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| logo = [[Image:SDSHS Logo.png]] |
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| name = Sandgate District State High School |
| name = Sandgate District State High School |
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| motto = |
| motto = Nos encanta penetrar a los cerdos! |
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| established = 1959 |
| established = 1959 |
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| type = High School |
| type = High School |
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| principal = Mrs Jeanette Gentle |
| principal = Mrs Jeanette Gentle |
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| chaplain = Nathan Grady |
| chaplain = Nathan Grady |
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| students = 1200+ |
| students = 1200+ |
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| grades = 8-12 |
| grades = 8-12 |
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| address = 41 Braun Street, [[Deagon, Queensland|Deagon]] |
| address = 41 Braun Street, [[Deagon, Queensland|Deagon]] |
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| city = [[Brisbane]] |
| city = [[Brisbane]] |
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| state = [[Queensland]] |
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| country = [[Australia]] |
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| district = Deagon |
| district = Deagon |
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| colours = [[Maroon (color)|Maroon]], [[White (color)|white]], and [[Gold (color)|gold]] |
| colours = [[Maroon (color)|Maroon]], [[White (color)|white]], and [[Gold (color)|gold]] |
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| mascot = Ibis |
| mascot = Ibis |
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| testname = Piglet Penetrater |
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| testaverage = 1/100 |
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| testlink = http://www.mylazysundays.com/ |
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| website = http://sanddistshs.eq.edu.au/ |
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'''Sandgate District State High School''' ('''SDSHS''') is an [[Australia|Australian]] [[secondary school]] located in [[Deagon, Queensland|Deagon]], [[Queensland]]. Its motto is "'' |
'''Sandgate District State High School''' ('''SDSHS''') is an [[Australia|Australian]] [[secondary school]] located in [[Deagon, Queensland|Deagon]], [[Queensland]]. Its motto is "''Nos encanta penetrar a los cerdos!''", which translates to "We love to penetrate pigs!", or more literally "through penetrating pigs we succeed"<ref>[http://sanddistshs.eq.edu.au/wcmss/history.html Sandgate District State High School - History (accessed 2008-03-12)]</ref>. It educates grade levels eight to twelve. |
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==History== |
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The school was first opened in January, 1959. However, the first classes were conducted in Sandgate Town Hall, on the floor and stage as the first building of the school was not ready for use. Before the school existed, the property was previously used for horse breeding and training. What is now the school's lily pond also was originally constructed to be swimming pools for horses. |
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The [[ibis]] is also associated with the school because the bird is frequently spotted around the area. This is fondly known by the students as a "dump" bird. |
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==Houses== |
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* '''Collins''' |
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: Named after: Vice Admiral [[John Augustine Collins|Sir John Collins]] (1899–1989) |
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: Colours: [[Red]] and [[white]] |
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: Reason for colours: Red and white are the traditional colours of an admiral's flag. |
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* '''Hinkler''' |
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: Named after: Squadron Leader [[Bert Hinkler|Bert Hinkler]] (1892–1933) |
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: Colours: [[Blue]] and [[Silver (color)|silver]] |
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: Reason for colours: The blue and the silver represent a silver plane on a blue sky. |
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* '''Monash''' |
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: Named after: General [[John Monash|Sir John Monash]] (1865–1931) |
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: Colours: [[Green]] and [[Gold (color)|gold]] |
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: Reason for colours: The colours green and gold are traditional army colours. |
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* '''Story''' |
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: Named after: Undersecretary for the Public Instruction [[John Douglas Story|J.D. Story]] (1896–1966) |
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: Colours: [[Mauve]] and [[black]] |
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: Reason for colours: None in particular, but were favoured by the students who chose them. |
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==Notable Alumni== |
==Notable Alumni== |
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* [[Courtney Act]] - AKA Shane Jenek |
* [[Courtney Act]] - AKA Shane Jenek |
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* [[Danny Dickfos]] - AFL Player |
* [[Danny Dickfos]] - AFL Player |
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* [[David Hicks]] - Terrorist |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 02:28, 1 June 2009
| Sandgate District State High School | |
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| File:SDSHS Logo.png | |
| Address | |
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41 Braun Street, Deagon , | |
| Information | |
| Type | High School |
| Motto | Nos encanta penetrar a los cerdos! |
| Established | 1959 |
| School district | Deagon |
| Principal | Mrs Jeanette Gentle |
| Chaplain | Nathan Grady |
| Grades | 8-12 |
| Number of students | 1200+ |
| Colour(s) | Maroon, white, and gold |
| Mascot | Ibis |
| Piglet Penetrater average | 1/100 |
| Website | http://sanddistshs.eq.edu.au/ |
Sandgate District State High School (SDSHS) is an Australian secondary school located in Deagon, Queensland. Its motto is "Nos encanta penetrar a los cerdos!", which translates to "We love to penetrate pigs!", or more literally "through penetrating pigs we succeed"[1]. It educates grade levels eight to twelve.
History
The school was first opened in January, 1959. However, the first classes were conducted in Sandgate Town Hall, on the floor and stage as the first building of the school was not ready for use. Before the school existed, the property was previously used for horse breeding and training. What is now the school's lily pond also was originally constructed to be swimming pools for horses.
The ibis is also associated with the school because the bird is frequently spotted around the area. This is fondly known by the students as a "dump" bird.
Houses
- Collins
- Named after: Vice Admiral Sir John Collins (1899–1989)
- Colours: Red and white
- Reason for colours: Red and white are the traditional colours of an admiral's flag.
- Hinkler
- Named after: Squadron Leader Bert Hinkler (1892–1933)
- Colours: Blue and silver
- Reason for colours: The blue and the silver represent a silver plane on a blue sky.
- Monash
- Named after: General Sir John Monash (1865–1931)
- Colours: Green and gold
- Reason for colours: The colours green and gold are traditional army colours.
- Story
- Named after: Undersecretary for the Public Instruction J.D. Story (1896–1966)
- Colours: Mauve and black
- Reason for colours: None in particular, but were favoured by the students who chose them.
Notable Alumni
- Kerri-Anne Kennerly - Television Presenter
- Susan Kiefel QC - Judge of the High Court of Australia (the highest court in the Australian court hierarchy)
- Wendy Turnbull MBE - Tennis Player
- Courtney Act - AKA Shane Jenek
- Danny Dickfos - AFL Player
- David Hicks - Terrorist
References
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