Aspley State High School


Aspley State High School is a secondary school situated in the northern suburbs of Brisbane, in the Australian state of Queensland.

History

Aspley State High School opened on 29 January 1963. It was originally to be called Zillmere State High School but was renamed on 17 January 1963 shortly before it opened.

Events

Aspley High students participate in many events throughout the school year, such as the Swimming Carnival, the Athletics Carnival and the Cross Country.
The student population is split up into four houses.
House nameNamed after
FloreyHoward Walter Florey
HinklerHerbert John Louis Hinkler
MelbaDame Nellie Melba
KennySister Elizabeth Kenny

Publications

Aspley High releases a fortnightly newsletter to school members allowing current and recent news to be distributed. In December an annual yearbook named Toora is published. Toora is Aspley's longest running publication, first being released in the school's inaugural year.

School principals

1963–1964J. A. Robertson
1964–1975C. H. Martin
1976B. A. Keogh
1976–1990R. Day
1990–2002I. Issacs
2002–2003R. Pollock
2004–2010J. Schuh
2011–presentJ. Miller

Notable alumni