Term 2 Wrap-Up

As we approach the end of Term 2, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on what has been a rich and productive term of learning, growth and connection across our whole school community.

From our beautiful Under 8’s Day celebrations, NAPLAN in the early weeks, engaging incursions and excursions, vibrant classroom learning, to the Twilight Expo, which proudly showcased the breadth and depth of learning from Prep to Year 12, and our exciting Synapses Ignite showcase — Term 2 has reminded us of the energy, commitment and community spirit that makes Whites Hill State College such a special place to learn and grow.

We’ve seen students demonstrate their capabilities in sporting events like Cross Country and Touch Football, take part in meaningful awareness initiatives such as Small Steps 4 Hannah, and continue to engage with the important social and emotional learning focus through the TRP (The Resilience Project). Our focus across the term has included gratitude, emotional literacy and empathy, with students continuing to build their resilience and understanding of self and others.

Our CARES values remain central to everything we do — whether it’s students showing empathy, supporting others, achieving their personal best, or taking responsibility for their learning. We thank all families and carers for supporting these values at home and working in partnership with us to ensure consistency and support for all learners.

College Calendar

We encourage families to visit our College Events Calendar, available on our school website. This calendar is linked directly to each newsletter and can also be found under the “Contact the School” and “Newsletter Archive” tabs.

We understand the busy schedules of families, and we’re working to make planning and engagement easier. By keeping the college calendar accessible online, we hope to provide a central reference point for upcoming activities. While the calendar is updated regularly, and some event details may change, we strive to keep it as accurate and up-to-date as possible to support your forward planning.

Second-Hand Uniform Donations Welcome
Have your children outgrown their uniforms? We are always grateful for donations of good quality second-hand uniforms to support our school community. If you have items that are clean, in good condition, and no longer needed, please consider donating them to our Uniform Shop. Donations can be dropped off directly at the shop during opening hours. Your support helps other families and contributes to a more sustainable school environment.

Finance and Outstanding Payment Reminders
As part of updated Department of Education policies, families are advised that any outstanding invoices will now be issued monthly, in addition to the regular statements already being sent. Please note that these invoices will be issued per individual student, not per family. If you are not currently on a payment plan and have any overdue amounts, we encourage you to contact the school office to arrange a suitable plan. We appreciate your cooperation and support in meeting financial obligations, which assist us in continuing to provide high-quality resources and opportunities for all students.

Looking Ahead – Term 3: School Review
We’d like to inform our community that in Week 1 of Term 3, Whites Hill State College will participate in a School Review led by the Department of Education’s Education Improvement Branch (EIB).

These reviews are not designed to compare or rank schools but instead provide independent, constructive feedback that supports schools to continue to improve student outcomes. All Queensland state schools participate in a review at least once every four years.

During the review, the review team will spend time at our college reviewing data, documents, and other information to gain a deep understanding of our context, performance and strategic direction. They will also meet with a range of people including students, staff, parents, and community members, and we thank in advance those who may be invited to participate.

A final report will be made publicly available on our school website following the review process.

We are proud of the progress we’ve made under our shared vision of Moving Forward Together, and welcome the opportunity for external feedback as we continue to pursue our school priorities:

• Educational Achievement
• Wellbeing and Engagement
• Culture and Inclusion

Thank you again for your continued support throughout Term 2. We wish all our families a safe and restful holiday break, and look forward to welcoming everyone back for Term 3 on Monday 14 July.

Richenda Wagener
College Principal

As we reach the end of Semester One, it’s a wonderful time to reflect on what has been a busy, rewarding, and enjoyable term. It has been wonderful to see students thriving—whether that’s out on the ovals, playing handball, climbing on the playgrounds, engaging actively in their learning, transitioning to different classrooms, or living out our CARES values each day. There’s a real sense of joy and purpose across the school, and it’s clear that our students are making the most of their schooling experience.

This semester we’ve focused on embedding Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness within our classrooms and within our settings, such as the playground.

The weekly focus topics have included prompts such as:

What is your biggest achievement at school this week (Gratitude)?

Be kind to yourself today. Do something you love. What will you do? Write it down so you remember to stick to it. (Empathy)

Choose an object and explore it with a beginner’s mind. Pretend that you have never seen it before. What do you notice? How would you describe it? (Mindfulness)

The school holidays are an opportunity to put into practice the wellbeing component of the Resilience Project (TRP) lessons that have happened in all classrooms. As a parent, you have access to the Resilience Project @home resources, available on their website. There is also an app you can download that has a wellbeing journal and resources for students of all ages.

As we head into the school holidays, we wish all our families a safe and restful break—filled with time to connect with loved ones, enjoy the company of family and friends, and take moments to relax, reflect, and recharge. May this be a time of gratitude, mindfulness, and empathy as we pause and appreciate all that the first half of the year has brought.

Briohny Cuskelly
Head of School - Primary

Term 2 has come to an end.  Term 2, like all others has been rewarding, and an opportunity to grow for our students and staff.    Each time a challenge has arisen this term it has been an opportunity to use our resilience skills.   Resilience is not something we are born with; it is something we learn.  Resilience is like getting fit and growing muscles.  The more we use our muscles the stronger and more efficient they get.  Resilience is much the same.  When we are equipped with the right skills and mindsets each challenge we face is an opportunity to bounce forward stronger, wiser and sometimes more empathetic and compassionate.     

The vacation period is an excellent opportunity to continue to engage with the positive wellbeing habits that our students are learning during PDP lessons.  To support students in their daily GEM, practice the Resilience Project has an App that can be downloaded.  

 GEM, Gratitude Empathy and Mindfulness

Gratitude, paying attention to the things we have right now, and not worrying about what we don’t have.  We practice gratitude by noticing the positives around us.  An end of term gratitude activity: What are three things that went well for you this term? 

Empathy, putting ourselves in the shoes of others so we feel what they are feeling.  We practice empathy by being kind and compassionate towards other people.   An end of term empathy activity: How will you let one person know that you are thankful for their contribution to a success or memorable moment you have had this term? 

Mindfulness, our ability to be calm and present in the moment.  We practice mindfulness by slowing down and concentrating on one thing at a time.  An end of term mindfulness activity: Be still for 1 minute.  What noises do you hear around you? 

As a college we have so much to be grateful for and I would like to thank the staff, students and wider WHSC community for the partnerships that have been created this semester.  Partnerships are what make our community strong and unique. 

Subject Selections

The end of Term 2 is when we ask Year 9 and 10 students and their parents to start thinking about subject selections for the next school year.  Over the holiday period, I encourage students to reflect on their future pathway goals and begin to think about which subjects will help them best prepare for their futures.  A good way to think about which subjects to select is, ‘Which mix of skills would I like to/need to develop to be preprared for my future?’.  ‘Which skills to I need to have in my future tooklit?’  We look forward to supporting our Year 9 and 10 students during Term 3 as they plot the first steps on their future journey. 

Farewell to Mr Jordan

Mr Jordan commenced at Whites Hill in 2020; our current Year 12’s were in Year 7.  Over the past 5 years, Mr Jordan has been a valued and engaged member of our community.  Mr Jordan is an exceptional educator, and his positive influence on our students has been significant.  The impact of Mr Jordan’s teaching practice and love of music was showcased at Synapsis Ignite on Wednesday the 25^th of June.  Mr Jordan has made the decision to move on to his next chapter, and share his exceptional skills and knowledge with a new school community.  We wish Mr Jordan all the best in his next steps, and he will be greatly missed. 

Healthy Holiday Habits

Over the holidays maintaining some level of routine is important.  I encourage all of our students to be aware of their online activities, specifically the amount of time they are spending on social media.  Engaging in physical activity and getting adequate amounts of sleep are essential to returning to Term 3 feeling recharged and prepared for the demands of the next 10 weeks. 

For parents who would like to learn more about supporting their young people with their online behaviours the eSafety Commissioner has released their list of Term 3 webinars. 

I wish you all a restful vacation full of opportunities to connect with family and friends.

Samantha Hawkins
Head of School - Secondary

New French learning assistants

Last week we welcomed Amelie to our French Learning Assistant team. Amelie will be working with our Years 1 to 3 from Wednesday to Friday. We are very fortunate to now have Florence, Celine C and Amelie working with our Years 1 to 3 and Celine H working full-time with our Prep students. Learning assistants provide valuable in-class support for our students.

French Bilingual Teacher recruitment update

We are very pleased to welcome Mrs Elise Hilton to our French Bilingual teaching team. Elise will be working with 2/3FA on Thursdays and Fridays. Marine will remain on Tuesdays and Meka will continue for the English days on Mondays and Wednesdays.

These last 2 weeks, Elise has had the opportunity to come in and work with Marine and myself on planning for next term. She has met the class and joined in class activities to ensure that the students got to know her before the beginning of the term and to ensure a seamless transition.

We thank Veronique D’Ursel for her support and work with 2/3FA while we finalised the recruitment process.

Bilingual Puppet Show

Next term, we will welcome Carrousel theatre to our school with a bilingual puppet show ‘Le livre de la jungle’.

This incursion will be held on Friday 1 August in the ILC for our Prep to Year 3 FBP students.

QParents notifications have been sent to families earlier this term.

New resources from the FBP Voluntary Contributions

This week we have received our latest resource order which we were able to purchase thanks to your generous voluntary contributions.

This order included sets of books for our reading rotations, library books for our older readers and some high school teaching resources.

From the classrooms – Prep Maths rotations

As I walked through the Prep classroom this term, it was great to see the students engaged in their maths rotation activities. I was impressed by their independence, their engagement and their mathematical justifications. So much learning happens in the first semester of school, it is always amazing to see how quickly they settle in the school routine and become active learners.

Le Festival

Le Festival will be held at Southbank from July 4-6 this year.

Information about this year’s event and tickets are available on their website https://lefestival.com.au/  

Emma Van Cuylenberg
Head of Department – French Bilingual Program | Coordinatrice du programme bilingue français

We had a fantastic time showing current and prospective families around our College. Thank you for joining us!

If you would like to know more about our Twilight Expo or our college please call 39008333. We regularly hold Head of School College Tours (Primary and Secondary) – so please call if you'd like to see more of WHSC.

Enrolments for 2026 are being taken now.

This term our Sports Aerobics teams competed in the FISAF Super Series at Logan Sports Centre. Our students shone bright and we are very proud of their courage performing in front of so many people.

Our college came away with:

• 2x Silver - Duo "Isabella and Frankie' and 'MVPs'
• 1x Bronze - 'Cool Kids'

Well done everyone!

Last weekend 10 Sports Aerobics teams from P-12 performed at FISAF States. Each athlete represented the college with enthusiasm and achievement. We performed with big smiles knowing we had committed and worked hard in the lead up. Three teams are automatically through to Nationals and we wait for the wild cards.

• 2nd for Cool Kids
• 3rd for Duo Isabella and Frankie
• 3rd for MVP's

Each and every athlete should be very proud of their efforts and ability to support each other.  Our college was voted the 'Most Supportive and Cheering College' at the event.  

The 1/2 classes have had a wonderful few weeks of learning and some other activities outside the classroom. Under Eights’ Day was great and the farm animals were a favourite – a pig tried to escape! The Big Bang Science Incursion had objects that flew or pushed and pulled. It was tiring at the Athletics Carnival and lots of our parents came and watched. For English, we have made great posters that are information texts with collaged pictures on them.

It’s been a wonderfully busy and exciting time in Year 3, full of learning, creativity, and active participation!

On May 21, we joined millions of students around the country for National Simultaneous Storytime, reading The Truck Cat by Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell. Students loved following the journey of a curious cat who finds adventure on the road — it sparked laughter, questions, and some very creative storytelling of our own!

Science came to life with a Big Bang Science incursion focused on the topic of heat. Students explored how heat moves, what materials conduct heat best, and how heat changes the state of different materials. There were hands-on experiments, exciting demonstrations, and plenty of wide-eyed wonder.

In Design Technology, students were given a special engineering challenge: design an egg mover capable of carefully transporting the fragile egg of a curlew without breaking it. While real curlew eggs were in short supply, we put our designs to the test using marbles — and the results were impressive! Students demonstrated creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork as they refined their prototypes and evaluated their effectiveness.

Our Year 3 students showed fantastic energy and team spirit during the Sports Carnival! They took part in sprints, relays, novelty events, and ball games. It was a morning filled with cheering, trying our best, and supporting our friends — a wonderful showcase of sportsmanship and fun.

 Do You Have an Analogue Clock at Home? We are beginning our new Maths unit on telling time to the minute using analogue clocks. It would be helpful for students to practice at home by reading clocks, timing activities, and noticing how time is measured throughout the day. If you have an analogue clock at home, please encourage your child to use it — every minute counts!

If you have children’s picture books, chapter books or non-fiction books suitable for Primary aged students that you no longer need, we’d love for you to donate them to our FREE BOOKSTORE.

Books should be in good condition and can be left at either Primary Office or College Administration. Thank you for your support.

This term, our students enjoyed an exciting and educational day out at Osprey House Environmental Centre. Surrounded by mangroves, wetlands, and wildlife, they explored the natural world firsthand, learning about local ecosystems, conservation efforts, and the importance of protecting our environment. From guided nature walks to interactive exhibits and birdwatching, the day was filled with curiosity, discovery, and appreciation for the world around us.

A big thank you to the Osprey House and the Tangalooma EcoMarines teams for inspiring our young environmental stewards!

Nicole Smith
Environment Club / EcoMarine Coordinator

Our Primary Homework Centre is available to Year 1-Year 6 students on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3.00pm-4.30pm.

Bookings open Thursdays at 9am and close on Mondays at 9am.

NAIDOC Week runs from 6th–13th July during the school holidays. Whites Hill State College will be celebrating and acknowledging this important week with a range of engaging activities throughout the week.

Our First Nations students are warmly invited to attend the upcoming ‘Sharing the Spirit’ NAIDOC lunch. Please see the information below for further details.

Consent forms have been distributed and are required to be returned by Wednesday, 16th July. Please note that students will only be able to receive pizza and a juice popper if the signed consent form is returned by the due date.

We appreciate your support and look forward to celebrating together.  

Thank you, 
Ziara Unicomb
Secondary English/ Health and Physical Education teacher

A very big thank you to Brass lead specialist Mathew Chambers and Percussion lead specialist Jeff Jarret for joining us for our Instrumental Music Master Classes. Students had the amazing opportunity to receive instruction and mentorship from these brilliant musicians.

Thank you, Mr Osman, for organising this wonderful opportunity for our students.

The Interschool Winter Sport Season is currently completing its fourth round of competition. Whites Hill has fielded the highest number of teams for many years. It is really rewarding as the Sport Coordinator to see so many students wishing to represent Whites Hill in Interschool Sport.

District Trials and Met East Sport Trials

District trials for a number of sports for both Lytton District, South District and Met East have already taken place. Unfortunately due to the wet weather, there were a number of District and Met East Trials postponed and have now occurred.

There are still a number of trials to go,  so if you are interested in trialling for a District/Regional Sport, please come and see me for details.

Interhouse Athletics Carnival

The Interhouse Athletics was held on our last two days of this term. The Field Events were on Thursday 26^th June and Track Events on Friday 27^th June.

The District Athletics Carnival is in Week 4 of Term 3 on Monday 4^th August and Friday 8^th August at QSAC Stadium. More details will follow once our college team is selected from the Interhouse Carnival.

Please feel free to contact myself with any questions/concerns with regards to sport here at Whites Hill State College - Secondary.

Mardi Johnson
Culture and Engagement Coordinator - Sport

The final week of the term has seen the celebration of the incredible efforts of our Secondary students who have achieved their bronze or silver CARES awards.

Each of our students who received awards will now have their badges to wear with pride each day. Secondary students are enjoying spending their CARES points at the tuckshop as well as using their points to offset costs of some of their activities. The amazing efforts of our students are always a reason to celebrate!

Every fortnight we focus more specifically one of our CARES values - Cooperation, Achievement, Respect, Enthusiasm or Safety. In the last two weeks we have focused on Safety in Primary and Enthusiasm in Secondary. We demonstrated these values when we participated in the Primary and Secondary Athletics Carnivals, Sports Aerobics competition, Year 10 Subject Information Evening and Synapses Ignite.

Whites Hill State College continues to embrace Positive Behaviour for Learning; our CARES values are at the centre of everything we do each day!

The PBL Team

This term we welcomed the R U OK? Conversation Convoy as it rolled into WHSC. The R U OK? Conversation Convoy travels throughout Australia to help us understand the important role we all play in looking out for our friends, family and colleagues.

Students and staff connected with each other as we played games, had conversations and learnt the power of simply asking R U OK? Remember - a conversation could change a life.

Our school partnership aims to INSPIRE and ENGAGE the whole college community – students, staff, parents and carers through GEM (Gratitude, Empathy & Mindfulness) and emotional literacy principles. We are committed to supporting the mental health and well being of every student.

Recently several of our teachers attended The Resilience Project Educators Conference, gaining valuable insights, tools and strategies to strengthen student wellbeing in the classroom. We’re incredibly grateful to our P & C for generously funding this professional development opportunity. Their support ensures our staff are equipped with the latest knowledge to help students thrive, both emotionally and academically.

Mental health plays a crucial role in how our children learn, build relationships, and manage life’s challenges. Through this program, students develop practical ways to take care of their mental health – learning to reflect on what they are grateful for, show kindness to others and be more present in the moment.

Our partnership program with TRP consists of weekly lessons for all of our students as well as access for our parents and carers to the Parent and Carer Hub. Links have been sent to our college families which give access to some excellent strategies that can support the learning and development of our students and also support you as parents and carers. Thank you for being partners in your child’s wellbeing.

Mary-Anne Hollands
Head of Department - Student Services

As part of Reconciliation Week, students and staff gathered in the Student Plaza to celebrate First Nations culture through a powerful live music performance led by one of our student groups accompanied by Mr Jordan.

Congratulations to our Year 12 students who achieved a perfect score on their IA1 assessments. Their dedication and commitment to their studies paid off and we are so very proud of them!

Our Years 12s celebrated an important milestone this term - 100 days of school to go before they graduate! Students were invited to come to school dressed as they imagine themselves in the future. They started the morning with breakfast, cookies and cake!

This information session will explain how the French and Australian Curriculum are harmonised from Year 7 to 9.  The pathway for French Bilingual Students for Year 10, 11 and 12 will be outlined. 

In our Year 8 LOTE class students role-played as customers and waiters in a typical French restaurant setting as part of their assessment on ordering food in French.

The students wore berets and performed their dialogues with class French music playing in the background. It was a fun and engaging cultural experience!

Elodie Ghestem 
French Bilingual Program Year 7 to 9

As a host provider, you provide a secure family environment with a bedroom, study area, three meals a day and contribute to the brilliant reputation Queensland has of providing the perfect Aussie cultural experience.

Homestay families are a smorgasbord of diversity. They are married couples with or without kids, singles, singles with kids, dog people, cat people and grandparents too.

You could earn up to $1400 a month for welcoming an international high school student into your home! To find out more contact our Homestay Coordinator on 39008318 or email: international@whiteshillsc.eq.edu.au

Taking enrolments for 2026

For more information email our Health Hub Partnership Officer - mtayl505@eq.edu.au

RIVIERA ANNUAL APPRENTICE PROGRAM

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SCHOOL-BASED & FULL TIME 2026 APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT RIVIERA'S INFORMATION TOURS FOR STUDENTS 

With multiple apprenticeship opportunities available with Riviera, Australia's largest luxury yacht manufacturer, there are some exciting opportunities for young people who may be interested in a career in the marine industry.

• Learn your trade with Australia’s most awarded luxury motor yacht builder
• Earn an income whilst you learn your craft
• State-of-the art training within a world-class 16.8 hectare facility
• Learn life and business skills in our unique Propel program
• Be supported by a dedicated apprentice and training manager
• Riviera has developed the careers of hundreds of master craftspeople
• Many of our apprentices have been awarded for their excellence

You can click on the link below to register your attendance at one of the upcoming sessions. https://www.rivieraaustralia.com/career-opportunities/apprentice-rsvp-form/

EXPERIENCE A FACTORY TOUR AND HEAR FROM OUR APPRENTICES FIRSTHAND

DATES: Three tour dates held 23rd and 31st July 2025
TIME: 5:30pm sharp
LOCATION: Riviera Australia, Coomera Marina Precinct

Our School Holiday Workshops are back these School Holidays

We are excited to announce that students can register for one of our fun workshops held over the June/July school holidays. These workshops are designed to give high school students a taste of what TAFE Queensland has to offer, whether they want to try out a future career or look for something fun to do over the school holidays. 

You can find the information early here: https://tafeqld.edu.au/news-and-events/events/2025/june/school-holiday-workshops

EDUCATION SERVICES AUSTRALIA

Webinars for students

How to get a job in retail this shopping season | Tuesday, 29 July 2025 5:00pm (AEST)

For the retail industry, the last few months of the year are their busiest – the holiday shopping season. To meet the surge in demand, many retailers begin hiring staff as early as August!

For young people, this presents a fantastic opportunity to secure their first part-time job. It’s not just a chance to earn some extra cash — it’s a gateway to gaining valuable real-world experience and skills. It could even be their first step toward a fulfilling career in retail.

Join us for an insightful webinar featuring Sandee Harris, a retail industry expert from the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

Sandee will share insider knowledge on how retail employers hire staff, how young job seekers can stand out in a competitive market and how to apply. Topics covered will include:
• What employers look for in candidates
• Tips to make your application shine
• Online applications and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Whether you're looking for your first job or helping someone else, this webinar will provide lots of helpful tips and information. Register now - https://myfuture.edu.au/assist-others/webinars

Navigating your post-school plans with confidence | Thursday, 21 August 2025 6:00pm (AEST)

School is such a big part of your life, you might have mixed feelings as you approach the end of it. You might be excited about your next steps. But it’s okay if you’re not sure about your post-school plans or feeling a bit anxious or overwhelmed about it all.

In this pre-recorded webinar, you’ll hear about six simple ideas that will help you think about your future with confidence. Some of them might surprise you! We’ll talk about:
• Different kinds of post-school pathways.
• Why it’s OK if you don’t know what you want to do.
• Why it’s OK to change your mind.
• Why ATAR might not be as important as you think.
• How to research your options.
• Who to talk to for help.

This webinar is designed for students in senior secondary school, but it's suitable for parents and teachers too. If you can’t make it to the live webinar, register anyway, and we’ll send you the recording to watch later.

Register now - https://myfuture.edu.au/assist-others/webinars

Phone – 3900 8333
Email – admin@whiteshillsc.eq.edu.au

2025 STUDENT PHOTOS

Student photos will be held Friday 18 July 2025 (week 1 of Term 3).

Online ordering is now open!

Ordering envelopes will be available from the office in June if you prefer.

Primary class photos will be taken as a traditional class photo. Secondary will have composite year levels made up of the individual portrait photos.

Sibling photos are also available on this day before school (you can have siblings from both campuses).

There will be a catch up day on Thursday 31 July 2025 for anyone absent on the main day. This will be for portraits and sibling photos only.

Formal uniform is to be worn on photo days, and all policies regarding personal appearance to be adhered to.

We are very pleased to continue with the photography company from the last 5 years. The photos are always great quality and the process very smooth.

Families are also able to access previous photos their students have had taken by advanced life through the online ordering portal.

Please visit their website for more information:  http://www.advancedlife.com.au/index.php

2026 ENROLMENTS

WHSC are welcoming enrolments of Prep & Year 7 students for 2026 and look forward to hearing from you to book an enrolment appointment for your prospective student.

Further information and enrolment application documents can be found on our website -– https://whiteshillsc.eq.edu.au/enrolments.

Completed application documents can be lodged by emailing them to – admin@whiteshillsc.eq.edu.au; Daniela Kirkham – Enrolment Officer Ph: 3900 8333.

Head of School College Tours

Our next College Tour for enrolment in any year level is Monday 29 July 2024 starting 9.15am.

These tours are led by our Head of School Primary and Head of School Secondary.

If you wish to attend please follow the QR code to RSVP

ABSENCE

In the event of student absence, please notify the college prior to 8.45am via:

• text - 0428 632 704
• phone call - 3900 8370
• email - admin@whiteshillsc.eq.edu.au

Please state students NAME and brief REASON (ie sick) for absence.

In the event of an early pick up or late drop off, please use the same methods to communicate name, reason & TIME. Early communication is appreciated.

2026 French Bilingual Program enrolments

Offers of enrolment for Whites Hill State College & Tingalpa State School will be offered in Term 3 to families who have completed the online expressions of interest for the 2026 French Bilingual Program.

Tingalpa State School cover years Prep to Yr 6.

Whites Hill State College will cover Prep to Yr 4 in primary and Yr 7 to Yr 9 in secondary.

For more information on the Program and to register your interest please follow the link to:

https://whiteshillsc.eq.edu.au/curriculum/excellence-programs

Phone – 3900 8304
Email – accounts@whiteshillsc.eq.edu.au

FRENCH BILINGUAL PROGRAM VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS

Thank you for all those who have so far made voluntary contributions to our French Bilingual Program.

The money received through voluntary contributions goes directly into your students FBP learning by helping purchase specific French classroom resources (ie library books, reading texts, educational games, IT resources)

If you would like to make Voluntary Contribution to our school please use our bank details below or visit us in the office for cash and Eftpos payments.
Bank details – BSB: 064-104;  Account Number: 0009 0061; Reference: Student surname VC (Voluntary Contribution).

Thank you for your support through the FBP voluntary contribution.

YEAR 12 ACCOUNTS

WHSC reminds Yr 12 families that all year 12 accounts must be settled for students to attend any non-compulsory activity including the formal and the final week’s activities. This includes Student Resource Scheme, certificate courses and academy costs. Statements will be sent out more regularly for Year 12 students, to help manage the costs of this last year of schooling. If you have questions or wish to set up a payment plan, please contact the finance office to discuss.

UPCOMING EVENTS PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Please be aware that every event – excursion or incursion – comes with a final date for permission and payment.

This is so final numbers can be advised to the businesses involved and payments made to them.

NO LATE PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Please note that we have a strict no pay no go policy, both parent permission and payment is required by the due date, otherwise unfortunately your child will not be able to attend.

Please note it is College policy that families are required to be financial in the SRS to access extra curriculum optional activities (ie excursions, camps etc).  

FINANCE AND OUTSTANDING PAYMENT REMINDERS

As part of updated Department of Education policies, families are advised that any outstanding invoices will now be issued monthly, in addition to the regular statements already being sent. Please note that these invoices will be issued per individual student, not per family. If you are not currently on a payment plan and have any overdue amounts, we encourage you to contact the school office to arrange a suitable plan. We appreciate your cooperation and support in meeting financial obligations, which assist us in continuing to provide high-quality resources and opportunities for all students.

Contact: Kylie Harris (Convener)
Phone: 07 3900 8325
Email: whscuniforms@gmail.com
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8.00am – 1pm

WINTER UNIFORMS NOW IN STOCK!

 These are the formal uniform winter variations as per the College Uniform Policy:

Yr 12’s are welcome to wear their Year 12 Jerseys. 

For known sizes, please order online or students may walk in without appointment between 8.00-8.30am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Online orders preferred – www.flexischools.com.au

Flexischools allows you to purchase new uniforms and text books via the app or website that will be delivered to either the main admin (Secondary) or to Primary classrooms. If you wish to purchase second-hand uniforms, you can email whscuniforms@gmail.com and use the pre-payment option to pay for items.

Should you be unable to visit the college during the uniform shop opening hours and require an appointment outside the opening times, please contact college administration via email admin@whiteshillsc.eq.edu.au to arrange.

If a fitting is required, please make an appointment by clicking this link or scan the QR code.

 For further information including uniform policy & prices please visit the website:

All families from Prep to Year 12 are warmly invited to join us for this special Bastille Day Breakfast—an annual celebration of French culture, food and community. Hosted by the French Bilingual Working Group (a sub-group of the P&C), this event is a chance to come together as a whole school to share in the joy of cultural celebration, whether you’re part of the French Bilingual Program or simply keen to experience something new. Come along for croissants, coffee and connection - we can’t wait to see you there!

To stay updated and to support our P&C (Parents and Citizens Association), please follow their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/whscpandc

Join our Heads of School for a College Tour.

Meet at the main administration at 9:00am.

• Wednesday, 27 August
• Wednesday, 22 October

To book online please scan this QR Code or contact our office on 39008333.

ATTENTION STUDENTS

Check out this Airline Builders Program.

 

SCHOOL CROSSING SUPERVISORS NEEDED

Have you ever thought about becoming a School Crossing Supervisor? Transport and Main Roads want to hear from you!

Transport and Main Roads are always looking for School Crossing Supervisors to help keep our students safe.

STUDENT SAFETY AND SCHOOL SECURITY AT WHSC

For student and staff safety, college gates will be locked daily between 9:00am and 2:45pm.

All late arrivals, parents, visitors and contractors attending the school, while the gates are locked, are asked to use the administration gate on Burn Street.

Thank you for your support in keeping our school community safe.

 

 

 

Important information regarding parking 

DO NOT ENDANGER THE LIVES OF OUR STUDENTS BY DRIVING ONTO COLLEGE GROUNDS

Please note: Our College parking is for staff only. No parent / carer access is permitted unless prior arrangements have been organised.

The college has 4 disability parking spaces within the grounds.  These have been designated for specific families of our school.  If access is required please contact administration otherwise please keep this access completely clear every day.  

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe.

Captain Cares was spotted safe and sound during our practise lockdown drill. We are so fortunate that our green leafy college grounds provides shelter and refuge for our local koala population.

We wish our families a Happy and Safe Holiday.
School resumes: Monday, July 14. See you then!