Toowoomba State High School (TSHS) is a co-educational state high school located in Mount Lofty, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.[1] TSHS was established in 1919.[2] The school catered for approximately 840 students (2015)[3] in years seven to twelve.
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| Type | Public, co-educational, secondary day school |
| Motto | Latin: Labore et Honore (Work and Honour) |
| Established | 12 May 1919 |
| Principal | Therese Sippel, (2024 - Present) |
| Enrolment | 800+ (7–12) |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colour(s) | Red, white and navy blue |
| Website | Official website |
History
editThe school was originally in Margaret Street, Toowoomba. Over two years in 1961-2, the school relocated to the suburb of Mount Lofty which is in the north-east corner of Toowoomba.[4]
In 1998, the Wilsonton campus of Toowoomba State High School was established in the suburb of Wilsonton Heights which is in the north-west corner of Toowoomba. It was opened by then Education Minister, Bob Quinn.[5] From 1998 to 2016 Toowoomba State High School consisted of two campuses, the Mount Lofty campus and the Wilsonton campus.[6]
In 2016, it was decided the two campuses would become two separate schools.[7]
In August 2016, a public survey was conducted in order to determine Wilsonton Campus' new name, uniform as well as sports logo for 2017 onwards. After the survey was conducted, it was decided that Wilsonton Campus would be renamed Wilsonton State High School.[8] The sports polo shirt would be black, purple and green with a white trim and the sports logo would be a Pegasus.[6]
The new Wilsonton State High School opened on the first school day in 2017 (23 January 2017).[9] In 2017, a new $5 million hall was announced for the new Wilsonton school.[10]
The arts
editT.S.H.S is well known for their excellence in The Arts. The school has bands, choirs and dance troupes. One of the well-known choirs at the school is the "Lofty Glee Choir". The choirs and bands perform at many school and public events.[11][12][13]
Sports
editToowoomba State High School is also keen on excellence in the sporting arena. Each year the school has their Swimming Carnival, Athletics Carnival and Cross Country.[14][15][16]
Notable alumni
edit- Michael Berkman, Greens MLA for the inner-Brisbane seat of Maiwar in the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
- John Alexander "Jack" French, V.C. Local Hero[17]
- Owen Glyndwr (Glyn) Jenkins, Elected member of the Parliament of Victoria from 1970 to 1982[18]
- Ian Leslie, television journalist and corporate communicator.[19]
- Glynis Nunn (née Saunders[20]), Heptathlete[21]
- Travis Passier, volleyball player. He competed for Australia at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Passier is a 6’9" middle blocker for the Australia men's national volleyball team.[22]
- Greg Ritchie, Australian Cricketer[23]
- Ellen Roberts, climate campaigner, named in Queensland's 100 most influential people in 2018[24]
- Gary Spence, Qld State President of the Liberal National Party; managing director of Brown Consulting)[25][26][27]
- Ian Stewart, Queensland Police Commissioner and Toowoomba State High School captain[28]
- Derek Volker, senior public servant[29]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Toowoomba State High School". Toowoombashs.eq.edu.au. Archived from the original on 11 June 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "History". Toowoombashs.eq.edu.au. Archived from the original on 19 March 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Toowoomba State High School Newsletter". Publish.newsserv.com.au. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Mr. Grayson". Resources.toowoombashs.eq.edu.au. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Wilsonton Campus: A newspaper history". Wilscampshs.eq.edu.au. Archived from the original on 9 March 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ a b "Enrolments". Toowoombashs.eq.edu.au. Archived from the original on 22 February 2017. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ Jones, Kate (2 November 2016). "New separate school to be named Wilsonton State High School". Media statements. Queensland Government. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Wilsonton State High School". Wilsonton State High School. 22 May 2019. Archived from the original on 3 March 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
- ^ ElouiseQuinlivan. "Toowoomba school gets $5 million hall in campus split". thechronicle.com.au. Archived from the original on 3 January 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ Palaszczuk, Annastacia; Jones, Kate (18 September 2017). "New $5.7M Wilsonton State High School hall takes shape". Media statements. Queensland Government. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Students fine tune acts for stage". Toowoomba Chronicle. Archived from the original on 1 November 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Going from high school band to world's largest orchestra". Toowoomba Chronicle. Archived from the original on 1 November 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Toowoomba State High School". www.facebook.com. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ "Captains to unite school". Toowoomba Chronicle. Archived from the original on 1 November 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Nick Toleman run eclipses long-held Toowoomba record". Toowoomba Chronicle. Archived from the original on 1 November 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Students embrace every opportunity in final year". thechronicle.com.au. Archived from the original on 3 January 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ Angela Crawley. "John Alexander French, V.C. - Local Hero". Toowoombarc.qld.gov.au. Archived from the original on 31 October 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Owen Glyndwr Jenkins". Re-Member: a database of all Victorian MPs since 1851. Parliament of Victoria. Archived from the original on 23 April 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
- ^ "Clan Leslie Society of Australia and New Zealand". Archived from the original on 12 November 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ "Nunn, Glynis - Woman - The Australian Women's Register". Womenaustralia.info. Archived from the original on 31 October 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Museum". Resources.toowoombashs.eq.edu.au. Archived from the original on 6 July 2020. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Travis Passier". volleyroos.com.au. Archived from the original on 14 June 2015.
- ^ "Ist XI Cricket". Resources.toowoombashs.eq.edu.au. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Part 5: Queensland's 100 most influential people - Positions 40-26". Courier Mail. 4 July 2018.
- ^ "Toowoomba man named state LNP president". thechronicle.com.au. Archived from the original on 3 January 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ "Downs contributes to new party". thechronicle.com.au. Archived from the original on 3 January 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ "Gary Spence". www.linkedin.com.[self-published source]
- ^ "Top cop has Toowoomba origins". Archived from the original on 31 May 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ Coyle, Kerry (18 August 1985). "Derek Volker: doesn't worry about trifles". The Canberra Times. p. 24. Archived from the original on 3 January 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
