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 public high school located in Gympie, Queensland, Australia. It is a school for both boys and girls. More than 900 students attend the school each year. In August 2020, there were 922 students enrolled.
The school's motto is Ecollegio Metallisque Aurum. This means "Gold from the school as well as the mines." Its official colors are maroon and gold.
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A Look Back at Gympie High's History
Gympie State High School first opened its doors in 1912. It was one of the very first high schools in Queensland. The school was first located on Lawrence Street. This is where Gympie Central State School is now.
Building the School Campus
The first building on Cootharaba Road was built in 1917. This building became one of Gympie's most famous landmarks. Sadly, on May 18, 1955, this original building was destroyed by fire. The fire started because of a science experiment.
Later that same year, new buildings called Blocks B, C, and D were built. They were put on the same site. More blocks like E, J, and M were built in the 1960s. Blocks A, H, and Hamilton Hall were added in the 1970s. In the 1980s, Blocks N, O, and the school pool were built.
In the 1990s, K Block was rebuilt from an older 1930s building. The current main office building was also constructed then. The newest major changes happened in 2014. These changes were made to get ready for Year 7 students joining the high school.
Recognized for History
On September 21, 2018, some of the buildings at Gympie State High School were added to the Queensland Heritage Register. This means they are important historical places.
Special Programs for Students
Gympie State High School offers special programs for students. These programs help students become excellent in different areas.
- 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)
Famous People Who Went Here
Many successful people have studied at Gympie State High School. These former students are called alumni.
- Mostyn Hanger was a very important judge. He became the Chief Justice of Queensland.
- Charles Wanstall was a politician. He also became a Chief Justice of Queensland.
