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Why choose our school?

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At Mackay North State High School we strive for excellence in all areas of curriculum and have numerous innovative programs. Listed below are some of the highlights.

Academic:  

  • An extensively equipped Library Resource Centre
  • Electronic Learning Centre incorporating Computer operated Lathe and Graphic Design facilities
  • Modern Business Education Centre
  • Modern Teleconferencing and fast Broadband connection
  • Junior Secondary Precinct
  • Work experience for students in Years 10 - 12, Vocational Education Program including work placement in industry
  • Instrumental music program
  • Training restaurant and Industry standard cooking kitchens
  • Programs of Excellence in Music, Dance and Art
  • Programs for Gifted and Talented and students with Special Needs

Leisure/Cultural: 

  • Attractively landscaped environment
  • Excellent ovals and terraced seating
  • 25 metre swimming pool
  • Basketball/Netball/Volleyball/Handball/Racquetball Courts/Indoor Volleyball and Badminton Courts
  • Weight training room
  • Cricket practice nets and two concrete wickets
  • School community hall
  • Soundproof room and audio tape facilities
  • String and Percussion Ensemble
  • Marching, Senior and Intermediate Concert and Stage Bands
  • Choir and folk ensemble
  • Rock Eisteddfod
  • School Musical
  • Lions Youth of the Year
  • Zonta Club

Social/Personal:  

  • Student Council
  • Senior Prom and Year 12 Graduation
  • Year 10 Informal Dinner
  • Annual Awards Presentation Evening
  • Sports Awards Evening
  • Student Exchange Program
  • Year Level Programs
  • Care Program
  • Peer Support Group

Personnel: 

  • Dedicated, friendly and approachable teaching and support staff
  • Guidance Officers
  • Community Education Counsellor
  • Instrumental Music teachers
  • Special Needs teachers
  • Computer Administrator, Administration Staff, Teacher Aides, School Facilities Officer, Groundsperson, Cleaners and other support staff
  • Special Education Program in dedicated Special Education Unit
  • School Nurse
  • School Based Police Officer
  • Tuckshop convenors and voluntary helpers
  • Access to visiting staff for Hearing, Visually and Physically impaired students, migrant education and other special services

Communication and Support: 

  • Active Parents and Citizens Association
  • Fortnightly Parent Briefings
  • Interim and End of Semester Reports
  • Parent/Teacher interviews
  • Annual Senior Magazine "Sententia"
  • Annual North High Fair
  • Parent participation in school committees
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Last reviewed 22 February 2024
Last updated 22 February 2024