Kenmore State High School

School overview

Kenmore SHS is one of the top performing academic schools in Queensland. Its reputation is further enhanced by the outstanding extra-curricular program. The school is situated close to the University of Queensland in the leafy suburbs of Brisbane.

The small, diverse number of international students are cared for in a school with a strong emphasis on values. These features allow the school to live up to its motto ‘Education for Life’.

3 reasons to choose kenmore state high school

• The school has very strong academic results with most of the students moving to university on graduation
• The school offers a very broad variety of subjects and activities – there is something for everyone
• Kenmore is a pleasant environment in which to learn – friendly and focused

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

• Business communication & technology
• ICE (laptop) program
• Early childhood practices
• Economics
• Film and television, dance and drama
• Graphics and visual arts
• Hospitality and tourism
• Immersion German
• Kenmore Academic Athletic program
• Legal studies
• IT and multimedia studies
• Sciences – physics, chemistry, biology
• Academic Excellence

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Instrumental music – bands, string ensembles, choir
• Leos Community Service club
• Camps
• Debating languages • German • Japanese • German extension

SCHOOL FACILITIES

• Modern performing & visual arts centre
• Activities centre
• Networked computer laboratories tertiary path ways
• Most of Kenmore students progress to university study
• Extended studies program through the University of Queensland

AWARDS

• National Quality School Award 2007
• Education Queensland Showcase Award for Excellence 2006 Australian Mathematics Competition
• International language test (Zertifikat Deutsch)
• National Australia Bank Australian Language Competition
• International Youth Physics Tournament
• National Chemistry Quiz
• Top Award – Australian Schools’ Science and English competitions
• Australasian Schools Computer Skills Competition
• State Winner University of NSW Economics Competition
• Rio Tinto Australian Science Olympiads
• State Finalist – Instrumental & Choral Fanfare
• National aerobics champions

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