Subject Areas

English is taught with the aim of developing a students' comprehension, and their ability to express themselves clearly and confidently.

Contact details for the Head of Department are listed under Key Personnel.

Subjects offered

Tutorials/Support

English club is offered Monday first break for students interested in Creative Writing

Competitions/Other information

ETAQ short story and poetry competition (mid June)

FALS (Foundation for Australian Literary Studies) (October/November)​

Mathematics

Mathematics is a dynamic and essential subject that develops students' numerical confidence, problem solving skills and logical thinking.  Our curriculum is designed to build a strong foundation in key areas such as algebra, geometry and statistics, preparing students for further study and everyday life.

Contact details for the Heads of Department are listed under Key Personnel.

Subjects offered

Tutorials/Support

Maths Homework Club is held Thursday afternoons from 2:45pm to 3:30pm in the Library, from weeks 2 to 9.

Science

Science is taught to improve student's understanding of the world around them and how it works. We aim to build science knowledge through 'doing' science and not just 'talking about' science.​

Contact details for the Heads of Department are listed under Key Personnel.

Subjects offered

Tutorials/Support

Tuesday afternoons upon request and around assessment time.​

Competitions

Chemistry titration competition​

Humanities

The humanities and social sciences are the study of human behaviour and interaction in social, cultural, environmental, economic and political contexts. The humanities and social sciences have a historical and contemporary focus, from personal to global contexts, and consider challenges for the future.  

Contact details for the Heads of Department are listed under Key Personnel.

Subjects offered

​Tutorials/Support​

Friday 2^nd Break History Club

Competitions

ECOMAN Business Competition

Legal Studies Essay Writing Competition

History Essay Competition

Health and Physical Education

In Health and Physical Education, students develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to support them to be resilient, to develop a strong sense of self, to maintain healthy lifestyles and relationships and to make safe and healthy decisions.  They explore a range of physical activities and sports to develop physical skills and lifelong participation.

Contact details for the Heads of Department are listed under Key Personnel.

Subjects offered

​​Arts

The Arts is a learning area that draws together related but distinct art forms. While these art forms have close relationships and are often used in unified ways, each form involves different approaches to arts practices.  They all promote and encourage critical and creative thinking that reflect distinct knowledge, understanding and skills.

Contact details for the Heads of Department are listed under Key Personnel.

Subjects offered

Tutorials/Support

Elevate (yrs10-12) Art club runs every Wednesday 3pm-4pm

Young Artist Collective (7-9) runs every Wednesday 3pm – 4pm

Jazz & Concert Band Tuesday Afternoons 3pm-4:30pm

Competitions 

Asia Pacific Triannual Kids on Tour Program run by GOMA

QATA Tote Bag Competition

Tully & District Show

Innisfail Young Performers

And many other competitions that come up throughout the year.​

Technology

Design and Industrial Graphics Skills

Design encourages creativity, innovation and practical problem-solving. Students explore product design and graphic communication, developing both technical skills and creative thinking. Through hands-on projects and real-world challenges, they learn to design with purpose, considering function, aesthetics and sustainability.

Materials and Technologies Specialisations (TMT)

Materials and Technologies Specialisations introduces students to the fundamentals of working with both wood and metal through hands-on, practical learning. Students develop skills in measuring, cutting, shaping and joining metal and wood, while gaining confidence in using tools and machinery safely. This subject lays a strong foundation for future studies in Engineering and Industrial Technologies.

Industrial Technology Skills

Industrial Technology Skills provides students with practical, hands-on experience in working with timber and related materials. Students develop skills in woodworking techniques, safe use of tools and machinery and an understanding of industry practices in the timber trade.  Through real-world projects, students build confidence, craftsmanship and problem-solving abilities, preparing them for future pathways and further training in the construction and carpentry industries.

Engineering Skills

Engineering Skills provides students with the fundamentals of the engineering and manufacturing industries.  Through hands-on projects, students focus on processes such as welding, fabrication and metal machining. The subject emphasizes safety, precision and problem-solving, helping students develop valuable trade skills and preparing them for further training and careers in the engineering and technical fields.

Digital Technologies​​

Digital Technologies helps students prepare for the future by allowing them to create solutions through code and STEM.

Food Technologies

In Food Technology subjects, students learn how to apply knowledge of the characteristics of food, along with nutrition principles to food selection and preparation through the design and preparation of food for specific purposes and consumers. They will also develop understandings of contemporary technology-related food issues such as 'convenience' foods, highly processed foods, food packaging and food transport.  

Fashion Technologies​

In Fashion Technology subjects' students explore fashion culture, technology and design processes. Students use their imaginations to create, innovate and express themselves and their ideas, and to design and produce design solutions in a range of fashion contexts.

Contact details for the Heads of Department are listed under Key Personnel.

Subjects offered