Week 4

Tuesday 18th February - Year 10-12 Senior Student and Parent Information Evening

Wednesday 19th February - Senior School Parade, Lion's Youth of the Year Competition Club Night, Year 7 Parent Meet & Greet Night

Friday 21st February - Swimming Carnival

Week 5

Monday 24th February - Full Assembly, White Card Course, Career Pathways Health Expo

Tuesday 25th February - Year 8 Deadly Choices Program

Wednesday 26th February - Junior School Parade, Year 7 & 8 Core Class Reperesentatives for Junior School announced, Interschool Rugby League Competition

Thursday 27th February - Newsies Workshop (Choreography & Orchestra)

Week 6

Monday 3rd March - Full Assembly, Year 12 Choices Program

Tuesday 4th March - Newsletter #3 due out

Wednesday 5th March - Year 9 Camp, Interschool Rugby League Competition

Thursday 6th March - Year 9 Camp

Friday 7th March - International Women's Day, Year 9 Camp

Sunday 9th March - Lion's Youth of the Year Zone Competition

2024 School Dux

Congratulations to our 2024 Year 12 graduate Alice Pini who was named our School Dux at our Leadership Induction Ceremony last week. Alice achieved an impressive ATAR of 99.40 at the culmination of her high school studies. Her dedication to academic excellence resulted in outstanding Year 12 subject results, earning an ‘A’ in all six of her subjects and securing a place on the Queensland Certificate of Education Honour Roll.

Alice’s remarkable efforts were further recognised when she received subject awards for Specialist Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Chemistry, and Physics at our 62nd Annual Awards Night last year. She was also named our James Cook University Top Scholar and received the Public Speaking Award.

As a result of her outstanding ATAR, leadership positions during high school, and community involvement, Alice was awarded a University of Queensland Excellence Scholarship. She will begin her tertiary studies at the University of Queensland, pursuing a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics.

A sincere thank you to the Rotary Club of Airlie Beach for their ongoing support of our students through sponsorship of our School Dux award.

2025 School Leaders Inducted

At our recent Leadership Induction Ceremony, our junior and senior student leaders for 2025 were officially inducted into their respective positions.

At Proserpine State High School, we value the importance of leadership development, not only within our school but also in the broader community. Our students gain valuable experience through targeted leadership programs and leadership committees. We believe that fostering leadership skills is crucial in preparing young people to navigate future challenges, collaborate effectively, and strive for excellence in their chosen interests.

I challenge all students at Proserpine State High School to use their strengths to make a difference in our school community, support their peers, and work towards reaching their personal goals. While we have elected official school leaders, I firmly believe that every student has the potential to be a leader simply by being a positive role model.

School Leaders

Senior Student Council

Junior Student Council

Band Captains

House Captains

b kinder Ambassadors

I would like to take this opportunity to once again congratulate the following students on officially becoming Proserpine State High School’s 2025 school leaders.

I wish them all the best in the challenges and opportunities that leadership will bring them throughout the year ahead. I look forward to working with our student leaders in their respective roles and supporting their leadership journey within our school and the wider community.

2024 Bursary Recipients and results snapshot

A special congratulations to our 2024 bursary recipients:

•  Alice Pini, awarded the George Telford Memorial Bursary for the top female student of 2024.
• Hurley Diessel, awarded the Douglas Debney Memorial Bursary for the top male student of 2024.

A sincere thank you to Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited for their ongoing support of our students through these bursaries.

As a cohort, our graduating class of 2024 achieved incredible results. This included 84% of the ATAR eligible students receiving their first preference for university. There was 100% QCE attainment and 219 VET qualifications completed. Alice was joined by fellow peer Trinity Murphy, in receiving a QCAA Certificate of Academic Commendation Award for top marks in all 6 of their Year 12 subjects. Ten students received early entry into their chosen university, with five students also receiving Bond University Leadership and/or Excellence Scholarships.

Well done to you all on your achievements, and a special thank you to our staff and student families for their ongoing support of our graduates.

Student Council Care Group Representatives

This week, during our full assembly, Student Council Care Group Representatives were presented with their badges, offering another leadership opportunity for our students. These representatives play an important role in leading our school by sharing the views and opinions of their Care Groups on a range of topics.

Later this term, these students will also participate in our Student Forum, an incredible event that allows students to contribute to the operations of our school and influence future decisions for our school community. Student voice is powerful, and we are committed to embracing and acknowledging it at Proserpine State High School.

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Year 12 SET Plan Reviews

It was wonderful to see parents and carers engaging with our school during recent SET Planning meetings as our Year 12 students prepare for their final year of studies. Strong partnerships between parents and carers, students, and our school are essential for creating meaningful outcomes, and they become even more crucial at this final stage of our students' journey.

If parents or carers require further guidance throughout the year, I encourage them to contact a member of the Senior School team for assistance. Our Senior School Team comprises staff with specialised knowledge across various aspects of senior schooling and post-school pathways.

Our Senior School Team will also present further information at our Year 10-12 Senior Information Evening, held tonight, Tuesday, 18 February, at 6:00pm in our Performing Arts Centre.

Senior School Team

2025 NAPLAN 

What is NAPLAN?

The National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is designed to provide regular data on student achievement in the areas of literacy and numeracy, essential skills that each child needs to succeed. NAPLAN is a point-in-time assessment that allows you to see how your child is progressing in literacy and numeracy against the national standard and compared with their peers throughout Australia.

Proserpine State High School uses NAPLAN data to provide additional information about student progress, as well as to support the school in making informed decisions regarding differentiation and targeted teaching in the classroom, to improve future student outcomes. Students in Years 7 and 9 participate in tests for reading, writing, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation), and numeracy. This year, Proserpine State High School will be conducting NAPLAN online.

Participation and Adjustments

At Proserpine State High School, we expect and encourage all students to complete the NAPLAN testing process, and we are pleased with our established tradition of high levels of participation. Completing NAPLAN tests helps students to familiarise themselves with different exam formats and apply digital literacy skills. During the testing window in March, catch-up tests will be offered for students who are absent on test days. Support can be arranged for students with specific learning needs, particularly if a student regularly accesses similar support for school assessment tasks.

Equipment

Please ensure your child brings their CYOD or BYOD (with connection fee paid), fully charged, to school every day of NAPLAN testing, along with plug-in headphones. Students will be provided headphones and a computer to use if they do not have access to a personal laptop.

Further Information

Later in the year, you will receive your child’s personal NAPLAN report outlining their results and how they performed in relation to national standards. The information you receive will be valuable in helping you consider your child’s literacy and numeracy progress. For more information about NAPLAN testing in Queensland, please click on the link below. https://www.nap.edu.au/naplan/for-parents-carers

If you have any questions or concerns regarding NAPLAN or any other matters, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office.

Our school will be participating in Funky Hair Friday where students come to school with funky hair or have their hair coloured by our Student Council in the Luke Complex as part of the World’s Greatest Shave.

Donations can be made in Care Groups, in donation boxes at our canteen and Administration Office, or you can donate online at:

https://www.worldsgreatestshave.com/fundraisers/proserpinestatehighschool 

A tax deductable receipt is also available. We will be holding a sausage sizzle fundraiser at our Swimming Carnival this Friday and another on Shave Day to help raise funds. Look out for announcements about other fundraising activities to occur. Our school recycling program 'Containers for Change' will be contributing funds from the collection of bottles, cans and tetra packs this year again as well.

Remember if each student donates $5 we will raise approximately $6,000 to help research into blood cancers and support those people and their families during their treatment and fight against these diseases. We would love to beat our target and remember every little bit helps.

eLearning

Our next CYOD order will be placed at the end of February. Order information can be found on our school website along with the order form under the tab Curriculum/eLearning. Order forms and deposit are due at the Administration Office by Friday, 7 March 2025.

Year 7 CYOD Round 1 orders have started to be distributed this week. For a Year 7 CYOD student to be issued their device, full payment must be received prior to issue. Students should listen to morning notices for these arrangements.

A reminder that students in our BYOD eLearning program will need to return their BYOD agreement form to our Administration Office so they can be reconnected to the network, internet and printers. Students should be able to connect one to two days after forms and payment have been received by the office. Students will need to download the ‘Intune’ program at home prior to connection. This will allow the BYOD device access to our school Wi-Fi and the resources it provides. Instructions on this process can be found at our Resource Centre or on our school website.

Year 10-12 Senior Information Evening tonight

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Welcome to Year 7 Meet & Greet Evening

We’re excited to announce our Year 9 Camp will be held at Seaforth Pines from March 5th to 7th! Permission forms with all necessary details were emailled home last week. We ask families to please provide consent and payment as places are limited. Please email me if you have any questions or concerns. 

Senior Student Leader Program

Is your child in Year 11 and 12 and interested in giving back to our school community? Are they interested in developing leadership skills, becoming the best version of themselves and being part of a team accomplishing great things for others?

If the answer is yes, they should become a Senior Student Leader. Our Senior Student Leaders not only uphold our school values, they complete a leadership program learning an array of skills that they put into action across many events and initiatives that happen in our school and in their everyday lives.

If your child would like to become School Captain, Vice Captain, Student Council Executive, an Indigenous Leader or House Captain, they must first become a Senior Leader. Our next Introduction to Leadership Workshop will be on Monday 10th March from morning tea to 3:00pm. To sign up students can put their name on the form at C West Staffroom or email myself (ejarr23@eq.edu.au) by Friday 28th February.

Student Council spread the love for a good cause

Our Senior Student Council and School Leaders showered our staff and students with love on Valentine's Day last week. 

They dressed up and delivered roses and chocolates, bringing a smile to the faces of many. Our Student Council stall raised more than $600 for the Leukaemia Foundation, our Term 1 charity.

Thank you to all of our students and staff who helped support the worthy cause.

Year 7s enjoy Territorial performance

Our Year 7 students enjoyed a performance by Brisbane based company Shake & Stir Theatre Company on Monday.

'Territorial' is aimed at students coming into highschool and targets themes around social pressures, challenging yourself at school in a safe environment, and bullying.

The performance was held in our Performing Arts Centre, with our Year 12 student Ivy Thompson thanking Shake & Stir for attending on behalf of the student-led Seagrass Theatre and Music Company.

Events to be a recipe for success for our students

Welcome back to Food Specialisations and Hospitality in 2025.

We have a busy year ahead, with an abundance of classes and great things in store for all year levels!

If your child is participating in our electives, could we please ask that you check you are receiving our emails (they may turn up in your junk folder). Teachers in this department will have emailed parents with information regarding these subjects, and an online permission form.

This is a very important form of communication and routine for this subject. Could you please complete the Online Permission form ASAP.

We have had a great start to our cooking and theory lessons in junior school, while seniors have been focussed on their next upcoming assessments.

Year 12 have a whole school food event coming soon - stay tuned for more information about this in the coming weeks!

A few reminders for parents and students.

• Please check what days your child is cooking and ensure they are prepared with ingredients.
• Please provide your child with a suitable container to take their food home/to lunch with.
• Remind your child to charge their laptop at night and bring it to lessons (Year 10-12 students).
• Senior Hospitality Students - OnGuard safety training should already be completed.

Our 2025 Teachers are: Mrs Linneweber, Mrs Telford, Mrs Muller, Mrs Delac and Miss Schaeche-Priestley. Our Head of Department is Mr Ben Whybird.

Until next time, happy cooking!

Science labs a hive for student learning

This week, our Year 8 students participated in an exciting hands-on Science lesson featuring the Convection Tank Experiment. Through this engaging activity, our students explored how heat moves through water to create currents, deepening their understanding of thermal energy in action.

It was fantastic to see students collaborating, asking thoughtful questions, and actively engaging in the experiment. Their curiosity and teamwork made for a truly enriching learning experience. 

Our Year 7 Science students have been exploring the states of matter. They spent a lesson investigating the non-Newtonian fluid Ooblek and will start learning about separation techniques over the coming weeks in preparation for their assessment.

Year 12 Marine Science students are currently undertaking an in-depth study into the Great Barrier Reef and focussing on the importance of coral. This week they learned about the anatomy of corals in order to explore their importance, how they develop and change over time. Students then applied their knowledge to create their own coral colonies in class and will eventually create their own student experiments later in the semester.

Our Year 12 Chemistry students have been practicing their analytical skills with titrations. Students were challenged to determine the concentration of an acid using both an indicator and pH probes. They will then analyse their results and consider whether the experiment could form the basis of their student experiment.

Swimming Carnival this Friday

Dash set to compete at Beach Volleyball Champs

Congratulations to our Year 11 student Dash Turner who has been selected to compete at the Australian Youth Beach Volleyball Championships. Dash will head to Coolangatta next month to represent Queensland in the Under 17 Women's Pool. She said she is looking forward to putting her skill set to the test.

"I love competing and meeting new people," she said.

"I'm looking forward to playing a new sport and the experience it will provide."

Dash has represented our school at Indoor Volleyball at the Australian Youth Volleyball Championships over the past 2 years. This year will be her first time competing at beach volleyball event. To gain more experience in playing beach volleyball, Dash competed in a mixed beach volleyball competition in Townsville on the weekend with 2024 graduate Reeve Marshall. Best of luck Dash!

Personal bests recorded at State Sprint Champs

Well done to our students Ivy McDonald, Leyton Alexander, Hayden Alexander, Axel Yuskan, Charlie Doherty, Millieson Groom, Roxanne Groom, Celeste Orenshaw, Matilda Nicholes and Andie Reynolds who competed at the Queensland State Sprint Swimming Championships last week. Lots of PBs were swum over the weekend in Brisbane. Congratulations for qualifying for the club event.  

Work Experience

Work Experience is an excellent opportunity to gain an understanding of the industry that a student is considering for a career and assist with the transition from school to work. Valuable industry contacts can be made, added to a resume, or the experience used as a pre-requisite for further study. It allows students to see the nature and diversity of employees in the workplace and the ability to improve work ethic, maturity, confidence and self-reliance. It can also be the opportunity to extend learning in the classroom into practical applications in the workforce. 

Check out our Student Opportunities weekly email for work experience information and links for Wilmar Sugar Limited Australia, Ergon Energy, Queensland Police Service, Whitsunday Regional Council and Defence Force opportunities. Work experience is not limited to these places so visit Ms Simpson or myself in B4 to collect an application form and to discuss your options.

Industry Events

Keep a look out for our upcoming industry events. 

Late last year we became both a Health Gateway school and Hospitality & Tourism Gateway school.  We are excited to host our first event this month, the Healthcare Career Pathway event, where we will have healthcare professionals showcase their industry to all local students.

We also look forward to being able to offer students other opportunities including micro credentials, excursions, webinars and access to industry.

Student Opportunities

Senior School students will receive their first Student Opportunities email for this year tomorrow. They will be emailed to students every week on Wednesdays until we launch our new platform. There’s information regarding apprenticeships, employment and training opportunities or students looking to transition to full time work.  As well as opportunities for students looking for after school employment.

All Senior Students are sent a copy of our weekly student opportunities. 

This includes information and opportunities about:

• Work experience
• Apprenticeships and traineeships – full time and school-based
• Save the dates
• Casual and full-time employment
• Training and career pathway sessions
• Scholarship and open day information – There are many University webinars at the moment, be sure to check out their websites to register or check your emails for the links.

Please visit B4 for more information on the positions available, school based traineeships & apprenticeships, or work experience.

School TV - SPECIAL REPORT

The Wellbeing Barometer - 2025

The Wellbeing Barometer survey is an invaluable tool for schools, providing critical insights into the mental health and wellbeing of young people. This annual survey identifies areas of concern, highlights resilience and adaptability in students, and emphasises the importance of preventative strategies to promote positive outcomes.

Participation in this survey is strongly encouraged, as it offers a comprehensive view of students' experiences, challenges, and achievements. By capturing a detailed understanding of young people's experiences, the survey supports a tailored approach to enhancing their mental, emotional, and social wellbeing. It helps to identify strengths and areas for improvement, as well as pinpoint opportunities for early intervention.

The survey is part of an ongoing longitudinal study, and we encourage you to take a few moments to complete the survey for each of your children. Responses remain anonymous and should be based on your observations over the last 12 months. By working together, we can reduce the long-term impact of mental illness and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our young people for a brighter future.

Here is the link to your Special Report - https://proserpineshs.eq.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-wellbeing-barometer-2025-au

Parenting students in the Middle Years

Parenting often can be confusing when you’re faced with differing opinions and advice.

Listen to the latest Department of Education podcast with award-winning broadcast journalist and author Dr Norman Swan for advice on preparing children for adolescence.

From understanding anxiety to screen use, learn scientific evidence on what works and what doesn’t.

Click the link to listen or on your favourite podcast app https://qed.qld.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media/podcasts/tips-for-parents.

Health Matters

It’s swimming carnival time! 

• SLIP ON A SHIRT - Preferably one with long sleeves and a collar. A close weave fabric will give more protection from ultraviolet rays. Natural fibres such as cotton, linen and some rayons are much cooler to wear than synthetic fibres.
• SLOP ON SUN SCREEN - Sunscreen should be:
  • SPF 30 or higher
  • broad spectrum
  • water-resistant
• SLAP ON A HAT - A hat with a wide brim (8-10cm) or legionnaire style will protect your face, ears and neck. A dark coloured hat is best with a dark colour under the brim to stop reflection onto the face.
• SUN GLASSES - For maximum protection from UV radiation, sunglasses must:
  • comply with Australian standard 1067 (1990)
  • offer 99% protection from UV radiation
  • be a close fitting, wrap around style.
• DRINK LOTS OF WATER - We all should be drinking a minimum of 6-8 glasses of water each day. To avoid dehydration, please remember to bring your water bottles and refill with water throughout the day.

Let’s have a SUNSMART time!!!

2025 School Immunisation Program Dates

Year 7

• Monday 1^st April for HPV (Human Papillomavirus) and DTPa (Diptheria, Tetanus and Pertussis or Whooping Cough)

Year 10  

• Tuesday 25^th March for Meningococcal ACWY and Meningococcal B (1of 2)
• Tuesday 2^nd June for Meningococcal B (2 of 2)

Consent/information forms will be sent home with your child in late February. Please read the information and discuss with your child so they understand what immunisations they are getting.

The consent forms cover all of the dates for ALL of the above listed immunisations for the year. Please return signed consent forms as soon as possible to our Adminstration Office NO LATER than Friday 7^th March. Spare consent forms can be collecting from our Administration Office if needed.

If you don’t want your child to be vaccinated through the school program, complete the 'No to Vaccination' section on the consent card.

PLEASE NOTE: No immunisations will be given on the day if the consent forms have not been signed.

Please contact your doctor if you need to check your child’s medical records.

If your child is not here on these days and misses out on their immunisations then you need to contact the Proserpine Hospital or make arrangements with your local Doctor/GP to have these done.

For further information please don't hesitate to contact me.

Yarning Circle

Deadly Choices Program:

It’s been a slow start to our Deadly Choices Program this term due to the wet weather, but last week both teams were able to visit our school and introduce themselves to our students and staff. It was great to meet the team from the Mackay Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service, who have not been to our school since 2021.

This week, our Year 8 students will be cooking healthy wraps in our hospitality kitchens. The recipe is one they chose at the end of last week’s session. I am sure they will create a simple but healthy meal that is easy to make and enjoyable to eat.

Senior ATSIAP Program

This year, we will be registering a Senior Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aspirations Program (ATSIAP) Team to compete in the North Queensland Regional Challenge which commences on 24th February for students in Years 10-12. The top teams in each region have the opportunity to progress to the ATSIAP Senior Secondary State Final in Term 2. The state final culminates in a university experience and awards ceremony in Brisbane. 

Teams consist of 3 to 4 students, with each team member assigned a special task  aimed at creating a persuasive speech, authentic poetry, and visual art piece. Tasks are to be completed while at school.

The program builds upon students' critical and creative thinking skills by providing opportunities to investigate solutions for real-world challenges. It is a fun, yet challenging, program aimed at developing general capabilities, academic engagement and building career aspirations.

To participate in both the ATSIAP regional challenge, students must:

• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, be in Years 7–12
• Attend a Queensland state school and have had a positive behaviour record in the previous semester
  and
• Have achieved a 'C' or greater in Maths and/or English in the previous semester*; or be a past participant of the Solid Pathways—STEM program.

If you think your child is up for the challenge, please get them to visit Mr Gabey at our Student Advisory Centre.

Teacher Aide First Nations

Yarning with Our Elders

QATSIF (Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation) in partnership with ACU (Australian Catholic University) is inviting all Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander secondary students to yarn with, learn from, and share the stories, wisdom and cultural heritage of our Elders.

In Term 1, students are invited to yarn with an Elder and with their permission, record one important aspect of their life. Some examples could be:

• What was it like growing up in their local community?
• Their Stolen Generations or Stolen Wages story.
• What is their advice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people?
• Important local traditional language words, their meaning and pronunciation.
• Important local traditional stories, dances, technology or history.
• What did they learn from their own Elders?

All entries will be recognised with a certificate and a trophy or medallion. ACU will assist with collating and preserving these important stories for future generations and may offer prizes for outstanding entries.

Go to: https://www.qatsif.org.au/yarning-with-our-elders-project

Entries close: Friday 4 April, 2025.

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First Nations Student Opportunities

Senior Students - Victorian Indigenous Engineering Winter School

The Victorian Indigenous Engineering Winter School (VIEWS) is on again for 2025! The School will run from 5-12 July, 2025.

VIEWS is a week-long program offered by The University of Melbourne, RMIT University, Swinburne University and Monash University where students experience first-hand the work of engineers, meet Indigenous engineering professionals, discover pathways into engineering and explore four university campuses.

The program is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students between years 10-12, from anywhere in Australia. The program is 100% free, including on-campus accommodation and airfares.  This is an exciting initiative that will change your students’ perspective on engineering and open up a world of possibilities.

For more information on the program and a registration form for your students please visit:

https://eng.unimelb.edu.au/engage/indigenous/views

Applications for this program are now open and close on Friday 9 May, 2025 at 5pm.

First Peoples School to Uni Program – Griffith University

GUMURRII Student Success Unit is dedicated to raising aspirations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across Queensland to reach their full potential.  Year 11 and 12 students are invited to participate in the Griffith University School to Uni program.  This program will provide you with a clear pathway to university and will equip you with the skills you need to successfully complete your studies.  The program offers:

• One-on-one mentoring.
• On-campus experiences and bootcamps.
• Social and wellbeing events.
• Parent and guardian information sessions.
• QTAC application and fee assistance.
• University transition preparation.

First Peoples School to Uni Program - Year 11 & 12 https://www.griffith.edu.au/gumurrii/first-peoples-s2u

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Indigenous Apprenticeships Program 2025

Services Australia have opened applications for their Indigenous Apprenticeships Program for 2025.  If you are interested in a 12 month apprenticeship with a Government agency and set yourself up for a great career in the Australian Public Service, this opportunity might be for you.

• Full-time work with a competitive salary, great benefits and on-the-job training.
• The apprenticeship runs for 12 months.
• You get to complete a nationally recognised certificate or diploma.
• There are jobs in capital cities and most regional areas across Australia.
• You’ll be supported by an Indigenous mentor.

To apply got to https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/australian-government-indigenous-apprenticeships-program?context=22  Applications close 2 March 2025.

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If you would like to speak with me about opportunities that may be available to your young person, please don’t hesitate to contact me on 4945 0162 or email kmcdo302@eq.edu.au

Help Allegra support Mate4Mates

Our Premier's Anzac Prize recipient and Year 12 student Allegra Bradley is looking forward to taking her research on tour to Europe and the battlefields of the Western Front in April. She is raising funds for Australian veteran charity, Mates4Mates. To donate, click the following link https://www.supportmates4mates.org/fundraisers/allegrabradley/qld-premier--s-prize-anzac-tour-2025-346

Student Resource Scheme

Student Resource Scheme Term 1 instalments are now overdue. Failure to keep up to date with Student Resource Scheme fees may result in students being ineligible for any extra-curricular activities or borrowing any student resources required for subjects.

Payments can be made by EFTPOS, BPoint or the Qkr! app available for use on your electronic device. Parents who have not received an invoice or are experiencing financial hardship should contact our school Finance Department on 4945 0111 to discuss options available.

New date for 2025 School Photos

Our annual school photo days have been postponed to Thursday 27th and Friday 28th March, 2025 Our Catch-Up Day will be held on Wednesday 2nd April, 2025. School Photo online orders are still open. Please find below order information. If you would like to pay cash for photos, envelopes are available for students in Care Group or from our Administration Office. As ordering is a transaction between families and AdvancedLife, if paying cash, exact money must be enclosed in the envelope as no change will be available through our school Administration Office. We ask your child to please bring their order envelope on school photo day and return it to an AdvancedLife photographer.

All students will be photographed whether an order is placed or not as these photos are used for identification purposes within our school and for the issue of Student ID Cards.  Please note due to complications of locating students and time restraints, sibling photos are not offered.

Uniform Store Trading Hours

P&C AGM Meeting

Proserpine State High School Parents and Citizens’ Association Annual General Meeting will take place on, Wednesday 26th February at 6pm in our Administration Office meeting room. The general meeting will follow at 6:30pm.

All executive positions will be vacated, so your assistance is required in filling these positions.

P&C meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month, except for school holidays or otherwise notified. The main aim of our school's P&C is to support students and their teachers to have the best learning experience whilst at Proserpine State High School.

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Medication at School

If your child requires prescription medication at school you will need to complete our Request to Administer Medication at School Form and the medication should be left at our Administration Office. The medication must be in the original container provided by the doctor, dentist or optometrist, not a pharmacist, and have clear details or instructions indicating dosage and times. The permission form is valid for one week only, unless there is a permanent medication where special negotiation will take place. 

Parents please note that non-script items such as Panadol can be stored in the student’s own school bag and taken as required. Non-script items are not kept at our Administration Office.

Once the Request to Administer Medication at School Form has been completed and if there is a change to any previous medication subscribed then a Medical Changed Details Form in the left side bar under ‘Forms & Documents’ can be filled out and dropped into the school.

ZONTA International Women's Day Luncheon

Masquerade Gala Ball

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STRUMFEST presents "UP AND STRUMMIN'"

? A Youth Music Showcase | FREE Event! ?

? Sunday, April 6, 2025

⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

? Reef Gateway Hotel, Cannonvale

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of live music and youth talent as STRUMFEST proudly presents "UP AND STRUMMIN'"! ? This FREE all-ages event will shine a spotlight on young musicians aged 5 to 18—from solo artists to duets and full bands!

? Hosted by "Aunty Barb" (Barb Hill) – known and loved by many young performers from Young Whitsundays Got Talent! As the former backstage marshall and MC, Aunty Barb has been a guiding force for aspiring musicians, and now she’s bringing this event to ensure our talented youth still have a platform to shine!

? Special Guest: Jackson Dunn – The mastermind behind Strumfest, Jackson is an absolute maestro on the guitar and an incredible performer in his own right. He’ll be there on the day, supporting our young talent and sharing his expertise!

? Sponsored by: Reef Gateway Hotel, Airlie Beach Crew, Real Mates Talk, Black Market Tattoo & Collinsville Community Association.

? LIVE PERFORMANCES – Showcasing the next generation of musical talent.

? RAFFLES & AUCTIONS – Amazing prizes from Iconic, Red Cat Adventures & more!

? BOOK A TABLE – Enjoy a meal while supporting our young superstars.

? ALL-INCLUSIVE EVENT – Encouraging participation from all abilities!

? CALLING YOUNG SUPERSTARS! ?

Are you a young musician who dreams of performing on stage? This is your chance! Spots are still available for solo artists, duos, or bands. No experience? No worries! Last year, we saw first-time performers shine—this could be YOUR moment!

? If you're in a school music class—I want you!

? If you jam in your garage with your mates—I want you!

? If you sing into a hairbrush dreaming of the stage—I want you!

? If you take music lessons—I want you!

⏳ Limited spots left! Sign up by end of the week.

? To register your act, contact:

? barbhill.coaching@gmail.com

? 0417 683 957

Bring your family, cheer on our local youth, and enjoy an afternoon of music, fun, and community spirit! ?✨

?? SEE YOU THERE! ??

Free NBN Program to assist families

2025 St Mary's Debutant Ball

St Mary’s Debutante Ball will be held on Saturday 21st June 2025. Girls wishing to make their Debut are asked to contact Raynee Bidgood on 0437 755 567 and attend a meeting on Sunday the 16th February at 3.30pm at St Mary’s School.

Debs and a Parent/Guardian are asked to attend this meeting to obtain the information forms. Please feel free to call Raynee with any questions or information required. Ph 0437 755 567.

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