Palm Beach Currumbin State High School

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Palm Beach Currumbin State High School
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Palm Beach Currumbin State High School
Thrower Drive

Currumbin
,
Queensland
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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]

Notable alumni

Rugby League

Australian Rules

Football

Surfing

Other

See also

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