2025 Newsletter - May Edition

Important Notes

Principal's Welcome

Dr Robyn Burton-Ree

As we settle into Term 2, our school has united in meaningful ways to honour the ANZAC spirit and continue shaping a positive and supportive environment at Wellington Point State High School. On Monday, 28 April, our entire school gathered for the 2025 ANZAC Day Assembly, a solemn and moving ceremony where we paused to remember and reflect on the sacrifices of the original ANZACs and all who have served since. Our students’ performances were heartfelt and powerful, and we thank all who contributed to such a respectful and reflective event

Our students have also proudly represented Wellington Point SHS at several community commemorations. Megan Louw and Chloe Clarke, from our signature Year 9 LEAP program, attended the Brisbane ANZAC Youth Service with their teacher, Mr. Scott Mansfield. There, they laid a wreath at the Shrine of Remembrance and reflected on the importance of ANZAC Day with fellow youth leaders from across the region. Our Student Council leaders, Rose Harborne, Sam Jakeman, Tom Harborne, Jack Murphy, Giann Albrecht, Lily Shephard, Wethuja Rathkumara and Chloe Clarke took part in the Cleveland ANZAC Dawn Service, once again representing our school with dignity and pride.

Thank you to everyone who made our recent Parent-Teacher Interview afternoon such a success. These opportunities to connect are invaluable, not just to share academic progress, but to build the relationships that help our students thrive.

It has been a powerful start to the term, filled with pride, reflection, and collaboration. I look forward to all that the coming weeks will bring, as we continue working together to ensure every student at Wellington Point State High School feels supported, challenged, and inspired. Our values of Respect, United, Determined, Dynamic and Selfless are truly alive.

Our P&C association is an important part of our school community. I would like to gratefully thank Nikki Mitchell (former President), Ashlea Woods (Treasurer) and Louisa Ward (2^nd Vice President) for the commitment and work which they have done for Wellington Point State High School. Congratulations Kate Crossan for stepping into the role of secretary and thank you Jessica Clacy who is our Vice President. Nikki has taken on the position of Tuckshop & Uniform Shop Convenor.

Positions are currently open for nominations on our P&C Executive are President, Treasurer and 2nd Vice President. Please consider being part of our P&C Association and taking on these vital roles.

Parents and Caregivers play an important role in their child’s education at Wellington Point State High School. We value the strong, collaborative relationships we share with our families, as meaningful parent/caregiver engagement plays a vital role in supporting and enriching our students’ education. This helps our teachers to better understand the needs of their students. 

Please contact our school if there are any concerns or to share positive news. We look forward to seeing as many families as possible at our school event VIBE on Friday 6 June.

Take care

Dr Robyn Burton-Ree

Business Manager

Glenys Brown - Business Manager

Responsibilities:

• Human Resources
• Finance Management
• Facilities Management
• Infrastructure

Student Resource Scheme

Thank you to all the parents who have paid the SRS Fees, we are currently at 70% who have paid in full or commenced instalment plans. The 5% discount, if paid in full, has now been credited to your account. If you have not made the decision as yet as to whether or not to join the scheme, please contact me to discuss options. Participation in the SRS is optional. Parents who opt out of the SRS are responsible for supplying the necessary resources for their child including the textbooks, both hard copy and digital. For further information about what is included in the Resource Scheme and a breakdown of fees, please visit our website.

Facilities Update

CCTV cameras are being installed within the school grounds and will be operational in Term 2. These cameras will monitor areas where ongoing damage and vandalism incidents are occurring, including toilet blocks, bike/scooter park as well as students gaining entry to areas that are out of bounds, and causing damage to the area. All cameras are on the exterior of buildings. A Notice of Intention to use CCTV in a school was approved by the P&C on 19 June 2024. Signage will be displayed in relevant locations.

QParents

QParents is a free online application that enables Queensland state school parents to conveniently access and view a range of their child's school data and efficiently complete school-related administrative processes. 

Benefits of using QParents - provides parents with 24/7 online access to:

• receiving and responding to consent requests (Excursions) and automated reminders
• receiving and paying invoices
• viewing attendance records and providing absentee notifications
• academic reporting data
• timetables
• assessment planners
• limited behaviour records
• schedules of upcoming events.

Coming soon - View Access to QLearn.

Years 11 & 12

Deanne Wallwork - Deputy Principal - Senior School

Responsibilities:

• Year 11 and 12 Performance, Tracking, Attendance & Behaviour
  
• Timetabling and Academic Reporting
• Curriculum, Teaching & Learning

Kirsty Townshend - Years 11 & 12 Coordinator

Here are some tips for building perseverance:

As we near the mid-way point of the term, some students struggle with assessment fatigue and motivation, whilst those with good learning habits and a ‘growth mindset’, plough through and sprint to the end of the term. Success requires the ability to navigate obstacles, rejections, and roadblocks. Each time we overcome a problem or a challenge, our resilience is strengthened. Like a muscle, resilience grows stronger with use.

Here are some tips for building perseverance:

1. Start small and build up.
2. Develop a growth mindset – believe you can improve; view setbacks as opportunities.
3. Practice positive self-talk – ‘I will get better with practice’ rather than ‘I can’t do this’.
4. Learn from struggles/failures – when facing difficulties, look for the lesson. Ask yourself what you can improve next time. Pay close attention to the strategies and mindsets that help you push through, then apply them again in the future.
5. Celebrate small wins – don’t wait until the end to reward yourself.
6. Take a break when needed – exercise to recharge your motivation.
7. Set goals and have milestones to track progress.
8. Keep your eyes on the prize.

Additionally, students have events to look forward to. Calendar highlights this term include VIBE (6 June), Year 9 and Year 11 Camp (week 8) and Athletics Carnival (27 June). Reports for Seniors will be emailed on 3 June and for Juniors on the 25 June.

VIBE Fivers (Market Money) available for pre-purchase here.

Years 9 & 10

Penny Westcott - Deputy Principal - Middle Phase

Responsibilities:

• Year 9 and 10 Performance, Tracking, Attendance & Behaviour
• New & Beginning Teachers
• Differentiation and Inclusion
• NAPLAN

Stephanie Griffin - Years 9 & 10 Coordinator

Years 9 & 10 – General Notices

Winter Uniform

With winter just around the corner, please remind your child that only the official WPSHS jacket is to be worn as part of the school uniform. If your family needs support in purchasing a jacket, please contact Stephanie Griffin.

Play Equipment for Hire

To support active and engaging lunchtimes, we’ve purchased new sporting equipment including basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, and whistle balls. Equipment is available to borrow from J Block (Dean’s window), students simply need to present their school planner. Please remind your child to bring their planner to school so they can participate in this fun initiative.

Year 9

Camp

It’s shaping up to be an exciting term for our Year 9s! We’re thrilled that Year 9 Camp is going ahead as planned, and we’re looking forward to a fun and memorable experience. Thank you to 5 of our Year 10 mentors for assisting us to make up numbers. Please ensure permission notes are returned and payments or payment plans are finalised as soon as possible. Spare notes are available from J Block.

YLead Altitude Day

On Wednesday 21 May, a group of selected Year 9 students will attend the YLead Altitude Leadership Day at Brisbane City Hall. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to develop essential leadership skills to support future school roles and job opportunities.

Year 10

Bake Sale

A huge thank you to our amazing P&C for their generous donation of cookies and assistance with our bake sale. Thank you also to our dedicated Year 10 student volunteers and everyone who baked and donated goods. The event was a great success, raising $218 towards the Year 10 Semi-Formal Cruise. Funds will go towards food platters and decorations, helping to make the evening truly special and memorable.

SET Plans

As we move through Term 2, SET Plans (Senior Education and Training Plans) are fast approaching. A SET Plan maps a student’s individual learning pathway through the Senior Phase of Learning and is a required step for all Year 10 students in Queensland. These plans are developed through a collaborative process involving the student, their parents/carers, and the school.

Students have already begun exploring important concepts in SETP/PSC lessons, including:

• Career investigations
• Pathways exploration
• The Future of Work
• ATAR and QCE pathways
• Senior subject information and options
• Pathways Information Evening
• Completing a SET Plan online (via OneSchool)
• Student/Parent/Home Group Teacher meetings in Term 3

We strongly encourage families to start conversations at home about goals, future plans, and available options. Helpful resources and lesson materials are available via QLearn to support these discussions

Years 7 & 8

Anton Lombardo - Deputy Principal - Junior Phase

Responsibilities:

• Year 7 and 8 Performance, Tracking, Attendance & Behaviour
• School Community Partnerships
• Student Support Services
• Positive Culture for Learning

Kath Fraser - Years 7 & 8 Coordinator

Assessment time is coming up again for our Year 7 & 8 students, with many classes beginning mid-term exams and/or issuing assignment instructions. Students are encouraged to keep their School Diary up-to-date with deadlines, including draft and final due dates. A reminder to all parents/carers that if a student is unable to sit or submit an assessment task for any reason, an AARA must be completed through our official process. This can be found under “Documents and Forms” on our school website.

With the wet weather of this week, and more likely to come, we are busy reminding students of the expectation that they are to shelter from the rain during breaktimes. In the Year 7 Area, S Block classrooms are open to students to shelter in during the rain, and Year 8 students are able to make use of the MPS, next to their area. We have had a number of students engage in water play during rainy breaktimes, resulting in these students becoming soaked. Where a change of clothes is not possible, students may need to remain in wet clothes for the remainder of the day or be sent home. Please encourage your child to think about their actions during wet weather: we want our students to have fun, but not catch a cold or miss out on their learning as a result!

Congratulations to our Rewards Recipients from Term 1!

Congratulations to Nikita (Year 12), Saoirse (Y11), Star (Y10), Megan (Y9), Jasmine (Year 8), and Seren (Year 7) who are our top SWOOP recipients for Term 1! Each week, all WPSHS students have the opportunity to be rewarded for both their attendance and for demonstrating school values. The top ten students in each year level then receive a Bird Buck to spend in our Bird Bank on a variety of prizes. Our top SWOOP recipients across Term 1 each received nearly 300 SWOOPs to recognise their excellent attendance and embodiment of our school values – a huge achievement!

English Department

Year 7 English - Term 2

Last term, the year 7s studied a range of historical fiction narratives that saw them culminate their skills and knowledge by writing their own historical fiction short story about a significant event from the past. The students were excited by and engaged in learning about a number of fascinating real life historical events throughout term. 

Throughout term 2, students will investigate the importance of flags to people and cultures, and how design choices made reflect on the culture and values of a country. Their assessment task is to update Australia’s flag to be reflective of 21st century Australia: one that reflects the values of the diverse people and culture of the nation. They will also create and present a persuasive speech in order to position their audience to accept their design idea.

Term 2 key dates

• Date issued: 28/04/2025
• Due date/s: 16/06/2025
• Submission deadline: Students must submit to TurnItIn (via Qlearn) by 3pm on the due date.

AARAs for any draft or final due date changes, or alterations to task conditions, must be submitted with supporting documentation to the school’s admin email address, minimum 2 days prior to assessment for processing and communication of decision to student, parent, and teacher. Please follow instructions on top of application on the school website: https://wellingtonpointshs.eq.edu.au/support-and-resources/forms-and-documents - Application for AARA year 7 – 10.

7 English class teacher contact details

• 7A: Jack McNeil jhmcn0@eq.edu.au
• 7B: Renton Wright wrig8@eq.edu.au
• 7C: Grace Banner gaban0@eq.edu.au
• 7D: Kristy Limbach kferg62@eq.edu.au
• 7E: Stacey Dallas sdall5@eq.edu.au
• 7F: Stephanie Griffith sgrif190@eq.edu.au
  

Year 9 English - Term 2

Last term, our students delved deep into the world of fantasy as they crafted their own narratives in response to the concept of ‘Lost’. Over two lessons, they wrote under exam conditions, developing imaginative and engaging stories of their own design. As we read through their work, we were genuinely impressed by their ability to bring their narratives to life with vivid detail and creativity. This task also provided valuable practice in writing under timed conditions, helping prepare them for the rigours of senior English and meeting deadlines for their post-school careers. We were incredibly proud of their efforts and can’t wait to see what they have in store for us in Term 2!

This term, our hardworking students will be exploring a range of ethical issues, aiming to persuade the public on why these matters deserve our attention. From uncovering human rights abuses in global sporting events to examining the harmful impact of fast fashion on developing nations, students will engage in critical thinking and research. Using a variety of persuasive techniques to ultimately deliver a multi-modal presentation, they will work to convince their peers why we must care about these important global concerns.

Term 2 key dates

• Assessment given out: Week 2
• AMMAs: Week 3, Last lesson of week (Wed or Fri)
• Drafts Due: Week 5, Last lesson of week (Wed or Fri)
• Finals Due: Week 7, First lesson of week (Mon or Wed)
• Presentations: Throughout lessons in weeks 7 and 8, before year 9 camp

AARAs for any draft or final due date changes, or alterations to task conditions, must be submitted with supporting documentation to the school’s admin email address, minimum 2 days prior to assessment for processing and communication of decision to student, parent, and teacher. Please follow instructions on top of application on the school website: https://wellingtonpointshs.eq.edu.au/support-and-resources/forms-and-documents - Application for AARA year 7 – 10.

If you want to reach out to us, please find our email address belowand we will try and respond as soon as possible.

• 9A: Mr. Jack McNeill (jhmcn0@eq.edu.au)
• 9B: Ms. Rachael Cuthbert (rcuth15@eq.edu.au)
• 9C: Ms. Laura Pratt (lxpra1@eq.edu.au)
• 9D: Ms. Grace Bannan (gaban0@eq.edu.au)
• 9E: Ms. Kiran Govind (kgovi4@eq.edu.au)
• 9F: Ms. Tamsyn Case (tcase39@eq.edu.au)

HPE Department

Interhouse Cross Country

At the end of Term 1 we held our annual Interhouse Cross Country. After all the rain it was a very warm day, however the students demonstrated our school values of Dynamic and Determined in their participation. The places in each age group were as follows:

House results are:

Congratulations to Cunningham on a decisive win! We look forward to the Interhouse Athletics Carnival at the end of this term.

Bayside Cross Country

A team of almost 60 students competed at the Bayside Cross Country on the 7th May. Our school placed 3rd in the secondary percentage shield, the top placed state school in our district. Congratulations to Sarah Williams who was Age Champion in the 15yrs Girls Event, and the following students also selected in the Bayside team to compete at Met East trials: Claudia Spicer (16yrs Girls), Mawson McLean (15yrs Boys), Jack Brettell (17-19yrs Boys).

Resource Centre

Year 11 Early Childhood Studies

At the moment, for Unit 1, year 11 students are studying the importance of observations and Children’s wellbeing in Early Childhood Studies. Students are super lucky to be able to visit ‘Educare on Anson’, for a number of lessons, where they are able to put theory into practice and take observations on children. From their observations, they will create a play-based learning experience to help with a specific child’s wellbeing. They will need to evaluate in their multi-modal presentation they present their project in.

Massive thank you to ‘Educare on Anson’ for allowing our students to work with your children. The bond that is formed between the students and children is invaluable for all involved. Ms Beal and I am super proud of the class for their positive interactions and discussions they are having with the children. I also can’t go past thanking Aunty Kim, who joined Mrs Putt, an educator from the centre, to discuss ideas for embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into the curriculum. Our relationships between both educational facilities is fantastic!

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Year 12 Early Childhood Studies

Students have been extremely busy working with the Prep students at Wellington Point State School and the children at ‘Educare on Anson’. Our students have been prepared with their resources and wonderful with their interactions with the students.

For their IA2 they had to create a play-based activity linked to either literacy or numeracy that a child, they had observed would gain from and implement it. Students had the opportunity to conduct their activity numerous times as groups of children rotated around the room, benefitting from all of the activities. The smiles on the children’s faces when participating is priceless and our students should be proud of the way they continually work with the children to such a high standard.  We are extremely grateful to the teachers and administration from Wellington Point State School who have allowed us to join their Prep classes on numerous occasions. 

At the Childcare Centre, we were lucky enough to have Tash Kitchener join us. Tash dressed up for the students and explained why she was wearing what she was. She also did an opening and closing Karakia. Plus, the children in the Kindy room and our students were lucky enough to be able to learn a Waiata (song), ‘Te Aroha’, which is about love and belonging. We all loved this cultural experience and thank Tash for taking the time to join us. Looking forward to doing this more regularly.

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Year 12 Essential English

Year 12 students are busy preparing for their upcoming CIA (common internal assessment) exam. Their topic will be based on either city or country living. As this is the case, when looking into the topics we conducted a heated debate about the benefits and detriments of living in both. Students anonymously voted and it was living in the country that came out on top. 

In preparation students need to practise identifying representations, language features, text structures, cultural assumptions, attitudes, values and beliefs in stimuli, so that they can explain why they are effective and how they position readers.

The mock exam will be sat in week 6 and the final in week 9. We wish them the very best of luck.

Harmony Week

So many activities were organised for Harmony Week guided by the wonderful Ms Laurie. Students explored where they were from and what that means to them. We all spoke about belonging together and working towards the same goal, to help make everyone feel included. This relates to the theme for 2025, ‘Harmony – we all have a role to play.’ Hopefully all are thinking about the importance of inclusivity, respect, and belonging for all Australians, regardless of their cultural or linguistic background. 

Aunty Kim conducted weaving and explained the purpose behind the ‘1 Million Stars Project’. The One Million Stars to End Violence project was created in 2012 by weaving artist, Maryann Talia Pau. This project began as her personal response to the brutal murder of a young local woman and grew into a powerful global movement of solidarity to end all forms of violence. Initially it was the goal of 10 000 stars, and this quickly became 1 million stars, which has now turned into 1 billion stars. We are pleased to see that since then, the star weaving community has continued to grow, and this love and peace-filled project now sets its sights on One Billion Stars. It is through the use of social media that this important message was spread throughout the world and everyone coming together, wanting to see an end to this horrific, unnecessary violence. 

These beautiful stars are symbols of light, courage and solidarity to end all forms of violence, including violence against women, bullying and racism, which is a perfect message to reflect Harmony Week. 

This linked extremely well to the Social and Community class and what they were learning about how social media is not just a negative tool and can help to spread awareness for various causes. They then learnt how to weave a star, while talking about the importance of looking out for each other and spreading the message of safely belonging together. 

Plus, a massive shout out to Carys in year 12 who marvellously weaved her magic as she edited a Harmony Week Video.   There are several year 12 students who helped us gather the footage necessary, so thank you if that is you, and thank you to everyone who got involved either by reading pages in the book and/or hitting the balloon. It was a real team effort and emphasised how we are all in this together. The book that is read in the video is called, ‘When Cookie Crumbled’ by Michelle Robinson and Tom Knight. It is an excellent children’s book which highlights the fact it is our differences that make us truly sweet and to embrace who we are and who everyone else chooses to be.  Again, a perfect link to Harmony Week.  

Chess Excursion

On the 13th May 11 lucky students and the dedicated Ms Tarla Grist took students to Anglican Church Grammar School to compete against both Private and State Schools. Once again our students excelled in both their behaviour and effort and always represent Wellington Point State High school positively. 

Arts Department

Senior Schooling

Looking for information about apprenticeships and traineeships?

Apprenticeship Central is a job search site where apprentices and employers can connect. Its aim is to provide a space where you can search for opportunities and connects job seekers with employers. If you are looking for an Apprenticeship or Traineeship you can register and be notified of current vacancies. The website has a Resources section where you can find information on creating a resume, videos and blogs, what's your best career fit and frequently asked questions.

Work experience program in the ADF

The Defence Work Experience Program provides young Australians interested in Defence as a future career, the opportunity to find out more about the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Australian Public Service (APS). For queries about the Defence Work Experience Program, email Defence.WorkExperienceProgram@defence.gov.au  Click here for more information on the Defence Work Experience Program including:

• Find a placement
• Information for students
• Information for parents
• How to apply
• Student experiences

Healthcare is everywhere!

Healthcare is Everywhere is an interactive online ‘activity’ that will help broaden your understanding of healthcare. It highlights the variety of career opportunities and you can zoom in, scroll around exploring a hypothetical city and rural community, discover the range of health services, career opportunities and what they do at work. It's easy, click on the red markers to find out what health care jobs are located in that workplace. Give it a go here!

How knowing your values can positively impact your career

Values influence the career choices we make, but what exactly are values and how can you identify the values that are important to you - those that will positively impact your career? Sabina Read identifies some common values to help you start thinking about what’s important to you. Ask yourself which of the listed values are important to you and whether there are any you want to add.  

• Adventure: To actively seek, create, or explore novel or stimulating experiences
• Assertiveness: To respectfully stand up for my rights and request what I want
• Authenticity: To be genuine, real - to be true to myself
• Caring: To be considerate towards myself, others, the environment
• Challenge: To keep encouraging myself to grow, learn, improve
• Cooperation: To be cooperative and collaborative with others
• Creativity: To be innovative
• Curiosity: To be open-minded and interested; to explore and discover
• Fairness: To be honest with myself and others
• Humour: To see and appreciate the funny side of life
• Independence: To be self-supportive, and choose my own way of doing things
• Open-mindedness: To see things through/from other’s points of view, and weigh evidence fairly
• Powerful: To strongly influence or wield authority over others, e.g. taking charge, leading, organising
• Respectful: To be thoughtful towards myself or others; to be polite and show positive regard
• Self-development: To keep growing, advancing or improving in knowledge, skills, character, or life experience
• Supportiveness: To be helpful, encouraging and available to myself or others
• Trustful: To be loyal, faithful, sincere and reliable

How employers recruit

Research shows that employers value different qualities at different stages of the recruitment process. An employers’ focus often shifts from an applicant’s experience and qualifications at the application stage to whether the applicant has the right approach and attitude to work and is a good cultural fit to their business at interview. However, qualifications and experience continue to be important at the interview stage if you are applying for a position requiring specific skills. Understanding these differences can help job seekers write a good application or prepare for their job interview. During the application stage employers look for:

• Relevant work experience and skills
• Qualifications and licenses
• Availability
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn

During the interview stage they look more for:

• Approach and attitude to work
• Cultural fit
• Skills, knowledge and experience
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Personal values

Click here to find out more.

Terminology - What are sectors, industries and career fields?

The world of work influences how you think about, choose, develop and change your career. You need to understand the world of work before you choose a career path. Click here and find out about sectors, industries and career fields. It will help you understand them and make your career research that little bit easier.

What are skills' clusters?

According to the Australian Government Jobs and Skills Australian website, skills clusters show clusters of jobs requiring similar specialist tasks. They are another way of looking at the labour market, showing how skills are related and connected to one another and are not just connected to a specific job. It's a new way to explore skills transferability. Skills clusters do not take into account qualifications, registration or licensing required to undertake certain tasks. Click here to read about the 7 skill clusters as identified by Foundation for Young Australians.

Scholarship options in Australia

Scholarships come in many shapes and sizes, some of which cover tuition fees (in part or full), some of which cover living and accommodation expenses and some of which cover the whole lot or provide a stipend that students may use as they see fit. Similarly, some may cover students for the duration of their course, while others only cover students for a year or require them to reapply. The most important thing to remember is that competition is often strong. It's best not to rest all your hopes on obtaining a scholarship, and it's worth considering back-up options. This includes applying for Government allowances and investigating scholarships that will be available in the next application period. Many scholarships are available to students in their second and subsequent years of study, so keep an eye out for such alternatives. Click here to read the Good Universities Guide's Scholarship options in Australia article which has information on:

• Federal government scholarships
• Student Start-up Loans
• Relocation Scholarships
• Education provider scholarships
• Academic scholarships
• Equity scholarships
• Other education provider scholarships
• Private organisation scholarships

Rotary Youth Exchange

Rotary Youth Exchange is an opportunity to live in another country learn a new language, discover another culture and truly become a global citizen. Exchanges for students ages 15-19 are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries. Long-term exchanges last a full academic year and students attend local schools and live with multiple host families. Short-term exchanges last from several days to three months and are often structured as camps, tours or homestays that take place when school is not in session. Click here for more information including how to apply.Holiday

World Science Festival Brisbane (WSFQ)

The WSF is up and running holding various workshops and activities in regional Queensland. Activities are designed for various age groups. Click here to find out what's happening in your neighbourhood including:

• Chinchilla
• Gladstone
• Townsville

Brisbane Careers & Employment Expo

The Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo is on, from 12 to 14 June at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. It is for school students, parents, teachers, graduates, job seekers, people looking for courses and workers seeking new training options. There will be over 160 organisations and employers with career opportunities for all ages and entry’s Free. You will be able to:

• Find various career pathways
• Gain Free Career Advice
• Discover Jobs of the Future
• Experience the Free Career Seminars
• Enjoy the WorldSkills National Championships and Try’a Skill Zones
• Find your Ideal Role at the ADF Careers Expo

Expo opening hours are 9am to 4pm every day. Click here for more information.

Griffith Uni Creative Arts Open Day - A reminder

Explore a world of creative expression and innovation, as we showcase our vibrant community of artists, designers, performers, filmmakers and more. Get involved in interactive workshops, exhibitions, tours and demonstrations across a spectrum of disciplines—from visual arts and design, to music, performance, film and screen. Click here to find out more about the Griffith University's Creative Arts Open Day and to reserve your place.

Accredited Courses at Perform Australia

If you're looking to become a professional actor, Perform Australia's qualifications in acting may be of interest. Located in St Lucia, Brisbane, you can prepare yourself for industry in as little as five-months full-time study in the 10915NAT Certificate IV in Acting. The 11017NAT Advanced Diploma of Performance with a further 18 months full-time actor training will further develop your skills. They also have a pathway to a university degree in acting at the Australian Performing Arts Conservatory (APAC). They offer a dual focus both screen and stage acting, to ensure you are ready to work across the theatre, film and television industries with confidence. Click here for more information. 

Year 12: Time is passing quickly - time to start organising

Time is moving quickly and you should be starting to seriously research your course preferences for your QTAC application. If you haven’t a clue where to start or aren’t aware of your options, make an appointment with your School Guidance Officer/Counsellor ASAP. Some opportunities to assist you are:

• From May to September most of the Institutions have open days where you can get information about courses and check out the campuses.
• You will receive the QTAC Guide in June/July or be able to access it online through the QTAC website. It contains information about courses you can apply for through QTAC as well as the application processes.
• 19 - 20 July 2025 - Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO) at the RICC Brisbane Showgrounds. Interstate universities will be represented at this Expo.
• From August 2025, you can access a range of up-to-date information about the 2025/26 QTAC application and offer processes and the courses offered from the QTAC website.
• 12, 13 & 14 May 2025 - Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Also, careers' expos will be held in regional centres throughout Queensland.

Take advantage of all these opportunities to plan your immediate future. 30 September 2025 is the final date to apply for some courses through QTAC and is the end of the Early Bird application fee window. When you get your 2026 QTAC book, check it carefully for critical dates. You can also find the 2026 Guide online through the QTAC website when published.

P&C News

Become a Host Family

Free Driving Lessons

If you have not yet got your Drivers License and would like to do some FREE driving lessons then this Link and Launch offer is for you!

Available to all current Yr 12 students and all students (Indigenous and non-Indigenous) that have graduated yr 12 in the past 3 years at a Redlands school  

Complete an EOI https://forms.office.com/r/nFdzQeH190

Free Driving Lesson Contact Person:

Gemma Nevin - Link and Launch Coordinator 

Cleveland District State High School

Department of Education

PO Box 808 | Russell Street | Cleveland Qld 4163 
T 3824 9222 | M 0455 559 897| gnevi17@eq.edu.au |www.qld.gov.au/linkandlaunch

Community News

RATS Cycling Club

RATS Cycling Club have invited students to take part in the Bayview Blast mountain bike event at Redland Bay, Bayview Conservation Park on Sunday, May 25, 2025! This is a non profit 100% volunteer event. There are racing categories for all ages and abilities, including:

• Under 9 – 10 minutes ($20)
• Under 13 – 4km ($35)
• Under 15 – 8km ($35)
• 15 UP – 25km with chaperone or 25/50km* solo ($70/$90)
• Adults – 25km ($70) or 50km ($90)
• Women's only start**

* At sole discretion of the Race Director, riders should be racing at A/B grade and considered elite riders for their age.
** Adults only

It’s a fantastic day out for families and you don't need to be a racer to participate as it's also a great way to get outdoors, challenge yourself and get your kids off their screens. We have free food, drink, photos and onsite paramedics all included in your ticket entry.

Zero cost for all non riders / spectators.

There are also awesome prizes for podium winners and random draw prizes so no one misses out.

All riders need to be insured with their race license or a 1 day license, see free trial link below. 

Free trial Aus Cycling license here: https://auscycling.org.au/become-a-member/free-trial

Thanks for your support!

Please see the helpful links below:
GPX file download here: https://shorturl.at/Yiabm
Website info here: https://www.ratscc.com.au/bayview-blast/
Volunteer here: https://signup.com/go/UaCBXNY
Enter here: https://entryboss.cc/races/24206