Type Public Principal Ms Lois O'Reilly Number of students 1,616 (2016) | Established 1954 Enrolment 1512 (2015) Phone +61 7 3327 8333 Founded 1954 | |
Motto Non sine pulvere palma(No Reward Without Effort) Similar Brisbane State High School, Indooroo State School, Ken State High School, Centenary State High School, Kelvin Grove State Coll Profiles | ||
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Indooroopilly State High School, or "Indro State High" as it is often referred to, is situated in the south-western suburbs of Brisbane, Australia after its opening in 1954. It is a co-educational, secondary state school. In 2014, the school had an enrolment of 1251 students but the number of students is expected to increase from 2015 as Year 7 is transferred from primary schools to secondary schools in Queensland. It is accredited by the Council of International Schools and offers the International Baccalaureate program.
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- Harlem shake indooroopilly state high school version
- 2005 year 12 graduation video indooroopilly state high school
- Arts at Indro
- Culture
- Values
- Weekend programmes
- Notable alumni
- References
Unlike most schools in Queensland and Australia, Indooroopilly does not have a uniform, but the students do have a dress code. Indooroopilly offers some programs not available under normal curriculum, namely a pilot's course, a Spanish immersion program and a Chinese and math acceleration program. It is also a school that focuses heavily on the arts. In particular film, television, new media studies, and visual art.
2005 year 12 graduation video indooroopilly state high school
Arts at Indro
Many graduates of the school have found membership in the local, national and international arts communities. Film, television and new media studies, visual art, drama, dance and music are well established areas of intellectual, artistic and creative pursuit at Indoorooopilly. The school's reputation for specializing in the arts has attracted many students wishing to pursue future careers in the arts industries. Many past students have involved themselves heavily in the visual arts industries. Many drama, dance and music graduates of the school have continued to pursue careers at industry level.
Culture
Cultural practice is a central part of the curriculum at Indooroopilly. The school celebrates many specific festivals and celebrations throughout the school year; biennial school musical, visual art exhibitions and drama, dance and music productions and concerts. These, and similar activities, have cemented the school's position as one of the most culturally active international high schools in Brisbane. One particular festival that is held every year is United Nations Day when Indooroopilly celebrates the cultural diversity of its student body. Indooroopilly has a strong multicultural community with approximately 30% of the school's population being international students.
Values
Indooroopilly's focus on values establishes it as being a unique school compared to other public secondary schools. It's four core values are: Each person's dignity, Our community's diversity, Open communication and Quality learning. School Principal Lois O'Reilly states that the school's values of teaching students to take responsibility for their own behaviour is part of its success.
Weekend programmes
The Japanese Language Supplementary School of Queensland Japanese School of Brisbane (ブリスベン校 Burisuben Kō), a weekend Japanese school, holds its classes at Indooroopilly State High. The school offices are in Taringa.
Notable alumni
Past students who have had very successful careers or have been in the media: