Morayfield State High School

Morayfield State High School

"Strength Through Integrity"
Location
Visentin Road
Morayfield, Queensland
Australia
Coordinates 27°06′30″S 152°57′15″E / 27.1083°S 152.9542°E / -27.1083; 152.9542Coordinates: 27°06′30″S 152°57′15″E / 27.1083°S 152.9542°E / -27.1083; 152.9542
Information
Type State High School
Established 27 January 1981
Principal Leasa Smith[1]
Grades 7–12
Enrolment 1100+[2]
Colour(s) Teal and navy blue, with white.
Yearbook Osprey
Affiliation Education Queensland
Website www.morayfieshs.eq.edu.au

Morayfield State High School is a public, coeducational high school in Morayfield, Queensland, Australia. It first opened its doors on 28 January 1981.[3]

Campus

Morayfield High School sits beside the intersection of Visentin Road and Buchanan Road.

The school campus is located directly over the road from Morayfield Train Station, providing many transportation options for students and staff.

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.[4]

Student support

The school has numerous support services in place for its students.

There is also a member of the christian 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."[5]

"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."[6]

Notes

  1. Morayfield State High School Annual Report 2009
  2. About Our School
  3. School Map
  4. Parent Handbook
  5. Parent Handbook
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