Morayfield State High School
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Morayfield State High School is a public, coeducational high school
in Morayfield
, Queensland
, Australia
. It first opened its doors on 27 January 1981.
The campus consists of several single-storey buildings along two avenues emanating from a central courtyard. Most buildings are purpose-built for particular curricula; for example, science labs and art studios. The campus includes sporting facilities on its periphery.
The school has also adopted a program of positive reinforcement, known as Aim High.
There is also a member of the christian
religious community at the school to provide chaplaincy support.
"Senior Education and Training Plans are developed for all students in the school, identifying a designated pathway to Tertiary Studies, Further Training or employment. Students in Year 10 select a course of study that prepares them for studies in Years 11 and 12. Year 11 and 12 students complete studies in English and Mathematics and a selection of Queensland Studies Authority Subjects, Queensland Studies Authority Registered Subjects and Vocational education and training certificates. Traineeships and school based apprenticeships are also available."
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in Morayfield
Morayfield
Morayfield is a suburb of Caboolture, 44 km north of Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the Moreton Bay Region....
, Queensland
Queensland
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, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. It first opened its doors on 27 January 1981.
Campus
Morayfield High School sits beside the intersection of Visentin Road and Buchanan Road.The campus consists of several single-storey buildings along two avenues emanating from a central courtyard. Most buildings are purpose-built for particular curricula; for example, science labs and art studios. The campus includes sporting facilities on its periphery.
Values
Morayfield High School has prescribed the following core values:- Learning
- Maintain a strong focus on learning
- Respect for Ourselves and Others
- We respect the uniqueness of each person and treat everyone as an individual or worth.
- Working Together
- We seek to create a community characterised by harmony and collaboration.
- Honesty and Fairness
- We will act with integrity and respect for the rights of all.
- A Pleasant and Safe Environment
- We will act to ensure our site provides a positive learning environment for all our community members.
The school has also adopted a program of positive reinforcement, known as Aim High.
Student Support
The school has numerous support services in place for its students.- Guidance Officer
- School Nurse
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support Unit
- Year Level Coordinators
- Special Education Unit / Special Needs Support
- Coordinator Indigenous Education
- Pan Pacific Islander Liaison Officer
- Youth Support Co‐Ordinator
There is also a member of the christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
religious community at the school to provide chaplaincy support.
Curriculum
"All students in Years 8 and 9 complete studies from the Key Learning Areas: English, Mathematics, Science, Studies of Society and Environment, Health and Physical Education, Technology, and The Arts. Students in Year 8 may also choose to study French and they may elect to continue these studies in Year 9. Literacy and Numeracy classes are also available in year 8 and 9.""Senior Education and Training Plans are developed for all students in the school, identifying a designated pathway to Tertiary Studies, Further Training or employment. Students in Year 10 select a course of study that prepares them for studies in Years 11 and 12. Year 11 and 12 students complete studies in English and Mathematics and a selection of Queensland Studies Authority Subjects, Queensland Studies Authority Registered Subjects and Vocational education and training certificates. Traineeships and school based apprenticeships are also available."