Varsity College
| Varsity College Australia | |
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| Address | |
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198 Varsity Parade Varsity Lakes, Queensland , , 4227 Australia | |
| Coordinates | 28°04′41″S 153°24′40″E / 28.078°S 153.411°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent primary/secondary state day school |
| Motto | Dare to Dream[1] |
| Established | January 2001[2] |
| Executive principal | Nigel Hughes |
| Grades | P–12 |
| Enrolment | 3,400 (August 2023)[2] |
| Language | English |
| Hours in school day | 8:30 to 2:40 |
| Houses | Rainbow, Burleigh, Miami, Kirra |
| Colour(s) | Navy, gold, and grey |
| Website | varsitycollege |
Varsity College is a primary and secondary school in Varsity Lakes (Queensland, Australia).
Infrastructure
[edit]On 25 July 2001, Stage 1 of the school was officially opened by Hon Peter Beattie (Premier of Queensland).[3] On 13 August 2002, stage 2 of the school was officially opened by Anna Bligh (Queensland Minister for Education), a project costing $18 million (State and Federal Government funding). In 2002, the school opened a secondary campus, then known as "Varsity College Middle School".[3]
On 3 April 2004, the school's Senior Sports Centre, Performing Arts Centre and the Senior General Learning building were officially opened by Senator George Brandis.[3] In 2005, the "Lake Orr" footbridge, connecting both campuses, had been constructed.[3] In 2010, the Senior Learning Centre (SLC), originally known as the "Chinese Language & Cultural Centre of Excellence", was officially opened by Hon John-Paul Langbroek.[3] In 2015, the Junior Learning Centre was officially opened.[3]
In 2019, an outdoor multi purpose sports court (known as "The Hanger"), was built at the secondary campus.[3]
School leadership
[edit]In 2001, on the school's opening year, Mr Micheal Roberts was the Preparatory School Principal and Mrs Julie Grantham was the College Principal.[3] Since then, the school has had multiple principals:
| Principal | Years |
|---|---|
| Julie Grantham | 2001[3]–2002[citation needed] |
| Tracey Cashman | 2002–2004[citation needed] |
| Mike Kelly | 2004–2005[citation needed] |
| Jeff Davis | 2005–2015[citation needed] |
| Steven McLuckie | 2015–2018[citation needed] |
| Sharon Schultz | 2018[3][4]–2023[5] |
| Nigel Hughes | 2023–present[6] |
Students
[edit]Years
[edit]In 2002, with the opening of the school's then "Middle School", the school enrolled students for years 4 - 9.[3] In 2005, the school enrolled students for year 12, inducting the school's first premier College Captains.[3]
Class sizes
[edit]The trend in the average size of classes has been: -
| Year | Years | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prep – Year | 4 – 6 | 7 – 10 | 11 – 12 | ||||||||||
| 2016 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 20[7]: 4 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 21[7]: 4 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 19[7]: 4 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 19[8]: 3 | |||||||||
| 2020 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 20[9]: 2 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 19[10]: 2 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 19[11]: 2 | |||||||||
| 2023 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |||||||||
Student enrolments
[edit]In 2023, Varsity College was reported to have a maximum student enrolment capacity of 3,619 students.[12] The number of students entering Prep in any given year must not exceed 200 in 8 classrooms, unless there are more than 200 students enrolling from within the catchment area.[12] With respect to the school's "Programs of Excellence in Academic, Cultural and Sports Excellence", the school has an enrolment capacity of:[12]
- 425 students - Academic Program of Excellence
- 400 students - Cultural Program of Excellence
- 300 students - Sports Program of Excellence
Upon opening in 2001, the school had an initial cohort of 354 students from preschool to Year 3. In 2006, Varsity College reached over 2,500 enrolments across both campuses.[3] The trend in school enrolments (August figures) has been:-
| Year | Years | Boys | Girls | Total | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prep | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ||||
| 2014 | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | 1,592 | 1,477 | 3,069[13] |
| 2015 | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | 1,606 | 1,500 | 3,106[14] |
| 2016 | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | 1,593 | 1,513 | 3,106[7]: 3 [15] |
| 2017 | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | 1,655 | 1,568 | 3,223[7]: 3 [16] |
| 2018 | 209 | 221 | 212 | 216 | 200 | 233 | 233 | 362 | 332 | 338 | 289 | 170 | 254 | 1,694 | 1,575 | 3,269[9][7]: 3 [17] |
| 2019 | 179 | 222 | 223 | 222 | 217 | 223 | 249 | 341 | 350 | 323 | 311 | 258 | 161 | 1,618 | 1,598 | 3,279[9][8]: 2 [18] |
| 2020 | 184 | 176 | 235 | 231 | 224 | 240 | 341 | 347 | 339 | 337 | 307 | 276 | 233 | 1,729 | 1,641 | 3,370[9]: 2 [19] |
| 2021 | 180 | 189 | 180 | 238 | 228 | 227 | 241 | 335 | 350 | 327 | 312 | 283 | 255 | 1,700 | 1,645 | 3,345[10]: 2 [20] |
| 2022 | 172 | 183 | 197 | 186 | 247 | 230 | 237 | 367 | 329 | 353 | 294 | 289 | 260 | 1,609 | 1,654 | 3,344[11]: 2 [21] |
| 2023 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | 3,400[2] |
Attendance
[edit]The trend in student attendance has been: -
| Year | Years | Overall | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prep | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ||
| 2016 | 93% | 93% | 94% | 93% | 94% | 94% | 95% | 93% | 92% | 90% | 89% | 91% | 91% | 92%[7]: 10–11 |
| 2017 | 95% | 93% | 93% | 94% | 94% | 94% | 93% | 93% | 91% | 90% | 89% | 92% | 92% | 92%[7]: 10–11 |
| 2018 | 94% | 94% | 94% | 94% | 93% | 94% | 93% | 93% | 90% | 90% | 88% | 91% | 92% | 92%[7]: 10–11 |
| 2019 | 94% | 94% | 94% | 94% | 94% | 94% | 93% | 92% | 91% | 89% | 89% | 90% | 90% | 92%[8]: 8 |
| 2020 | 93% | 92% | 92% | 92% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 90% | 89% | 89% | 90% | 89% | 91%[9]: 7 |
| 2021 | 95% | 94% | 94% | 94% | 93% | 93% | 92% | 91% | 89% | 87% | 89% | 88% | 88% | 91%[10]: 7 |
| 2022 | 91% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 90% | 90% | 89% | 87% | 85% | 84% | 83% | 87% | 84% | 87%[11]: 7 |
| 2023 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Discipline
[edit]The trend in student discipline has been: -
| Year | Short Suspensions 1 – 15 days |
Long Suspensions 6 – 20 days |
Exclusions | Enrolment Cancellations |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 223 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 244[7]: 8 |
| 2017 | 249 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 279[7]: 8 |
| 2018 | 290 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 312[7]: 8 |
| 2019 | 306 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 330[8]: 6 |
| 2020 | 163 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 174[9]: 5 |
| 2021 | 308 | 25 | 10 | 3 | 346[10]: 5 |
| 2022 | 192 | 42 | 8 | 5 | 247[11]: 5 |
| 2023 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Curriculum
[edit]Languages
[edit]The school's language department offers Mandarin from prep to year 12.[2] The school also runs an English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) support team.[2]
Sports
[edit]Participation
[edit]During the school year, students participate in a range of carnivals, including cross country running, track and field, and swimming.[22] Age champions are awarded for students who excel in these fields.[22]
House system
[edit]The school has four sporting houses, named after "iconic" Gold Coast beaches:[22]
| House Name | Colour | Mascot | Student Surname | Gold Coast Beaches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleigh | blue | barracudas | A B C D | Burleigh Beach |
| Kirra | yellow | sharks | E F G H I J K | Kirra Beach |
| Miami | green | rays | L M N O P Q | Miami Beach |
| Rainbow | red | serpents | R S T U V W X Y Z | Rainbow Beach |
Popular culture
[edit]In 2002, the series The Sleepover Club was shot and partially produced at the school.[3]
The college has appeared in Sea Patrol.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "Prep to Year 3". Varsity College (www.varsitycollege.eq.edu.au). Queensland Government – Department of Education and Training. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "Varsity College". Education Queensland International. Queensland Government – Department of Education and Training. Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Our History". Varsity Life (www.varsitylife.com.au). Archived from the original on 8 April 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ "Yesterday we said a sad farewell to Mrs Sharon Schultz". Woodridge State High School (www.woodridgeshs.eq.edu.au). 13 October 2018. Archived (PDF) from the original on 4 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024 – via Facenook (www.facebook.com).
- ^ "Executive Address: Mrs Sharon Schultz | A Final Farewell From Mrs Sharon Schultz". Varsity College (www.varsitylife.com.au). Archived from the original on 4 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "Executive Address: Mr Nigel Hughes | A Warm Welcome – Our New Executive Principal Mr Nigel Hughes". Varsity College (www.varsitylife.com.au). Archived from the original on 4 February 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Varsity College – Annual Report – 2018 – Queensland State School Reporting" (PDF). Varsity College (www.varsitycollege.eq.edu.au). Queensland Government – Department of Education and Training. 2018. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Varsity College – Annual Report – 2019 – Queensland State School Reporting" (PDF). Varsity College (www.varsitycollege.eq.edu.au). Queensland Government – Department of Education and Training. 2019. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "Varsity College – School Annual Report – Queensland State School Reporting – 2020" (PDF). Varsity College (www.varsitycollege.eq.edu.au). Queensland Government – Department of Education and Training. 2020. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Varsity College – School Annual Report – Queensland State School Reporting – 2021" (PDF). Varsity College (www.varsitycollege.eq.edu.au). Queensland Government – Department of Education and Training. 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Varsity College – School Annual Report – Queensland State School Reporting – 2022" (PDF). Varsity College (www.varsitycollege.eq.edu.au). Queensland Government – Department of Education and Training. 2022. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ a b c "Varsity College". Education. Queensland Government – Department of Education and Training. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Varsity College, Varsity Lakes, QLD". My School. Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). 2014. Archived (PDF) from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Varsity College, Varsity Lakes, QLD". My School. Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). 2015. Archived (PDF) from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Varsity College, Varsity Lakes, QLD". My School. Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). 2016. Archived (PDF) from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Varsity College, Varsity Lakes, QLD". My School. Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). 2017. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Varsity College, Varsity Lakes, QLD". My School. Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). 2018. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Varsity College, Varsity Lakes, QLD". My School. Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Varsity College, Varsity Lakes, QLD". My School. Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). 2020. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Varsity College, Varsity Lakes, QLD". My School. Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Varsity College, Varsity Lakes, QLD". My School. Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). 2022. Archived (PDF) from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ a b c "Sports". Education Queensland International. Queensland Government – Department of Education and Training. Archived from the original on 27 October 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
