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Term 2 Wrap-Up & Looking Ahead
As we draw Term 2 to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our families and wider community for their continued support and involvement throughout the term. Our students have worked hard, our staff have delivered high-quality teaching and learning, and we are proud of the efforts being made by the students across all areas of our school.
This term, our students have achieved great success in sport, proudly representing our school in a variety of interschool competitions. A number of students have gone on to represent our region in Capricornia teams—an outstanding accomplishment that reflects their commitment, skill, and sportsmanship. We congratulate all students who participated and acknowledge the staff and families who supported them along the way.
We also held a successful Athletics Carnival, which saw our students participating, displaying team spirit, and personal achievement throughout the day. It was fantastic to witness students giving their best efforts across track and field events, and we thank our staff for ensuring the day ran smoothly. Congratulations to all students who took part, and best wishes to those who have been selected to compete in the upcoming regional trials for the Capricornia athletics team.
Young Leo’s Push-Up Challenge
Congratulations to our students who represented the Young Leo’s in the Push-Up Challenge. This spirited event brought together students and staff during lunch to take part in a fun and friendly competition. It was a fantastic display of camaraderie, motivation, and enthusiasm, with strong participation from across the school. Our Year 7 and Year 12 students went head-to-head for the top spot, and after an impressive effort from both groups, the Year 7s were crowned overall winners, with the Year 12s finishing a very close second. Thank you to all Young Leo members and support staff who organised and ran such a successful, inclusive, and school-spirited event.
Every Day Counts
We continue to reinforce the message that every day counts. Regular school attendance is vital to ensure that students remain engaged, keep pace with the curriculum, and build the skills and relationships necessary for success. We ask for your continued partnership in ensuring your child is at school on time, every day, unless unwell.
If your child is experiencing barriers to attendance—whether medical, emotional, or logistical—please don’t hesitate to contact the school. Our staff are here to support you and can work with your family to develop strategies or provide assistance to help ensure your child attends regularly and is able to thrive.
Uniform Expectations
A reminder that all students are expected to wear the correct school uniform each day, including appropriate footwear and hats. Wearing the school uniform with pride helps foster a sense of belonging and respect for our school community. If you require any support in accessing uniform items, please reach out to our Sub-School Teams.
Phones Away for the Day
A reminder to all families and students of the Queensland Government’s Phones Away for the Day policy. All mobile phones and smart devices must be switched off and out of sight from the first bell until the last bell each day. This policy supports focused learning environments, reduces distractions, and promotes positive social interactions. We appreciate your support in reinforcing this expectation with your child.
School Renovations Update
Our school is continuing to undergo exciting upgrades. The Tuckshop, Assembly Hall, and K Block refurbishment projects are progressing well, and we look forward to seeing these spaces transformed into modern, student-centred environments that will support learning, wellbeing, and school events for years to come. We appreciate your patience and cooperation while these works are underway.
Assessment Calendars and Semester Reports
Assessment calendars for Term 3 will be distributed to all parents and carers on Thursday 26 June 2025. These calendars provide valuable insight into upcoming assessment dates and allow for planning and support at home.
Semester One reports will be emailed to families on Thursday 26 June 2025. These reports reflect your child’s achievement, effort, and behaviour across each subject area. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s report, we strongly encourage you to contact your child’s teacher to arrange a time to discuss their progress.
Year 7 Enrolments Now Open
Enrolments for Year 7 in 2026 are continuing, and we look forward to welcoming many enthusiastic and capable Year 6 students who are preparing to take their next step into high school. North Rockhampton State High School is proud to offer a supportive, future-focused learning environment that helps students transition successfully into secondary education. If you know of families considering enrolment, we encourage them to contact the school office for further information or to arrange an enrolment interview.
Year 12 Students – The Final Semester Begins
As our Year 12 students prepare to enter their final semester of high school, it is critical they remain focused and proactive in managing their learning. With external exams, assessments, and post-school pathways fast approaching, now is the time to consolidate knowledge, ask for help when needed, and make the most of every learning opportunity. Students are strongly encouraged to reach out to their teachers for academic support, and to stay organised and committed as they work towards a successful completion of their senior schooling journey.
Thank You & Term 3 Commencement
As always, we are grateful to our parents, carers, and community partners for your ongoing support. Your engagement plays a vital role in the success of our students and the strength of our school.
We look forward to welcoming all students back on Monday 14 July 2025 for the start of Term 3. Until then, I wish all our families a safe, restful, and enjoyable school holiday break.
Amanda Pearce
Acting Principal
Women in Manufacturing excursion.
A group of our Year 11 Furnishing students recently travelled to Brisbane for an unforgettable learning experience, thanks to the Rockhampton Manufacturing Hub. The trip included behind-the-scenes factory and workshop tours, giving students a close-up look at advanced manufacturing in action. They also attended the Brisbane Careers & Employment Expo staged with WorldSkills National Championships, where they heard from industry leaders and explored future career pathways in manufacturing and beyond.
Janita Ray
HOD Technologies
Senior Schooling News
Gudamulli students, families and friends!
It’s hard to believe we are already approaching the end of Term 2. It has been a productive and rewarding term, particularly for our Year 11 and 12 students.
Senior Schooling Careers Expo
Last Wednesday, our Year 10–12 students had the valuable opportunity to attend the Senior Schooling Careers Expo. This event allowed students to engage directly with a variety of industry representatives and explore potential career pathways.
Our students participated with enthusiasm, gaining important insights into apprenticeships, work experience, tertiary education, and employment opportunities. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the industry representatives who generously gave their time to support our students' futures. Special thanks also to the guests who joined us and contributed to the success of the event.
Industry Partners in Attendance:
- Ergon Energy
- Komatsu
- Queensland Health
- Elite Real Estate
- Thiess
- Queensland Academy of Sport
- Torenbeek Vet Clinic
- Brown and Hurley
- Central Queensland University
- Queensland Police Service
- Rockhampton Regional Council
Year 11 Leadership Camp – Term 3, Week 3
The Senior Schooling team is looking forward to the upcoming Year 11 Camp at Seaforth, Mackay in Week 3 of Term 3. This three-day camp will include activities such as low ropes courses, navigation challenges, and beach-based experiences. Each year, this camp provides students with meaningful opportunities to build life-long memories, strengthen peer relationships, and connect with staff in a supportive environment.
Reminder: Please ensure all consent forms are returned to the finance window by the end of term.
Link and Launch Program
As our Year 12 students begin preparing for life after school, some may benefit from additional support in navigating the transition to further education, training, or employment. Recently, students participated in an information session for the Link and Launch program, which helps young people pursue meaningful post-school pathways.
For more information, visit:
? Link and Launch Program
Important Information for Year 12 – Term 3
- Final Day of Classes: All Year 12 students (General, Applied, and VET) will finish regular classes at the end of Week 7 – Thursday, 29 August.
- Outstanding Assessment: Students who have incomplete assessment tasks will be required to remain at school beyond this date to finalise their work.
- Mock Exams: Students enrolled in General subjects will sit mock exams in Weeks 8 and 9 to prepare for Term 4 external assessments.
- External Exams: These will take place from 27 October to 18 November. Students will receive personalised schedules via email in the coming weeks.
On behalf of the Senior Schooling team, we would like to wish all students and families a safe, restful, and enjoyable winter break!
Leah Vea Vea
HOD Senior Schooling
Junior School Push Up Promotion
The National Push-Up Challenge is Australia's largest mental health and fitness event. This year the target was 3 249 push-ups —one for every Australian life lost to suicide last year. Money raised at this event went towards supporting Headspace. Headspace is an organisation helping a lot of our young people take control of their mental health.
To inspire participation in the National Push-Up Challenge, our Junior School had a bit of fun with a friendly Teachers vs Students showdown! The challenge? Do as many push-ups as you can in 30 seconds.
Everyone who participated gave it their all, with every competitor smashing out more than 20 push-ups—a fantastic effort! But the standout performance came from Mr Harvey, who managed an impressive 43 push-ups, just edging out Mr Moore to take the win!
Our ‘warm-up event’ worked. At The Push Up Challenge event a few days later, our Junior School Hawks outperformed both the Middle and Senior Sub Schools, showing fantastic determination and team spirit. Our Year 7s dominated overall with the highest number of push-ups completed across all year levels.
In total, over 11 000 push-ups were completed across the school—an incredible effort from students and staff alike. Special thanks to our student leadership team for their outstanding work in organising and promoting the event. Their enthusiasm and coordination helped make the challenge a memorable and motivating experience for all. Well done to everyone who participated!
A group of Junior School Students participated in the 2025 Math Team Challenge at Glenmore State High School earlier in the term. During this event, students were given the opportunity to advance their interest in creative problem solving and develop team work skills, within an intellectual and scholarly atmosphere. Students got the chance to work independently and as a team. All students enjoyed the experience and were excellent representatives for our school. Go HAWKS!
Year 7 Open Classrooms
Thank you to all the parents and carers who joined us for our recent Year 7 Open Classroom event. It was a wonderful opportunity for families to step inside our learning spaces and see firsthand the work students have been doing.
Our Year 7 students were proud to share their classrooms and learning with you, and your presence helped make the event a memorable one. The positive energy and support from our school community were truly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you again at future events!
Upcoming events in Term 3:
- Rotary Trivia Challenge: held at Rockhampton State High School (students will be asked questions relating to Australiana, General Knowledge and World Affairs)
- Career Quest: an interactive event in September where Junior School Students can explore various career options, meet professionals, and learn about different industries. It's a great opportunity to discover future career paths, ask questions, and be inspired!
Looking forward to sharing more Junior School news with you.
Emily Sorrensen
HOD Junior School
Term 2 Middle School Reflections and Term 3 Outlook
As Term 2 draws to a close, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the remarkable achievements of our Middle School students throughout the semester. This has been a term marked by high levels of engagement, meaningful learning experiences, and commendable student growth. We are exceptionally proud of the progress made across the Middle School community.
Our Year 10 students have demonstrated strong commitment and maturity, participating in a variety of future-focused activities. These included the Level Up lessons, attendance at the Mega Career Expo, and, most significantly, the completion of their Senior Education and Training (SET) Plans. These experiences have equipped students with valuable insights and direction as they begin to consider their senior schooling and post-school pathways.
Year 9 students have also had a productive and inspiring term. Their learning was enriched by a number of sessions delivered by external organisations. We extend our sincere appreciation to Central Queensland University (CQU), Darumbal Community Youth Services, Queensland Rail, The Smith Family, and the Grin & Tonic theatre troupe for providing engaging and impactful presentations that broadened our students’ understanding of the world beyond the classroom.
Semester Reports and Ongoing Support
Semester report cards will be available shortly and offer families a comprehensive overview of student achievement and areas for further development. These reports serve as a valuable tool to identify strengths and determine any additional support that may be needed moving forward.
We encourage families to reach out to our dedicated Middle School staff if they have concerns regarding attendance, behaviour, or academic performance:
- Mr Malcolm Kenny – Year 9 Coordinator | mkenn261@eq.edu.au
- Mr Tim Hodgetts – Year 10 Coordinator | tmhod0@eq.edu.au
- Ms MJ Hamblin – Youth Support Coordinator | mhamb24@eq.edu.au
- Ms Rebecca Meurant – Guidance Officer | rmeur1@eq.edu.au
- Ms Christine McTaggart – Guidance Officer | cmcta3@eq.edu.au
- Mrs Jordanna Kele – Head of Department, Middle School | jkele35@eq.edu.au
Alternatively, please contact the school office on (07) 4924 7888.
Looking Ahead to Term 3
There are several exciting events on the horizon as we prepare for another action-packed term. Key dates include:
- Week 1 – NAIDOC Parade
- Week 2 – ARTIE Launch & ADF Careers Session
- Week 3 – Year 9 into 10 Parent and Student Information Evening | Year 10 PISA Testing
- Week 7 – Year 10 Immunisations
- Week 8 – Student Free Day (Friday)
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our students, staff, and families for their continued efforts and support throughout the term. We wish everyone a safe, restful, and well-deserved holiday break, and we look forward to welcoming students back for a successful and enriching Term 3.
Jordanna Kele
HOD Middle School
Meet the Executive Team
Deb White – President
Helen Bristow – Vice President
John Back – Secretary
Tansy Manning – Treasurer
Save the dates for July
Monday 21 July – General Meeting at N block 4.30pm – all welcome to attend
New happenings
Tuckshop Refurbishment Update and Uniform Reminders for Term 3
We are pleased to share that the tuckshop refurbishment is progressing well. Last week, I met with project leads Patrick and Phil to review the upgrades. As part of the new design, port racks will be installed at the front of the tuckshop to provide students with a designated space to store their bags—helping to ensure a safe and organised area during break times.
While the refurbishment continues, we encourage all families and students to keep supporting the tuckshop, which is temporarily operating out of the Trade Training Centre. Your continued support during this transition period is greatly appreciated.
As we approach the final week of Term 2, now is a good time to ensure all students have the correct school uniform items ready for Term 3. The Uniform Shop is well-stocked with formal uniform pieces to help students participate in our Formal Fridays initiative.
Please note that the Uniform Shop is currently open on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00–9:00am only, due to limited site access and builder requirements related to the tuckshop project.
We wish all students, staff, and families a safe and enjoyable holiday break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for a great start to Term 3.
Thank you
To those that attended the Social Meeting at the Frenchville Sports Club on Monday 16 June. It was wonderful to have some informal discussions with Jacalean, Helen, Tansy and John.
Parent Talk
View that latest Parent Talk here:
https://view.publitas.com/p-cs-qld/parent-talk_term_2_2025/page/1
Fundraising
Don’t forget to check your doubles tickets to see if you won for Origin II. If you did, then drop us an email and we will give you the prize.
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Stay in Touch
Please remember that the Executive Members liaise with the school, staff, parents and stake holders throughout the year. The best way to contact us is the options below:
Email: 2041_PandC@eq.edu.au
Facebook: facebook.com/NRSHSPC/
https://www.instagram.com/nrshspc/
These dates are subject to change and will be updated throughout 2025:
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TERM TWO, 2025 |
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Fri 27 June |
Last day of Term two |
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Monday 14 July |
FIRST DAY TERM THREE |
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Fri 18 July |
NAIDOC Parade & Community Day |
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Mon 21 July |
P&C Meeting N block 4.30pm |
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Thurs 24 - Sat 26 July |
School Musical |
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Fri 25 July |
Yr 7 Immunisations |
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Mon 28 - Wed 30 July |
Rocky District School Sports Athletics |
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Wed 30 July - Fri 1 Aug |
Yr 11 camp |
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Mon 18 August |
P&C meeting N block 4.30pm |
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Tues 26 Aug |
Futsal Camp trials |
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Thurs 28 Aug |
Mocktail afternoon - Trade Centre |
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Tues 9 - Fri 12 Sep |
HOSP Industry HOTEL School Excursion |
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Fri 19 Sep |
LAST DAY OF TERM |
WHAT IS QPARENTS?
QParents is a new, more convenient way for parents to access their children’s schooling information and interact with their school. Read more about QParents at
https://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/about
Help and more information
Further help with registering for QParents can be found on the QParents Help page at https://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/help
If you have any other questions or require some assistance with the registration process, please contact the Service Centre on 13QGOV (137468).
We hope that you enjoy the convenience of using QParents.
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.