Welcome to the 2025 school year to our entire school community. It has been abuzz with excitement at both campuses and we are off to a truly fantastic start.

I would like to extend a special welcome all of our Year 7 students who have made an excellent start to their junior secondary schooling journey, as well as our new students and the many new families this brings to our vibrant school community across all year levels. It was wonderful to see our students so enthusiastic to be back, ready and equipped for learning, looking outstanding in their uniforms and I thank all of our families for your support in helping to make this happen.

Welcome New staff to our NDSHS team!

This year we welcome a large number of new staff to our team that bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to our school.  It has been great to see all our new staff off to a great start, alongside our students.

A revised Head of Department model has also been introduced for 2025 with all subject based Heads of Department taking leadership of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning for Years 7-12. Please find the revised Head of Department roles below.

2024 Celebrations – Academic Success

Our excellent results continue at Noosa High and our 2024 Year 12 students did themselves and the school proud with 100% Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) or or Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA) and some outstanding ATAR results in the top of the state.  25% of Year 12 students  achieved a score above 90 which places them in the top 10% of the state; with seven students placing above 95 as the top 5%. In an outstanding effort, our Senior Dux achieved a 99.15 placing her amongst the elite top 1% of the state. These are outstanding results and as a community, we can be very proud of these.

Our whole of school academic results also reflect excellent achievement in Years 7-11 with 87% of students achieving a C or above pass rate and 50.65% of students achieving at an A or B standard.  These continue to build on our excellent NAPLAN achievements that remain above the State in all categories and exceed National standards in almost every most category in Year 7 and Year 9.

2025 in Focus

In 2025 we continue to be guided by:

Our vision statement: Noosa District State High School, creating a safe and caring learning environment that enables the diversity, resilience, creativity and success of all students

Our Values: 

• Excellence: we strive for the highest standards academically, socially and personally each and every day
• Integrity: we are committed to the highest ethical standards and behaviours at school and in the community
• Collegiality: we are committed to working together to achieve the best outcomes for every individual in our school community
• Respect: we are considerate of each other, their property and the environment

Our Positive Behaviour for Learning Expectations:

• Respectful, Responsible, Active Learners

2024 – 2027 Strategic Plan 

2025 will see the second year of our four year strategic plan that is set to build on the momentum of our school and secure our future direction.

Our Strategic Plan will continue to focus on 3 key Priorities across 4 years:

• Achieve excellence in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning
• Achieve meaningful learning and growth for every student
• Advance to our desired culture

Our 2025 Improvement agenda will focus on continuing to increase A/B results across the school as well as maximising student success through active engagement. All parents can expect to receive information from teachers in the first week regarding the learning focus and assessment for Term 1 and our school will have a very clear focus on maximising student attendance to support learning.

I know these priorities will guide our daily work to support the success of every student as well as build on the strengths and continued success of our school.   I look forward to sharing these plans in the coming weeks and working with you to shape the future of our wonderful school.

Uniform and Student Dress Code 

We have a high standard of uniform and this will remain the expectation every school day. All students are expected to be in full school uniform as per the Student Dress Code each and every day without exception.  This will include all aspects of the policy from formal white shirt, black shoes, jewellery restrictions and the uniform worn as designed without alterations. All students will be expected to wear Formal Uniform (White Shirts) on Tuesday of every week and when representing the school (including excursions). Students not in the correct uniform will be requested to get changed.

I thank all families in advance for your support of this important symbol of pride, unity and high standard of personal presentation. The Uniform shop costings, online ordering and opening hours can be located on our website.

A full version of the Dress code can be located here. 

Attendance matters. Every day counts

Did you know that missing one day per fortnight adds up to for weeks off a year? If this increase to one day per week, this is almost an entire term.

Attendance Matters. The link between good attendance and students’ performance at school is overwhelming, and is repeated in every study that has been done around the world.  Daily attendance at school really is the gateway to success for every student.

Every day attendance at school puts students in the best position to keep up with their studies, and to engage effectively in extra-curricular activities.  Each day that students miss is a day that needs to be made up somewhere.  With the high school curriculum moving along quite quickly, it is important to be in regular attendance to best keep up with the educational program.

NDSHS is a school for our community, that seeks a positive long-term outcome for every student.  To do this, we need to ensure that all students are at school every day.  Your support in this process is invaluable. Please ensure appointments are scheduled out of school time and any absence is explained with appropriate evidence.

The Weeks ahead

The weeks ahead will see a flurry of activity at NDSHS and a range of opportunities available for students – I encourage you to take these and embrace them. Thanks again to our entire school community for your support of a great start.

Noosa District SHS invites all parents and students to our Parent-Teacher Meet and Greet on Tuesday, 11th February, from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Pomona Campus School Hall.

This event is a fantastic opportunity for families to meet our dedicated Year 7-12 teachers, connect with staff, and learn more about the school's organisation and curriculum structure for 2025.

Schedule:

• 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Meet our amazing Year 7-12 teachers
• 3:20 pm – Senior School information session (Library)
• 3:40 pm – Middle School information session (Library)
• 4:00 pm – Junior School information session (Library)

We look forward to welcoming all parents and students as we embark on another exciting school year together.

Enjoy the newsletter!

Kind regards

Ms Wilmore

Principal