Wynnum State High School

Wynnum State High School is a public high school in Wynnum, Queensland.

Wynnum State High School (WSHS)
Address
Peel Street

Manly
,
Queensland
,
4179

Australia
Coordinates27.4550°S 153.1765°E / -27.4550; 153.1765
Information
TypeState, secondary
MottoLatin: Semper Fidelis
(Always Faithful)
Opened2 March 1942 (1942-03-02)[1][2]
PrincipalCatherine Pfingst
Enrolment1,943 (2019) (2010)
CampusSurburban
Colour(s)Green, gray and black
              
SloganWe’re Wynnum, We’re Proud
Websitewynnumshs.eq.edu.au

Peet Street Entrance

The current principal is Catherine Pfingst[3] and the Deputy Principal's are Elizabeth Williams, Kim Hutchinson and Marina Williams.

Facilities at the school include:

  • Basketball courts
  • Pool
  • Large sports oval
  • Assembly hall
  • Multi-Purpose Sports (MPS)
  • Multiple classroom buildings
  • Amphitheatre
  • Technology Studios
  • Science labs
  • library

Construction has also begun on a new building (November, 2018).

Construction began in 1941 the school first opened for students on 2 March 1942.[1][2][4] In 2010 there was 709 enrolled students, and 60 teachers.[5]

References

  1. "Wynnum High School". The Courier-Mail. Brisbane, QLD. 2 February 1942. p. 5. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
  2. "Schools To Reopen On Monday If Protected". The Courier-Mail. Brisbane, QLD. 27 February 1942. p. 3. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  3. https://wynnumshs.eq.edu.au/Ourschool/Contactus/Pages/Contactus.aspx
  4. "£28,000 State High School For Wynnum". The Courier-Mail. Brisbane, QLD. 24 January 1941. p. 11. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  5. http://www.wynnumshs.eq.edu.au/documents/School-Annual-Report.pdf


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