North Rockhampton High School
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Berserker Street
North Rockhampton QLD 4701
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Email: principal@northrockhamptonshs.eq.edu.au
Phone: 07 4924 7888

PRINCIPAL'S REPORT

I would like to extend a warm welcome to our new families who have joined North Rockhampton SHS in 2025 and a welcome back to those of you who have returned for another year.  We have started the term extremely well and are looking forward to a busy year, filled with exciting learning opportunities for us all.

As a school and staff, we acknowledge the Tarumbal Clan of the Darumbal Nation, the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which our school is built. We would also like to acknowledge the Kuinmabra Clan, the Nindybul Clan and the Warabal Clan that make up the Darumbal Nation. As a school we pay our respect to their elders past and present and acknowledge our emerging leaders of the future who are the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students we work with every day.

This year the school has an explicit improvement agenda around Student Engagement.  Across all classrooms we will be focusing on:

  1. Orderly learning environment
  2. Consistency of practice in all that we do.

The P&C Association of any school is one of the most vital sources of support for a school. In many cases P&C meetings are under attended due to parent concerns about being roped into a job or position with the group. While some positions need to be filled most parents are able to come to meetings and support school functions without stepping into a leading position. As a parent you may have some wonderful ways to raise funds, support the school or offer talents that will help the students.  We would love to see as many parents at the first meeting as possible.

 

Important reminder for Parents

School uniform – No variations acceptable

At North Rockhampton State High School, we take pride in our school community, and that starts with wearing the correct uniform every day. A consistent and professional appearance fosters school spirit, sets high standards, and ensures a sense of belonging for all students.

To support this, all students are expected to wear their full school uniform each day, including appropriate covered footwear and school jumpers. If a student arrives out of uniform, they will be required to change into a second-hand uniform provided by the school, or parents may be contacted to bring the correct attire from home.

We appreciate your support in reinforcing these expectations and helping our students present themselves with pride and readiness for learning each day.

Mobile and Electronic Device Ban continues in 2025

The school wide mobile and electronic device ban continues in 2025.  Parents are not to contact students during the day via their personal mobile phones.  Please also remind your child not to use their phone for any reason while at school.  If you need to contact your child, please call the school’s office.  Student caught using their phones or electronic devices will be issued with consequences.

Inappropriate Language – Swearing

This year, our school is reinforcing the importance of respectful communication by addressing the inappropriate use of offensive language. Swearing is not socially acceptable in a school environment and is a breach of the Student Code of Conduct.

To help create a positive and respectful atmosphere, students who use offensive language will face consequences. Just as in many workplaces, professional and courteous communication is expected, and our role as a school is to help prepare students for their future.

We appreciate the support of all families in reinforcing this expectation and working together to maintain a respectful school community.

Attendance – 85% or more

Ensuring students attend school every day is a fundamental responsibility of parents and caregivers. Under Queensland regulations, students must be either ‘Learning or Earning,’ and unapproved absences that result in attendance below 85% may be considered neglectful.

Educational research consistently highlights the strong link between regular attendance and academic success. Students who attend school consistently—and arrive on time—are more likely to achieve higher end-of-year results. Establishing a structured morning routine helps set children up for success, ensuring they arrive before the bell and are ready to learn from the start of the day.

If you need support in establishing a routine that ensures timely and regular attendance, please contact the school office. We are here to help.

 

only missing just…

That equals…

Which is…

 over 13 years of schooling that is …

10 minutes per day

50 minutes per week

 1.5 weeks per year

Nearly Half a year

20 minutes per day

1 hour 40 mins per week

Over 2.5 Weeks per year

Nearly 1 year

Half an hour per day

Half a day per week

4 Weeks per Year

Nearly 1 and a Half years

1 hour per day

1 day per week

8 Weeks per year

Over 2 and a Half years

 

Kurt Goodwin

Principal