Calibre academy sports12/16/2023 ![]() ![]() Our school culture is built on the foundation of the four houses Coolangatta, Duranbah, Bilinga and Kirra. Our flexible and tailored study options also extend to include the Cooee GC surfing program and new and enhanced XCELearte Academies including, e-STEM Academy, Change Makers Academy, Creative Industries Academy, Sports & Health Science Academy, Paddling Academy and the XCELerate High School Readiness Program (for current year 5 students).Įqually as important as our curriculum offerings, are our weekly Positive Culture lessons which are inspired by Positive Psychology, exploring social emotional skills like resilience, growth mindset, kindness and perseverance. Our students can study a Business Diploma on site, obtain their drone licence through the Cert III in Aviation, become a qualified Childcare Educator or even a Teacher Aide and have a personalised study pathway planned for them and their individual future. Our curriculum offerings are as diverse as our students and range from academic excellence and STEM programs to a variety of vocational offerings including our on-site mini hospital for students studying health certificates, a building and construction shed and state-of-the-art science, fitness and arts facilities. As a result of this we have expanded our outdoor areas to include additional hand ball courts and an outdoor gym. This strong step has led to focussed classrooms and a schoolground buzzing with conversation, special-interest clubs and physical activity. We are one of the few schools who have a complete ban on mobile phone use by students whenever on school grounds, or representing the school. Our high expectations culture of school pride, engagement and growth provides the foundation for the learning environment in the classrooms and sets the tone for our students in the playground and while representing Elanora in the community. We provide endless extra-curricular opportunities and celebrations to ensure every student is valued for their personal contribution to the school and broader community. Students are valued and celebrated regardless of whether their strength is academics, sports, the arts, technology or community. We pride ourselves on being the school for the whole community. Diversity is valued and celebrated and our emphasis on positive relationships ensures that students have a multitude of opportunities to immerse themselves in school life and have a sense of belonging. Through our focus on Positive Culture, we have grown a school environment that is supportive, caring and safe. Our school is positioned in what is, undeniably, one of the most sought-after areas of Australia it makes sense to focus on nurturing our natural environment and developing our students' capacity for caring for our home here on the southern Gold Coast. ![]() ![]() Underpinning the Elanora State High School community, is a strong focus on the environment and sustainability. We are limited only by our imaginations and together we can dream big. The calibre of our staff positions Elanora State High School to provide our students with a world class education that is tailored to the individual needs of the student. With a strong desire to capitalise on community connections and the expertise of the staff, we are fortunate enough to have on our staff three recipients of the Gold Coast Secondary Principal's Alliance 'Secondary Teacher of the Year Award' and two 'Secondary Leaders of the Year Award'. The key to achieving this is thinking outside the box and broadening the options available for students. I am deeply committed to providing an exciting point of difference and alternative for the Elanora community. We focus on educating and supporting the whole child to ensure every student thrives, flourishes, succeeds and graduates as a confident, resilient global citizen. Welcome to Elanora State High School, the school that is a community, for our community. ![]()
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