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  1. Centenary State High School

    Co-ed · State · Jindalee

    • Fees No tuition fees (state school)
    • Students 1,676

    Some evidence5 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.

    Comes up in 100% of 5 reviews · about the Brisbane average (100%)

    This school 100% Brisbane 100%

    Of 15 comments: 12 speak well of it · 2 raise concerns

    Review Would you recommend it?

    Yes I would recommend this school. The teachers are knowledgeable and passionate about the subjects they teach which make for engaging and informative lessons.

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    Review What had the biggest impact

    My teachers were very supportive and kind people that inspired me to purse education as a career. My biology and English teachers especially provided valuable life skills.

    Review Would you recommend it?

    I would definitely recommend the school. I was the kind of student to do all kinds of extra curricular activities and the school had provided plenty of opportunities for all kinds of students. Their performance plus program and participation into CGEN competitions is a great creative outlet for arts students to develop their talents and gain exposure to industry and community. The school is also a regular sporting competitor at the state level, and has a competitive spirit that cannot be ignored across all sports programs. I was part of the basketball team, and have seen students excel in athletics, swimming, rugby, touch football and many more. The school has also welcomed a serious chess program, with mentors, a FIDE master, and chess teachers paving the way for students to get better at the game. Students have also regularly placed in district competitions and are fighting their way through higher level comps. The school has an outstanding debating and public speaking endeavour. I have adjudicated and competed at the national level, and have placed in competitions by the english speaking union and U.N youth.

    Review What had the biggest impact

    I had an AMAZING group of teachers both in the 7 subjects i studied and my extra curricular subjects. A great variety of extra curricular activities were offered to students, which really gave me plenty of opportunity to learn and of course have fun.

    Review School culture

    The school encouraged students to dress appropriately and wear the school uniform with pride, while also allowing a degree of personal expression. Particularly jn the older grades the sense of community was much stronger and people generally knew and were friendly with everyone in their cohort which was highly encouraged by staff.

    Review School culture

    The school was about in between. Teachers were patient about students being late, and could handle overall "students being students" without resentment or drama. My cohort/year level got involved alot with athletics day, carnivals and multicultural week, so students were quite collaborative and it wasnt hard to fit in, even as a migrant student. Across year levels, students also worked together really well. Being in multiple extracurricular activities, I had been in the position to teach, learn and mentor across every aspect of school. Student leadership was also critically based on teamwork and synergy; captains worked very well with younger leaders and being friendly and supportive was centred in the centenary culture.

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