life?• VET quali�ed and industry-current trainers• emphasis on real life opportunities including catering for school and district events, designing and building projects for community organisations and selling to the general public• access to work experience, school-based traineeships and apprenticeships• �rst class facilities: a Trade Training Centre, industrial kitchen, several computer laboratories with hi-tech functionality, ICT pods, a business centre, drafting and sewing rooms• certi�cate quali�cations available in Construction, Engineering, Hospitality, Information, Digital Media and Technology, Business and Fitness INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM (ISP)Looking for a regional Australian experience and to improve your English language?• ISP and Home Stay Coordinator• International Study Tours hosted• student buddies for visitors• tours to international partner schools• partnerships with USQ
Our invitation to you ...Engage Achieve Excel
ACADEMICS Looking for personal success in Academics and a fantastic preparation for life after school?• dedicated teachers supporting you through a rigorous learning program• extensive range of core and elective subjects, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies• extra-curricular opportunities: debating, public speaking, chess, Shakespeare Festival, Local
Community Day, Science Challenge and national academic competitions
• Academic Academy enabling the learning of eligible students to be
extended, enhanced or accelerated• digitally-friendly learning environments
• modern facilities: Languages and Cultures Community Centre and library
with high tech functionality, updated Science laboratories and Year 7 precinct
SPORTS Dreaming to achieve glorious heights in sports?• highly specialised teachers to coach and train• specialisation programs through the Football (soccer), Volleyball, Basketball and Rugby League Academies• past students: signed with Broncos, Adelaide United, Olympic and Para-olympic medalists and on sports scholarship to U.S. University• local, state, national sporting competitions and international travel opportunities• state of the art sporting facilities: 25 metre heated pool; 4 gymnasiums for basketball and volleyball; cricket practice nets and pitch; extensive outdoor �elds for track and �eld, soccer, hockey, rugby league and tennis courts
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