| School
at a glance |
| School
Profile |
• Total enrolment – 695
• Yr 8, Yr 9, Yr 10, Yr 11, Yr12
• Coeducational
| School
at a glance |
| Curriculum
Offerings |
| Distinctive
• Plus Pathway in Yr 8
and 9 where students complete 3 years of Science, Maths and
Technology in 2 years leading to acceleration through Yr 10,
11 and 12 including University study while at school
• 8 KLAs utilized as organisers
of the Middle Phase Curriculum plus Manual Arts and Home Economics
• Technology across the Curriculum
from Yr 8 to Yr 12
• Sports Specialisation in the
areas of Rugby League for boys and Touch Football for Girls.
Sports Specialisation is a subject offered in the Senior Phase
with Middle Phase accessing it through Health and Physical Education.
• A Vocational Pathway for the
Senior Phase involving Work Experience, School Based Traineeships
and Apprenticeships with emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy is
promoted. 10 Authority Registered Subjects are offered in Creative
Arts, Early Childhood, Hospitality and Tourism, Information
& Communication Technologies, Furnishing and Recreation.
A majority of subjects have modules embedded which lead to a
Certificate Qualification either at school or later with a RTO
• A strong academic tradition exists
for the 30% of students who go on to Tertiary Education. 22
Authority Subjects are offered in the areas of English, Humanities,
Technology and Business, Mathematics, Science, The Arts, Physical
Education, Graphics and Home Economics.
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| School
at a glance |
| Extra
Curricular |
2007 Academic Competitions –
International English competition for schools, National Geographic
Australian Geography Competition, Australian Mathematics Competition,
Australasian Computing Competition, Australian Financial Literacy
Assessment, Rio Tinto Big Science Competition, Royal Australian
Chemical Institute National Chemistry Quiz, CSIRO Crest Awards.
2007 Cultural Competitions – Tropicarnival,
Gold Coast Drama Festival, Spotlight on Dance Education,
Sporting Competitions – Rugby League
13 Years Broncos Steve Renouf Shield , 14 Years Broncos Michael
Hancock Cup, 15 Years Broncos Powerade Kevin Walters Cup, Open
A Broncos Powerade Allen Langer Trophy, Arrive Alive Cup, Open
B Struddys Sports Level 2 Competition, Open C Gold Coast Titans
Cup.
Netball – Vicki Wilson Cup, Touch SQBD Mixed Champions.
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| School
at a glance |
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| Social
Climate |
Keebra Park State High
School community is proud of the safe and caring environment
it provides. It is a small school nestled in Australian bushland
near to Southport CBD. ‘Keebra’ is an indigenous
word which means ‘a place of happy people’. Staff
are very committed to providing a range of curricular and additional
activities to encourage our students to experience success and
enjoyment from participation. The school is committed to improving
learning outcomes for all students and providing opportunities
which will prepare its young people for life after school. We
are proud of and value the partnerships we have with parents,
students and the wider community and believe ‘Yes, you
can at Keebra’
Year Coordinators and Home Group Teachers
have daily contact with students to provide care and support.
Student Support Services are offered by Guidance Officer, ,
Youth Support Coordinator, Youth Pathways Officer, Community
Liaison Officer, International Coordinator, Homestay Coordinator
and School Nurse. The ‘Reach’ program and the National
Safe Schools Framework form the basis of the care program.
Parents are encouraged at all times to
have personal contact with school staff and the Administration.
Regular Newsletters, personal communications, Parent Interviews
and Parent Information are scheduled to encourage parents to
be involved in their child’s education. The school has
a strong belief in creating a welcoming environment for Parents
as part of our supportive school environment.
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| School
at a glance |
| Parents
and the community |
| Parent,
teacher and student satisfaction 91%
of parents believe their students get a good education at Keebra
Park SHS and 94% think it is a good school.
94% of parents believe the school provides
good learning opportunities for its students and 100% believe
their child is happy to go to this school. 81% of students believe
they are getting a good education and 84% are satisfied with
what they are learning.
76% of teachers are happy working in
this school and 74% think this school is a good place to work.
Professional
Engagement $18 927 was
expended on teacher participation in Professional Development.
90% of teaching staff were involved in Professional Development.
Average staff attendance for 2007 was 96% and 90% of staff were
retained from the previous year.
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