Woodridge State High School is a co-educational, state secondary school in
Woodridge, a suburb of
Logan,
Queensland
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Australia. The school opened in 1972, and currently has an enrolment of 1200 students (as of May 2016).
While the school and suburb is based in the Logan
Local Government Area, many of its students are from suburbs in the general
Greater Brisbane Area. The current principal is Kathleen Janecek.
History
Woodridge State High School opened in 1972 during a period of rapid increase in primary school enrolment in the Woodridge area.
The school built its community hall in 1976.
In 2017, Woodridge State High School celebrated its 45th anniversary of educating students since its opening in 1972.
Sport
As with many Queensland state schools, Woodridge State High runs annual swimming, athletics and cross country carnivals, giving students the opportunity to become Age Champion to progress to district carnivals
In addition, the school participates in an inter-school sports program, where schools in the district are pitted against each other. Winners may progress to the district premiers, and then to the Metropolitan finals. In adherence with the seasons, different sports are played during the Summer and Winter months.
Cultural
The school claims it hosts students from over 60 cultural backgrounds.
The school hosted a talk by 2016
Australian of the Year David Morrison
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in line with its
Harmony Day
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See also
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Lists of schools in Queensland
The following lists cover state and non-state primary and secondary schools in Queensland, Australia.
South-East Queensland
There are 4 lists of schools for South-East Queensland:
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* List of schools in Greater Brisbane
* List of schools in Gold ...
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Education in Australia
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References
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Public high schools in Queensland
Schools in Logan City
Educational institutions established in 1972
1972 establishments in Australia