At Bracken Ridge we believe that every child has the right to education, an EDUCATION FOR LIFE - one that not only teaches the basic skills of literacy and numeracy, but also provides for the maturing of the powers of reasoning, imagining, feeling and communicating. Responsibility for the total well being of the student is shared in this school. We accept that all people are individuals, possessing differing abilities, interests and values, and consequently, they deserve the flexibility necessary to experience success in a personal way. We must provide the opportunity for all students to maximise their potential, with an accent on quality. Bracken Ridge State High School is located in the north east of Brisbane and serves the suburbs of Brighton, Bracken Ridge, Nashville, Sandgate, Shorncliffe and Bald Hills. The school is bounded by the Gateway Arterial Road, the Deagon Deviation and Bald Hills Creek. It was opened in 1967 as Nashville SHS and renamed at the beginning of 2001 as Bracken Ridge SHS. Students come from families who encompass the full range of the socio-economic spectrum. We are a mid-sized high school where the individual is catered for through an inclusive and engaging curriculum. The school has developed programs to nurture excellence in academic achievement to ensure our students reach their full potential. Our curriculum includes a wide range of academic and vocational subjects, including school based apprenticeships/traineeships, as well as access to university and TAFE studies, and our sporting programs are structured to enable students to excel in their chosen fields of interest. Extra curricular activities include: instrumental music, leadership program, camps, performance evenings, public speaking, overseas trips, competitions, intercultural activities, health and well-being program, to name a few. Our experienced and well-qualified staff make a significant contribution to the lives of our students. We believe high quality teaching is vital for high quality learning and this is..