Year Level Coordinator Reports
Year 12 Report
We’re excited to announce the 2025 Masked Formal will take place on Wednesday 18th September. Students are invited to arrive from 5:30pm for a 6:00pm entry, with the evening concluding at 9:30pm. Tickets are $65 and available to students only, so don’t miss this memorable night of celebration!
Looking ahead this term students are focusing their studies on external assessments. Week 10 is significant with Mock Exams from Monday to Wednesday. Timetables will be distributed shortly—please ensure you're prepared.
Planning for a smooth and special Term 4 is underway. Lessons will run as normal during Weeks 1–3. Mark your calendars for a special Year 12 Thank You morning tea on Friday 24th October where students are welcome to invite one special person who has been integral to their schooling success.
Block Exams begin in Week 4 and conclude on Tuesday of Week 7. We’ll round out the year with the Celebration of Excellence on Wednesday 19th November, followed by Graduation on Friday 21st November. Stay focused, keep your eye on the prize — exciting times ahead!
Michelle Budd
Year 11 Report
Greetings Year 11s and families and welcome to the half way point of the term! The weeks are certainly flying by and before we know it Term 4 will be here and the class of 2026 will commence Year 12 work. Before that happens though, there are a number of key events that should be acknowledged.
Firstly, our wonderful musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory graced the stage for the last time on Saturday the 9th of August. It was an incredible production, driven by the creative vision and dedication of Ms Sharon Harris and Ms Louize Lyle. A number of our talented year 11s were cast in lead roles, and even more put their hands up for the dance chorus and the result could not have been more spectacular. It was a reminder about the creative abilities of our students and the wonderful job done by the Performing Arts team here at Noosa District State High School. You make our school community so proud!
The second major event underway currently is student leadership applications for the class of 2026. Positions available include school captain, vice-captain, student council executive, cultural captains and sports captains. The response from Year 11 students has, expectedly, been outstanding. Nomination forms are due back to the senior leadership team by the end of week 6, and in week 7 we’ll sit down and shortlist our applicants before leadership interviews and speeches take place. Our new student executive leadership team will be announced at Celebration of Excellence at the end of the term.
Finally, this week is Bullying No Way Week, a national week of action that allows students to take a stand against bullying in all its forms. Our Year 11 student leaders have lead this initiative and it will culminate on Friday with a pledge to take a stand against bullying at Noosa District State High School. I’m proud of the hard work and enthusiasm demonstrated by our leaders around this event, and I can’t wait to share many more positive opportunities with them as we head towards their all important final year of schooling. Keep up the great work Class of 2026
Jacob Boulden
Year 10 Report
Term 3 has bought about a significant change in the mindset of our year 10’s, many of whom are working on their knowledge of self, especially their strengths. This in turn leads them to research on pathways, whether this be in the form of school-based apprenticeships, traineeships, vocational pathways or ATAR pathways. We are seeing students maturely focus in on their next paths of study as they prepare to finalise subject selections for senior schooling. This is an exciting stage! Subject selections must be entered by as soon as possible.
The SET planning process, for those who have not yet partaken with previous students, is an opportunity for students, parents and teachers to sit down together. This discussion ensures that student subject choices meet their desires future path. Most meeting will take approximately 15 minutes and are invaluable. SET planning is in term 4 and you will be contacted to book in for these interviews. Our aim is to have all of our students set up for their chosen pathway ready to launch in 2026.
All of this emphasises the need for every student to be present, be prepared and put in the effort to achieve the success that they are capable of. As always if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Keegan Green
Year 9 Report
Hello everyone,
A big congratulations to all our Year 9 students who took part in the recent musical production—both on stage and behind the scenes. Your hard work and dedication were clear for all to see, and the success of the show truly reflected a whole-school effort, with each year level playing an important role.
As we reach the halfway point of another busy term, it’s a good time to remind students of the key foundations for success at school:
Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be an Active Learner.
Uniform standards have generally been excellent—thank you! However, as we move through the final weeks of winter, it’s important to ensure that students are wearing the correct school jumper and appropriate footwear. Non-uniform or unsafe shoes may prevent students from participating in practical subjects that require protective leather footwear. If there are any uniform concerns, please see me in B block or Gaylene in T11.
Assessment season is fast approaching, with many subjects having both midterm and end-of-term tasks. My advice to students and families: start early. Beginning assignments as soon as they are issued allows time for thoughtful drafting and helps avoid the pressure of last-minute workloads.
Wishing everyone a productive and enjoyable remainder of the term.
Bernard Weekes
Year 7 & 8 Report
We’re only halfway through Term 3 and we already have several things to celebrate.
Last week’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory production was a spectacular success! Congratulations to our talented Year 7s and 8s for helping bringing Roald Dahl’s magical world to life — the performances were nothing short of amazing.
We’re also celebrating the incredible achievement of 120 of our students who represented Noosa District in Interschool Sport. It was a very proud moment when almost half of our campus boarded buses to participate in their chosen sports.
Looking ahead, this week we’re taking a stand as part of Bullying. No Way! On Friday, students can visit the library to make a pledge to stand up against bullying and create a kinder, more inclusive school community.
Further ahead, next Friday (Week 6) is our much-anticipated Book Week dress-Up day! We can’t wait to see everyone’s creative costumes inspired by their favourite characters.
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.
