Caloundra High School Virtual Tour Video transcript

Maria: Hello and welcome to Caloundra High School on the Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia. We are in a great location close to six beautiful beaches and 1 hour north of the capital city of Brisbane. My name is Maria. I’m from Guarapuava in Brazil. I’ve been studying at Caloundra High School for 12 months.
Janna: And I’m Janna from Kiel in Germany, I’ve been at Caloundra for six months. We will take you on a tour of our school with approximately 1050 students and 100 staff. Come and find out how Caloundra High School can ‘light the way to broad horizons and bright futures’.
Maria: This is the international home room. Our Homestay Coordinator- Helen is based here. There are kitchen facilities, laptops and printer for our use. Special notices are left in our personal tray; we can find out about excursions and holiday trips which have been arranged for us. 
Marius: Physical Education faculty offer development courses in volleyball, rugby league and surfing. The sports hall has volleyball, badminton and basketball courts as well as a fully equipped gym. Health and Physical Education classes cover many sports including touch football, ballroom dancing and fitness coaching. The perfect climate in Queensland caters for an active, outdoor lifestyle.
Esme: Our school offers a diverse range of curriculum offerings covering academic and vocational subjects. 
Tom: The Science faculty offers Marine Science, Biology, Physics and Chemistry. STEM is the future focus and priority – STEM includes Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics which prepares us as 21st century learning.
Esme: Hospitality, Dance, Drama, Music, Certificate II in Sport and Recreation, Woodwork, Metal Work and Visual Art are practical subjects which offer great opportunities to enjoy a varied ‘hands on’ curriculum. 
Tom: Our positive and caring teachers empower students to become life-long learners.
Danielle: The Arts faculty includes an Instrumental Music program. The Strings Ensemble, Concert Band, Vocal Group and Dance Extension Performance team rehearse before and after school and perform at school and community events.
Kayla: International students are encouraged to join these programs. Graduate program students from Caloundra High School have direct entry to the University of the Sunshine Coast, TAFE or other Australian Universities. 
Janna: International students are encouraged to participate in extra –curricular activities. These may include school and club sporting teams, surfing lessons, life guard training, health and fitness clubs or the school orchestra.
Maria: Caloundra High School has been hosting International students for a number of years. We have made life -long friends, studied a range of interesting subjects and travelled to amazing places. Come and join us for an experience you’ll treasure forever.