National Reconciliation Week 

Our school is very proud of Senior Indigenous Student Leader, Tavis McDonald for delivering his powerful speech at today's Whitsunday Regional Council National Reconciliation Week event. Held at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre, Tavis addressed the theme "Bridging Now to Next", bravely outlining the history of reconciliation and sharing his goals for having the gap between First Nations and non-First Nations people closed in the near future. Congratulations Tavis on an inspirational address and your valuable contribution to our community.

Tavis was joined by Year 11 student Avalon Black-Stone raising the Aborigonal flag at the opening of the event. Thank you to all of our students who attended and represented our school along with our support staff.

See below Tavis' powerful speech he delivered.

Behaviour and Effort Awards

At Proserpine State High School, we are proud to recognise and celebrate our students who demonstrate a strong commitment to learning through our Behaviour and Effort Awards. These awards highlight not only academic dedication but also positive attitudes, perseverance, and the drive to achieve personal bests.

Gold and Silver Behaviour and Effort Awards were presented during recent assemblies, while Bronze awardees received their certificates in core classes. These recognitions reflect our school’s focus on encouraging students to engage fully in their learning and to strive towards their potential.

Our recent Behaviour and Effort Awards have placed particular emphasis on recognising outstanding attitudes to learning in the classroom and students who have demonstrated a genuine commitment to improvement. We believe that effort and attitude are key priorities of success, and we are proud to present certificates of recognition to those who model these values daily.

Congratulations to all Gold, Silver, and Bronze recipients. Their achievements are a reflection of hard work and focus on reaching their potential. They are positive role models that may inspire others across our school to make the most of every learning opportunity and continue working towards their goals.

Well done to all students — we look forward to acknowledging more excellence as the year progresses. A full gallery of awardees and list of names appears in our Year Level Coordinator section below.

Exciting Curriculum Excursions

Students continue to have their learning enhanced beyond the classroom walls through a range of curriculum-based excursions. Recently, our Year 12 students embarked on an excursion that provided them with amazing real-life learning opportunities at the Proserpine Dam.

A group of our Year 7 Science students enjoyed the day with Whitsunday Crocodile Safari exploring the Proserpine River while studying the local ecosystem first-hand. Meanwhile, our Year 10 Early Childhood Studies students have been visiting C&K Kindergarten putting their studies into practice. These excursions are more than just a “trip away” — they are valuable opportunities for students to deepen their understanding and apply classroom theory in practical settings.

Such experiences create a deeper connection to their studies and the world around them, preparing students for future academic and career pathways. My appreciation extends to the staff who made these events possible.

Vaping

At Proserpine State High School, we are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all students. Our school has a zero-tolerance policy regarding vapes on school premises.

Vaping poses serious risks to adolescent health. Many vapes contain nicotine, a highly addictive substance that can interfere with brain development, impacting attention, learning, mood, and behaviour. Unfortunately, young people are often unaware of the dangers involved.

In line with our Student Code of Conduct policy, any student found using, possessing, or supplying vapes at school will face serious disciplinary consequences, which may include suspension. We take this matter very seriously and will continue to increase supervision and raise awareness across our school community.

Parents and carers play a vital role in helping to address this issue. We encourage you to have open and honest conversations with your child about the risks of vaping and to look out for signs that they may be using these devices. Early intervention can make a significant difference.

Queensland Health offers useful information and resources for parents, carers, and young people. You can learn more by visiting their website here.

We ask for your support in reinforcing the message that vaping is not safe and is not accepted at Proserpine State High School.

Change of local bus route

A reminder, Whitsunday Transit are no longer operating the 11:00am and 1:00pm bus services from outside our Administration Office on Ruge Street, Monday to Friday.