Principal: Ross Zelow
Address: Robert Street, Urangan, Qld. 4655
Postal Address: P.O. Box 5100, Torquay, Qld. 4655
Telephone: (07) 4125 5440 Facsimile: (07) 4125 5436
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Statement of Purpose
"Urangan State High School is dedicated to discovering the best within all students through high quality educational and social experiences that expose them to new ideas, new ways and new possibilities for future success".

Values

• Aim high, by promoting openness, integrity and responsibility,
• Create new ideas, new processes, new skills,
• Co operate by being positive, honest and sharing,
• Value our people; their diversity and individual strengths, and
• Celebrate our successes as members of a dynamic, bonded community.

Beliefs

• Students feel safe and able to achieve to their full potential,
• Parents value what our school offers and feel valued in return,
• Staff want to contribute to their utmost, and
• Teamwork, confidence and communication are the bases of success and happiness

Motto

School Context

Students

Enrolment

Students and Achievements

Annual Highlights

Cultural

• Annual Gala Concert
• Instrumental Music Program
• Sonic Blast Talent Quest
• MAD Music, Art, Drama Workshops for Year 8 students
• Debating & Public Speaking

Sporting

• Queensland Bike Ride participants
• 3 Queensland Representatives
• 6 Queensland Country Futsal Representatives
• 55 Wide Bay Representatives

Academic

• 194 students awarded a Senior Certificate
• 94% of Year 12 students applying for a tertiary place received an offer.
• 57% (74 students) of our Year 12 O.P. eligible students (129) attained an O.P. between 1 and 15.
• 120 Year 11 & 105 Year 12 students undertook structured work placements during 2005.
• 88 students participated in vocational placements as a mandated part of their VET course.
• 21% of our Year 12 students exited with a Senior Certificate and with one or more VET qualifications.
• 78% of Year 12 students who exited with a Senior Certificate were O.P. eligible or attained VET qualifications.
• Success with new curriculum structure and subject offerings, whereby students gained the subjects and courses they wanted and there were minimal changes to students subject / course plans.
• External studies and links with University of Southern Queensland

ANNUAL OPERATIONAL REPORT

LEARNING

• The school has strategies such as a Language Centre, modified curriculum and learning support embedded in practice to improve Year 9 literacy levels to a standard that allows students to make satisfactory progress at school and targets intervention to improve learning outcomes for all students.
• On the international front the school continues to be a major partner in the development of Education Hervey Bay, linking all educational institutions (government and non government) with Hervey Bay City Council to fulfil our ambition to provide excellence in learning to not only Australian students but for students from all areas of the globe who chose to study in Hervey Bay. During 2005 the school attained Education Queensland International (EQI) accreditation to offer and implement programs for international students.
• 70% of Year 12 students achieved a sound or better level of achievement across three (3) or more QSA Authority A subjects.
• 71% of parents and 65% of students surveyed were satisfied that students are getting a good education at Urangan State High School.
• 60% of students surveyed were satisfied with the way computer technology is used for learning.
• The retention rate of students commencing their studies in Year 8 and going on to complete their studies in Year 12 was 67% in 2005.
• 19% of Year 12 students awarded a senior certificate also attained an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 1 or higher certificate.

SCHOOLS

Performance Targets achieved in 2005:

• School planning documentation provides clear direction in relation to increasing community access to school facilities and furthering the enhancement of Urangan State High School as a hub for community activities.
• 77% of parents / caregivers surveyed were satisfied that Urangan State High School is a good school.
• 89% of students are continuing across the key juncture of Year 10 to Year 11 at Urangan State High School.
• Efficient and effective financial and resource management is embedded as part of school practice.

The distinctive nature of Urangan High has been highlighted by:

1. Continuing to be a major partner in the Education Hervey Bay Alliance,
2. Developing Urangan High & Hervey Bay as a centre for international students.
3. Providing alternate pathways through Fraser Coast Training Employment Skills and Services (TESS), the Great Alternate Program (GAP) for students at risk, USQ for tertiary program links, S.I.T.E. for student traineeships and apprenticeships with local employers, and having staff representation on peak bodies such as Chamber of Commerce.

SCHOOL WORKFORCE

Performance Targets achieved in 2005:

• 15% ($33,940) of the general component of the school grants budget was expended on learning and development of school staff in 2005.
• 77% of school workforce was engaged in learning and development opportunities in 2005.
• 62% of school workforce is satisfied with access to learning opportunities that relate to school and systemic initiatives.
• All staff had the opportunity throughout 2005 to participate in professional development opportunities. The school's Professional Development Committee recommended staff's learning and development opportunities that supported the strategic direction of the school in relation to Teaching & Learning, Relationships, Education Training & Reform Initiatives, Middle Schooling Initiatives, Positive School Behaviour and International Students.

SCHOOL COUNCIL REPORT

• Annual Operational Plan and Budget,
• Triennial School Review,
• Positive School wide Behaviour Support Program,
• School Survey Findings, and
• Education Plan for Hervey Bay

Priorities / Future Directions

1. Teaching and Learning - highlighting Education Training & Reform and Middle Phase of Learning
2. Relationships - highlighting Positive School wide Behaviour, International Partnerships,Community Partnerships and Student Services
3. Professional Learning - highlighting Professional Learning Communities, Mentoring, and Professional Development