North Lakes State College

North Lakes State College is a coeducational independent public school based in North Lakes, Queensland, a suburb in the Moreton Bay Region, north of the Brisbane metropolitan area. The school has a total enrolment of more than 2900 students from Prep to Year 12 each year, with an official count of 2997 students in 2017.[2] The college consists of two campuses, with the main campus situated on Joyner Circuit, while a second campus, known as the Urban Learning Centre, is situated on North Lakes Drive and accommodates students in the Senior Secondary phase.

North Lakes State College
Location
North Lakes
,
Queensland

Australia
Coordinates27.237283°S 153.024879°E / -27.237283; 153.024879
Information
TypePublic, College
MottoLearn, Lead, Succeed
Established2002
PrincipalSamantha Knowles
GradesPrep-12
Enrolment3006 (2018)[1]
Colour(s)Purple, navy blue, white and cyan             
Website

Since 2015, the college's position of Executive Principal has been held by Samantha Knowles.

History

North Lakes State College was established in 2002 as a P-3 college with an enrolment of approximately 150 students, 75 of which were in the Pre-school years and 75 of which were enrolled in Years 1-3. In 2003, Years 4, 5 and 6 were introduced to the college, along with the facilities known as the Villa Precinct. In 2004, Year 7 was introduced and the facilities known as the Lodge Precinct opened. This year also saw a large development across the site in preparation for the introduction of the secondary component of Years 8 and 9 in 2005. The year 2006 saw the introduction of Year 10 and the construction of the Urban Learning Centre, with the Senior Secondary years of Year 11 introduced in 2007 and Year 12 introduced in 2008.[3]

Curriculum

Early Phase (Prep-Year 3)

Students in the Early Phase at North Lakes State College have the opportunity to study Music, Chinese, Italian, Health & Physical Education and Perceptual Motor Programs.

Lower Middle Phase (Years 4-6)

The Lower Middle Phase involves the transition from the early foundational school years. Students in this phase engage in the key learning areas of:

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • History
  • Geography
  • Italian
  • Technology
  • Health & Physical Education
  • The Arts (Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Art)

Junior Secondary (Years 7-9)

Year 7

Year 7 students enrolled at North Lakes State College undertake the compulsory core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, History/Geography, Health & Physical Education and Languages (Italian or Chinese). Each student also undertakes two elective subjects in the fields of:

Years 8 & 9

Years 8 and 9 students undertake the compulsory core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, History/Geography and Health & Physical Education as well as elective subjects in the fields of:

Senior Secondary (Years 10-12)

Year 10

Year 10 students enrolled at North Lakes State College undertake the compulsory core subjects of English, Mathematics (core or extension), Science (core or extension), History/Geography (six months rotation) and Health & Physical Education. Students also undertake two of the elective subjects, which include:

  • The Arts
    • Dance
    • Certificate II in Dance
    • Drama in Practice
    • Visual Art
    • Visual Art Studies
  • Languages
    • Italian
  • Science
    • STEM Robotics
  • Health & Physical Education
    • Health & Physical Education Extension
    • Health & Movement
    • Certificate I in Sport & Recreation
  • Humanities
    • Legal Studies
  • Information & Communication Technologies
    • Digital Technologies
  • Business
    • Economics & Business
    • Certificate I in Business
  • Technology
    • Graphics
    • Food & Nutrition
    • Certificate I in Hospitality
    • Certificate I in Manufacturing[7]

Year 11

North Lakes State College offers a range of Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) General Subjects, Applied Subjects and Vocational Education & Training (VET) courses to Year 11 students.

QCAA General Subjects

  • English
    • General English
    • Literature
    • English as an Additional Language
  • Mathematics
    • General Mathematics
    • Mathematical Methods
    • Specialist Mathematics
  • Science
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Physics
    • Earth & Environmental Science
  • Humanities
    • Ancient History
    • Modern History
    • Geography
    • Legal Studies
  • The Arts
    • Dance
    • Drama
    • Visual Arts
    • Music
  • Health & Physical Education
    • Health
    • Physical Education
  • Languages
    • Italian
  • Information & Communication Technologies
    • Digital Solutions
  • Business
    • Accounting
    • General Business
    • Economics
  • Technology
    • Design
    • Food & Nutrition[8]

Applied Subjects

  • English
    • Essential Language
  • Mathematics
    • Essential Mathematics
  • Science
    • Aquatic Practices
  • Humanities
    • Social & Community Studies
  • The Arts
    • Visual Arts in Practice
  • Health & Physical Education
    • Sport & Recreation
  • Business
    • Business Studies
  • Technology
    • Furnishing Skills
  • Information & Communication Technologies
    • Applied Information & Communication Technology[8]

VET Subjects

  • Certificate II in Early Childhood & Care (CHC30113)
  • Certificate II in Engineering Pathways (MEM20413)
  • Certificate II in Hospitality (SIT20316)
  • Certificate II in Kitchen Operations (SIT20416)
  • Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation (SIS20213)
  • Certificate III in Business (BSB30415)
  • Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30315)
  • Certificate III in Hospitality (SIT30616)
  • Certificate III in Tourism (SIT30116)
  • Certificate III Screen & Media (CUA31015)
  • Certificate IV in Crime & Justice (10283NAT)[8]

Year 12

North Lakes State College offers the following range of subjects to Year 12 students as well as the same Vocational Education Training subjects that are available to Year 11 students.

  • Signature Programs
    • Signature Dance
    • Signature Basketball
    • Signature Golf
    • Signature Rugby
  • English
    • General English
    • English for ESL Learners
    • English Communication
  • Mathematics
    • Mathematics A
    • Mathematics B
    • Pre-vocational Mathematics
  • Science
    • Physics
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Engineering Technology Studies
    • Earth Science
    • Aquatic Practices
  • Humanities
    • Ancient History
    • Modern History
    • Legal Studies
    • Social & Community Studies
  • Languages
    • Italian
  • The Arts
    • Dance
    • Drama
    • Visual Arts in Practice
    • Music
    • Music Extension
  • Health & Physical Education
    • Health Education
    • Physical Education
    • Recreation
  • Information & Communication Technology
    • Information Technology Systems
    • Information & Communication Technology
  • Business
    • Economics
    • Accounting
    • Business Communication & Technologies
  • Technology
    • Graphics
    • Furnishing Skills[9]

Extra-curricular activities

North Lakes State College offers a signature program of Italian Immersion for students in Years 7-9. Other extra-curricular activities available to students at North Lakes State College include:

  • Instrumental Music
  • Choir
  • Dance
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Rugby


  • Robotics (Years 5-12)[10]

References
  1. "North Lakes State College Executive Summary (School Improvement Unit)" (PDF). Department of Education and Training (Queensland). Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
  2. "North Lakes State College Annual Report 2017" (PDF). Department of Education and Training (Queensland). Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
  3. "North Lakes State College - Our School". North Lakes State College. Archived from the original on 19 April 2019. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  4. "Curriculum Handbook: Year 7 2019" (PDF). North Lakes State College. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
  5. "Curriculum Handbook: Year 8 2019" (PDF). North Lakes State College. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
  6. "Curriculum Handbook: Year 9 2019" (PDF). North Lakes State College. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
  7. "Curriculum Handbook: Year 10 2019" (PDF). North Lakes State College. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
  8. "Curriculum Handbook: Year 11 2019" (PDF). North Lakes State College. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
  9. "Curriculum Handbook: Year 12 2019" (PDF). North Lakes State College. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
  10. "North Lakes State College - Extra-curricular". North Lakes State College. Archived from the original on 19 April 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
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