Sandgate District State High School
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Sandgate District State High School (SDSHS) is an Australian secondary school located in Deagon
, Queensland. Its motto is "Industria Floremus", which translates to "hard work brings success", or more literally "through industry we flourish". It educates grade levels eight to twelve.
It was opened in January 1959 but the first classes – five, A1, A2, B1, C1 and C2 were conducted in the Sandgate Town Hall, on the floor and on the stage, because the first school building (F block) was not yet ready for occupation.
Foundation student’s designed the school badge. Every part of the design has meaning. The motto “Industria Floremus” means “by industry we flourish, or more freely translated “hard work brings success”. Latin was taught as a language in the early years of the school.
The shield and the boomerang (on which the motto is printed) indicate the association of early Sandgate with the Australian aborigines who roamed the area and featured in its early development.
The IBIS has also been associated with Sandgate since its early development. As a common local bird it was more frequently seen than nowadays, but local business people early in this century created from the letters of it’s name “I believe In Sandgate”, a phrase used in this case to reference the school
Hinkler (Air Force ) – Squadron Leader Bert Hinkler (1892 -1933) was the first man to fly solo from England to Australia. He was a Queenslander from Bundaberg. His plane is still on view in the Brisbane Museum. The house colours of blue and silver represent a silver plane on a blue sky.
Monash (Army) – General Sir John Monash (1865 -1931), born in Victoria, led the Australian Army in the First World War and present at Gallipoli. The colours green and gold are traditional army colours.
Story (Public Service) – Mr.J.D.Story had a distinguished career in education. He was an Under Secretary for the Public Instruction before that title was changed to Director-General of Education. He became Public Service Commissioner and later Vice Chancellor of the Queensland University. The Story (Kangaroo Point) Bridge was also named after him. Story colours (mauve and black) have no particular significance but were favoured by the early students who chose them.
Deagon, Queensland
Deagon is an outer suburb of Brisbane, Australia. It is 16 km north of the CBD.Deagon was named after William Deagon who was Mayor of Sandgate in 1882, 1883 and 1884....
, Queensland. Its motto is "Industria Floremus", which translates to "hard work brings success", or more literally "through industry we flourish". It educates grade levels eight to twelve.
It was opened in January 1959 but the first classes – five, A1, A2, B1, C1 and C2 were conducted in the Sandgate Town Hall, on the floor and on the stage, because the first school building (F block) was not yet ready for occupation.
Foundation student’s designed the school badge. Every part of the design has meaning. The motto “Industria Floremus” means “by industry we flourish, or more freely translated “hard work brings success”. Latin was taught as a language in the early years of the school.
The shield and the boomerang (on which the motto is printed) indicate the association of early Sandgate with the Australian aborigines who roamed the area and featured in its early development.
The IBIS has also been associated with Sandgate since its early development. As a common local bird it was more frequently seen than nowadays, but local business people early in this century created from the letters of it’s name “I believe In Sandgate”, a phrase used in this case to reference the school
Origin of House Names and Colours
Collins (Navy) –Vice Admiral Sir John Collins, born in Tasmania in 1899 was a distinguished Australian naval commander with service in both world wars. The colours red and white are traditional naval colours on an admiral’s flag.Hinkler (Air Force ) – Squadron Leader Bert Hinkler (1892 -1933) was the first man to fly solo from England to Australia. He was a Queenslander from Bundaberg. His plane is still on view in the Brisbane Museum. The house colours of blue and silver represent a silver plane on a blue sky.
Monash (Army) – General Sir John Monash (1865 -1931), born in Victoria, led the Australian Army in the First World War and present at Gallipoli. The colours green and gold are traditional army colours.
Story (Public Service) – Mr.J.D.Story had a distinguished career in education. He was an Under Secretary for the Public Instruction before that title was changed to Director-General of Education. He became Public Service Commissioner and later Vice Chancellor of the Queensland University. The Story (Kangaroo Point) Bridge was also named after him. Story colours (mauve and black) have no particular significance but were favoured by the early students who chose them.
Notable events
- MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT – HIGHLY COMMENDED IN THE AUSTRALIAN AWARDS FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE (29/10/09)
- In August 2009August 2009August 2009 was the eighth month of that year. It began on a Saturday and concluded after 31 days on a Monday.- Portal:Current events :This is an archived version of Wikipedia's Current events Portal from August 2009....
, one of the school's maths class buildings was destroyed by arsonArsonArson is the crime of intentionally or maliciously setting fire to structures or wildland areas. It may be distinguished from other causes such as spontaneous combustion and natural wildfires...
. - Each year SDSHS hosts 10 - 15 Japanese exchange students from it's sister school Senri International College. At the end of the exchange students stay the Annual SDSHS Australia vs Japan Soccer Match is held.
- SDSHS has many events for students to enjoy such as its Harmony Day (multicultuural celebration) with many stalls, events and food counters, Concerts are organised promoting various organisations, RACQ consultations for senior students, Army Cadets programs, ANZAC day celebrations, Symphonic Wind Ensemble shows, Musical Productions every year, Talent Quest Shows, Dance Nights, Camps for many subjects and year levels, Math Camps, Science Camps, HPE Camps, Biology Camps, Physics Dreamworld excursions and many other things fill up the school year.
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