Caloundra State High School offers Signature Programs in academic and sporting pursuits and Arts Programs in Dance and Music Performance that are designed to assist students in reaching their full potential.
Our academic program nurtures and develops academically talented students to extend and maximise their potential. Our sports signature programs are conducted in partnership with local and regional community sporting organisations and are led by industry professionals.
All programs require a significant commitment of time and effort outside of school hours.
Entry to all programs is by application only. Some programs will also require the student to trial or audition.
Conditions of acceptance and continuation in a program:
- Maintaining an attendance rate of 85% or higher
- Following the school dress code
- Consistent positive engagement in learning and high standards of conduct
- Completion and submission of all assessment tasks by the due date
- Being prepared for learning, including a connected and charged BYO device
- Being prepared with all specialist uniforms, kit, equipment and footwear at all times
- Informing your teacher beforehand, if you are unable to attend training or rehearsals
- Participating positively in school life and positively representing the school in the community
- Representing the School at the Community ANZAC Day March on 25 April each year
- Having school fees fully paid or up to date or a negotiated payment plan
Important dates for 2026 enrolments
| Year 7 Academic Scholarship Applications open: |
Friday 28 February 2025
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Year 7 Scholarship & Signature Programs Information Session:
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Wednesday 12 March 2025
(3.15 to 4.00pm)
Resource Centre
(Gate 7, Bower Street)
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Year 7 Academic Scholarship Applications close:
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Friday 21 March 2025
Year 7 Successful Scholarship applicants will be notified by Thursday 1 May 2025. |
Year 7 Horizons Signature Program
Applications close: |
Round 1: Friday 21 March 2025 (major intake) Successful applicants will be notified by Thursday, 1 May 2025
Round 2: Friday 22 August 2025 (Subject to availability) Successful applicants will be notified by Friday 19 September 2025 |
Year 7 Sporting Signature Program
Applications close: |
Friday 23 August 2025
Year 7 Successful Signature Program applicants will be notified by Friday 19 September 2025. All other Year levels will be notified by the relevant Head of Department.
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Year 7 Rugby League Trials:
Year 6 Rugby League Development Days:
| Thursday 19 June 2025 &
Thursday 26 June 2025
3.30 - 6.00pm
Wednesday 19 March 2025 & Thursday 15 May 2025 3.15-5.30pm |
| Year 7 Volleyball Trials: |
Session 1: Tuesday 24 June 2025
(Year 6 High School Experience Day)
Session 2: Tuesday 2 September 2025 (3.15 - 5.00pm) |
| Year 7 Surfing Trials: |
Applicants will be invited to a beach trial session to be held after school in September. (Date TBC)
Applications to be submitted on or prior to this date.
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Year 7 Arts Signature Programs
Applications close:
Auditions:
Workshops:
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Tuesday 24 June 2025 (Year 6 High School Experience Day)
Additional dates TBC
Dance Extension Workshop Thursday 6 March (8.40am - 2.30pm) Instrumental Music Workshop Monday 19 May 2025 (Details TBC)
Year 7 Successful Signature Program applicants will be notified by Round 1: 6 June 2025 Round 2: 15 August 2025 All other Year levels will be notified by the relevant Head of Department.
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Contact Details for Signature Program Coordinators
Should you have any queries regarding these programs/scholarships, please do not hesitate to contact:
Details about each Signature Program are as follows: