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School Purpose Noosa District State High School is committed to achieving quality educational outcomes for all our students within our school community. School Vision Our vision is for every student to achieve to their maximum potential for the future through the provision of education excellence. This is embodied in our school motto “Excellence Through Diversity” Our Beliefs and Values Both as a school community and as individuals we believe that:
To achieve our vision, both as a school community and as individuals, we value and are committed to:
Students and Community Noosa District State High School has two campuses. The Cooroy campus is situated in the town of Cooroy and services the Cooroy, Eumundi districts, as well as the coastal areas of Tewantin and Noosaville. Our Pomona campus serves the community of Pomona and surrounding districts providing years 8 and 9 for students from Pomona, Kin Kin, Cooran and Federal State schools. Noosa District State High School is a Band 11 school and the school's enrolment is approximately 1350. Students are drawn from 9 feeder schools. The average retention rate from Year 10 to Year 11 is about 100%. Noosa is a Band 11 school and the school's enrolment is approximately 1350. Students are drawn from 9 feeder schools. The average retention rate from Year 10 to Year 11 is about 100%. School Facilities The Cooroy Campus is situated on a 4.1 hectare site including an 3 hectare farm. The majority of buildings are the older style design but it does have modern buildings such as the Performing Arts Block, Library, School Hall (with a parquetry air thrust sports flooring), Science Block, Industrial Technology Construction court, Art Block, Special Education Unit and Hospitality block to certificate 4 TAFE standard. The school has several modular classrooms. Apart from the indoor sports facilities in the school hall, the school has four basketball / five tennis courts, two ovals and a 25-metre swimming pool. The school has an agricultural section with a Murray Grey Cattle Stud, nursery propagation sheds, chickens and bees. The Pomona campus was formerly Cooroora Secondary College built on 16 hectares in 1994. The school has four main blocks and has capacity for up to 400 students but has no specialist senior phase facilities. Curriculum Structure The school offers a wide range of opportunities for students in curricular and extra curricular programs. The school endeavours to provide a balanced curriculum where students can access a range of academic, practical and cultural experiences. Junior Curriculum Students must study units from all key learning areas : English, Mathematics, Science, SOSE, Health & Physical Education, The Arts, Technology and LOTE during years 8, 9 and 10. The core subjects consist of English, Mathematics, Science and Studies of the Society and the Environment. Students can choose elective units from the areas of LOTE, Business, Industrial Technology, Life Technology, Art, Drama, Music and Agriculture. The LOTE subjects taught are French and Japanese. Students also have access to an extensive music, performing arts and sport programs both within the school and the wider community. Senior Curriculum In Semester 2, Year 10, students select six preparatory units for study in Years 11 and 12. Authority Subjects Accounting, Aerospace Studies, Agricultural Science, Ancient History, Biological Science, Business Communication & Technologies, Chemistry, Drama, Economics, English, Extension English (Year 12 only), Film & TV, French, Geography, Graphics, Health Education, Home Economics, Information Processing & Technology, Japanese, Marine Studies, Maths A, Maths B, Maths C, Modern History, Multistrand Science, Music, Extension Music (Year 12 only), Physics, Physical Education, Visual Art. Authority Registered Subject Area Specification Subjects Visual Design, Dance Studies, English Communication, Community Recreation, Marine and Aquatic Practices, Pre-vocational Mathematics. Vocational Education Certificates Certificate I and II in Business, Certificate I and II in Information Technology, Certificate I and II in Rural Operations, Certificate I and II in Live Production, Theatre and Events, Certificate III in Children's Services, Certificate I in Furnishing and Certificate 1 in Engineering. The opportunity also exists for students to complete a part time traineeship during their senior school years. The timetable is based on a five-day cycle with a four period day. Students in the senior school have Off Campus afternoons on Thursday afternoon. During this time, students may study independently at home or school, complete work placements or traineeships, participate in part-time work or attend appointments that would normally have interrupted their learning time. The school also operates a well-developed Student Leadership program, which includes Australian Business Week in Year 11 and a Senior Convention in Year 12.
Pastoral Care Our pastoral care program is undergoing a transition from a vertical care/roll group structure based around our house structure to a horizontal year level structure. The house system will remain as an organising theme for school spirit events such as swimming carnivals. Information Technology The school has a combination of computer labs, and classroom pods providing students with regular access to computers. More technology is being devolved throughout the school to enable us to reach targets set by both the State and Federal governments. At the time of printing, Noosa SHS (Cooroy campus) is waiting for the rollout of staff computers under the C4T program. The Pomona campus has already received their computers and these are being used widely throughout the school. It is envisaged that, by the start of 2010, curriculum delivery will be enhanced by the use of integrated ICTs across all classrooms. Staff Profile The school has a very experienced mature staff. There is a very low turnover of teachers and many have taught at this school for an extended length of time. The staff shows a high level of concern and regard for students and this is reflected in the level of extra curricular activities that are organised for students. There is a demonstrated commitment by staff to participate in a broad range of school activities and to actively serve on committees and working parties. They exhibit a high level of professionalism. Administrative Structure
School Routine All lessons are of 70 minutes duration. All subjects, from Grade 8 to 12, are rostered for 3 lessons per week. Library Noosa District High School has a fully resourced Library. A flexible timetable exists for class use of the school library. Bookings can be made through the Library Staff. Students with Special Needs The Special Education Unit and Special Needs Support Group, operating under the name of Support Services, provide high level support for students who are physically and/or intellectually impaired, both within existing classes or through the provision of special programs, including community based learning activities. An enrichment program is offered providing opportunities from a range of diverse areas for gifted and talented students. Heads of Department Faculty HOD’s oversee the curriculum and learning and teaching areas in the school. They are responsible for:
Client services HODS, Middle Phase, Senior Phase, School Management and Student Services, work with Curriculum HODs to ensure all systemic and school based programs are implemented successfully. Behaviour Support Noosa District State High School has a comprehensive Behaviour Support Program as outlined in the Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students. This is supplemented by our Student Services Team which consists of the HOD – Student Services, Year Coordinators, Chaplain, School Based Nurse and a District Behaviour consultant. There is some information on Harassment Referral Officers and the school’s approach to bullying in the Student Diary. Additionally knowledge of harassment issues is dealt with through an annual, anonymous survey of the junior school, drama presentations and lessons integrated into the Health and Physical Education classes and English classes (Yr 8). Concerns regrading cyber bullying and theft of electronic equipment mean that mobile phones and IPODs are banned from our school. Teachers are expected to be vigilant in class and on playground duty and to confiscate such items if students are observed using such items. Confiscated items should be brought to the office for secure storage. Leadership Team
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