Shailer Park State High School has an enrolment of 885 students servicing the eastern Logan City suburbs of Shailer Park, Cornubia, Slacks Creek and Loganholme. Approximately 35% of Year 8 entry enrolment is derived from primary schools participating in the National Partnerships scheme. The school embraces a performance improvement and renewal agenda where valuing learning is foremost. School values are articulated in the school's motto of 'Achieve with Dignity' and practised in our focus on Learning First and Learning Guarantee. Aspiration and high standards shared with the families of our school are exemplified and reflected in the high standards expected in attendance, personal conduct and presentation. Our teachers are experienced and committed. These values extend to expectations of serious student commitment to learning and achievement. Parent, business and community partnerships are highly valued and integral to aligning curriculum, teaching and learning to high value student outcomes. Curriculum reflects the synergy between discipline studies and complementary integration, while teaching and learning is driving towards personalised learning and student engagement in digital learning applications. Middle Years curriculum, teaching and learning and school organization is moving towards inclusion of Year 7 to the secondary setting by 2014. Years 8 to 10 will see the introduction of the Australian Curriculum from 2011 in English, Mathematics and Science. Specialist programs to cater for and accelerate Gifted & Talented students in a 'One-to-One' laptop environment, Instrumental Music specialist class and Sports Excellence options will also feature from 2011. The Instrumental Music Program is widely acknowledged for its excellence and popularity and supports three school bands. Sports and culture feature with popular Visual and Performing Arts programs. A full range academic programs is offered from Years 8 to 12, catering for tertiary entry, Queensland Certificate of Education and vocational qualifications...