Faqs
Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing a school is a big decision, and parents/carers often have lots of questions. We’ve put together answers to some of the most common questions asked on school tours and enrolment interviews. Simply click on a question below to reveal the answer. If you’d like more information, our Enrolments Team is always happy to help.
Getting Started
Our gates open at 8:00am each morning. A morning assembly is held at 9:00am, and we recommend students arrive by 8:50am.
Monday to Thursday: 9:00am – 2:30pm
Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Caboolture Train Station is only a short walk from Horizons College — around 1–2 minutes. This makes the school very accessible by public transport.
Horizons operates a daily bus service across a number of surrounding areas. Pick-up and drop-off routes vary depending on demand.
Parents and carers can register their interest with the Enrolments Office, and we will advise you of available routes and options.
Horizons College has a one-off Enrolment Confirmation Levy of $100 (payable on acceptance of offer of enrolment) and a weekly Resource Levy of $35 per week. Invoices are issued at the start of each term and are payable by the end of each term. Our Business Office is available to assist families with setting up payment schedules if required.
Horizons College does not have a mandatory uniform. Each student is provided with a school polo shirt on enrolment, and additional shirts can be purchased if students wish to wear them regularly. Students are otherwise expected to wear neat, practical clothing suitable for learning. For some programs (such as Hospitality, Automotive, and Hair & Beauty), industry-standard clothing or protective gear is required and provided by the College.
School Life
Yes. Excursions are an important part of our program, particularly through THRIVE (Years 7–10), where students typically participate in around three excursions per term. In addition, many subjects run their own excursions to extend classroom learning. While we do not currently run regular after-school activities, opportunities for sport, cultural events, and community activities are offered from time to time. You can see examples of our excursions on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
Yes. Students are welcome to bring food from home and can store it in their lockers. Senior students also have access to a fridge in the senior student kitchen. In addition, Horizons provides breakfast, lunch, and afternoon fruit daily for all students, and items are also available for purchase at the school café during both breaks.
No. Horizons provides all stationery, learning materials, and access to technology needed for schoolwork. Students are not required to bring their own laptop unless they wish to.
Yes. We understand that every student learns differently. Where fidget tools, headphones, or similar supports assist with focus and self-regulation, these can be used with teacher approval.
Student Wellbeing and Support
Our support staff greet all students at the front gate each morning, where students sign in (and hand in their mobile phones). On their first day, new students are welcomed by our Student Support Officers (SSOs), who help them settle in, show them around, and check in regularly during the first few weeks.
Horizons College is an inclusive school that values every learner’s strengths. We provide adjustments and supports tailored to individual needs, guided by the Australian Disability Standards for Education. Our Education Support Officers (ESOs) work alongside teachers in classrooms, and our Student Support Officers (SSOs) assist with wellbeing, regulation, and inclusion. Where required, we work with families and external specialists to create Student Adjustment Records and personalised support plans.
We take bullying very seriously. Horizons has clear policies and proactive practices to address it quickly and fairly. We often use restorative conversations (round tables facilitated by our SSOs and/or the Head of Student Wellbeing and Engagement) to restore safety, respect, and positive relationships.
We carefully consider class groupings and, where possible, place students with ongoing conflicts in separate groups. Our aim is always to restore or improve relationships. While students are not expected to be friends with everyone, we do expect them to demonstrate respect and empathy for others.
Your first point of contact is usually your child’s Learning Coach or classroom teacher, who knows them best. For broader concerns, families can also reach out to the Head of Student Wellbeing and Engagement or the Deputy Principal. Our team works closely together to ensure every student is supported both academically and socially.
Horizons has a 90% minimum attendance expectation. If a student is absent, parents and carers are expected to notify the school. Where attendance becomes a concern, our Wellbeing Team works with the student and family to identify barriers and support re-engagement.
Yes. Horizons has a dedicated Wellbeing Team, including our Head of Student Wellbeing and Engagement and Student Support Officers (SSOs). They provide social and emotional support, link families with external services if needed, and run programs to build resilience and self-confidence.
Many Horizons students have experienced challenges in mainstream education. Our small class sizes, individualised learning, and supportive staff help students re-engage and build confidence step by step. Previous difficulties at school are not a barrier to enrolment — every student deserves a fresh start.
Students at Horizons can work towards their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) through Applied Subjects and VET courses. Many also complete nationally recognised qualifications (such as Certificate I and II programs), which support employment or further training pathways.
Classes at Horizons are usually capped at 15 students, with some even smaller. This allows teachers and support staff to provide more individual attention and build strong relationships with students.
Students aged 14 and over can participate in work experience. In Years 10 and 11, all students undertake a one-week block of work experience. The College also assists students to access school-based traineeships and apprenticeships, and encourages participation in external programs such as TAFE at School and Head Start university programs.