Reflecting on Term 1, it is clear that our school community has had a busy and productive start to the year. Our students have achieved success across a wide range of activities, including STEM, The Arts, Sport, Cultural, and Leadership. We are immensely proud of their dedication and commitment to exploring diverse opportunities and expanding their awareness through life experiences. A heartfelt thank you to our teachers, support staff, and the wider community for your ongoing support in nurturing our students' growth and development.

Introducing our Whitsunday Leos Club!

• President - Amelia Brain
• Vice President - Allegra Bradley
• Secretary - Elizabeth Pascoe
• Treasurer - Marie-Louise Rubio
• Community Service Director - Thalia Foster
• Fundraising Director - Shakiya Hanlon-Thompson
• Membership Director - Ruhveer Kaur

Tickets on sale for school musical 'Newsies'

Our upcoming school musical, ‘Newsies', is a testament to our students’ passion and dedication. More than 100 students from across our school are involved in the production, rehearsing since signing up last year.

From set design to choreography, lighting to costuming, our students have embraced every aspect of the show and are sure to shine on stage come showtime. I have every confidence in their ability to deliver an amazing performance for our community.

Tickets are on sale now—don’t miss out! To book, click the following link.

Kennedy House Term 1 victors

Congratulations to Kennedy House for emerging as the Term 1 House Cup victors! Through an accumulation of points from various categories, including academics, attendance, Care Group activities, participation in the Swimming Carnival, and engagement in our focus charity event - the World’s Greatest Shave, Kennedy House secured the trophy, narrowly edging out Oxley House.

While winning is exciting, the true value lies in positive participation, engagement across all aspects of school life, and displaying House pride. Well done to all students for their efforts! A special mention also to O5 Care Group for winning the Sun Smart Shield.

Learning extended beyond the classroom

The past few weeks have been a hive of activity. Our Year 12 Hospitality students showcased their Hospitality skills, preparing delicious cuisines from around the world for staff and students. Well done to all involved. Students from our Inclusive Education Centre enjoyed an excursion to Little Vintage Café, while our Year 11 and 12 Geography students travelled to Hamilton Island to deepen their understanding of waste management practices as part of their current unit of study.

Our Year 7 students showcased their learning from Term 1 during Culminating Day earlier this week, and a group of Year 12 students flew to Brisbane on Monday for the Law and Justice Tour, broadening their knowledge of Australian law practices. Meanwhile, our Year 11 Aquatic Practices and Marine Science students participated in an Ocean Rafting excursion, focusing on the essential elements of excursion planning.

School Photos

Last week and this week, our school photos took place across Thursday, Friday, and Wednesday in the Resource Centre. We appreciate the patience and cooperation of parents and carers with the scheduling adjustments due to weather. School photos will arrive at school and be sent home mid-Term 2.

Wrapping up Term 1

To close the term, our much anticipated Student Forum for 2025 took place on the last day of term. This forum provides a pivotal leadership opportunity, allowing students in Years 7-12 to offer feedback on school processes and to propose future initiatives. By amplifying student voice, we foster a collaborative environment where ideas are heard, and actionable steps are identified, ensuring continuous improvement within our school community. We deeply appreciate the valuable contributions from our students as we strive for a more inclusive and diverse educational experience.

As we head into the holiday break, we wish all students and families a safe and restful time. A reminder that Term 2 will commence with a short week: Monday 21st April is a public holiday due to Easter, followed by a whole-school Parade on Tuesday to commence the term. Year level parades will take place as usual on Wednesday, leading into our whole school Anzac Day service on Thursday 24th April in our Multi Purpose Hall.

Students are also encouraged to participate in the local Anzac Day commemorations. A special flag ceremony will be held at the Proserpine Cemetery on Monday, 21st April, with Anzac Day services occurring across our region on Friday, 25th April. The timings for these services will be shared in the morning notices during Week 1 and posted on our school Facebook page. We look forward to our students joining us for the community marches and representing our great school.

We hope you all have a wonderful holiday break!