School Holidays - Saturday 20th September - Sunday 5th October

Week 1

Monday 6th October - King's Birthday Public Holiday

Tuesday 7th October - First day of Term 4, 100% Attendance Draw

Wednesday 8th October - Inter-school Debating Event 3, P&C Meeting

Thursday 9th October - House Hustle, 95% Attendance BBQ, Senior Leader Farewell and Welcome Luncheon

Friday 5th September - Year 11 Jack Beasley Foundation "One Moment" Presentation, Year 11 Leadership Workshop, Year 7-11 report cards emailed home

Week 2

Monday 13th - Friday 17th October - Mental Health Week

Monday 13th October - Year 10 Early Childhood Daycare excursion, Year 11 You Choose Youth Road Safety Program

Tuesday 14th October - Newsletter due out

Thursday 16th October - Year 12 Arts Showcase Evening

Friday 17th October - Mental Health Week Expo

Term 3 has been packed with exciting activities across our school, from classroom-based learning to a wide range of extra-curricular events. The final two weeks has been no exception, with great student engagement in various activities. Recent highlights have included:

• Queensland Parliament Outreach Program
• Year 6 Into Year 7 Transition Days
• Year 11 Student Leadership Speeches
• Year 12 Mock Exams
• R U Ok? Day Lunch on the Lawn
• Student Forum
• Prossie’s Got Talent

My heartfelt appreciation goes to all our staff who have made these excellent opportunities - and more, possible for our students. Without their support these activities would not be possible.

R U OK? Day Lunch on the Lawn

Last week our school came together to celebrate R U OK? Day with a whole-school picnic lunch.

The event created a relaxed and positive environment, filled with music, singing, and plenty of laughter.

More than just a fun day, the purpose behind R U OK? Day is to remind us all of the importance of checking in with those around us and starting conversations that could make a real difference.

Our students truly embraced this message, supporting and encouraging each other, showing that kindness and connection to their fellow peers.

A special thank you to Mrs O’Keefe for her organisation and home baking, and to Music Teacher Mr Gordon for guiding the music that lifted the atmosphere on the day. We especially thank those students who bravely performed and entertained the crowd.

Student Forum

Our Proserpine State High School Student Forum was held on the last day of term. The Student Forum is an amazing opportunity to incorporate the student voice into school decision-making processes and future planning. All School Captains, Executive Student Councillors, Junior and Senior Leaders, as well as all Student Council Representatives (Care Groups), were invited to attend this forum, with this term's special guest speakers being our Adopt-A-Cops, Constables Kristina Smith and Joshua Gibbins.

The three-hour event was attended by approximately 80 students from Years 7 to 12, allowing feedback to be gained from various sectors of the school. The forum is always a rewarding experience, integrating feedback from both junior and senior perspectives, working together, and having an equal voice on important issues.

The forum is a great opportunity for students to grow their leadership skills and be involved in decision-making processes that affect our broader school community and, in particular, the students of the school.

The objectives of this forum are to explore issues relating to our school community, such as:

· Student organisation and preparation for learning

· Police perception in our community

· Maximising the use of student diaries.

It is an absolute privilege to work alongside all the students attending the forum to create positive, safe, and supportive environments for our school community.

House Cup – Kennedy

Congratulations to Kennedy House for taking out the Term 3 HOUSE CUP! Hundreds of students celebrated their victory at second break yesterday with their reward party featuring pizza and cake.

Academic, behaviour, and effort results, 95% and above attendance, Care Group challenges, and the Athletics Carnival were among some of the points allocated this term.

Well done to you all!

Celebrating student success

Congratulations to many of our Year 12 students who have received early entry offers to universities across the state and beyond. These offers reflect not only the dedication and hard work of our seniors, but also the positive impact of our teachers and support staff over the years.

Happy School Holidays

Wishing all of our families a safe and restful September school holidays. I hope you enjoy the break with your loved ones as we look forward to a positive and optimistic Term 4.

Year 11 Camp wrap-up

In the last week of August, our Year 11 cohort participated in their annual school camp. This year they stayed at Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park. Over the three days, our students participated and competed it a range of activities intended to push them out of their comfort zones and develop some really strong connections with their peers. From the deep and meaningful, to the absolutely absurd, the experiences were ones they will hopefully cherish for many years to come.

I cannot thank enough the efforts of our staff as without their efforts behind-the-scenes, we simply could not have provided the students with this experience. The student’s behaved exceptionally, and there were many compliments from holidayers and Cape Hillsborough staff to myself and our team of teachers. Our Year 11 student Mitsuki Jaremus penned the description of her camp experience.

"I think I underestimated the importance of camp. This camp was constructed to highlight the leadership within people and strengthen our bonds as students, and it was really enjoyable to experience our grade coming together to tackle and solve problems. I learnt that leadership isn’t about dictating and telling people what to do, rather it’s about being involved, about proving to your peers that they can trust you to come up with a solution and helping them achieve that."

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Be inspired at our upcoming Arts events

Our Year 12 Visual Arts and Visual Arts in Practice students have been working tirelessly this year to create their final senior masterpieces.

These will be on display at our annual Arts Showcase on Thursday 16th October in our Performing Arts Centre.

Our students' creations will inspire you as they have perfected a wide variety of artistic techniques that will be sure to captivate the imaginations of all attendees.

The majority of pieces will be available for purchase, with attendees also asked to vote on their favourite artwork.

Awards will be presented at the end of the showcase to those who have excelled in our Arts subjects.

Film, Television and New Media student work will also be on display and our Year 12 Music in Practice students will perform their final assessment pieces.

Doors open at 6:30pm, with light refreshments available for purchase.

On the following week, Friday 24th October, our Instrumental Music students will perform at the annual Arts Gala Concert.

We are proud to host this event that showcases the immense talents of students across all three local state schools, ranging from budding young musicians in the early primary years to seasoned performers in late senior secondary.

Students will also take to the stage to perform together as part of ensemble music acts, so be sure to cheer them on!

The Arts Gala Night will be held in our Performing Arts Centre, with doors opening at 6pm for a 6:30pm start. 

Snacks will be availabel for purchase at the door. We look forward to seeing you there!

Full line-up at this year's Prossie's Got Talent

The crowd enjoyed our annual Prossie's Got Talent show on the last day of term, with performances from students across all year levels. This year's winners were a tie between our Year 12 duo Kaydee Miller and Domink James- Johnson and our Year 7 student Vince Radford. Kaydee and Dominik sang their hearts out, while Vince's djing skills impressed the crowd and had them dancing along to his tunes.

Our students had to guess which of our talented staff were performing in the Masked Singer division which included performances by Mr Casey, Mrs Crear and Miss Daly. The final act from a group of our teachers was made even more special with a health message about the impact of using e-cigarettes.  

Well done to our Senior Student Council for an entertaining event enjoyed by all. Thank you to our judges and to Mr Casey along with our Seagrass Theatre and Music Company students who supported behind-the-scenes to ensure all ran smoothly.

Inclusivity Week an exciting new initiative

Article written by Danni Muller

This year, our Social Cultural Committee proudly launched Inclusivity Week, a new initiative designed to bring our school community together and celebrate diversity. The goal was simple: to create opportunities for students to connect, collaborate, and ensure that everyone felt welcome and involved.

During Care Group, classes put their knowledge to the test in the Cultural Quiz, tackling a wide range of questions about traditions and customs from around the world. At lunchtime, the fun continued on the oval with games from different cultures including Bocci, Kubb, and boomerang throwing.

It was fantastic to see so many students getting involved, enjoying themselves, and learning something new along the way. Inclusivity Week was a great success, and we’re excited to build on this momentum to make next year’s event even better.

Students celebrate success in positive program

We are thrilled to announce the successful graduation of the latest cohort from our Renavigating Angry and Guilty Emotions (RAGE) Intervention program! After months of dedication and personal growth, these individuals have developed tools needed to overcome obstacles and grow as people. RAGE us a tailored support program that works through various ways of dealing with challenges through the use of practical resources. This graduation marks a positive step forward for the boys and we are incredibly proud of the commitment they’ve shown throughout the program. We look forward to seeing what they achieve in the future.

Fyn doing well balancing Year 12 & Enduro Racing

Article by Fyn Gunn

Over the past few months, my life has been anything but quiet. Between tackling six ATAR subjects at school and competing in one of the toughest motorsports in Australia—hard enduro dirt bike racing—I’ve been testing both my brain and my endurance.

When people hear “dirt bike racing,” they often picture thrill-seekers doing wheelies, burnouts, or just messing around. But hard enduro couldn’t be more different. It’s a professional discipline that demands focus, preparation, and grit. I train seven days a week—cardio, strength, and flexibility in the gym—while riding three to four times weekly. All that effort is for the chance to perform at my absolute best in brutal four-hour-plus races… which, believe it or not, we call fun!

National and State-Level Success

Since my last update, I’ve raced two more rounds of the national series, finishing second in both. These results have kept me in strong contention for the Expert Class National Championship.

This year also introduced the very first Queensland Hard Enduro Series. I stepped up to the premier Pro Class for the challenge. In Round 1, I placed seventh—further back than I’d hoped—but in Round 2, everything clicked. I secured second place for the weekend, earning third overall in the Queensland Championship. Standing on that podium along my idols was truly a dream come true.

Along with this being my best result so far, this race in particular puts the sport into perspective: it took me four and a half hours to complete just one lap, averaging only 4 km/h. 

Looking Ahead

Next on the calendar is Round 4 at Sand Hill, NSW, taking place at the end of this term. It’s the second-last round of the national series, and I’m determined to push even harder. I couldn’t do any of this without the incredible support of my sponsors—both long-time partners and new additions: Style Cycle, Wurx, EvoPrime Fitness, LK Strength, Ocean Rafting, and Ride Whitsundays.

Students stride to excellence at championships

Our students Shailee Mewha and Millie Groom represented Queensland at the School Sport Australia Cross Country Championships earlier this month at Runaway Bay. 

Shailee competed in the 13-years 3km event and placed eigth in Australia and was the third Queenslander across the line. The 13-years Queensland girls were the second state across the finish line so they received a silver medal in the team event.

Two days later, Shailee competed with the Queensland 13-years girls in the relay and finished in first place receiving a gold medal.

Millie did exceptionally well also placing fifth in her age group, a result she was especially happy with being her first time competing at the event. 

The duo are looking forward to competing at the Athletics State Trials in October. We wish you both the best of luck!

Paul Bowman Challenge this weekend!

Bowen Summergarden Cinema and RP Williams Films are holding a children and youth poster Competition as part of World Space Week 2025, which runs from October 4-10 each year.

The Poster competition will run in conjunction with Bowen Cinema’s school holiday screenings of To The Stars- Beginning a feature documentary by Williams Films about the early years and origin story of Gilmour Space Technologies.

There is no entry fee or requirements for the competition, simply a love of, or interest in space and space related activities. ALL entries will be displayed in the Bowen Cinema foyer for the duration of World Space Week 2025 from October 4-10.   

The prize is a Family Pass to Bowen Cinema (Ie 6 tickets, the equivalent of a family of 2 adults and 4 children) to be used for any filming they wish and a DVD of the documentary. The prize will be drawn by a ballot on October 5^th just prior to the last screening of To The Stars- beginning at 7pm that Sunday evening.

Note: Two small additional prizes will also be given for the best primary and high school aged entry. These will be chosen by cinema patrons prior to the October 5 draw.

World Space Week has been running for many years and the 2025 Theme is Living In Space. As per the attached poster, the competition calls for entrants to pick a planet or planetary moon from within our Solar System, then design a way to reach it and live there.

Entries can be dropped into Ben DeLuca at Bowen Summergarden Cinema anytime before the end of October 1^st. Submitted entries will then be displayed in the foyer of the Cinema and can be picked up at the conclusion of World Space Week after October 10^th. 

Do your part to help support the reef!

Proserpine State High School is proud to be a Reef Guardian School – where our students take meaningful action that directly support Reef protection and resilience.

And now, we’re joining the Reef Authority in support of the Lifetime of Greatness campaign – alongside the hundreds of thousands of students, teachers and families also part of the Reef Guardian School program – to back the Reef’s nomination for the United Nations Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award.️

The campaign is part of the Lifetime of Greatness Project, developed by Tourism Tropical North Queensland in collaboration with the Reef Authority, Reef Guardian Councils, Traditional Owners, Master Reef Guides, and the tourism industry. Already, it has reached over five billion people and attracted more than 1.3 million supporters worldwide!

If successful, the Reef would become the first living entity (and non-human!) recipient of the highest environmental honour awarded by the United Nations Environment Programme – this would be history made!

Join us in backing a lifetime of greatness by clicking the following link and showing your support by nominating the Great Barrier Reef.

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