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