Thuringowa State High School

Thuringowa State High School
Location
Map
26 - 54 Vickers Road South, Condon, Queensland, Australia
Information
MottoPromoting Achievement
Established1987
PrincipalPeter Stumer
Grades7-12
Enrollment678 (2023)
WebsiteOfficial site

Thuringowa State High School is a public co-educational secondary school located in the Townsville suburb of Condon, Queensland, Australia.[1][2] It is administered by the Queensland Department of Education, with an enrolment of 678 students and a teaching staff of 61, as of 2023.[2] The school serves students from Year 7 to Year 12,[1][2] predominantly from the neighbouring suburbs of Condon, Rasmussen, Kelso and Kirwan.[3]

History

The school opened on 27 January 1987,[4] under the name Condon, but later renamed to its current name,[5][when?] with year 8, 9 and 11 students.[3]

Thuringowa high school was State finalist in the inaugural Showcase Awards.[when?]

In 2023, a trial was conducted with the Year 7 cohort, to identify if weekly mindfulness sessions would improve learning, overall focus, communication and resilience within the students.[6] It was identified that the program had made significant difference to students' behaviour and engagement, which made classroom management easier.[6]

Extra curriculars

It offers programs in sport, cultural achievement, the Theatre Restaurant and Vocational education, amongst others.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Thuringowa State High School | Department of Education". Schools Directory. Archived from the original on 16 June 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "ACARA Data Access Program - School Profile 2023". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "School Profile". Thuringowa State High School. 8 August 2012. Archived from the original on 8 August 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland schools". Queensland Department of Education. 14 April 2019. Archived from the original on 24 July 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Condon | Queensland Places". The University of Queensland. Archived from the original on 16 June 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  6. ^ a b Ruddick, Baz (7 December 2023). "'Trauma aware' teaching in Townsville high school improving behaviour, engagement and relationships". ABC News Australia. Archived from the original on 13 June 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.

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