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principal = Lee Callum (College Director) <br> Yolanda Tognini (Junior) <br> sharon Schultz (Middle) <br> Ross Wallace (Senior) |
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| campus = [[Upper Coomera]]
| enrolment = 1,834 (2023)
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'''Upper Coomera State College''' (UCSC) is a [[State school|public]], [[co-educational]] [[Day school|school]] located in the suburb of [[Coomera, Queensland|Coomera]] in [[Queensland]], [[Australia]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Upper Coomera State College {{!}} Department of Education |url=https://schoolsdirectory.eq.edu.au/Details/2340 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240720233518/https://schoolsdirectory.eq.edu.au/Details/2340 |archive-date=2024-07-20 |access-date=2024-07-21 |website=Schools Directory}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=ACARA Data Access Program - School Profile 2023 |url=https://dataandreporting.blob.core.windows.net/anrdataportal/Data-Access-Program/School%20Profile%202023.xlsx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501085934/https://dataandreporting.blob.core.windows.net/anrdataportal/Data-Access-Program/School%20Profile%202023.xlsx |archive-date=2024-05-01 |access-date=2024-07-21 |website=Australian Curriculum Assessment And Reporting Authority}}</ref> It is administered by the [[Department of Education (Queensland)|Department of Education]], and as of 2023, has an enrolment of 1,834 students and a teaching staff of 150.<ref name=":1" /> The school enrols students from [[Kindergarten|Prep]] to [[Year 12]],<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> in 3 sub-schools: Chisholm Junior School, Jakaara Middle School and Fensham Senior School.{{Citation needed|date=July 2024}}


== History ==
'''Upper Coomera State College''' (UCSC), established in 2003, is a state school situated on the [[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]] in the fast developing [[Coomera]] area. It is run by [[Education Queensland]] and as of 2007 has grades Prep-12. Currently the college is divided into 3 sub schools - Chisholm Junior School, Jakaara Middle School and Fensham Senior School. The school also is the temporary site of a [[Gold Coast City Council]] Library, which is until one is built at the [[Coomera Town Centre, Queensland|Coomera Town Centre]]. Currently at construction stage 2 (of 3-4), this school is rapidly expanding with a projected 3,000 students by 2008. UCSC was also built to quickly blend into the developing surroundings that on average gains approximately one house every week.
The school was established on 1 January 2003.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Register of Recent School Openings, Closures and Name Changes |url=https://education.qld.gov.au/parents/school-information/Documents/change-register.xls |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002113832/https://education.qld.gov.au/parents/school-information/Documents/change-register.xls |archive-date=2023-10-02 |access-date=2024-07-20 |website=Queensland Department of Education}}</ref>


During 2011, it was said that racial bullying at the school was 'out of hand,' with 5-6 lockdowns occurring within the past 3 years due to the problem.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=2011-10-12 |title=Bullying 'out of hand' at coast school: parent |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-10-12/bullying-out-of-hand-at-coast-school/3553428 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030170539/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-10-12/bullying-out-of-hand-at-coast-school/3553428 |archive-date=2016-10-30 |access-date=2024-07-21 |work=ABC News |language=en-AU}}</ref> However, the regional director for the Department of Education at the time, Glen Hoppner, stated that the school did not have race-related problems.<ref name=":2" />
==Incidents==


In 2013, the school took part in an Australian-wide initiative called 'Day for Daniel' by dressing in red to honour the memory of [[Murder of Daniel Morcombe|Daniel Morcombe]]; a ‘Walk for Daniel’ also occurred.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stokes |first=Brendan |date=2013-11-06 |title=Upper Coomera State College Day for Daniel |url=https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/goldcoast/2013/11/06/upper-coomera-state-college-day-for-daniel/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240721002859/https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/goldcoast/2013/11/06/upper-coomera-state-college-day-for-daniel/ |archive-date=2024-07-21 |access-date=2024-07-21 |website=My Police - Gold Coast |language=en-AU}}</ref>
On the 8th of January at 10pm arsonists gained entry to the grounds and set a small fire in an office in the south east corner of one of the school buildings. Office furniture, office supplies and wiring in the building were destroyed by the blaze. There was approximately $60,000 worth of damage.


The school was sent into lockdown after threats via social media were made toward the school in 2018, supposedly by a [[Year 7]] and a [[Year 9]] student;<ref>{{Cite web |last=MacPherson |first=Amber |date=2018-06-12 |title=Upper Coomera State College lockdown lifted after student makes shooting threats |url=https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/lifestyle/upper-coomera-state-college-in-lockdown/news-story/3cef0e4b28495ee27739bde4c61d5a7c |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240721005121/https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/lifestyle/upper-coomera-state-college-in-lockdown/news-story/3cef0e4b28495ee27739bde4c61d5a7c |archive-date=2024-07-21 |access-date=2024-07-21 |website=The Gold Coast Bulletin}}</ref> however, it was revealed later that it was not a student, but a 36-year-old woman, who was charged for the incident.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adult Charged Over Alleged Threats To Upper Coomera School |url=https://www.triplem.com.au/story/adult-charged-over-alleged-threats-to-upper-coomera-school-97280 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240721003623/https://www.triplem.com.au/story/adult-charged-over-alleged-threats-to-upper-coomera-school-97280 |archive-date=2024-07-21 |access-date=2024-07-21 |website=Triple M |language=en}}</ref>
In 2007 during the end of term 4, a fight disrupted a senior rugby match between Upper Coomera State College and another school.


== Extra-curricular ==
==The making of history==
The school offers the following Extra-curricular programs:{{Citation needed|date=July 2024}}


* Creative Arts Academy,
On November 16, 2007, Upper Coomera State College saw the first cohort of year 12 students for the school. This history making event took months of planning to make the night memorable. The school's 'formal committee' oraganised the event. The school's first formal was held at the Sofitel Hotel and Resort in Broadbeach.
* STEM Academy,
* Sports Academy,
* The 'Future Stars' program.


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== References ==
In 2007 Upper Coomera State College was runner up in the Gold Coast drama festival, a competition unique to the Gold Coast which enables younge actors to devise and perform a play of their choice. The winning performance was their adaptation of Daniel Evans 'Opening a Fuzzwollop's Frame of Mind.' An absurd comedy about a group of people stuck inside a room. As well as winning runner up, the two lead performers, playing odd couple Judith and Jethro Heartwig, each won a prestigous 'Outstanding Actor' award for their portrayal.
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://uppercoomerasc.eq.edu.au College Website]
*[https://uppercoomerasc.eq.edu.au College Website]



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==References and Notes==


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Queensland Police, http://www.police.qld.gov.au/News+and+Alerts/Media+Releases/2007/01/Morning+roundup+9+January+2007.htm

Latest revision as of 04:50, 15 September 2024

Upper Coomera State College
Location
Map
Gold Coast
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Queensland

Australia
Information
TypePublic state school
MottoLearning Pathways to the Future
Established2003
Executive principalNoel Rawlins
Enrolment1,834 (2023)
CampusUpper Coomera
Colour(s)   
Teal, purple and gold
Websiteuppercoomerasc.eq.edu.au

Upper Coomera State College (UCSC) is a public, co-educational school located in the suburb of Coomera in Queensland, Australia.[1][2] It is administered by the Department of Education, and as of 2023, has an enrolment of 1,834 students and a teaching staff of 150.[2] The school enrols students from Prep to Year 12,[1][2] in 3 sub-schools: Chisholm Junior School, Jakaara Middle School and Fensham Senior School.[citation needed]

History

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The school was established on 1 January 2003.[3]

During 2011, it was said that racial bullying at the school was 'out of hand,' with 5-6 lockdowns occurring within the past 3 years due to the problem.[4] However, the regional director for the Department of Education at the time, Glen Hoppner, stated that the school did not have race-related problems.[4]

In 2013, the school took part in an Australian-wide initiative called 'Day for Daniel' by dressing in red to honour the memory of Daniel Morcombe; a ‘Walk for Daniel’ also occurred.[5]

The school was sent into lockdown after threats via social media were made toward the school in 2018, supposedly by a Year 7 and a Year 9 student;[6] however, it was revealed later that it was not a student, but a 36-year-old woman, who was charged for the incident.[7]

Extra-curricular

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The school offers the following Extra-curricular programs:[citation needed]

  • Creative Arts Academy,
  • STEM Academy,
  • Sports Academy,
  • The 'Future Stars' program.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Upper Coomera State College | Department of Education". Schools Directory. Archived from the original on 20 July 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "ACARA Data Access Program - School Profile 2023". Australian Curriculum Assessment And Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Register of Recent School Openings, Closures and Name Changes". Queensland Department of Education. Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Bullying 'out of hand' at coast school: parent". ABC News. 12 October 2011. Archived from the original on 30 October 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  5. ^ Stokes, Brendan (6 November 2013). "Upper Coomera State College Day for Daniel". My Police - Gold Coast. Archived from the original on 21 July 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  6. ^ MacPherson, Amber (12 June 2018). "Upper Coomera State College lockdown lifted after student makes shooting threats". The Gold Coast Bulletin. Archived from the original on 21 July 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Adult Charged Over Alleged Threats To Upper Coomera School". Triple M. Archived from the original on 21 July 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
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