Maroochydore State High School
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Maroochydore State High School (commonly abbreviated as 'MSHS') is a co-educational, state secondary school located on Queensland
's Sunshine Coast
in the town of Maroochydore, approximately 100 kilometres north of Brisbane
.
It has grown from an enrolment of 200 students in its foundation year, 1964, to approximately 1400 today. Considered the central high school of Maroochydore, it is particularly noted for being a Cricket School of Excellence
The student population is split up into four sporting houses, each led by two House Captains.
Gold Badge Holders is the collective name given to the body of Year 12 students who have been elected, based on various criteria including: personal achievement, service, popular vote, etc., to certain authoritative and representative positions. These positions include: Girl and Boy School Captain
, Girl and Boy School Vice-Captain, President of the Student Council, Vice-President of the Student Council, Secretary of the Student Council, Treasurer of the Student Council, 2 Cultural Captains and 2 Sports Captains, and 16 sports captains and vice captains.
Green Badge Holders
A Year 12 student serving on any of Maroochydore State High School's committees is titled a 'Green Badge Holder.' These committees currently include the:
Student Council
The Student Council
is the representative body of students attending Maroochydore High. The Council convenes monthly to conduct business. Business often involves planning fundraisers, approving grants, acting as a liaison between administration and students, special projects, etc. The Council is composed of School Leaders from Grades 8, 9, 10 and 11. Two students from each class are selected by interview to be School Leaders. The council is presided over by the Student Council Executive, comprising the President of the Student Council, Vice-President of the Student Council, Secretary of the Student Council and the Treasurer of the Student Council.
Special Awards
Numerous special awards are received by students on awards night to recognise outstanding achievements and contributions with the support of local organisations. These include: Suncoast Daylight Masonic Lodge Academic Bursary Award, APEX Bursary, Junior and Senior Sports Star of the Year, Citizenship Awards, Art On The Walls, School Based Trainee Of The Year, Maroochydore Returned Serviceman's League Sub Branch Bursary Awards, Cultural Ambassador Award and the All Rounder Awards.
Queensland
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's Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
The Sunshine Coast is an urban area in South East Queensland, north of the state capital of Brisbane on the Pacific Ocean coastline. Although it does not have a central business district, by population it ranks as the 10th largest metropolis in Australia and the third largest in...
in the town of Maroochydore, approximately 100 kilometres north of Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
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It has grown from an enrolment of 200 students in its foundation year, 1964, to approximately 1400 today. Considered the central high school of Maroochydore, it is particularly noted for being a Cricket School of Excellence
Principals
Mr J Allen, Mr N Corfield, Mr R Tickle, Mr C Law, Mr C George, Ms L Anderson, Mr J McLay, Ms S Innes, Mr B JorgensenAwards
- 2010 Innovation excellence award for Biotechnology-first school in the world to grow plant cells in a school laboratory
- Regional Award 2006 - Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools
- National Youth Science Forum Canberra 2006, 2007 and 2008 – student selected for a scientific study tour of South Africa
- Queensland Schoolboy Cricket Champions 2007
- TJ Ryan Memorial Medal and Scholarship 2008 - student recipient
- National Schools Constitutional Convention 2006 and 2009 - student elected as Queensland delegate
- Most Outstanding Student Ambassador Program in Australia 2009 - Beacon Foundation National Conference
Special programs
Young Scientists Program, Cricket Academy, Centre for Creative Industries, Gateway School Queensland College of Wine Tourism, Beacon Foundation Career Preparation program, Marine Studies, Surfing Development Program, Rugby League Development Program, Film, Television and New Media, Instrumental Music, Student leadership and care programs, Driver education and Year 12 Docudrama, Hospitality, Restaurant and Bar Service Courses, School based traineeships and work experience program.Extracurricular
Humanitarian Tour to Cambodia, Cricket Academy tour to New Zealand, Languages tour of Japan and an annual Snow Trip to Perisher. There are also trips to Agnes Waters and Lady Musgrave Island for International Students, Debating, Opti Minds Gifted and Talented Program, Science Fair, Culture Fest, Concert band, stage band, rock bands and choir, Musical, concerts and socials, Cheerleading, National Academic Competitions, Environmental – Koala Corridor program, Private surfing lessons.Sporting houses
Maroochydore High holds annual sporting carnivals including Swimming, Athletics (Track and Field) and Cross Country. The top individual performances are selected to represent the school at higher-level competitions.The student population is split up into four sporting houses, each led by two House Captains.
| House Name | Named After | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Palmer | Vance and Nettie Palmer Vance and Nettie Palmer Vance and Nettie Palmer were two of Australia's best-known literary figures from the 1920s to the 1950s. Edward Vivian "Vance" Palmer was a novelist, dramatist, essayist and critic. Janet Gertrude "Nettie" Palmer was a poet, essayist and Australia's leading literary critic... |
Red |
| Lavarack | Lt Gen Sir John Lavarack John Lavarack Lieutenant General Sir John Dudley Lavarack KCMG, KCVO, KBE, CB, DSO was an Australian soldier who was Governor of Queensland from 1 October 1946 to 4 December 1957, the first Australian-born governor of that state.... |
Blue |
| Hinkler | Hon Sqn Ldr Bert Hinkler Bert Hinkler Herbert John Louis Hinkler AFC DSM , better known as Bert Hinkler, was a pioneer Australian aviator and inventor. He designed and built early aircraft before being the first person to fly solo from England to Australia, and the first person to fly solo across the Southern Atlantic Ocean... |
Black |
| Kingsford-Smith | Sir Charles Kingsford Smith Charles Kingsford Smith Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith MC, AFC , often called by his nickname Smithy, was an early Australian aviator. In 1928, he earned global fame when he made the first trans-Pacific flight from the United States to Australia... |
Green |
Facilities
- State-of-the-art IT and manual art facilities
- Performing arts complex
- Sports stadium and function hall
- Rugby ovals
- Basketball and tennis courts
- Modern cafeteria
- State of the art Lecture Theater
- Brand new biotechnology labs for senior science
- Most rooms equipped with laptops for every student
- Tourism and Wine center (opening mid 2011)
Student governance
Gold Badge HoldersGold Badge Holders is the collective name given to the body of Year 12 students who have been elected, based on various criteria including: personal achievement, service, popular vote, etc., to certain authoritative and representative positions. These positions include: Girl and Boy School Captain
School Captain
School Captain is a student appointed or elected to represent the school.This student, usually in the senior year, in their final year of attending that school...
, Girl and Boy School Vice-Captain, President of the Student Council, Vice-President of the Student Council, Secretary of the Student Council, Treasurer of the Student Council, 2 Cultural Captains and 2 Sports Captains, and 16 sports captains and vice captains.
Green Badge Holders
A Year 12 student serving on any of Maroochydore State High School's committees is titled a 'Green Badge Holder.' These committees currently include the:
- Formal Committee
- Graduation Committee
- Environment Committee
- School Magazine Committee
- Jersey Committee
Student Council
The Student Council
Student council
Student council is a curricular or extra-curricular activity for students within elementary and secondary schools around the world. Present in most public and private K-12 school systems across the United States, Canada and Australia these bodies are alternatively entitled student council, student...
is the representative body of students attending Maroochydore High. The Council convenes monthly to conduct business. Business often involves planning fundraisers, approving grants, acting as a liaison between administration and students, special projects, etc. The Council is composed of School Leaders from Grades 8, 9, 10 and 11. Two students from each class are selected by interview to be School Leaders. The council is presided over by the Student Council Executive, comprising the President of the Student Council, Vice-President of the Student Council, Secretary of the Student Council and the Treasurer of the Student Council.
Uniform
The uniform detailed below is currently under review with the aim of modernising its style. The new uniform is expected to be finalised by mid-2009 with a two-year phasing in period.| Piece | Girls Uniform | Boys Uniform | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skirt | Black dress skirt with MH emblem | n/a | |
| Shorts | black with MH emblem | ||
| Socks | White ankle | White sports sock | |
| Shoes | plain black with black laces | Jumper | Plain black sweatshirt with MSHS emblem |
| Junior School Shirt | white with green sleeves and yellow and green sides with MSHS emblem | Senior School Shirt | White polo with white sleeves and yellow and green sides with MSHS emblem OR white and green pinstripe formal shirt |
| Tights | Navy, black or flesh coloured tights | n/a | |
| Physical Education Classes - Shorts | Green/gold shorts | Green/gold shorts | |
| Tie | green tie (worn only with formal shirt) |
Awards Night
An awards night is held each year in October to reward students for academic, cultural, vocational and sporting excellence and to recognise student contribution and service. Awards include Academic Achievement Awards, Cultural Awards and Sporting Awards, each categorised into Gold, Silver and Bronze.Special Awards
Numerous special awards are received by students on awards night to recognise outstanding achievements and contributions with the support of local organisations. These include: Suncoast Daylight Masonic Lodge Academic Bursary Award, APEX Bursary, Junior and Senior Sports Star of the Year, Citizenship Awards, Art On The Walls, School Based Trainee Of The Year, Maroochydore Returned Serviceman's League Sub Branch Bursary Awards, Cultural Ambassador Award and the All Rounder Awards.
Notable alumni
- Mal MeningaMal MeningaMalcolm Norman Meninga AM is an Australian former rugby league test captain and current coach of Queensland's State of Origin team. As a player he was a legendary goal-kicking centre, counted amongst the finest footballers of the 20th century...
AM (Aust. Rugby League) - Grant KennyGrant KennyGrant Hayden Kenny OAM is an Australian former Ironman, surf lifesaver and canoer.- Career :Kenny made headlines in 1980 when he won both the Australian Junior and Open Iron Man Championship on the same day as a 16 year old. Kenny then won the Australian Open Ironman Title for the following three...
OAM (Aust. Ironman title. Bronze in Olympic Kayaking).