2025 Newsletter - August Edition

Important Dates

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 11 September 2025
Thursday 20 November 2025

Logan Central Library 1:30pm-3:30pm
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

Welcome to Term 3, it’s been great to see both students and staff have a renewed energy to engage in our learning for Semester Two. We have much to celebrate from Semester One. For Yr 7-9, student achievement was 90.2% for C or above for English and 87.5% for Maths. Yr 10-12, student achievement was 94.1% for C or above for English and 90.7% for Maths. The target for student attendance rate is 90% and the school community is sitting on 87.1%.

Thank you to all parents and caregivers who attended the parent/teacher interviews. Your student’s teacher is there to support your son/daughter’s learning. If you have any concerns, please have the conversation with them. Staff are approachable and are very keen to have your input.

In week 2 we proudly came together for our NAIDOC Week assembly, honouring this year’s theme: Strength, Vision, and Legacy. Our awesome First Nations Dance Troupe, Dada Bajara – ‘Strong Footprint’, lit up the stage with powerful performances. We also recognised outstanding achievements with the 2025 Deadly Awards, First Nations NAIDOC Award, and Beyond the Broncos NAIDOC Awards. Congratulations to all award recipients. Thank you to the Elders, special guests, parents and community members who attended. Thank you to Aunty Kim and our First Nations students who organised and led the assembly.

The School Opinion Survey is designed to obtain feedback from parents/caregivers, students and school staff on what we do well and how we can improve. Last year 95.2% of parents/caregivers agreed that the teachers at this school expect their child to do their best. 87.5% also believe that our school staff are approachable.

The School Opinion Survey (SOS) for 2025 will be conducted again in Term 3 this year. The official administration period for the SOS is between 22 July to 16 August 2025. All parents, students and staff would have received an email with the link to the survey. I highly encourage everyone to complete this survey and have a voice.

Many of our students are focusing on their studies as exam time approaches. We wish all students the best of luck with their assessments and look forward in supporting each student to realise their full potential.

I am very proud of our school community. We have excellent staff who are ready to support your son/daughter.

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

QPARENTS

We currently have 54.55% of our families registered for QParents. In Term 4, we are introducing Consent Management module for Excursions.  You will be notified of any excursion for your child.  Parents and care givers can simply login to QParents anytime, anywhere and can give consent for their child to attend or not to attend.  Utilising the Consent Management module allows schools to track and management consent requests quickly and easily, providing greater visibility on the status of consent requests and a history of previous consent requests and their status. This will be a more convenient method for parents.  The school will not be sending home excursion letters unless requested by the parent.  Your School Reference Code was been emailed to you on Friday 1st August.  If you need any help signing up for QParents, please contact the School Office.

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.  QParents improves accountability between parents, care givers and schools by providing timely access to their child’s information online. 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
• schedules of upcoming events

 STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME

Thank you to all the parents who have paid the SRS Fees. We are currently at 86% who have paid in full or commenced instalment plans.  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 subscriptions such as Literacy Planet for English, Stile for Science and Jacaranda Maths Quest for Maths. For further information about what is included in the Resource Scheme and a breakdown of fees, please visit our website.

FACILITIES UPDATE

Our main focus for this year has been the EQ funded electrical upgrade and the school funded installation of CCTV cameras.  For Semester Two we are upgrading our Osprey Theatre with new and improved lighting, new flooring and the painting of our stage.  EQ have approved funding for the replacement of D Block (Science) roof and will be done within the 2025/2026 program.

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

School Spirit, Subject Selections (2026) and Flexible Learning Afternoon

School Spirit:

Last week we competed in the Bayside Athletics competition and as usual our students were united and showed admirable school spirit. Wellington Point State High School is known for vocal support of competitors, and this sets us apart from other schools.

School spirit is also evident with Study Tours from Japan this term. Last week we welcomed Murakami High School and next week we host our sister school Suzuka High School. Both schools visit annually. There is a buzz of excitement when the cultural tours visit, and this year is no different. The New Zealand Ski Trip occurs in week 5 and an outbound Japanese Study Tour is planned for later this year and School Europe trip in 2026.

Subject Selections and Timetabling 2026:

Year 12 students are well underway with the final stages of schooling with Mock exams scheduled for the end of term and External exams held from 27 October. Recent confirmation of results from QCAA indicate a promising cohort of results.

This term students from year 8-10 select elective subjects for 2026. The Selections surveys are active in One School and SETP Interviews to be held on 14 and 15 August. Materials to support year 10s to make informed decisions are stored on QLearn and the Subject Selection booklet is on the school’s website.

Term 3 Timetable Adjustment:

A Timetable adjustment starts on August 20th and involves all students having the option for home study on Wednesday afternoon. Correspondence was emailed to parents. This initiative gives families the autonomy to have an afternoon to catch up on assessment, attend appointments or take a pause from their hectic schedules. Timetables will be updated in week 5 ready for a week 6 start. Students remaining at school will have the option of STEM Club, Indoor sports, Certificates and assessment support and academic games. A response to the survey is required for students who will be attending school on Wednesday afternoons.

Message from Student Services

Attendance Matters – ‘Every Minute of Every day Counts’:

Attendance is reflected on Report Cards and accuracy is important for duty and care and safety of your child. 

The following reminders will assist in maintaining accurate information.

Signing In – Note for Students:

If you are late to school, make sure that you sign in at Student Services to register your attendance.  If you don’t sign in, then your parents will receive an SMS message advising of your absence.  If your parent has called to say you will be late, you still need sign in at Student Services as this does not register you as being at school.

Late for School - Note for Parents:

 When you call or leave a message advising your student will be running late for school, could you please ensure that they go to Student Services on their arrival to sign in.  They need to register their attendance otherwise you will receive a SMS advising of their absence from school.

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

Determined to Succeed – The Importance of Attendance

As we move through the term, it’s vital that students show determination by attending school every day. This is the time when important content is being delivered in class, especially in preparation for assessment and future planning. Every lesson counts, and regular attendance ensures students stay connected with their learning, peers, and teachers. We encourage all students to keep showing up, stay engaged, and embrace the opportunities each school day brings. Being present is a powerful step toward achieving success.

Uniform Reminder – United in Presentation

A gentle reminder about our school’s uniform expectations. Students must wear the WPSHS school jacket and school issued track pants or formal grey pants. Non-uniform jumpers, hoodies, and pants are not permitted. Students wearing incorrect uniform items will be asked to remove or replace them at Student Services. Continued refusal may result in a parent or carer being contacted to collect the student until the matter is resolved. Wearing our uniform correctly is a shared responsibility that reflects our pride in being part of the WPSHS community. It ensures equity for all students and upholds the high standards we strive for each day.

Business

Last term, our Year 9 Economics and Business students successfully brought their business ventures to life at Market Day!

 In the lead-up to the event, our young entrepreneurs designed logos, created promotional flyers, developed their products, and learned how to manage their business finances, putting their Economics and Business skills into action.

 During the event, the students put their finance and customer service skills to test, proving successful with each stall selling out. Profits were donated to the Push Up Challenge and Share the Dignity, as chosen by the students.

 A big thank you to everyone who came along and supported our students on their entrepreneurial journeys!

Year 10 – SET Planning Interviews and Preparing for the Future

Senior Education and Training (SET) Plan interviews will be held on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 August (Week 5), and families are reminded that students are only required to attend school for the duration of their scheduled interview.

Interviews will take place with parents or carers, the student, and a staff member to ensure a shared understanding of the student’s chosen pathway. Parents will receive an email inviting them to book a day/time for their child’s SET Plan interview on our Booked facility. To reflect the professional nature of the event, students are expected to dress as they would for a job interview.

All SET Planning resources, including subject guides and planning documents, are available on QLearn. We encourage families to continue these important conversations at home and reach out to Curriculum Heads of Department, class teachers, the Year 10 Dean, or the student’s Home Group teacher with any questions.

Please note that completing a SET Plan and interview is a government requirement that all Year 10 students in Queensland are expected to complete.

Year 10 Celebration – SAVE THE DATE!

Our Year 10 students have recently received their save the date invitations for their Semi-formal - Cruise. Please note that these are not final confirmations of attendance, invoices will only be sent out to students who meet the eligibility criteria, which will be assessed at the end of the term. To ensure they remain eligible, students must consistently attend school, wear the correct school uniform, have their SRS fees paid, and demonstrate behaviour aligned with our school values. This is a wonderful milestone worth celebrating, and we encourage all students to stay focused, determined, and united in reaching this goal.

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

A Strong Start to Term 3

We have been off to a flying start to the term, and it has been excellent to see the Years 7 and 8 students settling back into the groove of school. On assembly last week, I spoke to the students about the importance of goal setting for both academic and wellbeing success. I highlighted the importance of connecting with classroom teachers, asking for help when needed and connecting with key support staff, if the need arises. While support at school is crucial, support at home plays a key role.

Creating consistent routines for sleep, homework, and downtime can help students stay balanced. Regular conversations about school, whether things are going well or not, can give them space to reflect and feel supported. Encouraging healthy friendships, recognising their efforts, and helping them navigate challenges calmly can also build confidence and resilience. Every family is different, but even small, steady supports at home can make a meaningful impact.

Thank you for your ongoing support in your child's education journey and I look forward to celebrating the successes of Term 3. 

HPE Department

Interschool Athletics Carnival 2025

Students had a fantastic day with costumes and music to celebrate our theme ‘Back to the 80’s’! 

Overall scores:

School Records 

Congratulations to the following new record holders:

• Ethan Knott: 14yrs Javelin 39.30m
• Charlie Hookway: Open High Jump 1.86m
• Jack Brettell: Open 1500m 4:31min

The Bayside Track and Field Carnival was help on 31 July and 1 August.

Counting down to Brisbane 2032!

Queensland is on the green and gold runway to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and this July and August marks a special milestone — seven years to go!

To celebrate, iconic landmarks across the state will be lit up in green and gold on:

• 23 July 2025 – 7 years to the Olympic Games
• 24 August 2025 – 7 years to the Paralympic Games

It’s a great time for us to start conversations in our classrooms about the Olympic and Paralympic values of excellence, friendship, courage and determination. Let’s inspire the next generation of athletes, volunteers, and leaders as we look ahead to Brisbane 2032!

FREE Diving Trial - The hunt for Olympians

Diving Australia is looking for the next generation of divers in an upcoming testing day.

Girls and boys aged 8-16 are encouraged to attend the event at Sleeman Aquatic Centre on Sunday, 7th September.

A background in gymnastics, trampolining, sports aerobics, cheerleading, dancing or similar is preferred but not essential, and no diving experience is necessary.

Those identified may be offered an opportunity to train in a Talent Squad training with Australian Olympians and Olympic coaches. 

To secure a spot for your child, complete the online registration form below, Confirmation of your registration and further details will be shared upon registration.

For more information contact me on vyninka@diving.org.au  or register here-

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hBm8Byb11qFC5gZYEUTRMk-6c6oxouWsDd8rhxpQJb8/edit

Spots are limited, so bookings are essential.

What: Diving Testing Day
Cost: Free
When: Sunday 7th September
Where: Sleeman Aquatic Centre

Resource Centre

CHRISTMAS IN JULY TOP TRIVIA THURSDAY

On the 24 July, we held a Christmas in July trivia session in the Resource Centre.

It was a fun event where 12 teams competed for the top position! A teacher team managed to take home the win. It has been a while since they have sat in that pole position, so make sure you enter our next trivia session, to see if you can knock them off the podium!

As always, so many people to thank so that the day could go ahead.

Thanks to the ECS and SCS students who helped to set up the area to make it look merrier.

Thanks to Tyler, Erica, Jai and Ms Grist for packing it up all with a smile on the dial.

Thanks to Mr Bowness for helping me assess and set up the microphone and amp.

Thanks to Alistair, who has an abundance of energy as always and who kindly helped with raffle tickets and lolly/ice block distribution.

Thanks to Lenni for helping us prepare the ice blocks to look the most presentable they ever have.

Thanks to Ms Grist for operating, with Christmas cheer, the computer during the session.

Thanks to the numerous teachers who supported us by either being there or competing (Mr Bull, Mr Widdicombe, Ms Thomason, Ms Niewdach, Mr Mansfield and Ms Ottley). Your enthusiasm was second to none and our teachers who came first place were selfless in giving up their prize to the first place students.

Thanks to Ms Wallwork for taking photos, getting into the spirit, drawing and excitedly announcing the lucky door prize winners.

KARAOKE Building CONFIDENCE!

Watching students in their element singing and having fun just warms my heart and I can’t say it enough. Thank you to those of you who brave it and sing with the microphone but also to those of you who join us and sing a long as an audience member. It is a great way to relieve some stress and feel some positive vibes.

One student sung her first song three years ago to the very day and sung for us all again. The build in her confidence over this time has been super rewarding for not only her, but also for us to watch her grow into a great little performer.

Continue to join us for Karaoke where memories are made!

MURUKAMI STUDY TOUR STUDENTS

What a joy both the Murukami Study Tour students and our students had playing a card game in the Resource centre during the lunch hour. The laughter and positive conversations could be heard throughout the centre.

SENIOR READERS CUP

On Thursday, 7 August, three year ten students competed against approximately 30 teams in the Bayside Senior Readers Cup competition which was held at Moreton Bay College.  Readers Cup has been running now for 22 years and this year alone, over 840 teams have entered.  Our competitors have represented us since they have been in year seven and were determined to do really well and place this year. Unfortunately coming a place didn’t come to fruition but they still did Wellington Point proud, as they were united and determined when answering the questions.   

They had a pop-up bookstore, ‘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 they and other readers would enjoy.  A guest author joined them too and inspired the students with words of wisdom about being an 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.  

Thank-you students and Ms Tarla Grist for all of your efforts prior and at the Senior Readers Cup event.    

TERM 3 CHESS COMPETITION

On Tuesday the 5 August we had students from grades 8-12 attend a Brisbane Secondary School Chess competition. They competed against State and private schools and our students did well, not only showing off their chess skills but more importantly their behaviour and effort. Ms Grist says it is always a pleasure taking the students because they all look out for one another and do our school proud. Thanks again Ms Grist for taking the time to travel with and look after the students. You’re a gem!

📚 WEEK 6: BOOK WEEK CELEBRATIONS!

🧙‍♂️Theme: Book an Adventure
📅 When: 18–22 August (Week 6)
🎭 Dress-Up Day: Friday, 22 August

🪙Gold Coin Donation Required

Get ready for a week full of reading, creativity, and fun! Dress up as your favourite book character and join the adventure.

Start planning your costume now!
Go solo or team up with friends – heroes, villains, creatures, or sidekicks – all are welcome. 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?

Costume Guidelines:

• sun safe

• adhere to workplace health & safety

• closed-in/leather shoes if in workshops & science rooms

• no midriffs and mid length skirts, shorts, dresses etc.

• no offensive clothing

Adventure is everywhere… in every chapter, every page, every character.

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

Costume Ideas: 

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.

Arts Department

Year 10 Art Excursion

Last month, our Year 10 Art students attended a huge excursion to compliment their design unit. The day was completely funded by The Museum of Brisbane and included a design workshop and visit to the “Precious” and “Wonderstruck” exhibitions.  We also visited Rocking Horse Records, a Brisbane institution who are celebrating their 50^th birthday this year and gave the students lots of ideas about visual designing for the music industry. A big thank you goes out to Jess from Museum of Brisbane who organised chartered buses and specially designed workshops for our students.  For those who are interested in a fun visit to the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), Wonderstruck is on until 6^th October. at the Featuring more than 100 artworks and interactive projects by over 70 international and Australian artists drawn from the Gallery’s Collection, the exhibition will include audience favourites Nick Cave’s Heard, Ron Mueck’s In bed and Yayoi Kusama’s The Obliteration Room.

Sculpture Program 

Our school is very lucky to have a strong sculpture program with pottery wheels and working kiln.  Sculpture is an excellent skill that enhances problem solving, spatial awareness and construction skills.  Pictured are some of the examples of Year 9 and Year 11 works that have been fired and glazed to achieve these polished results.  These works have been built using hand building techniques and our Year 11 students will be learning how the “throw” clay on the pottery wheel as part of their Visual Arts in Practice subject.

Senior Schooling

2025 School Leavers' Guide to Jobs and Training - Career Options and Information

The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training have put together the 2025 School Leavers' Guide to jobs and training - Career options and information. It provides information and resources to school leavers, senior students and parents. Vocational education and training (VET) can provide you with strong pathways to your desired career/job, give you skills employers value and may also be an excellent pathway into higher education including university. The Guide contains resources to assist you in considering how VET can help you to reach your career goals. In the Guide you will find information on:

• tools and resources to explore career options
• vocational training and further study
• subsidised training and incentives
• industry specific career exploration
• assistance with finding a job
• gain on the job experience
• mental and physical wellbeing support for young people
• preparing for work

Wanting to become an apprentice or trainee?

TAFE offer apprentices and trainees, off the job learning at many of their campuses. You can learn through hands on activities using the same equipment and tools used in industry. They combine working for an employer and studying at TAFE Queensland and you graduate with a nationally recognised qualification. Click here to read more about:

• the difference between apprenticeships and traineeships
• trades training areas (21 in all)
• becoming an apprentice or trainee - a four step process
• finding an employer
• payment and funding options
• women in trades

20 most in-demand occupations across Australia and 10 are STEM jobs

If you’re in the process of choosing a career direction, it makes sense to check the latest high-demand professions. SEEK just released its top 20 most in-demand occupations across Australia. Guess what? Ten of them are STEM-focused opportunities. Click here to find out which jobs are in demand … Hint: Construction is booming!

Australian Occupations

‘Occupation’ is the name we give to the type of work a person does. For example, a doctor, mechanic, project manager, physiotherapist or cabinet maker. You'll probably work in a number of different occupations over the course of your working life. The good news? Many of the skills and abilities developed working in one occupation are directly transferable and applicable to others. Click here to find JobJumpstart's information about:

• the difference between an occupation and an industry
• tools to help you
• occupations can be in many different industries

Do you like Maths?

Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority is highlighting some of the career pathways that past Year 12 students have taken. Click here to watch Mathematician, Rachel Hauenschild's video as she tells her stories, provides some advice and talks about life as a Mathematician. 

Does a course with a high ATAR guarantee better job prospects?

The Good Universities Guide has found that students tend to choose courses with the highest ATAR entry requirement they can. They believe that the higher the ATAR, the better the course and the better the employment outcome. If you’re a high-achieving student, you may be considering a course that has a high ATAR minimum threshold score. It’s important to note that the ATAR minimum threshold for courses is an indication of the popularity of a course, it doesn’t necessarily reflect how good your options will be once you graduate. When looking at graduate outcomes, such as employment rate or a high starting salary, the courses with high ATAR requirements don’t necessarily deliver the best outcomes — well, not straight away. Click here to find out more.

Do you have what employers are looking for?

JobJumpstart reports that the Australian Government surveyed more than 3000 Australian employers to find out what advice they would give to young people looking for a job. Employers said they look for:

• a positive attitude
• motivation and enthusiasm
• someone who is prepared to learn and take direction.

They also said that applicants need to:

• be punctual and dependable
• be respectful to colleagues and customers
• show a commitment to staying in the job for an acceptable period of time.

Employers also mentioned that some young people have unrealistic expectations of work, including:

• being unprepared for the demands of the workplace
• the level of pay they would receive
• wanting to start at the top instead of working their way up.

Give yourself a rating so you can keep up the good work and/or work on the areas where you can improve and be job ready! 

Hobbies to hone in your soft skills

Soft skills are all those things which can’t be quantified with numbers or university degrees such as, empathy, time management, talking to people, even having a positive attitude! If you’re at school or don’t have much experience in the role you want, being able to describe your soft skills in your cover letter with examples of how you gained them, can be the difference between your resume going to an interview or the bin! Click here to read about SkillsRoad.com.au's list of 5 new hobbies you could take up and enjoy that have the added bonus of looking good on a resume including:

• take aim at a team sport
• join a board games meet up
• let your creativity shine
• lead the way in a school club
• follow all your favourite brands

Marketing yourself through social media, like LinkedIn

What does your online presence look like? LinkedIn is a social networking website like Facebook, but it's all about work. It is referred to as “the social networking site for professionals” and can assist you to:

• build your network
• check out the jobs on LinkedIn
• find your potential employer

LinkedIn now has around 774 million users across 200 countries. Click here to read an article that can be used as a beginner’s guide to LinkedIn and will tell you how to make the most of its huge user base for business networking. It’s a great career tool and it can help you connect with other professionals, colleagues and even potential employers. You may be thinking that it's too soon to be doing this but you actually start building your career profile at school. It is easier to build as you go instead of later being overwhelmed about where to begin.

Rural Fire Service Queensland volunteer

One of the major misconceptions about joining the Rural Fire Service Queensland is that you have to become a firefighter. However, there are many volunteer roles available that make an equally vital contribution to your community's safety. These include:

• community Education
• administration
• incident Management
• communication

Through the link you will also find information on:

• have you got what it takes?
• prerequisites
• the selection process
• additional Information
• training

Click here for more information.

How are applicants selected for courses through QTAC?

Many courses you apply for through QTAC for study in 2026 are competitive. Consequently, many institutions use specific selection criteria when selecting successful applicants. Once institution admission rules are met (i.e. English Language Proficiency – automatic for most domestic students; age requirements – generally 18 years or completion of Year 12) selection is based on:

• meeting minimum entry requirements for the course (this may include subject prerequisites (usually General subjects), a portfolio; an interview or audition; a specific test, an essay or questionnaire; the successful completion of a course etc), and
• merit (ATAR or a QTAC Selection Rank).

Through the QTAC process, eligible applicants (i.e. those who meet the entry requirements) are considered in order of merit (i.e. ATAR or QTAC Selection Rank). The ATAR or Rank of the last person to get into the course before all places are filled becomes the lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to receive an offer (called minimum selection threshold), for that course, in that offer round. In the 2026 QTAC Guide, website and university websites, it is referred to as the LSR (Lowest Selection Rank) offered Semester 1, 2025 (you should refer to adjusted LSR). The courses' minimum thresholds can move up or down each year due to annual demand and the previous year’s minimum thresholds are used as a guide only. 

Certificate II Health Support Students Shine in Practical Workshop

Our Certificate II in Health Support students recently attended a full-day practical workshop at the Strategix Nursing Training Facility, where they demonstrated their growing skills and confidence in a professional training environment.

During the workshop, students were assessed on essential healthcare skills, including:

· correct bed-making techniques

· safely assisting clients with movement using a range of mobility aids

These hands-on experiences are a vital part of their training, helping students build the practical abilities required for real-world healthcare settings.

The workshop also marks an exciting milestone in their journey towards further qualifications. On successful completion of Certificate II, students will progress to the Certificate III in Health Service Assistance, which opens the door to working as Assistant Nurses. From there, they can advance to the Diploma of Nursing and ultimately a Bachelor of Nursing, paving the way to a rewarding career in healthcare.

We are proud of our students’ dedication and look forward to seeing them continue their professional development in the nursing field.

Certificate Courses

Wellington Point SHS is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and as such, can offer our students the opportunity to complete three Certificate II courses. These qualifications contribute 3-4 credits towards a student’s Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) upon completion.

The school runs FNS20120 Certificate II in Financial Services, BSB2012 Certificate 11 in Workplace Skills and ICT20120 Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies. Each of these qualifications provides our students with valuable life and work skills.

Congratulations to the following students who have completed one or more of these certificate courses this year:

Certificate II in Workplace Skills

Year 11

• Laila C
• Ella F
• Bella-Rose H
• Billie H
• Mya J
• Isaac N
• Archie S
• Lara T
• Tyler W

Year 12

• Knayte A
• Zander B
• Joshua B
• James B
• Hamish B
• Layla C
• Addisen D
• Sophie F
• Luke H
• Shaylea L
• Sienna M
• Erica P
• Tyler S
• James T
• Chiara T
• Haylee T
• Kamryn W
• Chelsea W

Certificate II in Financial Services

Year 11

• Tyler W

Year 12

• Zander B
• James B
• Hamish B
• Layla C
• Addisen D
• Courtney L
• Shaylea L
• Haylee T

Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies

Year 12

• Ava C
• Addisen D
• Sharlise F
• Daenira M
• Molly R
• James T
• Chiara T
• Ruby T

Thank you to Ms Barr, Ms Bromfield and Mr Bowness for supporting students to complete these qualifications.

Strategix Training

Many of our Senior students choose to complete qualifications with external RTOs, like Strategix (https://my.strategix.edu.au), who have been running FBP20121 Certificate II in Food Processing/TLI20421 Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations combination for many years. Students who complete this course use their government funding allocation and pay only $100 extra to gain 6x QCE credits upon completion. This course also provides valuable work skills that students can use to gain employment.

Congratulations to the following Year 12 students who completed this course, in Semester One this year:

Congratulations to Lilly M

One of our Senior students has completed a university subject this year whilst completing Year 12. Congratulations to Lilly M who successfully studied Introduction to Philosophy in Semester One with the University of Queensland (www.uq.edu.au).

The UQ Enhanced Studies Program helps prepare students for university study by experiencing classes, completing assessment and enjoying campus life (https://esp.uq.edu.au). Similar programs are offered by most universities and are free of charge for qualifying school students. Students interested in these programs should see the Guidance Officer.

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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 Year 12 students and all students (Indigenous and non-Indigenous) that have graduated Year 12 in the past three 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

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