International Students Program
Hervey Bay State High School welcomed our first international students in the 2019 school year.
With both the annual whale migration, and World Heritage-listed Fraser K'Gari on our doorstep, Hervey Bay State High School offers a wide range of unique learning and enrichment programs to all students, including Australian life experiences.
With spacious modern classrooms, our teaching programs are academically challenging, innovative and incorporate literacy, numeracy and technology; Our established working agricultural farm, creative arts complex and sports precinct offers students opportunities to expand their learning experiences; Our school is actively engaged in cultural, academic, sporting and external programs, as well as many extra-curricular activities.
We maintain an unrelenting focus on academic achievement, positive behaviour, personal and social capabilities as well as a high involvement into our wider community.
Excursions
In partnership with the Fraser Coast schools cluster, our international students are given the opportunity to participate in excursions throughout the year. It is also a good opportunity for them to meet other international students in the area and share experiences during their stay. These activities optional, however are also weather and cost dependent.
- Rainbow Beach Surfing
- Whale Watching
- Tangalooma Island
- Gold Coast
- Sunshine Coast
- Turtle Watching
- Lady Musgrave
Special Programs
- English Literacy focus
- Agricultural Science and Animal Husbandry
- Marine Studies and Aquatic Practices (including a trip to Lady Musgrave Island)
- Project-based learning for 21st century technology skills - STEM Program including a study tour to Singapore
- Leadership Program – study tours
- Academic Programs of Excellence (APEX)
- Specialist Academies
- Performing Arts (Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Arts)
- Business and Tourism study pathways
- Extensive selection Certificates qualifications
- Purposeful support programs for social and emotional engagement and wellbeing
Extracurricular Activities
- Daily lunchtime activities for students (Including STEM Team, Cattle and Sheep Club, Marine Clubs and D&D)
- Sporting competitions (including rugby league, Netball, Volleyball and Futsal)
- Cattle Show team
- Human Powered Vehicle Race Team
- 96km Kokoda Hiking Challenge
- Dance, drama and music groups
- Homework clubs
- Incentive days and school camps
- Activities and trips for International students
School Facilities
- State of the art sports precinct and gym
- Technology workshops
- Spacious and modern learning spaces
- Hospitality kitchens
- Agriculture and Environmental Centre
- Creative Arts Complex
- Teen Life-Skills Centre
- Inclusive Education Centre
Tertiary Pathways
- Connectivity and partnerships with University of Sunshine Coast adjacent to the school
- TAFE Queensland pathways
Languages
- Language Program – Mandarin, study tour to sister school in China
International
Staff
Mrs Terri Weatherley, Deputy Principal – International
international@herveybayshs.eq.edu.au
Ph: +61 7 4194 3777
Mrs Lynda Downing, International Homestay Coordinator
international@herveybayshs.eq.edu.au
Ph: +61 7 4194 3777