Gladstone State High School is a dynamic, progressive and internationally-accredited school which meets the needs of 21st century learners. The school focuses on the development of positive relationships with students and the community, diverse and individual pathways for students, quality responsive teaching, improved learning and innovation. It has a strong focus on school improvement and the creation of quality pathways for all.
Sport: Netball, Volleyball, Australian Rules, Rugby Union, Soccer, Touch, Cricket, Hockey, Swimming. District (Port Curtis), Regional (Capricornia), State and Australian competitions.
Extracurricular activities: Symphonic, Concert, Stage and Big Bands, Musicals, Dance Performing at school social and formal events, Chess, Visual Art workshops, Camps & Excursions.
Welfare and personal development: Chaplain, Community Education Counsellor, Data Co-ordinators, ESL Co-ordinator, Guidance Officer, HOD – Junior Secondary, HOD – Senior School, HOD – Social Justice, HOD, Teaching & Learning, Indigenous Co-ordinator, school-based nurse, school-based Police Officer, Year Co-ordinator, Youth Support Co-ordinator.
Special features: Volleyball School of Excellence, Year 8 Laptop Program, a JNR curriculum responsive to students in the middle years, student-managed School Radio Station, Vocational and Technical Education Partnerships. Korean language class students (Year 9 – Year 12) go to South Korea at the end of Term 4, for a study tour. Uniform School.