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Review Chances to take part in the arts

Even though subjects like music and drama weren't an option, the school encouraged artistic expression through annual events such as the Battle of the Bands and Festival of Creativity, where students performed instrumental pieces, showcased their paintings etc. Due to a high number of applications, auditions… Read all

Even though subjects like music and drama weren't an option, the school encouraged artistic expression through annual events such as the Battle of the Bands and Festival of Creativity, where students performed instrumental pieces, showcased their paintings etc. Due to a high number of applications, auditions were usually required, but I don't know anyone who applied and didn't get accepted. I was part of a creative writing club, with sessions held every Friday afternoon. I, along with other members, wrote stories and shared ideas together over the course of one to two hours. The school provides opportunities to create and establish clubs if it has enough support, so this is another way that students can be involved in the arts.

Review Year 12 subject choices

I chose business, design, drama, film ,english, and maths. I continued all these from grade 9 onwards but during grade 12 I had to drop from business to applied business as I was failing the class. Those 'lessons' were mostly just reading from the textbook and being expected to figure it out so I could… Read all

I chose business, design, drama, film ,english, and maths. I continued all these from grade 9 onwards but during grade 12 I had to drop from business to applied business as I was failing the class. Those 'lessons' were mostly just reading from the textbook and being expected to figure it out so I could never really engage with it. I do wish I had taken food studies instead and earned a hospitality certificate during my schooling which they did offer.

Review Subject range and curiosity

Yes, Brisbane State High offered a wide range of subject choices, from sciences and humanities to arts, music, and sport-focused electives. There were also a lot of extracurricular activities like debating, clubs, and representative sport, which helped students explore interests outside the classroom.… Read all

Yes, Brisbane State High offered a wide range of subject choices, from sciences and humanities to arts, music, and sport-focused electives. There were also a lot of extracurricular activities like debating, clubs, and representative sport, which helped students explore interests outside the classroom. Some subjects had hands-on projects or excursions, which made learning more engaging and went beyond just preparing for exams.

Review Year 12 subject choices

General English, General Maths, Legal Studies, Ancient History, Drama, Music. I also did Philosophy through distance ed as an additional subject. I wish I could have done Modern History instead of Music, but there wasn't enough interest.

Review Year 12 subject choices

Drama, Business, Economics, and Physics. I took physics because I believed I was good at math, and economics and business because I believed that it would be my career pathway. Drama was there because I had enjoyed it the previous three years.

Review Subject range and curiosity

…interests and career paths. In addition to core subjects, there were numerous electives such as Drama, Music, Computer Science, and Environmental Studies, which allowed students to explore their passions. The school also encouraged curiosity and engagement through various initiatives. For example, we… Read all

Yes, my school offered a wide range of subject choices that catered to various interests and career paths. In addition to core subjects, there were numerous electives such as Drama, Music, Computer Science, and Environmental Studies, which allowed students to explore their passions. The school also encouraged curiosity and engagement through various initiatives. For example, we had a "Curiosity Week" where students could attend workshops on topics not covered in the regular curriculum, such as robotics, creative writing, and sustainable living. Additionally, the school promoted character values and creativity through community service projects, like organizing charity events and participating in local environmental clean-ups. These activities helped students develop a well-rounded perspective and fostered a sense of responsibility and teamwork beyond academic achievements.

Review Year 12 subject choices

I chose English, Math Methods, Drama, Film, Visual Art, and Legal Studies. I would have been in music over legal studies however the admin wouldn't let me.

Review Year 12 subject choices

I did: Pyschology Physics Methods General English Ancient History Drama I chose them because I was interested in them, and was glad I chose them because there was a lot of variety in my subjects.

Review Subject range and curiosity

Yes heaps of interesting and wacky little subjects to satisfy everyone! There is music, drama, arts, or for those who are more hands on woodwork, automotive, engineering, design and manufacturing to name a few

Review Would you recommend it?

…more than one subject, sometimes with the subjects having no correlation to each other (e.g. drama & science). Not saying that the teachers or teaching faculty is bad, it could be better. The school is known for its excellence programs in sports like rugby and netball and in the arts like dance and drama,… Read all

I would recommend this school to students more interested in sports and arts rather than academics. There is a lack of attention towards the academic side of teaching, with some teachers teaching in more than one subject, sometimes with the subjects having no correlation to each other (e.g. drama & science). Not saying that the teachers or teaching faculty is bad, it could be better. The school is known for its excellence programs in sports like rugby and netball and in the arts like dance and drama, so go to wavell if that seems more your speed. The overall experience wasn't bad, but myself and my peers did experience bullying, racism, saw violence occur on campus and there was minimal help from administration to resolve these issues, therefore these things remained an issues for years.

Review Chances to take part in the arts

…tailor to the customers needs, but there were also like 2 other arts related subjects art and drama sadly no film. Read all

I did design and the tools they had were pretty good, the class was very small so it was very intimate and interaction was a must, I wasn't even able to draw a 3d cube before this class and now Im able to draw cool pieces of furniture and cadets and know how to effectively help tailor to the customers needs, but there were also like 2 other arts related subjects art and drama sadly no film.

Review Experience of arts activities

Drama, Music, and Theatre Sports are all electives my son takes. He says he likes them as they allow him to use his skills a lot.

Review Chances to take part in the arts

There were plenty of art subjects to choose from and they recently built an arts all where they do visual art, drama and music which is very modern and has all the recourses needed.

Review Year 12 subject choices

English SL, Mandarin Ab Initio, Psychology HL, Biology HL, Math AI SL, Music HL I wish I had done a different language instead of Mandarin, as it was very difficult. However, I loved the teacher and the class so it’s not a deep regret. I also wish I took biology at an SL level or did chemistry instead,… Read all

English SL, Mandarin Ab Initio, Psychology HL, Biology HL, Math AI SL, Music HL I wish I had done a different language instead of Mandarin, as it was very difficult. However, I loved the teacher and the class so it’s not a deep regret. I also wish I took biology at an SL level or did chemistry instead, because I later realised it was not a strong subject of mine.

Review Year 12 subject choices

i did general english, essential maths, ancient history, japanese, music, and biology. i love biology but i kind of regret choosing it as i had a really strict teacher in year 12 (different from year 10 and 11) and my friend and i didn’t like her that much and preferred the other teacher. she always… Read all

i did general english, essential maths, ancient history, japanese, music, and biology. i love biology but i kind of regret choosing it as i had a really strict teacher in year 12 (different from year 10 and 11) and my friend and i didn’t like her that much and preferred the other teacher. she always gave me C’s even when i thought i did good (she was a HOD so no surprise). I also regret choosing japanese as even though i loved doing it, we got a teacher who was new to teaching high schoolers and was just really bad at teaching so we learnt basically nothing for the last 2 years of school.

Review Year 12 subject choices

Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, General English, General Maths, Music. I love my subjects I chose accounting out of curiosity and potential career choice (which I am now pursuing), I did the sciences because I was interested and the experiments we did were interesting, did music bc i liked it because… Read all

Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, General English, General Maths, Music. I love my subjects I chose accounting out of curiosity and potential career choice (which I am now pursuing), I did the sciences because I was interested and the experiments we did were interesting, did music bc i liked it because we get to compose music/do performances for assessments and English and math were compulsory