Year 12 Events - Term 3

As we get closer to the end of the schooling journey for our year 12 students, there are several key events that are taking place and important students and parents are aware of. 

Week 7 and 8 – Next Steps Meetings

These meetings will occur at different intervals across weeks 7 and 8 and involve all year 12 students. Students will meet with Mrs Ingram (GO), Mr Robson (DP), Mr Gerchow (HoD), Mrs George (ILO) or Ms Perry (Link and Launch Officer) who will discuss students' pathways for 2026. These meetings are to support students make sure they have everything ready for the next step post school. This could be help and advice with QTAC applications, it could be resume and cover letter support or job/apprenticeship applications.

 Week 10 – Mock External Exams

Year 12 classes will be collapsed in week 10 in order for Mock External exams to be run. These exams will give students in General classes an opportunity to sit low stakes exams that provide an authentic experience of what will occur for the External Exams in term 4. Students will be supervised by a teacher other than their classroom teacher and be exposed to the conditions expected during the external exams. This is an opportunity for students to sit QCAA style exam papers and receive feedback prior to the start of the External Exam block in term 4. Any students who have outstanding VET competencies will be required to attend school at this time with catch up sessions scheduled.

Student Drivers and Passengers

During the senior years of schooling many of our students become drivers and start driving themselves to school. Whilst this is a significant and exciting time for our young people it is critical that we know who they are. 

Therefore, we request that if you have a student driver that you access the Student Driver Permission form and complete with your student and submit as soon as possible. This is to ensure the safety of your student.

It is also important that as parents/guardians you understand that we have a duty of care for all our students and that your son or daughter does not drive other students in their car without the prior appropriate permissions. Once again this is to protect the wellbeing of all our students. If your child will be transporting other students, it is important that the Permission to be Transported by a Student Driver form is completed by all passengers and their parents/carers.

We would also like to remind all parents that students are not permitted to leave the school grounds without written permission from parents provided to the administration. It is not acceptable for students to leave the school grounds at any time during the day to get 'things' from their cars.

As a school we appreciate any support and reinforcement of these expectations from parents/guardians. Thank you for your ongoing support in this area.

If you have any questions about students driving, please contact Mr Todd Robson - Deputy Principal.

2024 State School Leavers survey

The Department of Education is keen to hear from Year 10, 11 and 12 students who left school during 2024, before completing Year 12.  

Eligible students will shortly receive a letter with a personalised link to complete a 5-minute survey. Students may also be contacted by email or phone and have the chance to win an iPad Air for participating.

The results will help us improve learning experiences and supports for future students. We ask that parents and carers please encourage them to take part.

For more information, visit www.qld.gov.au/nextstep/ or telephone toll free on 1800 068 587.

Kind regards,