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Tamborine Mountain State High School aims to give all students the power to be knowledgeable and informed, with literacy and numeracy as the basis for all learning. We are committed to providing multiple academic pathways.
Junior Secondary Schooling The junior secondary program encompasses subjects from the mandated and optional units of the eight Key Learning Areas (KLAs). Key Learning Areas are: - English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Technology
- Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
- Health and Physical Education (HPE)
- Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE)
- The Arts
Senior Schooling 11- 12 Subject selection for the Senior Certificate studied over Years 11 and 12 offers a range of options. The subjects chosen may reflect a particular specialisation or may allow students, as yet not confirmed in their career choices, to keep their options open. Levels of Achievement awarded on exit from Year 12 form the basis of a student's Overall Position (OP) or selection rank. Vocational Education and Training Tamborine Mountain State High School recognises the value of vocational education and training (VET) programs for school students as an integral part of a sound general education. Our school is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). Our national provider number is 30624. VET is a structured sequence of training and education, recognised across Australia. It is delivered in the form of accredited competencies from endorsed training packages leading to recognised qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Students may be undertaking:
- Recognised VET as a part of the post-compulsory curriculum programs.
- School Based Apprenticeships or Traineeships while studying for their Senior Certificate
- Five authority subjects (qualifying them for an Overall Position "OP") and selecting one VET for interest or simply to enhance part time employment opportunities while studying at university
- A course that interests them knowing that they may still qualify for tertiary study by gaining a selection rank.
Subjects which contain VET at Tamborine Mountain State High School are: Industrial Skills (Furnishing), Personal Development - Work Readiness. Workplace Learning Work Experience – How it Works - Students go to a workplace usually from 1 day a week for a few weeks, or 1 week block (for year 10’s) or for a few days if trialling for a school-based traineeship/apprenticeship position.
- Student is NOT paid during work experience.
- While student is on work experience they are covered by Education Qld Insurance to and from and during work times.
What is the difference between a traineeship and an apprenticeship? - A traineeship is usually completed in 12 to 18 months.
- Examples: Business, IT, Retail.
- An apprenticeship (trade) commonly takes 3-4 years.
- Examples: Carpentry, Plumbing, Hairdressing.
- A student must work at least 48 days in a calendar year, i.e. 1 day a week.
- This can be on weekends or during the school week.
Click here to see the Tamborine News article for the recent Chamber of Commerce meeting, in which the Workplace Learning Department spoke to local industry members. Excellence Programs
Tamborine Mountain State High School students may participate in: - Theatre Excellence Program (Years 11 - 12).
Senior Curriculum Offerings
Authority Subjects
(Subjects which contribute to OP eligibility) | Authority-registered Subjects | | Ancient History | Early Childhood Practices | | Art | English Communication | | Biological Science | Hospitality Practices - Certificate II
| | Business Organisation and Management | Industrial Skills - Furnishing | | Chemistry | Industry Skills - Application | | Dance | Photo-imaging | | Drama | Physical Recreation | | Economics (VSS) | Prevocational Mathematics | | English | Theatre Excellence Program | | Film and Television | Certificate II in Business | | Geography | Certifidate II in Information Technology | | Graphics | | | Home Economics | | | Information Processing and Technology (IPT) | | | Japanese | | | Legal Studies | | | Mathematics A | | | Mathematics B | | | Mathematics C | | | Modern History | | | Music | | | Physical Education | | | Physics | | | Technology Studies | |
All curriculum areas within the school make regular use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to assist in the learning of students. Throughout a student's education at Tamborine Mountain State High School, a student will have regular and constant interaction with ICTs. This interaction develops general and specific software ICT skills. Extra Curricular Activities
| Sport | Academic | Leadership | - Athletics
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Equestrian
- Golden Circle Fun Run
- Golf
- Netball
- Orienteering
- Rugby League
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Touch Football
- Volleyball
- Senior Physical Education Excursions
| - ASX Game
- Australasian Mathematics Assessment
- English Competition
- Frontiers in Science
- Gene Ethics
- Mathematics Competition
- National Geography
- Rio Tinto Big Science
- Titration
- Tournament of the Minds
- Tutoring
| - Australian Business Week
- Camps
- RACQ Future Leaders
- Student Council
| | Public Speaking | Cultural | Visual Arts | - Debating
- Lions Youth of the Year
- Mooting
- Rostrum Voice of the Year
| - ANZAC Day March
- Blood Bank Donations
- Chess Club
- Docudrama
- Go Kart Programme
- Landcare
- Make-a-Wish Christmas in July
- Overseas Study Tours - Japan & Europe
- Student Newspaper
| - Arts Night
- Energies Art Exhibition
- Creative Generation
- Tamborine Mountain Show
- Exhibitions at the Local Library
| | Performance Arts | | | - Amnesty International Drama Festival
- Arts Night
- Choir
- Concert Band
- Dance Group
- Dance Ed in the Spotlight
- Drama Workshops
- Musicals
- Gold Coast Senior Secondary Schools Drama Festival
- Gold Coast Eisteddfod
- Jazz Band
- Street Theatre
- String Ensemble
- Technical Theatre Workshop
- Theatre Excellence Camps
- Brisbane Arts Theatre Festival
- Theatre Excursions
- Woodwind Ensemble
- Dance Escursions
- Film Excursions
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