What Facilities Do We Offer?
Computer Rooms
- Wireless connectivity throughout the school
- 5 refurbished Science Laboratories
Resource Centre with access to over 5000 educational videos and Click View
Multi-Purpose Hall
New sporting structure
Excellent Oval with underground irrigation system
Instrumental Music Instrument borrowing system
Engineering workshops
Industry quality hospitality kitchen
Academic curriculum
After an exploratory year in Year 8, students study eight subjects in Year 9 and seven subjects in Years 10, 11 and 12.
Introducing Australian curriculum in 2012 in line with the Education Queensland Curriculum Framework, continues to implement the Essential Learnings in all other curriculum areas. Year 10 is a year when students are offered programs most appropriate to prepare them for Years 11 and 12.
As well as traditional Senior Academic Subjects, the school offers a range of choices in the Senior courses to suit a range of interests and abilities.
Assessment is continuous and school-based; there are no external exams. The Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) is issued by the (QSA) Queensland Studies Authority if students have reached the required academic level. In Year 11, students will begin banking credits towards achieving their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).
Behaviour management program
Our
Student Code of Conduct is designed to monitor individual behaviour, and address issues quickly. Each teacher is involved, along with a Year Level Coordinator and a Head of Department responsible for implementing our North Support Structure.
Promoting the positive
At North, we are very conscious to acknowledge positive student behaviour. Public recognition is given to individuals and student groups who are making a positive contribution to the school.
Supportive environment / student management
The student-teacher relationship is one of mutual respect and understanding. Each student has an individual case manager who monitors progress. We place great importance on developing strong co-operative partnerships with parents. The school
Student Code of Conduct and a copy of Education Queensland’s ‘Code of Student Behaviour’ will be provided to all new enrolments. To ensure the safety of students and property, items such as liquid paper, aerosol cans, mobile phones, nikko pens, CD/MP3/IPod or alike, valuable items etc. should not be brought to school.
RAS Program
Our Relationships and Self Program (RAS) is a well developed pastoral care course over the six year levels. Students form RAS groups of approximately 25 students within their cohort, and stay with this group for the 6 years, gaining leadership opportunities at each year level. The RAS teacher generally remains the same for the 6 years, developing a close relationship with each student. The RAS teacher marks attendance rolls, shares school notices and is the first person students can talk to if they have a concern. The RAS group meets each day, and also once per week to complete extended activities.