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Senior Secondary

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​Download the 2024-2025 Senior Studies Guide (517 KB)

Download the Year 11 and 12 Assessment Policy (788 KB)​​​

School Culture

Ingham State High School’s Values are Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfullness (GEM). Timetabled Positive Youth Development (PYD) lessons explicitly teach skills to assist students in these areas.

Transition from Junior School to Senior School

At Ingham State High School we aim to make the transition from the Junior School to the Senior School as seamless as possible. Throughout Year 7, 8 and 9, many transition activities involve the students in awareness raising programs in the senior school. These activities give students the opportunity to gain insights into life after Ingham State High School and the rigors they may need to meet some of the challenges ahead. Year 9 students have the opportunity to attend Y Lead training in preparation for Year 10, 11 and 12. 

Academic & Vocational Programs

Year 10 students study a minimum of seven subjects, which includes five core subjects and two electives. Year 11 and 12 students study a minimum of six subjects with English and Mathematics as core subjects.

Students select their Year 11 & 12 subjects following a guided Senior Education and Training (SET) Plan process in Year 10. Students select their study pathway based on their SET Plan and whether they require an Overall Position (OP) score for tertiary entrance or will rely upon a Rank should they wish to follow an alternative tertiary pathway.

Ingham State High School is also a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) thus giving students the opportunity to acquire nationally accredited vocational qualifications. Ingham High offers Certificate III and Certificate II qualifications across a range of industry/business domains. These areas are supported by a Trade Skills Centre focused on agriculture/agribusiness/laboratory skills; Business, Hospitality and IT hubs, Industrial Technology hub and Visual Arts workspace.

Students can apply for programs which include the Central Queensland University, Start Uni Now Program, the University of Queensland, Enhanced Study Program, Schools of Distance Education and external RTOs.

All students are expected to graduate with a QCE or QCIA and a Vocational Education and Training qualification.

Leadership Opportunities

Leadership training and opportunities are open to all students in Year 10, 11 and 12.

 A Leadership Camp is offered at the end of Year 11 and students then apply for Year 12 leadership positions. Positions available are School Captains and Vice-Captains, Sport Captains, First Nations Leaders, Student Executive and House Captains. Students who apply for and gain Leadership positions in Year 12 receive leadership training and the Captains and Vice Captains attend Y Lead conferences. The School Leadership Team lead the School Student Council and represent the school at many functions and events.

​​​Career Opportunities

During Positive Youth Development (PYD) lessons, senior secondary students are also exposed to many different guest speakers, career information events and workshops in our endeavour to have them well informed and ready for “life after Year 12”.

Ingham High has a very close working relationship with Central Queensland and James Cook Universities. Both universities visit the school regularly and work with students on their tertiary pathways and accessing university courses such as the CQU SUN Program.

The Australian Defence Forces regularly attend the school to give information sessions for students contemplating joining and/or studying with the Defence Forces and to support school events.

Students are encouraged to take up work experience and work placement opportunities. Year 10 students complete a one week block of work experience during the last week of Term 3. They complete a work readiness program prior to them going on placement.

Students in Year 11 may access the work placement program on Wednesdays – they apply to complete five (5) week blocks during Terms 1, 2 and 3.

School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships are another very popular avenue for students to become “work ready” and trained. Students are expected to work on a Wednesday and employers are very supportive of this program as it is of mutual benefit for all involved.

Learning Journeys and workshops are organised and students apply to join if it is of interest. Career Expo trips and guest speakers are organised for students in Year 9, 10, 11 and 12.

Extra-curricular Opportunities

In senior secondary, students have the opportunity to participate in a range of vocational, sporting and cultural activities.

The sport program combines the QSSS representational sport and our inter-school and intra-school sports program. Many sports are offered to students to learn and participate at all levels.

Instrumental music is an integral part of the school culture. Students take advantage of the many opportunities that are offered to perform and enhance their skills. Creative Generations if offered to students to become involved on a national stage.

Public speaking opportunities are offered to those students who wish to pursue their oratorical skills. 

Students from Ingham State High School are also active citizens within the wider community volunteering their time in charitable events and participating in district community events.

Students receive recognition for active citizenship, cultural, sporting and academic achievement at the annual Awards Night.

Contact

If you require any further details, please contact Ingham State High School by phoning (07) 4797 1333 or emailing admin@inghamshs.eq.edu.au

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Last reviewed 13 February 2024
Last updated 13 February 2024