Woodridge State High School
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| Woodridge State High School | |
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| Type | Public, Co-educational, Secondary |
| Motto | Connected to Every World |
| Established | 1972 |
| Principal | Sharon Schultz |
| Enrolment | 1400 (2016) |
| Colour(s) | Dark Blue and White |
| Website | https://woodridgeshs.eq.edu.au |
Woodridge State High School is a co-educational, state secondary school in Woodridge, a suburb of Logan, Queensland, Australia. The school opened in 1972, and currently has an enrolment of 1400 students.[1] While the school and suburb is based in the Logan Local Government Area, many of its students are from suburbs in the general Greater Brisbane Area. The current principal is Sharon Shultz.[2]
History
Woodridge State High School opened in 1972 during a period of rapid increase in primary school enrolment in the Woodridge area.[3] The school built its community hall in 1976.[3]
Sport
As with many Queensland state schools, Woodridge State High runs annual swimming, athletics and cross country carnivals, giving students the opportunity to become Age Champion to progress to district carnivals[4]. In addition, the school participates in an inter-school sports program, where schools in the district are pitted against each other. Winners may progress to the district premiers, and then to the Metropolitan finals. In adherence with the seasons, different sports are played during the Summer and Winter months.[4]
Cultural
The school claims it hosts students from over 60 cultural backgrounds.[1] Recently, the school hosted a talk by 2016 Australian of the Year David Morrison in line with its Harmony Day events.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Woodridge SHS Homepage - About WSHS". Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ^ "Woodridge SHS Annual Report 2014" (PDF). Department of Education and Training. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ^ a b "WOODRIDGE" (PDF). Logan City Council Libraries. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ^ a b "Woodridge SHS - Sports". Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ^ "Harmony in Logan". The Queensland Times Pty Limited. 21 Mar 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
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