Palm Beach Currumbin State High School

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Palm Beach Currumbin State High School
Palm Beach Currumbin High logo.png
Address
Palm Beach Currumbin State High School
Thrower Drive

Currumbin
,
Queensland
Information
School typePublic
MottoNil Sed Optima
Established1972
Executive PrincipalChris Capra
Grades7–12
Enrolment2,649 (2023)
Language English
Colour(s)Red, white and blue
   
Website Official website

Palm Beach Currumbin State High School is an independent public, co-educational, secondary school, located in the Gold Coast suburb of Palm Beach, in Queensland, Australia. [1] [2] It is administered by the Department of Education, with an enrolment of 2,649 students and a teaching staff of 198, as of 2023. [2] The school serves students from Year 7 to Year 12. [1] [2]

Contents

History

The school opened on either 24 January 1972 [3] or 1 February 1972. [4]

In August 1973, the construction of 'H' block was announced; it was described it would include 'six classrooms, a staff room, locker room, store, and additional toilets.' [5] It was stated to cost $149,162 at the time. [5]

In 1974, the Works and Housing Minister at the time, Mr. Hodges, announced the construction of a science building at the school, which was to cost $160,121 at the time. [6]

$49,000 was allocated to the school for the installation of water tanks to irrigate the school grounds in 2006. [7] The project was estimated to save twenty-two million litres of water each year. [7]

Excellence programs

Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence was established in 2001, specifically created for students who desire to achieve the most out of their scholastic studies. Students that participate study a modified curriculum to further streamline their progression into the senior school. [8]

Creative Arts Excellence

The Creative Arts Excellence program focuses on developing ambition, artistry and academia in students. The program includes specialised skills training, arts showcases and projects. [9]

Sports Excellence

In 1996, the Sports Excellence program was created to allow students in years 8-12 excelling in sport to play and train at a more professional level. The program helps students develop as athletes as well as the fair play and leadership aspects that accompany it. ‘Sport Ex’ is taken as 1 of 6 chosen subjects, which enables more time per week in the program. Sports Excellence now accommodates students in AFL, Basketball, Kayaking, Netball, Soccer, Rugby League, Tennis, Track & Field, Surfing and Touch Football. [10]

AFL Team Achievements

Senior Male (Years 10-12)
Gold medal icon.svg Champions: (7) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024
Silver medal icon.svg Runners Up: 2019, 2021
Gold medal icon.svg Champions: (3) 2013, 2014, 2015
Senior Female (Years 10-12)
Gold medal icon.svg Champions: (4) 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024
Silver medal icon.svg Runners Up: 2019, 2022
Junior Male (Years 7-9)
Gold medal icon.svg Champions: (6) 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Silver medal icon.svg Runners Up: 2016, 2017
Gold medal icon.svg Champions: (4) 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Junior Female (Years 7-9)
Gold medal icon.svg Champions: (6) 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Notable alumni

Rugby League

Australian Rules

Football

Surfing

Other

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School | Department of Education". Schools Directory. Archived from the original on 31 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 "ACARA Data Access Program - School Profile 2023". Australian Curriculum Assessment And Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  3. ↑ "Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School". Queensland Government Archives Search. Archived from the original on 31 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  4. ↑ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland schools". Queensland Department of Education. 14 April 2019. Archived from the original on 24 July 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  5. 1 2 "$1 Million Schools". Noosa News. 23 August 1973. p. 6. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  6. ↑ "Building Industries Boost". Noosa News. 14 November 1974. p. 21. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  7. 1 2 "Media Release - $475,000 in community water grants for McPherson". Parliament of Australia. 13 March 2006. Archived from the original on 31 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  8. ↑ "Academic Excellence". Palm Beach Currumbin State High. Queensland Government. 2014. Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
  9. ↑ "Creative Arts Excellence". Palm Beach Currumbin State High. Queensland Government. 2014. Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
  10. ↑ "Sports Excellence". Palm Beach Currumbin State High. Queensland Government. 2014. Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
  11. ↑ Simonot, Suzanne (14 June 2017). "Gold Coast Titans foundation player rolls up sleeves in new series of The Block". The Gold Coast Bulletin . Archived from the original on 12 November 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  12. ↑ Boswell, Tom (11 January 2016). "Karl Lawton is an option for the Gold Coast Titans to replace injured Kane Elgey". The Gold Coast Bulletin . Archived from the original on 1 September 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  13. ↑ Henderson, Zuleika (10 July 2008). "Brad has brains as well as brawn". Southern Cross University. Archived from the original on 16 August 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  14. ↑ "Tom Dearden". Queensland Rugby League. 12 July 2022. Archived from the original on 26 May 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  15. ↑ Gould, Joel (5 April 2018). "Why Elgey said no to Joey Johns and yes to Titans 'Legion'". National Rugby League. Archived from the original on 8 June 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  16. ↑ Hyde, Viva (23 June 2023). "NRL Penrith Panthers star Luke Garner snaps up Gold Coast property sight-unseen - realestate.com.au". Gold Coast Real Estate. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  17. ↑ McAllister, Josh (10 May 2022). "Former forward Keegan Hipgrave in new career following early retirement". Love Rugby League. Archived from the original on 23 May 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  18. ↑ Gould, Joel (14 January 2018). "Hipgrave 'the most competitive I've coached'". National Rugby League. Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  19. ↑ Brady, Jack (23 February 2016). "High school mates shoot for Tigers vacancy". National Rugby League. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  20. ↑ Kennedy, Chris (14 May 2016). "Rankin and Hunt get long-awaited NRL union". National Rugby League. Archived from the original on 29 May 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  21. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 April 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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