Gympie State High School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gympie State High School |
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1 Everson Road
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| Coordinates | 26°11′20″S 152°40′44″E / 26.189°S 152.679°E |
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| Type | Public, secondary |
| Motto | Ecollegio Metallisque Aurum (Gold from the school as well as the mines) |
| Established | 1912 |
| Principal | Anthony Lanskey |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrolment | 922 (2020) |
| Colour(s) | Maroon and gold |
| Website | [1] |
Gympie State High School is a big public school in Gympie, Queensland, Australia. It's a school for both boys and girls, teaching students from Year 7 to Year 12. In 2020, over 900 students attended the school. The school's motto is Ecollegio Metallisque Aurum, which means "Gold from the school as well as the mines". Its official colors are maroon and gold.
School History
Gympie State High School opened its doors in 1912. It was one of the very first high schools in Queensland. The school was first located on Lawrence Street. Later, in 1917, the first building on Cootharaba Road was built. This building became a well-known landmark in Gympie.
Sadly, on May 18, 1955, the original building was destroyed by a fire. This fire happened because of a science experiment. New buildings, called Blocks B, C, and D, were built on the same spot later that year. More blocks like E, J, and M were added in the 1960s. Blocks A, H, and Hamilton Hall were built in the 1970s. In the 1980s, Blocks N, O, and the school pool were constructed.
In the 1990s, K Block was rebuilt from an older 1930s building. The current main office building was also built then. The newest big change happened in 2014. This was to get the school ready for Year 7 students to join. On September 21, 2018, some of the school's buildings were added to the Queensland Heritage Register. This means they are important historical places.
Special Programs
Gympie State High School offers special programs for students. These are called "Excellence programs." They help students learn more about subjects they are really good at or interested in.
- Gympie Music School of Excellence
- On-line College of Coding
- Rural Industries School of Excellence (RISE) program
- Scholarship Program
- Specialised School of Excellence – Mathematics & Science
- Sport Academy (Rugby League, Futsal and Volleyball)
Job Training Courses
The school also offers Vocational Education & Training (VET) courses. These courses teach students skills for specific jobs. They can help students get ready for work or further training after school.
Here are some VET courses for Year 10 students:
- Certificate I in Business
- Certificate I in Construction
- Certificate I in Information, Digital Media & Technology
- Certificate II in Creative Industries
Here are some VET courses for students in Years 11 and 12:
- Certificate I in Furnishing
- Certificate I in Hospitality
- Certificate I in Information, Digital Media & Technology
- Certificate I in Manufacturing (Pathways)
- Certificate II in Business
- Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
- Certificate II in Furnishing Pathways
- Certificate II in Hospitality
- Certificate II in Information, Digital Media & Technology
- Certificate II in Rural Operations
- Certificate III in Fitness
- Certificate IV in Digital & Interactive Games
Famous Former Students
Many people who went to Gympie State High School have become famous. These people are called "notable alumni."
- Mostyn Hanger: He became a very important judge. He was the Chief Justice of Queensland.
- Charles Wanstall: He was a politician, which means he helped make laws. He also became a Chief Justice of Queensland.
