The Gap State High School curriculum is designed to offer students challenge and aims to educate the whole student. Our curriculum has been designed specifically for our school community and includes rich diversity and academic rigour.
Our reputation as a highly academic school stems from the quality of our teaching and learning program. Our teachers are highly energetic and are positive role models for our students. Their passion for teaching is evident through the wide array of extra curricular activities and competitions on offer to students. The tutorial program here gives all students access to one on one support to extend their learning.Differentiation is the core principle for our development as an academic staff. We cater to highly motivated and capable students by balancing the amount of direct instruction with supported research and investigation. Professional development for our staff focuses on improving the way we track and progress individual student development.
These programs are supported by world class facilities including a Leadership Training Centre that contains a rock climbing wall; a concert hall for our music program; a fully air-conditioned auditorium; newly refurbished science laboratories and extensive technology infrastructure.
Our brand new Multi-purpose Hall is a magnificent community asset, able to be utilised by schools and sporting clubs. Built to the highest standards, it includes Olympic standard basketball and volleyball systems. The Hall comprises of 2400 square metres of flooring. These dimensions enable 4 volleyball games to be played at the same time. It also has 3 full size basketball/netball courts, 8 badminton courts and markings for Futsal and European Handball. A mezzanine viewing area, canteen, weights gym, cardio gym, showers and toilet facilities complete the package.