Noosa District State High School is a student-centred learning community which fosters
care and compassion. We aspire to be aware of others and their cultures, accept diversity
within a democratic society, and acknowledge and enjoy the rights and privileges of
Australian Citizenship. These aspirations are underpinned by our three core values:
Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be an Active Learner.
Today’s students, increasingly face societal challenges and our school endeavours to teach each student the skills and disposition needed to be successful today and in to the future. As a unique three campus High School, our aim therefore, is to provide a supportive
learning environment that empowers our students to Connect, Succeed and Thrive
through our diversity.
Academic Excellence
Excellence in teaching and learning is one of our four key priorities at Noosa District State High School and the promotion of academic excellence is underpinned by one of our core values, Be an Active Learner. We provide diverse opportunities for students to achieve their individual academic excellence, and by placing emphasis on effort and reflection, we believe that every student can achieve their personal best. At Noosa District State High School, we also aim to develop the disposition and skills students need for social, economic and cultural success in the 21st Century. In order to meet the needs of new and emerging industries, face changing technologies, engage with entrepreneurship and innovation, we believe our students will be prepared for our increasingly globalised world and their futures through:
- Evidence and Research based teaching practices (Effective Pedagogy)
- New Pedagogies for Deep Learning – A Global Partnership
- Signature programs in Writing, STEM, Design and Innovation, Sport
Cultural Excellence
At Noosa District State High School, we aspire to be aware of others and their cultures whilst celebrating those aspects and rituals that unite people. In a variety of ways we continue to develop Cultural excellence at Noosa District State High School through:
- Reconciliation Week recognition
- Harmony Day
- Biannual Whole School Musicals
- Creative Excellence Showcase Events
- Cooroy Fusion Festival
- Cooroy Butterfactory and local gallery events
- International Schools Tour and Homestay program
- Ski Trip and International excursion events
- Opti-minds
- Instrumental music program
- Cattle handling and shows
- Participation in agricultural shows in the Noosa region, Sunshine Coast and the Royal Brisbane Exhibition
Sporting Excellence
Noosa District SHS has a proud tradition of sporting excellence where students have the opportunity to shine both as individuals and as part of a team. All students belong to one of four houses – Eerwah, Cooroora, Pinbarren and Tinbeerwah (our local mountains), where they have the opportunity to participate in both friendly and competitive sporting carnivals and events throughout the year and earn valuable points towards individual Age Championships and overall House Champion each year:
- Interschool Sport Years 7-9
- District, Regional, State and National Representative Sport
- Athletics, Swimming and Cross Country Carnivals
- Aquathlon Carnival
- Enduro Age Championships
- Interhouse Competitions
- Various State and National Sporting Competitions eg. Vicky Wilson Netball and Broncos Challenge Rugby league
- Interhouse Junior and Senior Lunch time competitions in Basketball, Touch, and Cross fit championships
- Touch Program including participation in the Queensland All School Cup
- Queensland Schools Basketball Championship
Leadership and Civic Excellence
The promotion of student leadership is a significant feature of successful education communities. Noosa District State High School actively provides opportunites for leadership in each and every year level. We offer a Junior Secondary and Senor Secondary leadership structure in which students are selected to the following positions:
- School Captains and Vice Captains
- Cultural and Sports Captains
- Interact President and Vice President
- Student Council President, Vice President
- First Nations Leaders
- House Leaders
Our student leaders work tirelessly to:
- Contribute to and maintain the positive culture in our school
- Communicate student issues and be the voice of the student body in decision making
- Develop projects, organise fundraising and connect the school with our local community
- Develop links and sustainable partnerships with our community organisations to support a variety of community and charity groups
- Demonstrate excellent citizenship through involvement in a variety of civic events
Community Engagement
Our broader community plays a significant role in contributing to and supporting our school. We take pride in our community relationships by engaging in collaborative partnerships to enhance outcomes through:
School Council
Parents and Citizenship Association
Parent ‘Meet & Greet’ information events
Junior Campus Showcase events
Work Experience and structured work placements
School VET Industry partners
Celebration of Excellence sponsorship and partnerships
- Mimburi cultural partnerships
Homestay partnerships for International students
CNS – Coolum, Noosa Sunshine Beach State High Schools Cluster