Beerwah High School

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Beerwah State High School, often abbreviated to Beerwah High School, Beerwah High or simply BSHS, is a government-owned secondary school located in Beerwah, Queensland, Australia. It has students in Grades 7 to 12, and an enrolment of 1020. BSHS opened in 1992.FacultiesSubject offerings at Beerwah State High School are organised around nine faculties. Each of these faculties is led by a Head of Department who is responsible for the quality of teaching, learning and assessment within their area of responsibility. Business Education and Information Technology Communications Communications Health and Physical Education Home Economics Industrial Technology Mathematics Science Social Science The ArtsSpecialist programsBeerwah State High School offers three specialist programs: Athletics Extension Program, Music Extension Program and in 2012, an iLearn Program (which failed spectacularly).Location and FacilitiesBeerwah State High School is located on Roberts Road within walking distance of the train station. The school is located next to the local swimming pool, which serves as the venue for swimming training and the annual Swimming Carnival. Located within the school is a purpose-built assembly hall and indoor stadium, which hosts school assemblies, as well as interschool sporting events and physical education classes. The school also has a performing arts centre, which is used for school performances as well as for performing arts and dance classes. The school also features purpose-built chemistry laboratories, graphics and woodworking rooms and art facilities.School Sporting HousesThe House System is designed to reflect and enhance the values of Beerwah State High School. With staff members and students participating enthusiastically in the various House challenges, the school’s values are given concrete meaning as all House members prepare for the future, respect community, value differences, participate and succeed while striving for pride in excellence. Each House has a staff member as a House leader and two students as House captains.