From Our Classrooms
Year 7 Digital Literacy Students Shine
Year 7 Textiles – Stitching Up New Skills!
This term, our Year 7 students embarked on a creative journey in Textiles, learning the basics of hand sewing—many for the very first time! Through a series of small projects, they built confidence and technique, culminating in the creation of their own pear or apple-shaped pin cushions. The results were both adorable and impressive, showcasing their growing skills and creativity. Well done to everyone.
Experience helps make connections in Geography
Our Senior Geography students are deep into their final unit for the year - Responding to Natural Hazards. Most student have first-hand experiences of local natural hazards such as flooding and cyclones.Next term, our class will be venturing to the local Whitsunday Regional Council Chambers to visit the Disaster Management Unit. This will further our students' understanding of preparation and recovery.
In our last lesson of Term 3, our students had fun exploring plate tectonics and modelling this in class - it was delicious.
Year 12 Hospitality Practices Plating Perfection
Our Year 12 students recently completed their final cooking assessment, showcasing their culinary skills by plating a restaurant-quality entrée. Building on techniques developed throughout the term, students focused on presentation, balance, and creativity to deliver beautifully plated dishes. The assessment highlighted their growth in both technical ability and food styling, with impressive results that reflected their dedication and flair. Well done year 12s.
Bringing Literature to Life with stage magic
Our Year 10 and 12 English students had the chance to see literature leap off the page with two exciting opportunities recently that highlighted the value of literature and storytelling though a touch of theatre sparkle.
On 20th August, Shake & Stir Theatre Company stormed the stage with their electrifying take on Shakespeare’s Macbeth for Year 12 General English, and Orwell’s Animal Farm for Year 10 Extension English. Their performances were bold, refreshing, and wonderfully unique—breathing new life into classic texts and sparking plenty of “aha” moments in preparation for assessment.
Just a few weeks later, on 10th September, our Year 12 General English students were treated to a homegrown highlight.
Proserpine State High School 2016 alumni Connor Hawkins and Jackson Wecker—now thriving as professional stage and commercial actors, based in Canada and London, respectively—returned to share not only tips for tackling Macbeth and exam preparation, but also tales of their careers, high school memories, and some sage advice for our Year 12s about life beyond the school gates.
It was more than just a learning experience; it was also a heartfelt reunion, with our General English teachers and their past students swapping memories and celebrating how far they’ve all come.
Together, these experiences reminded us that literature isn’t just studied—it’s lived, shared, and celebrated, inspiring creativity and critical thinking well beyond the page.
Queensland Parliament Outreach Program
Our school was honoured to host representatives from Queensland Parliament as part of their regional outreach program. Students from Year 10,11 and 12 Legal Studies, Year 10 Economics and Business, Year 11 and 12 Social and Community Studies and Year 8 Humanities were given the opportunity to engage in a rotation of activities throughout the day.
The visit provided students with a valuable opportunity to learn more about how our democratic system works and the role of Parliament in shaping the laws and policies that affect all Queenslanders. Students engaged with a mock parliament acting out various roles as they participated in passing different laws. The program highlighted the relevance of politics in our daily lives and encouraged students to consider how their voices can help shape the future.
Here’s what some students had to say about the experience:
"It was an amazing experience and I learnt so much about Parliament and its importance to our laws. I really enjoyed speaking as the opposition leader in the mock parliament." - Brooklyn Bredl, Year 8
"The visit from Queensland Parliament was entertaining and fun. My favourite part was where I got to act as the Sergeant-at-Arms and hold the mace." - Jaxon Mclagan, Year 8
"This experience was helpful in consolidating my understanding of governance in Queensland. I really enjoyed the interactive mock parliament which allowed us to experience what it is like to debate and pass a bill." - Aisling Barrett, Year 11
"Acting as the opposition leader in our mock parliament session has inspired me even further to want to lead and shape positive change in our world." - Cassius McLeod, Year 11
National Computer Science Workshop
In January 2026, National Computer Science Workshop (NCSW) will be held for students in Year 8-11.
Applications close on 1 November 2025.
The course has been developed to teach school students up to a second year university-level of computer science knowledge. https://www.aubotacademy.com/ncsw
For more information, please send me an email at sshie24@eq.edu.au.
