The GAP State High School

The GAP State High School

The GAP State High School has been serving Brisbane's western suburbs with distinction since 1960. The school is located in a beautiful natural setting that ensures optimum learning outcomes. It distinguishes itself in academic, cultural and sporting endeavours.
   
The GAP has a student enrolment of about 800 and it offers all students an opportunity at holistic learning in a supportive local community environment. This approach is seen as beneficial to a student's success in later life. Hence, a student's interaction with his/her school and local community is seen as vital to success.
   
Cooperation and support between parents, teachers and students has enhanced student learning outcomes and provided a supportive environment for the whole school community as well as the wider community.
   
The GAP motto is "Educating the whole person in a supportive Local School Community". Learning is enhanced if it is supported by the wider community. Therefore, the school is keen to engage the wider community in constructive projects that may benefit the wider community. This Wholesome Approach is what distinguishes GAP from the rest.
   
The school seeks to achieve its' goal by facilitating student learning with time, money and resources where applicable. At every turn, the interest of the student is looked after so that they are not deprived of a qauality education. The school tries to meet all their learning needs and requirements in a systematic manner.
   
Students from Years 8 to 10 study core subjects such as English, Maths, Science, Social Science, Information Technology. Senior Students from Years 11 to 12 study English, Maths and GOALS. GOALS stands for GAP Outdoor Adventure and Leadership Studies. It has five components - Physical Education, Life Education, Leadership, Community Service & Adventure Education. The GOALS program provide students with an opportunity to enhance their communication skills.
   
Beyond school hours, the GOALS program is supported by the Community based Sports Program. It allows the wider community to participate in the affairs of the school as a GAP High team.
   
By Neil Rao