Trinity Bay State High School is the largest secondary school in Cairns, with students reflecting the multicultural composition of this city at the top end of Queensland. About 30% of the students are of indigenous descent, many of them Torres Strait Islander. There is a friendly, caring climate at Trinity High, perhaps encouraged by the beautiful tropical environment in which it is embedded.
The school offers very attractive programs with academic, musical and sports focuses, in which the close cooperation with James Cook University (JCU) plays an important role. In the field of marine sciences, for example, there is the joint project “Classroom on the Great Barrier Reef”, which includes a marine biology experience camp on beautiful Orpheus Island. There, students have the opportunity to research and learn on a spectacular tropical island with world-leading marine scientists (see video 3 below).
Trinity Bay State High School‘s Science Excellence Program encourages science-minded and engaged students and offers a tailored curriculum in science, technology, engineering and math. Through direct contact with scientists, students can explore various subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology and robotics. Exciting activities in the surrounding area include a dedicated astronomy classroom with a StarLab planetarium.
The Centre of Artistic Development (CAD) is an extension program for dance, drama, music and technical theater. Students work in multi-age teams to prepare performances for the community, among other things.
The Trinity Bay Visual Arts Industries program encourages students with an interest in visual art forms such as drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography, film, media and graphic design. The program runs in conjunction with practicing artists and the arts industry.
Opportunities for outdoor education and aquatics are available as part of the Certificate III in Fitness. Trinity Bay State High School has been a leader in outdoor education in Far North Queensland for many years. It offers a well-established and highly comprehensive outdoor education program that also leverages partnerships with local industry.
Trinity Bay State High School also offers its international students a variety of vacation programs throughout the year, including the chance to take a scuba diving course and earn a PADI certification.
Location:
- State: Queensland
- Nearest town: Cairns
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Specialities:
- The Science Excellence Academy
- The Performing Arts Centre of Artistic Development
- Visual Arts Industries Excellence
- Diving Course offered
All information provided is accurate to the best of our knowledge.
These pictures were taken during the school visit of the director of Highschool Australia Anne Stewart (see “About us“ ) in July 2022
