Show holiday & Athletics Carnival

Week 8 (Monday 9 June – Friday 13 June) will be a busy and exciting week at North Rockhampton State High School. On Thursday 12 June, all students will enjoy a public holiday for the Rockhampton Regional Agricultural Show. The following day, Friday 13 June, we look forward to welcoming all students to participate in our annual Interhouse Athletics Carnival. This event is a wonderful opportunity for students to represent their house with pride and for our community to come together in support of student participation and school spirit. We strongly encourage all families to support their students’ involvement and attendance.

Report Cards & Term 3 Assessment Schedule

At the end of this term the school will issue report cards to all students. These will be emailed to the first parent/carer contact listed in our school system. Should you have any questions about your child’s report card, please do not hesitate to contact the school office for assistance.

Additionally, Term 3 Assessment Schedules will be distributed alongside the report cards to assist students and families with forward planning, ensuring students can effectively manage their time across drafts, assessment due dates, and examinations. 

School attendance

As we near the end of term, I would like to reiterate the importance of consistent school attendance. Teachers are beginning to introduce new units of work in preparation for Term 3 learning and assessment. Every day of learning counts, and your child’s attendance is essential to their academic progress. If your child is experiencing challenges with attendance, we encourage you to contact their Year Level Coordinator or relevant Head of Department (Junior, Middle or Senior School) for support. 

Tuckshop Refurbishment

We are pleased to announce that refurbishments to the school tuckshop are now underway. Our students have shown commendable resilience and adaptability in adjusting to the temporary tuckshop service located at the Trade Training Centre café space. I would also like to thank our Hospitality students and staff for their cooperation and professionalism in sharing their kitchen and café space in the PAC during this period. We are grateful to our tuckshop staff for their ongoing commitment to providing quality food services under changing conditions.

Uniform Shop

During the tuckshop renovations, the Uniform Shop will now operate on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00am to 9:00am, remaining at its usual location. We encourage families to visit during these times and take advantage of any winter uniform specials. 

A reminder to all families that, as of 2026, our uniform policy will be updated to allow only maroon jumpers and tracksuit pants. Grey items will no longer be permitted under the updated policy. 

Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to support every student’s success. Please don’t hesitate to contact the school should you require further information or support.

Amanda Pearce

Acting Principal

Cross Country Carnival 2025
Although our annual Cross Country event was initially postponed due to inclement weather, we were thrilled to reschedule and head to Kemp Hill for what turned out to be one of the most enjoyable days of the year. Congratulations to all students who participated, with special commendations to our Age Champions:

12 Years
Boys – Oliver Powell
Girls – Ari Curry

13 Years
Boys – Arvin
Girls – Natalia Rooney

14 Years
Boys – Spencer Hoare
Girls – Khya Evans

15 Years
Boys – Charlie Cran
Girls – Ivy Woodhouse

16 Years
Boys – Oscar Tickner
Girls – Marikah Roberts

17 Years
Boys – Curtis Glanville
Girls – Tessa Manning

18+ Years
Boys – Harrison Cran, who also recently placed third in the Capricornia Region and will now progress to the State Finals.

A huge congratulations to Keppel House, who were crowned the overall winners of the 2025 Cross Country Carnival.

Interschool Sporting Highlights
Our boys' basketball teams have displayed remarkable skill and resilience this term. Mrs Livingstone’s Year 7/8 team delivered a strong performance, narrowly missing out in the semi-final. Miss Griffin’s Open Boys team also played exceptionally well, losing by just one point in extra time to SBC. A special congratulations to Mr Drane and the Year 9/10 team, who have progressed to the Grand Final to be held on Tuesday 10th June at 4:00pm in the HSC. We also extend our gratitude to Marikah Roberts for her consistent support in officiating games throughout the season.

Our netball teams continue to show outstanding determination and teamwork during Thursday night fixtures, with finals commencing this week. We wish all teams the best of luck.

Rugby League Update
Rugby League continues to be one of the most active and popular sports at North Rockhampton State High School. Congratulations to all our girls’ teams who are proudly representing the school in the RDSSRL competition, demonstrating skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

A special mention goes to Mr Hodgens’ Year 7/8 team for their thrilling victory in the Karyn Murphy Cup, winning in golden point extra time thanks to a match-winning try from Destiny Dwyer. Best of luck to both Mr Hodgens’ Year 7/8 team and Miss Foster’s Year 9/10 girls’ team as they head into the semi-finals this Wednesday.

Todd Harmsworth

Sportsmaster

There is so much research about good sleep.  Believe the scientists and you will feel it in your body. From the Guidance Officer Team (Mrs McTaggart, Mrs Meurant, Mr McKenzie)

Can you believe it? We are almost at the end of Term 2.
With some important dates approaching and participation encouraged we have our awesome Athletics Carnival on Friday June 13th. This is another fantastic day, where students can dress in house colours and get creative with fancy costumes. Just a reminder of houses and their colours below.

Houses & Colours
Archer - Red
Berserker - Blue
Fitzroy - Green
Keppel - Yellow

Shoutout to Shanae!

Shanae is one of our dedicated Teacher Aides, she is currently on maternity leave and will return to us in 2026. SEP staff celebrated with a farewell morning tea for Shanae at the end of Week 5.

Welcome to the Team!

We are excited to welcome Bailey. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her role as a Teacher Aide in the classroom and workshop. Bailey is a qualified Cabinetmaker.

NCCD and Personalized Learning
The NCCD is an annual collection of information about Australian school students with disability. The NCCD enables schools, education authorities and government to better understand the needs of students with disability and how they can be best supported at school.
At North Rockhampton State High School, our teaching staff make adjustments to learning environments, content and differentiate classroom tasks for all students to have success when accessing curriculum. As part of keeping our records up to date we are in contact with parents/caregivers regularly.
Could you please ensure that your details are up to date by contacting Student Services on 4924 7804.
Please free to contact Case Managers to discuss or ask any questions.
Year 7 & 12 – Helen Bristow
Year 8 & 9 – Rosie Cunningham
Year 10 & 11 – Eryn Williams

Congratulations NRSHS!

Another spectacular day was had by all, at our Annual Cross Country Event held at beautiful Kemp Beach. The sun tried very hard to come out, but our students (and some staff) were still very keen to hit the track.
In a battle for house glory, we saw many enthusiastic competitors for all the houses. It was fantastic to see house pride and the hill an array of house colours.
The race day saw some very impressive performances, big smiles and a lot of house spirit as they chanted and cheered for their friends and fellow house competitors. Students also enjoyed strolling on the beach, having a swim with their friends and the calm surroundings of the day.
We’re very proud of all students who attended and who gave it a go.

K Block News

K Block is currently undergoing roof replacement. SEP staff have temporarily relocated to NO3 for the duration of construction.

QCIA Students

The Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA) recognises and reports the achievements of students whose learning is part of an individual learning program.
Year 11 & 12 students continue toward their QCIA goals to obtain their certificate.

Individual Curriculum Plans (ICP’s)

An ICP enables assessment and reporting against an achievement standard one or more years above or below the student’s enrolled year level in some or all learning areas and/or subjects. As some students enrolled are engaged with an Individual Curriculum Plan, I will be contacting parents/caregivers in the coming weeks to discuss ICP’s for Semester 2.
If there is anything that you would like further information about or have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Helen Bristow on 49247888 or email hbris7@eq.edu.au

Helen Bristow

HOSES

It has been a busy and rewarding term for the Health and Physical Education (HPE) department, with a range of activities including multiple sports programs, our Cross Country event, and preparations underway for the upcoming Athletics Carnival on 13 June 205. Many of our junior classes have been practising athletics during lessons to ensure they are well-prepared, and we are all looking forward to a day filled with participation, school spirit, and enjoyment. 

Our Year 9 students have been focusing on AFL this term. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to AFL Capricornia Development Officers, led by Mr Scott Smithwick, for their continued support. Scott has worked closely with our school over nearly two decades, and as he prepares for retirement after 18 years of dedicated service, we wish him all the best in his next chapter. His contribution to school sport and student engagement has been greatly valued. 

In Week 9, some of our senior students will have the opportunity to complete their First Aid certification. This qualification is not only a valuable addition to their skillset for future employment, but more importantly, it equips them with essential knowledge for responding in emergency situations. We strongly encourage all participating students to fully engage in this important course.

Year 8 HPE classes have been undertaking assessment focused on making safe and informed decisions around alcohol and drug use. Students have been learning about both the short- and long-term impacts of these substances and how to make responsible choices. We encourage families and the wider community to continue reinforcing these important messages at home.

Finally, our Year 12 Fitness students are completing their major practical assessment. As part of this, they have been delivering personalised training sessions to clients. This includes conducting health screenings, fitness testing, and designing tailored training programs to help their clients meet individual goals—an invaluable real-world learning experience.

Thank you for your continued support of our HPE programs.

Stay active,

Aaron Harmsworth

HOD PE

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Thank You to North Rockhampton State High School

We extend our heartfelt thanks to North Rockhampton State High School for the beautiful new cross created for our school. Your generosity and craftsmanship have added a meaningful symbol to our community, reflecting both our shared values and the spirit of collaboration. We are truly grateful for your support.

Year 7 Immunisation Clinic Information

Year 7 Clinic Friday 25 July - Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Ozcare is moving to a simple secure digital system for our School Immunisation program.

Below is our school's unique link. Click the link or QR Code to go straight to the Vitavo Parent Portal and follow the prompts. Please complete as soon as possible, documents are attached to assist with this process.

It is important that all parents/guardians complete this process even if they do not consent to immunisations for their child.

https://ozcarecentralqld.book.vitavo.com.au/school/NorthRockhamptonStateHighSchool-WgDwK9

Paper Forms are available on request only.

All enquiries about completing the online registration process are to be directed to OzCare.

These dates are subject to change and will be updated throughout 2025: