Principal's Welcome

We take great pleasure in welcoming International Students to Caloundra SHS on the beautiful Sunshine Coast of Queensland.

Caloundra State High School provides a broad range of high quality academic and vocational subjects designed to prepare students for their future pathways. Situated on the doorstep of beautiful, pristine beaches and only minutes away from the local Glasshouse Mountains and scenic hinterland, Caloundra State high school is also able to complement its excellent education program with an extensive range of extra-curricular activities for students to participate in.

With opportunities for cultural and sporting activities that leverage our unique location, the flexibility of our curriculum creates resilient, lifelong learners and international citizens.

Caloundra State High School's mission is to empower students with the confidence and capacity to enrich both the local and global community and culture.

Excellence and Inclusive Practices within the curriculum is a major focus, and the school has a number of Programs of Excellence and extension classes for high achieving students for those with an aptitude for academic study, the arts and sport.

Ensuring our students are skilled and prepared for the future is the key to all of our teaching programs, and student learning is enriched through the use of an extensive range of technology and community partnerships.

Caloundra State High School is a future orientated school underpinned by traditional values, where individual student growth and personal achievements are celebrated alongside academic success – students are our number one priority.

Our diverse, innovative and relevant curriculum combined with an unrelenting focus on high expectations and clear responsibilities allows us to deliver educational excellence and encourages all students to reach their full potential in academic, vocational and personal well-being outcomes.  Caloundra SHS students, staff and parents regularly feedback that the school provides a safe and positive learning environment from the moment they enter the school in years 7 all the way through to their exit in year 12.

Caloundra's experienced International Team and dedicated Teaching Staff offer our International Students a personalised program of instruction and experience.  Caloundra SHS strives to cater for student's individual needs and aims to provide support and guidance to our students to ensure their time at Caloundra State High School is filled with success and happy memories. 

We also provide our International Students with ESL lessons to support their transition with their language skills and offer a range of additional extra-curricular “Aussie Experiences" both locally and within the country, to develop their confidence and cultural awareness. 

It is through the strong partnerships that are built between students, staff, parents, industry and the broader community that Caloundra SHS is able to foster a deep and authentic sense of belonging and connectedness. Proactive leadership and dedicated staff, who value relationships with students, underpin a safe, positive and nurturing environment that make an International Student Experience at Caloundra SHS one that you will never regret.

​Natasha Wicks

Principal 
Caloundra State High School