NATION’S FIRST AVIATION HIGH LAUNCHED
Published Thursday, 09 August, 2007 at 02:23 PM
JOINT STATEMENT
Premier and Minister for Trade
The Honourable Peter Beattie
Minister for Education and Training and Minister for the Arts
The Honourable Rod Welford
Australia’s first dedicated aviation high school, Aviation High, was officially launched today.
Premier Peter Beattie and Education and Training Minister Rod Welford jointly opened the specialist school, which caters for students with a passion for aerospace and aviation careers.
“Aviation High has undergone much more than just a name change from Hendra Secondary College,” Mr Beattie said.
“Aviation High represents a State Government investment of $18 million over four years to 2010 to provide students with a direct pathway to careers in the aviation industry.
“This school ensures our students are well positioned to take up careers in the burgeoning aviation industry, which employs an estimated 14,000 Queenslanders.
“Aviation High is the hub for the 17 gateway schools in Education Queensland’s Aerospace Project which was established with industry partners in 2004.
“I want to acknowledge the foundation industry partners Boeing Australia, Aviation Australia, Brisbane Airport Corporation, Australian Aerospace and Smiths Aerospace for their continuing support.
“The contribution of these industry partners is crucial to the development of relevant curriculum.”
Mr Welford said Aviation High’s 255 students study similar subjects as those offered at other high schools, but with an aviation focus.
“Aviation High is equipping young Queenslanders for all kinds of careers in the aviation industry including caterers, flight attendants, pilots, meteorologists, aviation lawyers to engineers,” Mr Welford said.
“The school on Widdop Street in Clayfield was selected as the site for Aviation High because of its proximity to the Brisbane Airport precinct and room for expansion.
“Enrolments are expected to grow to about 600 students within four years.”
The school is also among 26 finalists chosen from more than 100 entries in the annual Showcase Awards, which highlight outstanding educational achievements in Queensland’s state schools. The Showcase Award winners will be announced on 11 October 2007.
Media contact: Premier’s office 3224 4500
Minister’s office: Marnie Stitz or Emma Clarey on 3237 1000
9 August 2007
Premier Peter Beattie and Education and Training Minister Rod Welford jointly opened the specialist school, which caters for students with a passion for aerospace and aviation careers.
“Aviation High has undergone much more than just a name change from Hendra Secondary College,” Mr Beattie said.
“Aviation High represents a State Government investment of $18 million over four years to 2010 to provide students with a direct pathway to careers in the aviation industry.
“This school ensures our students are well positioned to take up careers in the burgeoning aviation industry, which employs an estimated 14,000 Queenslanders.
“Aviation High is the hub for the 17 gateway schools in Education Queensland’s Aerospace Project which was established with industry partners in 2004.
“I want to acknowledge the foundation industry partners Boeing Australia, Aviation Australia, Brisbane Airport Corporation, Australian Aerospace and Smiths Aerospace for their continuing support.
“The contribution of these industry partners is crucial to the development of relevant curriculum.”
Mr Welford said Aviation High’s 255 students study similar subjects as those offered at other high schools, but with an aviation focus.
“Aviation High is equipping young Queenslanders for all kinds of careers in the aviation industry including caterers, flight attendants, pilots, meteorologists, aviation lawyers to engineers,” Mr Welford said.
“The school on Widdop Street in Clayfield was selected as the site for Aviation High because of its proximity to the Brisbane Airport precinct and room for expansion.
“Enrolments are expected to grow to about 600 students within four years.”
The school is also among 26 finalists chosen from more than 100 entries in the annual Showcase Awards, which highlight outstanding educational achievements in Queensland’s state schools. The Showcase Award winners will be announced on 11 October 2007.
Media contact: Premier’s office 3224 4500
Minister’s office: Marnie Stitz or Emma Clarey on 3237 1000
9 August 2007