Our School
Lowood State High School is a large rural Queensland school educating students from Year 7 through to Year 12. The school was established in 1983 and is located 32 km north-west of Ipswich. Our students' primary school experiences range from one teacher schools to large primary schools. A large percentage of our student population travel to school by bus.
Lowood State High School is committed to providing high quality education which encourages students to achieve to the best of their ability, 'Creating the Future'.
Our focus is on preparing students with 21st Century Skills, attributes and qualifications that allow them to progress successfully to the next phase of their life; university, an apprenticeship or traineeship, further training or employment. We are determined to provide successful learning opportunities, in a manner that is consistent with recent research on effective adolescent learning.
We provide a diverse range of curriculum opportunities to cater for all students, by offering academic and vocational pathways. We develop and empower students to be healthy and confident young people who can successfully navigate a more complex world. A range of opportunities are provided throughout the school year to enrich learning. We cater for all students using an inclusive model, whilst addressing individual needs.
Our Vision
Lowood State High School delivers high quality educational opportunities and outcomes to enable all students to experience success.
Our Values
We value:
- Respect – I behave and treat others in a way that is kind and fair.
- Integrity – I do the right thing even when no one is looking.
- Self-Reliance – I understand that I am responsible for my words and actions.
- Engagement – I actively participate in all aspects of school life.
Our Motto
Creating the Future
Our Focus/Priority Areas
- Skills of Well-being
Through the Skills of Well-being, I am growing my personal resilience to engage in learning and enjoy school through positive self-directed behaviour.
- Skills of Achievements
Through the Skills of Achievement, I build my personal success by engaging in effective feedback to achieve my goals for improvement.