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