Coolum State High School is located in the Sunshine Coast district, between the Noosa and Maroochy Rivers in the north and south, the ocean on our east and to the west, the hinterland.  Coolum State High School is situated three kilometres north of the Coolum township and is isolated from suburban areas.  It is set in natural scrub land and native gardens surround and intrude on all buildings with kangaroos, goannas and abundant birdlife a part of the surrounding landscape.

The school focuses on excellence in learning, relationships, community and self.  It has a strong academic focus and maintains links with the Sunshine Coast University and local TAFE institute.  Vocational areas include -

• Hospitality 
• Business Studies
• Information Technology
• Tourism, Visual Art
• Engineering
• Furnishing
• Children’s Services
• Outdoor Recreation
• Multimedia

Japanese is the language taught at the school with other languages available through Distance Education.

• Computer and Science laboratories
• Performing Arts Centre
• Photography Dark Room
• Pottery Kiln
• Music Recording Studio
• Tennis Courts
• Extensive sports fields

Sports

Awards

• Regional Showcase Award for Academic Excellence in Education Queensland 2009
• Gold Award 2011 Choral Festival
• Commendation at the Regional Creative Generation Ministers Youth Arts Award 2011

Other Highlights

• Bi-annual Musical Stage Performance
• Surf Lessons in Terms 1 and 3
• Close to community swimming pool, soccer and football grounds, netball courts, cricket grounds and beach volleyball courts
• School Debating
• Toastmasters
• Instrumental Music
• Choral Group
• Farewell dinner/barbeque

Excursions

• Leadership Camp – canoeing, mountain biking, abseiling, rock climbing, trekking.
• Ski Trip to Falls Creek, Victoria in June/July holidays
• Coolum meets Canberra Trip (visit Australia’s capital city and sights)
• Fraser Island and Whale Watching weekend
• Australia Zoo
• End of year excursions to Dreamworld/ Wet and Wild

STUDENT

Student Visa
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/applying-student.pdf

Visitor Visa

If you wish to stay in Australia following the expiry of your Student Visa, without a supervising adult who is 21 years or older, the following forms must be completed and forwarded to the Department of Immigration 14 days before your Student Visa expires.

http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/601.pdf
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1229.pdf
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1257.pdf

If you will be travelling with a supervising adult who is 21 years or older, Form 601 ONLY must be completed.

Student Information and Documents

• Living and Learning In Queensland
  
• Overseas Student Health Cover
  
• International Student Code of Conduct
  
• Homestay Family Feedback Form from International Student
  
• International Student Exit Survey
  
• International Student Travel Policy
  
• Type 2 Travel – Local Overnight Stay Consent Form
  
• Type 3 Travel – Outside Local Area / Holiday Travel and Activities Consent Form
• EQI Fact Sheet - International Students Driving in Queensland

Useful Websites
www.coolum.com.au
www.tourismsunshinecoast.com.au/
www.eqi.com.au

HOMESTAY PROVIDER

BLUE CARDS

• CCYPCG Website
  
• Fact Sheet – CCYPCG Legislation
  

Applying for a Blue Card
Please complete the following documents and return to the Homestay Coordinator, together with original proof of identity documents as indicated in Part C of the application form.  The CCYPCG advise that processing time is between six and eight weeks and all persons aged eighteen years and over must hold current blue cards prior to becoming homestay providers.

• Volunteer blue card application form
• Authorisation to Confirm a Valid Blue Card Form
• Authority to Liaise with an Authorised Person Form

Homestay Provider Information and Documents

• EQI Homestay Code of Conduct
  
• Risk Management Strategy Compliance
• Homestay Annual Self Assessment Form
• Application to Become an Education Queensland International Homestay Provider
  
• EQI International Risk Management Strategy for Homestay Provider
  
• Insurance Guidelines for Homestay Families
  
• EQI General Homestay Guidelines
• EQI Homestay Guidelines for Homestay Families
  
• EQI International Student Feedback Form from Host Family
  
• EQI Guide for Internet use in Homestay
  
• Internet Safety Contract – Sample
  
• Internet Safety Contract
• Tuckshop Menu