Smithfield State High School

Smithfield State High School is a secondary school located in Smithfield, Queensland, in Australia. Smithfield state High School operates an independent public Secondary School and is renown for its unique partnership with Trinity Beach State School and James Cook University, through the Tropical North Learning Academy. The school attracts students primarily from Cairns and Kuranda.As of 2015, there are about 1000 students (ranging from years 7 to 12) enrolled in the school.HistoryThe school opened in 1983.On 28 October 1998 an arson was committed at Smithfield State High School destroying a computer block and the school's radio station. The arson remains unsolved with a A$50,000 award. The attack on Smithfield SHS was the biggest arson in the history of Education Queensland.Junior SchoolThe Junior School at Smithfield State High School incorporates Years 7, 8 & 9.The Junior Secondary model has been developed in conjunction with the Six Principles of Junior Secondary (see flow chart below) and offers a rich, challenging and stimulating environment designed to inspire a passion for and the value of learning.The junior secondary model incorporates the chance to access experience in a wide range of subjects over arts, technologies and language to complement the core curriculum.Learning support and targeted programs for students with special needsAccess to a well resourced library with Internet accessCounselling and career guidance support (Junior Secondary Guidance Officer)Life skills and values educationA safe disciplined environmentDedicated Head of Junior Secondary