Alexandra Hills, Queensland
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Alexandra Hills is a thriving community of 17,342 (ABS) located in Redland Shire, Queensland, south east of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Alexandra Hills sits between two major areas of the Redlands, Cleveland to the east and Capalaba to the west as well as Birkdale, Sheldon and Ormiston.
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[edit] Key locations
Many community organisations are based in Alexandra Hills; it is a hub of activity in the Redland Shire.
[edit] Education
- Alexandra Hills State High School
- Alexandra Hills State School
- Moreton Institute of Tafe
- Hilliard State School
- Vienna Woods State School'
- St. Anthony's Catholic Primary School
[edit] Alexandra Hills State High School
Alexandra Hills State High School is by far the largest high school in the Redlands. It is located on Windemere Road and is adjacent to the TAFE. The school traditionally has a well-respected reputation in the area and is a high-quality education provider, although it is widely accepted that in more recent times, the school's reputation has diminished. Many attribute this to relaxed standards of uniform and behaviour. However, the school is renowned for its high standard of state education and amazing amount of school spirit. The school holds many major sporting events including "The Dash" (fun run) and the swimming carnival.
The School motto "Success is the key to learning", thought by many to be a typo, has been the subject of amusement by many staff, students and parents.
As well as it's high academically achieving students and elite athletes, the school has had many successful students that have gone on to be recognized internationally for their performing arts talents. Two past students, John Patterson and Alana Skyring are members in the popular alternative three-piece band The Grates.
The school is also the home of 136 Army Cadet Unit - Shire of Redlands
Brad Gustafson, a presenter on Nine_Network's EXTRA, is another local celebrity to have emerged from the school.
[edit] Commercial
- Valentine Shop
- The Red Shop
- Alexandra Hills Shopping Centre (The Shops)
[edit] Parks, bushland and recreation
- Windemere Road Park
- Coolwinpin Creek
- Valentine Park
- Community Center
- Keith Sutclife Sports Park
- Hanover Drive Park - The Rich District
Windemere Road Park is the most developed park in Alexandra Hills. The most recent addition has been a climbing wall (for the big kids). It also hosts a flying fox, skate/bike bowl, basket ball court, 2 water taps and an off the leash area for dogs. The park itself stretches from Windemere road to Cumberland Drive.
