Kirwan High's mission is to provide educational excellence for tomorrow's citizens. Students pursue personal excellence across a wide range of outstanding curriculum and extra-curricular offerings. As part of our learning community's commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, the school has recently attained accreditation as a world-class school with the prestigious Council of International Schools. In order to gain this accreditation, the school undertook a comprehensive two year long self study and then hosted a weeklong evaluation visit by a team of educators from around Australia and the world. Kirwan High is the first school in North Queensland to be accredited by CIS. As a large school, Kirwan High is able to provide an unparalleled range of subjects to our students. The school has specialist Excellence Programs in Music and in over ten different sports as well as a Top Scholar Program for gifted students. We have a strong focus on literacy with all Junior School students participating in our award winning Literate Practices Program. School-wide implementation of the Dimensions of Learning Framework equips students with critical learning skills based on evidence-based research. In the Senior School, students choose from over 60 academic and VET subjects. Kirwan is recognised as a leader in areas such as Science, Information Technology and International Education. Kirwan High is a member of the Microsoft Innovative Schools Program. The school is expanding its 1:1 laptop program and is continually seeking out innovative ways to utilise technology to enhance student learning and equip students with skills for the 21st century. Kirwan High's Science Department has been home to the North Queensland Science Centre of Innovation and Professional Practice, providing professional development to science teachers from across North Queensland. Kirwan High is an Asian Learning Centre, providing leadership across the district to enhance school's engagement with Asia. Kirwan High is also an accredited..