School overview
Number of students1,800
| Year school established
1960
| Number of Staff320
|
Welcome to Trinity Bay State High School
At Trinity Bay State High School, our vision is to engage students and empower them to achieve meaningful personal and future life pathways. Located just 5 km west of Cairns' vibrant city centre in a stunning tropical climate, our school is proud to offer an exceptional learning environment.
We uphold the values of learning, respect, relationships, responsibility, and pride in everything we do. Our dedication to these values has earned us a reputation for academic excellence, strong community confidence, and an internationally recognised student program. With passionate teachers and innovative teaching practices, we cultivate a love for learning and inspire our students to excel.
Our Programs and Opportunities
Excellence Programs:
We offer a range of specialised programs to nurture talent and support students’ unique interests:
- Rugby League Excellence Program (Years 7–12), led by Rod Griffin, a former Papua New Guinean professional rugby league player, who mentors students to reach their athletic potential.
- Science Excellence Academy (Years 7–10), fostering curiosity and innovation.
- Performing Arts Centre of Artistic Development (Years 7–12), including Dance, Drama, Music, and Technical Theatre.
- Visual Arts Industries (Years 7–12), providing hands-on experiences with industry mentoring.
- Talented Athlete Academy (Years 7–9), promoting fitness and sportsmanship.
Extracurricular Activities:
Beyond the classroom, our students thrive with opportunities to participate in:
- Excursions like the Orpheus Island Reef Project and Daintree Rainforest Observatory, turning nature into a classroom.
- International trips to Japan and China, broadening cultural horizons.
- Music programs including instrumental lessons, band, orchestra, and choir.
- Inter-school sporting competitions and athletics carnivals.
- Drama, dance, and stage production, enhancing performance skills.
- Art workshops with industry mentors, fostering creativity.
- Harmony Week, celebrating cultural diversity and unity.
World-Class Facilities:
Our campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including:
A modern STEAM building for interdisciplinary learning.
University-grade science laboratories and a stargazing laboratory.
A Confucius Classroom, in partnership with The University of Queensland, supporting cultural and language studies.
A dedicated Performing Arts complex and art gallery.
An advanced sports complex and fully equipped gymnasium.
Pathways to Success
Trinity Bay SHS prepares students for bright futures, offering seamless transitions to tertiary education. Collaborations with James Cook University ensure students benefit from real-world science projects at Orpheus Island and the Daintree Rainforest.
With a commitment to academic, social, and personal development, Trinity Bay SHS is a place where every student can thrive.
Join Us!
Whether it’s achieving in academics, excelling in sports, or exploring the arts, Trinity Bay SHS provides the foundation for success.
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