2025 Newsletter - June Edition

Important Notes

Has your child missed their Year 7 or 10 vaccinations?

Book in for a free catch up at any of the below clinics:

Capalaba Central Shopping Centre (Capalaba Library) 3pm-5:30pm
Thursday 26 June 2025
Thursday 11 September 2025
Thursday 20 November 2025

Logan Central Library 1:30pm-3:30pm
Saturday 28 June 2025
Saturday 13 September 2025
Saturday 22 November 2025

Can’t make it to these clinics? Book a free catch up at any of our community clinics at logan.qld.gov.au/community-immunisation-clinics

Principal's Welcome

Dr Robyn Burton-Ree

As we approach the end of term 2, I would like to thank you for your support and to reflect on the success and achievements of our students, staff and community.

During May we were honoured to welcome Graham Hinson and past student Aaron Symonds (Class of 2000) for an important ANZAC slouch hat exchange. Graham had previously generously donated his slouch hat to the school, and Aaron’s slouch hat can now be seen in the school reception. Aaron shared stories from his time at WPSHS and his service in the Australian Army. During Aaron’s time at WPSHS he was heavily involved in the Arts, in particular the various School Bands and event production. In Year 12, he was also elected as one of the School Prefects and as member of the School Council.

GNR Symonds was enlisted in the Australian Army in 2002. He worked as a Missile Number and Operator Command Post using Ground Based Air Defence weapon systems at 16th Air Defence Regiment. GNR Symonds retired from the ADF in 2006 following a serious illness and injuries and was subsequently awarded an 'Australian Defence Medal' for his service. Moments like these bring our values of Respect, United, Determined, Dynamic and Selfless to life in powerful ways.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for VIBE last week. It was a fantastic celebration of our school and community. Students, staff, families, and local supporters came together for an afternoon filled with energy, creativity, and connection. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Amanda Stoker MP for generously donating the cash prizes for our raffle, and to Claire Williams from Scentsy for the beautiful diffuser donation.

We now look forward to our Year 7 2026 Enrolment Afternoon on Tuesday, 17 June. The afternoon includes enrolment interviews, school tours led by our Student Leaders, and presentations from our leadership team.

Please contact our school if there are any concerns or to share positive news.

Take care

Dr Robyn Burton-Ree

Business Manager's Update

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 parking 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

As we head into the final weeks of term 2, we’re excited to share some important updates and reminders to help our students strive to do their best and have a rounded school experience. Ms Townshend has recently emailed Year 11 and 12 students and parents to summarise upcoming events and provide reminders about school expectations.

Academic Report Cards, Senior Performance Interview and Parent Teacher interviews

End of Unit Report Cards were released for Year 11 and 12 students on 3 June. Teachers have included comments that provide specific details about student progress in addition to their Unit Result. For Senior students, the final performance interviews with Home Group teachers are planned for 26 June. Students are currently reviewing their QCE progress and setting goals for the remainder of the year. Your support in attending a session with your child is appreciated. For year 7-10 Parents, note that Report Cards are due to be released on 25 June and Parent Teacher interviews will occur on the afternoon of 30 July.

Senior School Pathways

Our Year 10 students are currently exploring their senior school pathways. From university prerequisites to vocational education and apprenticeships, it’s essential for students to consider their interests, strengths, and career aspirations. We encourage families to engage in conversations at home, attend the information evening, peruse the materials on QLearn and connect with Home Group teachers and the Guidance officer to ensure informed decision-making. Remember, no pathway is set in stone; what matters most is that students stay open to learning, adapting, and exploring. Currently Vocational Education services are being reviewed statewide and the final changes will be published at the beginning of July. As a result, the Subject Selection evening (for year 8, 9 and 10 students) has been delayed until the afternoon of 15 July. TAFE, University personnel and Senior teachers will be available to talk about options and there will be a short information session at this event. Details will be provided by Ms Westcott in upcoming weeks. The latest version of the Subject Handbook is available on the School’s website. Subject Selection surveys will occur early in term 3 and the SETP interviews for year 10s are scheduled for 14 and 15 August.

Upcoming Athletics Carnival

Get your house colours ready - our annual Athletics Carnival is just around the corner! Taking place on 27 June, this event is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their athletic skills, cheer on their peers, and build school spirit. Participation, effort, and sportsmanship are at the heart of this day, and we look forward to seeing everyone involved. The Athletics Carnival has something for everyone with food stalls, novelty events and athletics events that all students can participate in. The theme for this year is ‘Back to the 80s’.

Persisting with Assessment

With assessment tasks in full swing, it’s normal for students to feel challenged. We remind students that persistence is key - sometimes the most meaningful learning happens when things are tough. Teachers are here to provide guidance, feedback, and support, but it’s important that students take ownership of their progress by asking for help when needed, revising thoughtfully, and setting small, achievable goals.

Let’s continue to work together to support our students on their educational journey - whether it’s on the track, in the classroom, or beyond.

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

Year 9 Camp – A Huge Success!

What an unforgettable experience! Our Year 9s returned from camp on Friday which was a massive success, thanks to the incredible efforts of so many. A huge thank you to the staff who generously volunteered their time to support and supervise our students. We could not have done this without you! To our parents and carers, thank you for your ongoing support in preparing students with gear, packing lists, and encouragement. Lastly, thank you to our amazing students for your positive energy, teamwork, and spirit. You made this camp one to remember!

Year 10 – SET Planning and Subject Pathways

Year 10 students recently began their journey into Senior Education and Training (SET) Planning. As highlighted in our previous newsletter, this is a key milestone where students map out their future pathways based on their strengths, interests, and post-school goals. To support this, students attended subject talks where Heads of Department presented elective subject options. Students are encouraged to speak with Curriculum HODs, class teachers, their SET Planning teacher, or the Year 10 Dean, if they have any questions about subject choices or career planning. Students and parents can access all SET-Planning materials on QLearn. Please continue to have these conversations at home as it’s an exciting time where students shape their futures.

Uniform Reminder – United in Presentation

As we move further into the term, we’d like to remind families of our school uniform expectations. Students must wear the WPSHS jacket and school-issued track pants or formal grey pants. Non-uniform jumpers, jackets, or pants are not permitted. If a student wears a non-uniform item, they will be asked to remove it or change into a correct item at Student Services. Refusal to do so may result in a parent or carer being contacted to collect the student until the uniform issue is resolved. Wearing our uniform with pride unites us as a school community, supports equity, and allows us to represent our values with confidence and cohesion.

Vibe 2025 – Celebrating Student Talents

What a show! Vibe was an incredible celebration of the talent, creativity, and generosity that exists in our Year 9 and 10 cohorts. From amazing performances to charitable and entrepreneurial stalls, our Year 9 & 10 students truly shone. Whether they sang, danced, helped a friend at a stall, volunteered their time, or ran their own business idea, it is clear that we have some remarkable talent! This is the epitome of what makes our school community dynamic, united, and inspiring! Well done to all!

Year 9 - Altitude Day

Thirty-two of our Year 9 students stepped up as future leaders at the YLead Altitude Day held at Brisbane City Hall. They were inspired by powerful guest speakers who shared stories of courage, passion, and determination, and learned to FLIP:

Find your fire
Lead where you are
Include others
Push past fear

Our students networked with peers from over 50 schools, shared their goals, and discovered how they can create a positive ripple effect in our school.

Redlands Coast Young Citizens Program - Rose Harborne and Kel Mansfield (Year 10)

There are approximately 24,700 young people living on Redlands Coast, representing 15.5% of the Redland City population.  There are approximately 11, 590 young people enrolled in secondary schools. The Redlands Council has an action plan with a vision to ‘create safe, strong, and self-reliant communities that provide young people with access to social infrastructure and services, housing options, welcoming places, and a range of suitable sport, recreational, cultural, educational and employment opportunities’.

Last Thursday we were able to participate in a Redlands City Council youth citizen program, which will be one of three this year. Along with 14 other secondary school students across the Redlands, we collaborated to give feedback on eight areas: libraries, performing arts spaces, education, parks, waste management, city planning, and the environment.

The morning was opened by Mayor Jos Mitchell. Our ideas were then pitched to Redlands Councillors, Paul Bishop and Rowanne Mackenzie, as well as the Redlands Council ‘Stronger Communities Strategy’ staff.

The next meeting will be in Term 3. This meeting will allow a deeper understanding of policy making and collaboration with Council to explore local challenges and co-design potential solutions. This workshop will align with The Redlands Coast Young People’s Action Plan 2024–2027. Thank you to Jess Sattler, Redlands Community Development Officer, for making these planning sessions possible.

If any student has strong feelings and ideas about the Redlands Area, please come and see Kel or I, as well as any of our Student Council members, to feed your ideas. We have also placed a copy of the Action plans in the library with a feedback notebook.

Year 10 Senior Education and Training (SET) Plans

Students in Queensland schools are required to develop a SET plan in consultation with their parents/carers. The SET plan maps out a plan of action for students to achieve their education goal or intended learning option and supports students to remain on track for success in senior secondary and meaningful post-school pathways. Possible education goals or intended learning options include: the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), or the Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA).

The SET plan is the product of a student’s participation in the Year 10 career education program. Students are encouraged to take ownership of their SET plan and to review and revise the plan at regular intervals during Year 11 and 12 to ensure they remain on track to graduate high school and attain their post-school pathways.

Each Year 10 student and their parent/carer will be required to attend an interview to discuss their SET Plan with their Welfare Teacher on 14/08/2024 or 15/08/2024 at the school. Meetings can be held via Microsoft Teams, if necessary. Parents/carers will be invited to organise an appointment to finalise their child’s SET Plan via Booked (PTO) in the coming weeks.

For more information on the career education program the year 10 students have been participating in this year, parents should ask their student to show them the Year 10 Home Group QLearn program.

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

At our recent PCL Professional Learning Team meeting, we closely examined student behaviour data and noticed a clear pattern: there has been an increase in instances of defiance, disrespect, and disruption during Lesson 2, particularly among our Year 8 and 9 students. While these behaviours are not uncommon during adolescence, they can significantly impact learning and wellbeing when they occur regularly.

In response, the PCL Committee has identified a key focus area: supporting students during the transition from morning tea into Lesson 2. We recognise that this period can be a challenging time to re-engage, so we are working with staff to ensure there is strong, active supervision as students return to class. This includes providing clear and consistent prompts when the warning bell sounds, helping students shift their focus and prepare to start learning as soon as they enter the classroom.

We are also grateful to our parent representative on the committee, who will be sharing this focus more broadly within our parent community. By working together with staff, students, and families, we can help our young people make positive choices and set themselves up for a successful day of learning.

HPE Department

Met East Cross Country

Congratulations to Jack Brettell who was runner up in his event at the Met East Cross Country and has been selected to compete at the Queensland Championships. Well done to all our runners who competed on the day. Claudia Spicer and Sarah Williams narrowly missed selection, placing in the top 10 in their respective events.

Athletics Carnival

Our Annual Athletics Carnival will be held Friday, 27th June. It is a normal school day, however students can dress with in theme, Back to the 80s, during the day, as long as they are sun safe and wear enclosed shoes.

Summer Sport Highlights

Our Year 7 Boys Basketball team were our most successful team in Summer Season sport. They were undefeated throughout the season to become Bayside Champions. Congratulations. 

The extra-curricular Basketball teams have been competing in two major competitions this year. The SPL is on a Thursday afternoon after school; and the CBSQ is a state-wide competition involves a range of qualifying tournaments throughout the year. The following teams have qualified for the next step of the CBSQ in term 3. These include, Year 7/8 Boys and Girls, 9/10 Girls and 11/12 Boys. In the SPL, the Open Boys are currently 4^th on the ladder with a chance of making the finals if they win their last three games. The Open and Junior girls' team are both fifth on the ladder and have been unlucky with a couple of close losses. The Junior Boys have competed really well with all the teams and have put in a great effort.

Representative School Sport

Queensland Softball team – Alex Duncalfe

Alex recently represented Queensland at the School Sport Australia Softball Championships. His team won the Championships. Alex was voted Queensland’s Most Valuable Player and became a member of the Australian Merit team.

We have a number of past students who are currently playing Softball and Baseball at an international level, and Alex is following in their footsteps. Congratulations Alex, we are so proud of your achievements!

ESAP Trials

ESAP is our Elite Sporting Achievers Program, providing a dynamic sporting program for athletes with great potential. Offered to students from years 7-12, the ESAP program offers a wide range of training and mentoring. ESAP Trials are on 24 June 2025, 3:30-5:00pm. Please complete the the application form and send to ESAP@wellingtonpointshs.eq.edu.au

Resource Centre

Tradie Trivia

Thanks to the students and staff who came to support the trivia on Friday, 30 May! With 24 teams playing, there was lots of music, laughter, and fun had. There are so many people to thank to make these library events happen.

• To the year 10 students who helped me run the Kahoot - thank you, I really appreciate you.
• Ms Tarla, thank you trillions for helping us with lucky door tickets, packing up and ice blocks.
• Mr Choice, thanks for helping with the set up and making sure the internet was working the whole time.
• Ms Laurie, thanks for getting fabulous photos of students in action, dressed in their tradie gear.
• Thanks to Ms Bannister and Mr Cross for spreading your joy and joining in. 
• Thanks to Ms Westcott, Ms Morley, Ms Wallwork, Ms Tuttiett and Mr Lombardo for your participation and support. We look forward to you competing for the top place in our next trivia session, as your enthusiasm was contagious.
• Ms Niewdach thanks again for your ongoing support, you're truly amazing.

Students who placed 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th all received certificates and prizes!

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Junior Readers Cup

On Thursday, 5th June, three year 7 seven students and one year 8 student competed against 29 teams in the Bayside Junior Readers Cup competition held at Moreton Bay College. Readers Cup has been running now for 22 years and this year alone, over 840 teams have entered.  

They had a Pop-Up Book Store, ‘The Little Gnome’, where students and staff could purchase books for themselves and/or the school. Shout out to the ‘The Little Gnome’ Bookstore (located in Wynnum) for always providing us with fantastic books. Our students were able to choose a book each for the school to purchase that they think themselves and other readers would enjoy.  A guest author always joins them for the competition too and this year we got to be inspired by the author,

We are extremely proud of our students who have been reading the allocated books diligently for the last month, in preparation for the event. They have been proactive in discussing the books and trying their very best as they competed against both private and state schools in the Bayside region. This was their first time competing and so now they have seen what it is all about, they are excited to participate again next year, where they will get to display their reading prowess and comprehension skills.  

Next term, our senior team who have been together since competing in the junior round, will compete and are determined to place this year.  Wishing them the best of luck.

Term 3 - we have Book Week celebrations to come!

Get ready to book an adventure!

Book Week is coming to our high school from 18–22 August (Week 6), and we’re planning a week full of fun, imagination, and all things reading! This year’s magical theme is, ‘Book an Adventure’ – so get ready to dive into stories, explore faraway lands, and bring your favourite characters to life!

Dress-Up Day is Friday, 22nd August, in Week 6, so start planning your Book Week costume now!

Get involved, dress up, and make memories!
No matter what story you love – fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, drama or humour, why not step into their shoes (or cape, crown, or space boots!) and join the fun?

Start planning your costume now – team up with friends or go solo.
Whether you’re a hero, a villain, a sidekick or a creature from another world, we want to see your imagination come to life! Adventure is everywhere… in every chapter, every page, every character.

 So ‘Book an Adventure’ and be part of the story this Book Week!

GOLD COIN DONATION IS NEEDED AND YOUR COSTUME MUST BE:

• SUN SAFE
• ADHERE TO WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY
• CLOSED IN SHOES/LEATHER IF IN THE WORKSHOP OR SCIENCE ROOMS.
• NO MIDRIFS AND MID LENGTH SHORTS, SKIRTS, DRESSES ETC.  
• NO OFFENSIVE CLOTHING

Order costumes, grab props, and chat with your friends about teaming up. Friday, 22nd August is your chance to become your favourite character and show off your reading spirit.

Below is a list of ideas but keep in mind every character in a book is on an adventure, from mysterious detectives to magical wizards, fearless rebels to curious explorers.

🧙‍♂️ Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley – Harry Potter series
Spellbinding wizards who face magical mysteries and dark forces at Hogwarts.

🦁 Lucy, Edmund, Susan, Peter – The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Brave siblings who step through a wardrobe into the land of Narnia.

🌳 Jo, Bessie, Fanny, Moon-Face, Silky – The Magic Faraway Tree
Kids and their magical friends explore strange lands at the top of a tree.

🐉 Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III – How to Train Your Dragon
An unlikely Viking hero with a dragon named Toothless by his side.

🎩 Matilda Wormwood – Matilda
A smart girl with powers and a passion for books who stands up to bullies.

🌲 Andy & Terry – The 13-Storey Treehouse
Best friends who live in a treehouse filled with wild inventions and fun.

🏹 Katniss Everdeen & Peeta Mellark – The Hunger Games
Fearless fighters from District 12 who battle for survival and justice.

🗺️ Ellie Linton & Homer Yannos – Tomorrow, When the War Began
Teens who find their world turned upside down and become resistance heroes.

🌀 Tris Prior & Four (Tobias) – Divergent
Risk-takers who uncover dangerous truths in a divided world.

🕰️ Jacob Portman & Miss Peregrine – Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
Adventurers with strange powers navigating time loops and hidden dangers.

🧠 Thomas, Newt, Teresa, Minho – The Maze Runner
A team trying to escape a deadly maze with no memory of who they are.

🐉 Eragon & Saphira – Eragon
A farm boy and his dragon partner caught in a battle of destiny.

🧩 Séverin & Laila – The Gilded Wolves
Brilliant minds on a treasure-hunting mission in historical Paris.

Below are some photos from last year to help inspire you.

Arts Department

You’re Invited to "Hello Wello" – A Celebration of Young Talent!

Wellington Point State High School’s Encore Art and Digital Art students are proud to present "Hello Wello", a vibrant exhibition of portraits and photography on show at Capalaba Library from Thursday 19 June to Wednesday 16 July.

Showcasing the creativity and skill of our budding artists, this exhibition captures a range of personal stories, perspectives, and talent from the next generation of visual storytellers.

Join us for the Opening Event on Saturday 21 June from 2:00pm – 4:00 pm, featuring live music from much-loved alumni Charles Edwards. Enjoy an afternoon of inspiring art, great company, and local musical talent.

You’ll find the exhibition at Capalaba Library, Capalaba Central Shopping Centre (Shop 2, 38/62 Moreton Bay Rd, Capalaba).

Come along and support our incredible students as they share their creative voices with the community. We can’t wait to see you there!

Senior Schooling

A thought... The greatest wealth you will ever experience is having a healthy body, a calm mind and the right people in your life. Source unknown.

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

A USI is required if you are enrolling for study in 2025 and beyond. This includes both vocational education and training (VET) and university. Without a USI, you won’t be able to access Commonwealth financial assistance for your studies, enrol in a Commonwealth Supported Place or receive your qualification. You only need one USI and you may already have one. You can check USI's website to find your USI  or create a USI. Don't leave it to the last minute, apply now so you can put a tick in the box!

Brisbane ADF Careers Expo

Join the ADF at the upcoming ADF Careers Expo and speak with current serving members to see which Australian Defence Force career is best suited to you. It is your opportunity to discover the range of jobs available in the Navy, Army, and Air Force, ranging from (but not limited to) trades, transport, logistics, engineering, and combat. It will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on 12 to 14 June from 9am - 4pm each day. Click here for more details.

Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo reminder

The Brisbane Careers & Employment Expo being held on 12, 13 & 14 June 2025 is a leading careers, training and education event in Queensland. The event offers the opportunity for students, job seekers and career changers of all ages to connect with organisations for guidance, clarity and opportunities in relation to career options. Entry is free and click here for more details. 

Getting the most out of an Expo visit

The reason for going to a career Expo, is to find out about your options for employment, training and/or higher education. They offer a unique opportunity as they have a broad range of information in the same place at the same time. Also, you can gather hard copy or online brochures as well as get accurate, up-to-date information from representatives who can answer your questions. To get the most out of a career expo, you need to do some preparation. First, go onto the Expo website to find out about:

• The exhibitors: industries, organisations, universities, colleges, TAFE, employers, etc. who will have a stand at the Expo
• Activities: some Expos have activities such as ‘Try-a-Trade’
• Seminars or workshops
• Competitions: some Expos use these as a draw card for people to attend.

Other helpful hints include:

• Make a list of the exhibitors, activities and seminars/workshops you want to visit and timetable your visit so you can get to them all. 
• List the information you are looking for and/or the questions you want answered. 
• Locate a map of exhibitors (where their stands are located on the Expo site). Use this to get around the Expo. 
• After the Expo, review your information and reflect on how it might influence your future decision making. You could talk this over with your school Guidance Counsellor/Officer and family.
  

Types of apprenticeships and traineeships

When Australian Apprenticeships is referring to ‘Australian Apprenticeships’, they include apprenticeships and traineeships. Both combine learning at a training organisation and learning on the job. The only difference is the level of financial support you might be eligible for. This varies based on what state or territory you live in and what qualification you’re completing. Click here to find out about:

• What's the difference between an apprenticeship and traineeship?
• Australian Apprenticeships
• Australian School-based Apprenticeships
• Pre-apprenticeships

Videos about apprenticeships and traineeships

SkillsOne TV has a collection of videos showcasing skills, trades and industries. If you click on ‘Skills Bites’ (scroll down the left-hand menu) you can get a taste of skills and trades in 15 seconds.

Defence 2026 Gap Year opportunities are still available

 A gap year with the Airforce, Army or Navy is a great way to trial a career in the ADF and you get paid to do it! Jobs have different closing dates so visit the website for information about available GAP year jobs, closing dates and:

• What is an ADF Gap Year?
• Gap Year benefits
• Gap Year stories
• What an ADF Gap Year is like
• Applying for a GAP Year
• Available Gap Year roles

Thinking about the Air Force?

When you join the Air Force you are part of a diverse and supportive team that alongside the Navy and Army, defends our nation, our people, our values and our way of life. This is achieved by controlling the air, acquiring intelligence through reconnaissance and surveillance, providing air mobility for all operational needs, and supporting combat missions through strike capability. Click it here and check out:

• Peak strategic capability
• A force for protection, rescue and disaster relief
• Work with world-leading technology
• What we do
• Aircraft

Want to become an officer in the Australian Defence Force (ADF)?

There are many different pathways to becoming an officer in the ADF. Explore the following options:

• Australian Defence Force Academy
• Army – Officer Training
• Use a Degree
• Defence University Sponsorship
• ADF Reserves
• Make Your Impact

Know your work preferences

Knowing a bit about yourself will help you in your job search. To help understand what roles and work environments suit you, you need to understand your work preferences. Start by thinking about the types of activities you enjoy and the environments you work best in. Ask yourself the following questions:

• Do I prefer being outdoors or inside?
• Do I prefer working alone or in a team?
• Am I more suited to analytical or creative activities?
• Am I more practical (e.g. I like working with my hands), or more theoretical (e.g. I prefer research)?

To find out more about your work preferences you can complete the following, easy workbooks:

• Interactions I like
• Places I like to work
• Work tasks I prefer

Providing help in deciding what to do after high school

Figuring out what to do after Year 12 might be the biggest decision you have ever made (but it's not the biggest you will ever make). There are several paths you can take after high school, whether it’s attending university, taking a gap year, undertaking an apprenticeship or other training or getting a full-time job. But how to know which is the right choice? It takes research, discussion and support. Click here and follow the 5 steps below that can help you in your decision making:

• Explore career options
• Discuss with others what’s important
• Be involved in your SET Planning
• Attend open days
• Look into scholarships

ABS Labour Force Data - April 2025

The Australian Bureau of Statistics have released the Labour Force Data for April 2025:

• unemployment rate remained at 4.1%.
• participation rate remained at 67.0%.
• employment increased to 14,622,100.
• employment to population ratio remained at 64.3%.
• underemployment rate increased to 6.0%.
• monthly hours worked decreased to 1,967 million.

How to make a great first impression on employers

The Australian Government regularly surveys Australian employers. They asked them what young job seekers can do to make a good impression at an interview. Employers said that they are impressed by job seekers who: 

• Are punctual
• Dress appropriately for the job (even if you are meeting an employer online)
• Smile and are friendly
• Are well presented

Some other ways to show an employer you really want to work with them:

• Be your best self online
• Show them you understand their business
• Ask questions

Click here for more information on the above points.

Networking - you're never too young to start!

It's never too early to understand networking! Networking is about building and developing professional relationships that can help you achieve your employment goals. Networking can take many forms. You can:

• join professional associations
• attend formal networking or business events
• build relationships online or through your existing business or social channels.

Having a network of professional contacts can be useful for:

• getting a better understanding of your dream career or industry
• finding future employment opportunities and
• landing a job

Click here to read JobJumpstart's article that talks about:

• Figure out what information you want
• Develop a ‘pitch’
• Personal presentation
• Listen carefully
• Change up your networking events

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

Program consists of:

• Welcome to Country from Traditional Owners,
• Lunch and snacks provided including light breakfast on arrival,
• Participants engage in Storytelling practices with First Nations Artist, Dr Alethea Beetson, Commercial Dance, with Ms Pamela Williams and Group Singing Techniques with Mr Gregory Moore. Please see our website for footage and photos from our last workshop April 2025 - ACPA and previous years Workshops during 2023 and 2024.
• Our 4-day Workshop includes a Performance Day on Thursday 3rd July 2025, where ACPA Students and School Holiday Participants will perform on-stage to family, friends and community with a light lunch provided after the show,
• ACPA’s First Nations Mentor will provide additional cultural and social support for participants.
• School Support Officers are welcome to attend for the duration of the Program to provide additional support for schools who organise group bookings. Please email admin@acpa.edu.au to organise group bookings by 27th June 2025 to enable our administration processes to be finalised by start of Workshops.