International Student program
At Yeronga we focus on a holistic education that emphasizes the development of the well-balanced young person, who is empowered and wants to go out into the world and make a positive difference. We see it as our responsibility to provide numerous opportunities and programs for all students to find meaning, enjoyment, and a sense of belonging and connection.
Please note that additional costs may occur for certain subjects and excursions.
Our Philosophy
One of the most important decisions is deciding what high school to attend. Great schools and learning communities are formed on the basis of positive relationships, where student and teacher expectations are high and where learning is taken seriously. At Yeronga SHS, our school vision "Quality Pathways to Success" is the DNA that drives us forward. Yeronga is an exciting and vibrant school community who embrace a forward thinking global perspective. All students and staff work together to uphold our values of Quality, Harmony and Sustainability.
Facilities
Located in the inner city suburb of Yeronga, our school has a large campus with many green spaces. We have three large ovals in which students can spend their lunchtimes. Other facilities:
- Assembly hall
- Auditorium
- Sound proof music and recording rooms
- Languages building with language labs
- Hospitality kitchens
- Science laboratories
- Green room for filming and photography
- Computer labs with specialist equipment e.g. 3D printers
- Extensive gardens
- Community fruit and vegetable garden
- Manual arts facilities - metal work, wood work, mechanics
- Resources centre – Library, Business and Information Technology
- Sports hall with professional grade basketball court and climbing/abseiling walls
Curriculum
Year 7 and 8 students sample a range of subjects throughout the year. In Junior Secondary the curriculum is organised around the Australian National Curriculum. Elective subjects include Design Technology, Information Digital Technology, CEO—Building a Business, Digi Minds, Music, Visual Arts, Drama, Food Studies, Manual Arts and Music Performance. Students also study Chinese.
As students move into Year 9 they have an increased opportunity to select elective subjects for study. Although there is greater choice in Year 9, all students retain the CORE subjects of Mathematics, English, Science, HPE and Humanities and Social Sciences. As students enter the senior phase of learning we begin to offer greater flexibility in learning pathways to allow students to achieve a range of career and life goals.
The senior subjects offered at Yeronga State High School are either QCAA (Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority) developed or VET (Vocational Education and Training). The QCAA develops four types of senior subject syllabuses — General, Applied, Senior External Examinations and Short Courses. Extension subjects are extensions of the related General subjects and are studied concurrently with Units 3 and 4 of the General course. Typically, it is expected that most students will complete these courses across Years 11 and 12. All subjects build on the P–10 Australian Curriculum.
Some of the subjects we offer are:
- English
- English as an Additional Language
- Physical Education
- Accounting
- Ancient History
- Business
- Geography
- Legal Studies
- Chinese
- General Mathematics
- Mathematical Methods
- Specialist Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Design
- Dance
- Drama
- Music
- Visual Arts
- Early Childhood Studies
- Fashion
- Film and Media
- Information Communication Technology
Excellence Programs
Academies of Excellence
For information on our STEM, The Arts and Athletes Academies, please click on the images below.
Languages
In Years 7, 8, 9 students we offer Chinese, Spanish or Japanese languages. Students will be able to choose one of these languages as part of their subjects. In senior, there are a variety of languages which lead to university pathways as well as vocational pathways:
- Chinese General subject
- Certificate II Applied Languages (Chinese)
- Certificate III Applied Languages (Chinese)
- Studying first languages through Brisbane School of Distance Education (BSDE). For example, Japanese and German.
The Arts
Whether students have the opportunity to perform in theatre productions or help out behind the scenes, studying Drama and Performing Arts not only engages with the creative side of the brain, it also provides an ideal balance in students' patterns of study. The school performs musicals every two years, most recently performing 'Star Cross'd Smash' based on Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet and Tim Minchin's 'Matilda' and the favourite musical 'Annie'.
Laptop Program
At Yeronga SHS every student has access to a laptop as part of their enrolment at our school. We have prioritised this as we believe students must have the right tools in order to succeed.
Leadership Opportunities
Student leadership is taken seriously at Yeronga with many roles being available across year levels for student voices to be heard. These include:
- School captains
- Sport captains
- Student representative council members
Contacts
Deputy Principal Senior School and International Coordinator
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Phuong Truong
Ph: (07) 3249 1400
159 Villa Street
Yeronga 4104
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