Meridan State College
| Meridan State College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Meridan Plains, Caloundra ,Queensland Australia | |
| Coordinates | 26°46′22″S 153°06′10″E / 26.7728°S 153.1028°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent public |
| Motto | Learning today, creating tomorrow |
| Established | 2006 |
| Principal | Tony Roberts |
| Enrolment | 2532 (2021) |
| Colour(s) | Purple, cyan, lavender |
| Website | meridansc.eq.edu.au |
Meridan State College is a state school governed by the Queensland Department of Education located at 214 Parklands Boulevard, Meridan Plains, Caloundra, Queensland, Australia. The school was founded in 2006 for students from preschool to year 7, and in 2008 it opened to be available to years 7–9, 10 and 11 in 2010, and year 12 in 2012. It is the largest school on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
School awards
In November 2015, Meridan State College received the Jack Pizzey School of the Year Award.[1] This award no longer exists.
Sporting communities
Meridan State College has four sporting houses (referred to as "communities") within the school. These communities are named after Australian athletes.[2]
| Community | Mascot | Colour | Namesake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradman | Bulls | Green | Donald Bradman |
| Freeman | Flames | Yellow | Cathy Freeman |
| O'Neill | Eels | Purple | Suzie O'Neill |
| Rafter | Redbacks | Red | Pat Rafter |
References
- ^ "The Jack Pizzey School of the Year Award ($50,000)". jackpizzeyawards.dete.qld.gov.au. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
- ^ "Mission and values". Meridan State College. 18 May 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2024.