Welcome to the Warwick State High School website. The Warwick
community is very proud of its local secondary school. Founded in 1912,
Warwick State High School is one of the oldest educational institutions in
Queensland.
Our gracious heritage buildings reflect a proud tradition of
educational excellence while modern classrooms and modern facilities provide
the environment and resources to prepare our students for the challenges of the
21st century. Enrolments stand at approximately 860 students.
Success at Warwick State High School is measured by daily
commitment to:
and is underpinned by our
school values of:
- Responsibility
(teaching and learning)
- Respect
(for self, others and property)
- Relationships
(safe and supportive)
In the end, success at study involves hard work and
commitment. As Principal of the school, I am committed to developing a
first class education system that meets the unique needs of your child. To
maximise learning is our school’s central priority and we believe that every
student is capable of success.
In order to maximise learning, the Warwick State High School
environment is characterized by:
- Clear
standards of academic and social behaviour where teaching and learning
rights are protected.
- A
flexible, broad and coherently organised curriculum.
- High
quality teaching and learning practices matched by high quantity teaching
and learning time.
- Quality
time for teachers to reflect on, evaluate and improve curriculum and
teaching.
- Literacy
and thinking skills as key organising principles for all our programs.
- Commitment
to developing confident and productive users of new technologies.
- Celebrating
and rewarding successes and achievement.
- Clear
communication between home and school.
- Positive
and caring interpersonal relationships.
- Opportunities
to further student excellence and personal development above and beyond
the classroom.
- Alternative
learning environments and pathways.
- Sharing
of P-12 resources across the Warwick cluster of schools.
I look forward to welcoming you into our school community. I
encourage your participation in daily school life and firmly believe that we
are in partnership with parents/caregivers aiming to attain the best possible
outcomes for your child.
Joy Craig
Principal