2025 subject selections
This page contains subject selection books with necessary and important information for students and families to make informed decisions for subject selections.
For further information regarding the Australian Curriculum and Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) , students and families can also visit the Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) website.
Celebration of Success (COS) Awards
The Helensvale SHS COS Awards recognise, acknowledge and celebrate Academic Excellence and our three learning values: Resilient, Respectful and Responsible.
Gold Academic:
- Includes all classes that are rated A to E
excluding Futures and Instrumental Music
- Students must achieve all A's
Academic Achievement:
- Includes all classes that are rated A to E
excluding Futures and Instrumental Music
- Students must achieve a combination of all A's and 1 B
The other 3 Awards centre on our learning values.
Resilient Learner:
- Increase in GPA by .5%
- Includes all classes that are rated A to E
excluding Futures and Instrumental Music
- Students must achieve a minimum C's across all subjects in both semesters to achieve this award
Respectful Learner:
- This includes all classes
including Futures and Instrumental Music
- Students must receive all Excellent for combined behaviour/effort ratings, but may have
only one Very Good rating in either behaviour or effort
Responsible Learner:
- 98% and above attendance for the semester.
- School related absences e.g. school based traineeship, camps, excursions and representative sport considered as attendance
- Approved absences e.g. illness, family and appointment are not considered
- Students must be enrolled for one term or more.