Deception Bay State High School, established in 1992, is a co-educational state school situated just north of Brisbane. With approximately 720 students, the school provides a rigorous and comprehensive education that is relevant and future-focussed for our diverse student population. Our Middle Phase curriculum is based on the Essential Learnings with an emphasis on literacy and numeracy. The Senior Phase curriculum provides multiple pathways for our students to articulate directly into further learning or meaningful employment. Our school provides students with a learning environment where they can achieve to their best and we believe that all students have the ability to learn and strive for personal excellence. Our school community identified four values that underpin student learning and social growth. These values of belonging, integrity, respect and persistence ensure that all our students are valued, feel safe at school and can learn in an environment that is supportive, challenging and recognises individual difference. Parents/carers are encouraged to play an active role in their child's education to ensure that students can be the best that they can be.