AFL: The Under 15 Coolum Beach Breakers team, which includes many of the Coolum High AFL Academy players, won their Grand Final against Maroochydore. The team showed exceptional skill, determination, and resilience in holding off the reigning champions. Future Lions in the making!

 

 

ART: Four Year 12 Visual Arts students presented at the Creative Generations exhibition at The Butter Factory in Cooroy.  The students’ artworks were showcased alongside over 40 outstanding pieces from across the region in this exhibition of excellence. Out of nearly 500 state-wide submissions, only around 100 are shortlisted, and Coolum High received commendations, placing them among just 18 regional awardees in one of the most competitive regions in Queensland.

BASKETBALL: The Coolum SHS Junior Boys Basketball team won the Division 1 Grand Final, which was held in Caloundra. The thrilling game saw the boys come out on top with a 54-45 win over St Andrew’s, and they impressively finished the season undefeated. Their success was made possible thanks to Mr Sinclair for stepping in to coach while Mr Dixon was away.

 

 

CHEER: Coolum High’s Level 1 and 2 Cheer Academy teams competed at ‘Cheerbrandz Eutopia’ in Brisbane, and both teams took out first place. An incredible achievement from both teams!

 

DEBATING: Coolum High’s Year 8 – 9 Intermediate debating teams competed against Maroochydore State High School and Sunshine Coast Grammar School, respectively. Jasmine, Issy, Mischka and Levi, in Intermediate 1, defeated MSHS, and Phrare, Bianca, Georgia and Ruby of Intermediate 2, defeated SCGS. These students overcame their intense nerves to push through with courage and determination and did Coolum proud.

 

ISLAND: Mr Olsen, Mr Edwards and Ms Dennien took 51 Year 11 students to Tangalooma Island for their Aquatic Practices (AQP) snorkelling excursion. The island trip allowed the students to demonstrate the skills they’d been practising in the pool in the lead-up to their assessment. The Coolum High crew saw wobbegong sharks, turtles, starfish, stingrays and an array of fish.

 

 

MUSIC: Coolum High’s Instrumental Music Tour went on tour to Sydney, where they had a very rewarding trip with many highlights, including visiting the Opera House and the Conservatorium of Music.

 

NURSING: Year 12 students enrolled in a vocational education pathway completed their Assistant in Nursing (AIN) qualification. This achievement comes after an intensive program combining classroom learning with hands-on experience, including 80 hours of placement in local aged care facilities. Throughout their placement, students had the opportunity to work alongside experienced healthcare professionals. This qualification opens doors for students to pursue further training or begin working in the healthcare industry immediately. It is a significant step toward building a future workforce committed to providing quality care in our community.

PARAMEDIC: Year 11 and 12 Health Certificate students had the invaluable opportunity to participate in educational sessions led by qualified paramedic, Sunny, from the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) Coolum Station. These sessions provide first-hand insight into the career pathways within paramedicine, as well as a deeper understanding of the vital role paramedics play in the healthcare system.

 

TAG The Coolum SHS Oztag teams took to the field at the QLD All Schools Oztag Tournament in style, proudly showing off their game and fresh new uniforms, which were designed by a talented Year 11 student. Coolum entered five fierce teams: 7 Girls, 8 Boys, 9 Girls, 9 Boys, and 11 Mixed. With some impressive wins and epic efforts across the board, the students gave it their all and represented Coolum SHS with pride.

 

WIND At the Sunshine Coast Eisteddfod, the Coolum High Wind Symphony finished in third place in the first division. The competition of music quality was contested by a large number of schools, and the result from the Wind Symphony was exceptional. The students’ performance was spellbinding, with every single student bringing their peak performance. Special congratulations go out to their fearless conductor, Mrs Sharelle Guest, who has taken the students from the B division to where they are now.