Beenleigh State High School Explained

Beenleigh State High School
Motto:	Latin: Semper Altiora
Motto Translation:	Reach Higher
Principal:	Matthew Morgan
Campus:	Urban (Beenleigh)
Enrolment:	1767 (as of 2021)^[1]
Website:	https://beenleighshs.eq.edu.au/
Established:	1963^[2]

Beenleigh State High School (BSHS) is a public, co-educational high school located in Beenleigh, Queensland, Australia.^[3] It is administered by the Department of Education, with an enrolment of 1,977 students and a teaching staff of 136, as of 2023.^[4] The school opened on the 29 January^[5] 1963.^[6]

Extracurricular activities

BSHS offers a number of extracurricular activities, including debating, Air Force cadets, sports, and an agricultural show team and dance troupe.^[7]

Academic achievement

In 2021, 355 students received a Senior Statement.

Notable alumni

• Alan Cann, rugby league player
• Tonie Carroll, rugby league player with the Brisbane Broncos.^[8]
• Tori Groves-Little, Australian rules footballer with the Gold Coast Suns.^[9]
• Sonia Kruger, actress, dancer, media personality
• Phil Stockman, baseballer

See also

• List of schools in Greater Brisbane

Notes and References

1. Web site: Beenleigh State High School 2021 Annual Report. Queensland Government. 13 March 2023.
2. 18 April 2019.
3. Web site: Beenleigh State High School . 8 January 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110205114157/http://www.beenleigshs.eq.edu.au/ . 5 February 2011 . dead .
4. Web site: ACARA Data Access Program - School Profile 2023 . 2024-06-04 . Australian Curriculum Assessment And Reporting Authority.
5. Web site: 2019-04-14 . Opening and closing dates of Queensland schools . 2024-06-04 . Education.
6. Web site: Beenleigh Queensland Places . 2024-06-04 . www.queenslandplaces.com.au.
7. Web site: Beenleigh State High School . 8 January 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110205114157/http://www.beenleigshs.eq.edu.au/ . 5 February 2011 . dead .
8. Web site: Former Brisbane Broncos NRL star Tonie Carroll inspires new junior rugby league competition. Courier Mail. Boswell. Tom. 21 March 2015. 22 July 2019.
9. Web site: Groves-Little a one of a kind draft prospect. AFL.com.au. Black. Sarah. 7 October 2018. 22 July 2019.