Year Level Coordinator Reports
Year 12 Report
It’s been a busy start to our final semester, with Year 12 students digging deep for the final push before external examinations. As they balance study with planning for life beyond school, we’re proud to support them with opportunities that build both awareness and direction.
On Wednesday, two officers from the Queensland Police Traffic Branch visited Noosa District SHS to deliver the LAW (Life and Awareness Workshop). The session focused on road safety and how a chain of poor decisions can have life-long consequences. Students left with a strong message about responsibility and decision-making.
Students are also encouraged to attend upcoming University Open Days to explore future pathways:
- Sunday 27 July – Queensland University of Technology – Gardens Point & Kelvin Grove
- Sunday 3 August – University of Sunshine Coast – Sunshine Coast
- Sunday 3 August – University of Queensland – St Lucia
- Sunday 3 August – Australian Catholic University – McAuley
- Sunday 10 August - Griffith University – Nathan
A reminder that Pathway Planning forms are due this Friday to Homegroup teachers. If students have any concerns, they are encouraged to reach out to the Senior Team.
Date Claimers:
Formal – 18 Sept | Celebration of Excellence – 19 Nov | Graduation Day – 21 Nov
Michelle Budd
Year 11 Report
Welcome back to our Class of 2026 and families. I hope you all had a wonderful mid-year break and are ready for a big term ahead. The Year 11s have started Term 3 in a really positive way, with excellent application to school work and an upbeat and outgoing vibe in the playground. This time of year is always busy, with Unit 2 coursework continuing and assessment looming as well as a number of big school events keeping everyone busy.
The 7th, 8th and 9th of August will see our school musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory hit the stage after months of rehearsals and mountains of work behind the scenes. A number of our talented Year 11 students will grace the stage, and it has been an fantastic to see the talent and dedication of these students as they manage this massive commitment on top of coursework, assessment, work and extra-curricular activities. Our musicals are of the highest quality, and the work of Ms Louize Lyle and Mrs Sharon Harris never fails to disappoint, so make sure you get your tickets on trybooking.com and come and see members of the class of 2026 up in lights.
Another exciting opportunity is also on the horizon for our Year 11 students. Over the next couple of weeks I’ll be talking to students in class and on parade about Year 12 executive leadership opportunities, including school captaincy and vice captaincy, student council leadership and sports and house captaincy opportunities for 2026. We already have an excellent selection of year 11 student leaders, and no doubt we will have an outstanding Year 12 leadership team once this process if finalised. I strongly encourage any Year 11 student who wants to contribute to a brilliant final year of schooling to apply for student leadership. The opportunity to work in a high performing team will equip students with valuable skills for future success.
As we navigate Term 3, Year 11 students are also completing their final Year 11 coursework. When they return for Term 4, they will begin year 12 coursework that will culminate next year with formal, external exams and graduation in November of 2026. Time flies! I encourage all students to continue working hard to achieve your goals, to support each other through the challenges you will inevitably face, and to look to the future with a sense of ambition and optimism. Year 11s, you’re shaping up as a top cohort, so be sure to live your best version of yourself each day. If you do, your success will follow.
Jacob Boulden
Year 10 Report
Welcome to Term 3—a pivotal time in the school year as we shift our focus to career exploration and senior subject selection. This week, our Year 10 students will attend the Careers Expo, where they will have the opportunity to engage with a wide range of exhibitors and begin forming meaningful connections that will help shape their future pathways.
In Week 3, we are pleased to invite all parents and students to our Pathways and Careers Expo, an important event designed to showcase the diverse subject offerings available in senior schooling. We are fortunate to work with an outstanding group of students, many of whom are enthusiastic and motivated as they prepare to enter the senior phase of their education.
To support students through this process, Ms Seaniger has already met with the cohort to unpack key terminology and guide them through the many choices ahead. She brings a wealth of knowledge and will be presenting alongside Ms Riley, Head of Department for Senior Schooling, at the Subject Selection Expo on Wednesday, 26 July. We strongly encourage all families to prioritise this date—it’s a valuable opportunity to meet with subject teachers, ask questions, and gather the information needed to make informed decisions.
Also in attendance will be Ms Tara Pitt, our Industry Liaison Officer, who will be available to speak with families interested in school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.
At the end of last term, students submitted initial subject preferences for their senior years. These selections are not final; rather, they will serve as a foundation for SET Planning, which will take place in Week 10 of this term. Please ensure you take the time to read through the Subject Selection Handbook, as it is an essential tool during this planning phase.
Term 3 is traditionally a time of significant growth for our Year 10 students, and already, we are seeing the beginnings of this transformation. It is a pleasure to witness them developing into respectful, thoughtful, and engaged young adults.
Keegan Green
Year 9 Report
Welcome back to semester 2. I hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing and refreshing break. Year 9 's have been issued with a new timetable in home group, if there are any issues please contact the HOY.
The cooler weather is continuing and that usually means that some students appear with an array of jumpers, long shirts, and visible shirts underneath the uniform. I would like to remind parents that the uniform shop stocks school jumpers and jackets for the colder months. By ensuring students wear the school uniform, we are promoting:
- A safe environment for learning by enabling ready identification of students and non-students at the school
- Community values, expectations and perceptions of the school
- A sense of personal pride in the school
- The dress standards and requirements of a workplace
Please assist us in upholding and supporting the school uniform policy by ensuring your child arrives to school in the correct uniform. If a student requires a temporary item of school clothing it can be borrowed from student services located in T11.
Many thanks
Bernard Weekes
Year 7 & 8 Report
We’re Over Halfway Through the School Year!
It’s been fantastic to see our Year 7 and 8 students continuing to grow and thrive at Pomona. Six months can make a big difference in a teenager’s life!
A big thank you to families for supporting our uniform expectations—it’s great to see students looking proud in their uniforms. Please continue to ensure your child wears the correct all-black shoes and avoids undershirts. If your child needs a jumper, school jumpers are available to borrow on cold days.
Report cards have recently been sent out and provide a great opportunity to sit down with your child to celebrate achievements and set goals for the rest of the year. Overall, results were very positive, with many students achieving great outcomes—not only academically, but also in behaviour and effort.
Coming up this term: Book Week celebrations, the school musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, interschool sport, and a student-free day—it’s a massive term ahead!
Thank you for your continued support. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at cfell0@eq.edu.au if I can support you or your child in any way.
