Health Gateway to Industry School

On Monday, 24th February, we were proud to present our first Health Gateway to Industry Schools Project event, welcoming more than 60 Year 10, 11, and 12 students from across the Whitsundays. This event provided students with a valuable opportunity to explore the diverse education, employment, and training pathways available in the Health Industry. By networking with health professionals in a supportive environment, students gained insights into the many career options available to them.

The program will continue to support our students by offering guidance and resources to help them make informed decisions about their futures. With an increasing number of post-school pathways available, students now have more opportunities than ever to pursue careers that align with their skills and interests.

A big thank you to Mrs. Porter and our Senior Schooling Team for organising this incredible opportunity for our youth. We also extend our gratitude to our guest speakers and industry experts from the Queensland Ambulance Service, Proserpine Nursing Home, Connect & Grow, and the Mackay Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Employment Program for inspiring our students.

House spirit shines at Swimming Carnival

I commend all students present at our annual Swimming Carnival, highlighting great House spirit, teamwork, and exemplary conduct throughout the day. The rain at the end of the day certainly didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of our students and staff.

A special mention goes to our senior students for their impressive leadership in guiding their respective Houses. Their enthusiasm, encouragement, and dedication played a crucial role in fostering a strong sense of team spirit and participation. Throughout the day, students wholeheartedly embraced our school values of Respect, Responsibility, and Being Engaged, ensuring a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

Congratulations to Kennedy House for winning overall, and to our respective Age Champions who received their medallions on Assembly. Please find the full list of Age Champions in our Sports News section below.

Lions Youth of the Year

Congratulations to our Year 12 student Allegra Bradley who won the Lion's Youth of the Year Competition - Proserpine Club Night. Allegra represented our school with fellow Year 12 peers, Savannah Lamont and Thalia Foster who participated in the interview and public speaking process. Allegra will now go on to represent our region at the Zone Final this Sunday 9th March. Well done to all our students for their strong representation. We wish Allegra the best of luck at the Zone Final!

2025 Parents & Citizens' Association

The executive position holders of our 2025 Parents & Citizens' Association are:

President: Natalie Stuchbree

Vice-President: Kellee Fogg

Secretary: Jacqui Watson

Treasurer: Hannah Davies

Student Representative: Karen Dachs

We extend our appreciation to our new P&C Executive for their commitment to encouraging a strong partnership between parents, carers, students, and the school community. Our P&C plays a vital role in ensuring that families have a voice in shaping the educational experience at Proserpine State High School, advocating for student success and well-being.

A strong partnership between families and schools is key to creating a supportive learning environment where every student can reach their potential. Our school looks forward to working together to address key priorities that enhance student engagement and achievement. We encourage all parents and caregivers to get involved, share ideas, and help shape the future of our school.

Many thanks to last year’s committee for their dedication throughout the 2024 school year. A special acknowledgment goes to Stephanie Nuske, who returned to assist in the capacity of Treasurer. Thank you

Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6pm in our Administration Office Conference Room. Our next general meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 19th March.

SchoolTV - Dr Carr-Gregg Free Parent Webinar

Child and Adolescent Psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg and Australia's foremost cyber safety expert Susan McLean are hosting a free webinar about digital media literacy and safety - supporting Primary and Secondary students.

To register for the event, please click the following link. Our school is proud to offer the SchoolTV platform as a resource for our families, with an extensive range of wellbeing articles and videos available to support our students.

Follow the 3 easy steps below to access our SchoolTV resource:

1. Vist our school website: https://proserpineshs.eq.edu.au.
2. Click on the Support and Resources tab at the top.
3. Click on the Parent Resources tab and then the SchoolTV link.

Assessment Schedules and Helping Your Child Succeed at School

A reminder to all families, Year 7–12 student assessments and exams can be viewed in the QParents app to support your child’s studies and preparation. Scroll down to the Upcoming Events section to see relevant dates for students. You can also download their full Assessment Planner for the year.

Assessment schedules have been released to help students and parents monitor progress and stay informed about individual assessment requirements. These schedules vary depending on the year level and subjects in each student’s academic program. Students can access their schedules through OneSchool, while parents and carers can view them via QParents. The senior assessment schedule is also available on our school website. 

As we commence the first academic reporting period, it is a good time to revisit key strategies that can help parents and carers support their child/ren in reaching their full learning potential at Proserpine State High School. One of the most important steps is understanding your child’s assessment plan and helping them manage their study time.

Success in both junior and senior years requires students to develop strong organisational skills and study habits to balance the demands of their academic and co-curricular programs. It is essential to stay informed about your child’s study and assessment commitments.

Balance between assessment requirements and outside of school commitment is essential to minimise stress.

Your child should have a clear study plan that allocates time for homework, assignments, and regular review or revision for each subject. This study plan should also account for co-curricular and extracurricular commitments, ensuring a balanced lifestyle that maximises achievement.

If you are unsure about what your child should be doing or what an effective study plan looks like, we encourage you to contact our school via email principal@proserpineshs.eq.edu.au and our administration team will connect you with your Year Level Deputy Principal, Guidance Officer or Year Level Coordinator.

Attendance – Making Every Day Count

Our school promotes an attendance target of 95% for all students. However, attendance over recent years has seen a whole school attendance data fall well below an acceptable level, which significantly impacts student learning and ultimately individual student achievement.

While there are justifiable reasons for student absences due to illness, attendance data indicates a growing number of unjustified absences. Concerningly, many of these are parent-condoned, impacting students’ opportunities to reach their full potential. Every Day Counts highlights that regular school attendance is essential for student success academically and socially. Students who attend school every day develop strong routines, build resilience, and stay engaged in their learning.

The research is clear - students who miss even a day of school can fall behind, making it harder to catch up. By ensuring students attend every possible school day, parents and carers are giving them the best chance to succeed. If you require support to improve your child’s attendance, please contact our school via email at enrolments@proserpineshs.eq.edu.au, our support staff are here to help.

What Parents Can Do:

•  Talk about the importance of attending school every day and set that as the expectation. Regular school attendance helps establish good habits for future workplace attendance.
• Help your child maintain daily routines, such as completing homework and getting a good night’s sleep. Teenagers typically need eight to nine hours of sleep to stay healthy and alert. You may also need to monitor their use of the internet, mobile phone, and TV at night to ensure they are not staying up too late or being disturbed while sleeping.
• Avoid scheduling hair, dental, or medical appointments during school hours. Plan family holidays during scheduled school breaks to prevent your child from missing classes and falling behind.
• Ensure your child stays home only when they are genuinely unwell.
• If your child wants to stay home to finish an assignment, encourage them to attend school instead, make attendance the top priority.
• Use assessment and course planners to help your teenager organise their study time, ensuring they do not have to stay up late the night before an assignment is due.