30 April 2025

Principal Report

Welcome to our first newsletter issue for Term 2.  It has been a positive start to the term, one in which we will no doubt achieve great things through persistence, determination and commitment. 

School Attendance

I want to acknowledge the incredible work that parents, families and extended support networks are already doing to support young people in attending school.  We continue to focus on enhancing our attendance at Charleville State High School which is significantly below the state target of 92%. 

We have been monitoring our data and have noted the significant number of students who are electing to sign out of school and those who are not attending until later in the day (without an approved part-time education plan).  A number of students are missing key school events such as the colour run/cross country, ANZAC Ceremonies, PPP Classes and non-preferred curriculum subjects, which all contributes to our declining attendance. 

As a school, we are working hard to support our students to gain the skills required to enter the workforce, which includes attending, arriving on time, completing set tasks and following reasonable instructions.  We will continue to work with families to enhance students’ attendance and will also be working with key community organisations to enhance awareness of the impacts of poor attendance. 

Charleville State High School Uniform

As the cold weather begins to arrive, please ensure that, in accordance with our Student Dress Code, all students are wearing the below endorsed uniform items:

• CSHS Jumper (purchased through the uniform shop)
• CSHS Seniors Jersey (senior students only)
• Plain black jumper
• Plain black pants/tracksuit pants

Students must have a broad brimmed hat for excursions, HPE & Agriculture classes to ensure that they are compliant with our sun safety policy. 

Steel capped boots are only to be worn within Agricultural Classes and ITD classes, not as a school shoe. 

We would also encourage students to ensure that all of their uniform items are clearly named to ensure we can return them should they be left at school. 

Principal Meeting – Term 2

I will be attending the Principal Business Days in Toowoomba during Week 3, along with all Principals from the Darling Downs South West Region.  The 2 days will focus on how we can continue to lift performance and ensure every child is reaching their potential. I will share further details about the content in an upcoming newsletter.

Kind Regards,
Mrs Elizabeth Mayo
Principal

Junior Secondary

Academic Reporting Term 1 Review and Term 2 Goalsetting

Over the course of the next few weeks, I will be meeting with students in Junior Secondary based on their term 1 report card. Some of the data I will be using will be attendance, effort and levels of achievement. The solid focus is to provide support to achieve the best result that students can.

The strategies will focus on:

• Time Management and Assessment Submission
• Classroom Engagement
• Academic Support including Homework Club
• Social and Emotional Wellbeing.

Parents and carers are absolutely welcome to attend in person or be a part of the conversation over the phone. Every action plan will be communicated home.

PBL Focus in Junior Secondary

Our focus for the next four weeks is:

We will actively participate everyday by being organised and ready to learn.

What does this look like for students?

• Turning up on time and staying for the whole day
• Wearing our uniform with pride
• Having all our equipment for lessons – this may include ingredients or footwear appropriate for the relevant sport of activity, e.g. the Agricultural Plot
• Having our laptop charged to 100% overnight.

Queensland Department of Education Podcast: Dr Norman Swan's tips for parenting in the middle years.

In this podcast, Dr Norman Swan, award-winning broadcaster, journalist and author of ‘So You Want To Know What's Good For Your Kids’, discusses tips for parenting primary school aged children and preparing them for adolescence. https://on.soundcloud.com/hmcVFB6Ji1piSkeU8. While the messages are predominantly for parents of Primary School-aged children, the information on a range of topics such as screen time and anxiety, are pertinent for parents and teachers alike.

Jarlath Scannell

Junior Deputy Principal

Senior School Update

Phones Away for the Day

A reminder that all students are expected to use their Yondr pouches to securely store their phones during school hours. Phones should be turned off, placed inside the pouch at the start of the day, and not accessed until students leave the school grounds at 2:55 PM. This policy helps to minimise distractions and ensures students are fully engaged in their learning.

Following Teacher Instructions and Expectations

We would also like to remind students and parents about the importance of following teachers' instructions and upholding classroom expectations. Respecting these guidelines creates a positive and productive learning environment for all students and supports their academic and personal success.

Easter Raffle Success

Congratulations to our Year 12 students who raised an impressive $1300 through the Easter Egg Raffle! A big congratulations to our prize winners:

• 1st Prize: Mitre 10 Hardware
• 2nd Prize: Tom Russell
• 3rd Prize: Cheryl Dolman
• 4th Prize: Jarlath Scannell

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets, donated Easter eggs for the hampers, or assisted with selling tickets. Your support made this event a great success, and we look forward to the next fundraising event being just as fantastic.

Year 12 Senior Jerseys

We are excited to announce that the Year 12 senior jerseys for 2025 have arrived — just in time for the cooler weather! Thanks to the incredible fundraising efforts of our senior students, each student was able to purchase their jersey at just one-third of the full price.

The jerseys look fantastic, and it’s wonderful to see our seniors wearing them with pride!

Amiee Dolman

Senior YLC

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Update

Monthly Focus – We Are Responsible Learners

This month, our PBL focus is on being responsible learners. We are encouraging all students to actively participate every day by being organised, prepared, and ready to learn.

For parents, this means supporting students in:

• Arriving at school on time with the necessary materials
• Staying on top of their assessments and homework
• Engaging respectfully in classroom activities
• Seeking help when needed and using their time productively

By working together, we can help all students build habits that contribute to long-term academic and personal success.

PBL Rewards Trips

We are excited to announce the upcoming PBL rewards opportunities!

• Mini Mid-Term Rewards:
  Week 6 — More information will be provided shortly.
• End of Term Rewards:
  Week 10 — Details will be shared closer to the event.

Eligibility for PBL Rewards Trips

To be eligible to attend the rewards trips, students must:

• Earn a minimum of 100 Starbucks points for demonstrating positive behaviours.
• Maintain Green Zone behaviour (0–1 major behaviour incident per term).
• If in the Yellow Zone (2–5 majors) or Red Zone (6+ majors), students can still qualify by earning and submitting the minimum required Starbucks points.
• Maintain regular school attendance.

We are looking forward to celebrating our students' hard work and commitment to our school values through these reward opportunities!

Term 1 PBL Rewards

The students who participated in the Positive Behaviour for Learning Rewards Day all enjoyed their afternoon.

Amiee Dolman
Senior Year Level Coordinator

Anzac Day Ceremony & March

Thank you to our students and staff who participated in the Charleville State High School Anzac Ceremony and the community March. Thank you also to Michael Wex, our guest speaker, who shared a few of his personal experiences with our school community.

Sport

Congratulations to Quaide Williams on being selected in the South West Queensland Emus Indigenous Boys Under 16s Team for the Fiji Tour 2025. This will take place on Sunday 30 November to Sunday 7 December. 20 players were selected for the team from the Toowoomba, Warwick and South West Competitions. 

Beyond the Broncos

A HUGE Congratulations to Isabella Willett and Jade Holley on being selected to paint boots for the NRL & NRLW Indigenous Round. Isabella will be painting Tafito Lafaele NRLW Broncos Prop player and Jade will be painting a pair that will be on display in the Chairperson's Lounge at Suncorp during the Indigenous Round Weekend. 

Year 10 Parent Pathways

An information session will be held in week 3 - Term 2 (6 May @ 5.30pm) for parents to obtain information on:

• Year 10 Work Experience Program
• School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships
• Senior Education & Training (SET) Plan for Senior School.

Please email Angie Walton (Industry Liaison Officer) on awalt142@eq.edu.au if you are able to attend. Light Refreshments will be provided.

Charleville State High School GP Clinic

We know how important it is to support our students’ physical and mental health, which is why our school is proud to be participating in the GPs in State Schools Program.

Dr Katie Chang and Dr Paul Chang joined the program at Charleville State High School in 2023. Students can see our GP’s for any physical, mental, or sexual and reproductive health concerns. Our school’s GP clinic is open every Tuesday during term time between 8.30am and 2.30pm.

Students are encouraged to talk to School Administration staff or Acacia Country Practice for more information.

To make an appointment:

• Go toacaciacp.com.au and book online through Hot Docs link
• Phone Clinic on 4599 7658
• Phone School Office on 4656 8888
• Email admin@charlevilleshs.eq.edu.au or
• Do a walk-in on the day.

Trivia Night

Charleville State High School P&C Association

CSHS P&C Executive:

President – Kelly Shearwin
Vice President – Tegan Russell
Secretary – Angie Saunders
Treasurer – Lana Holley

Notice of next P&C Meeting

A reminder text will be sent to all families when meetings are scheduled. The P&C General Meetings are held at 5.30pm in the Administration building – new members are very welcome!

Uniform Shop

Uniform items can be purchased from the School Uniform Shop.  The Uniform Price list can be found on the school website by clicking on the following link:

Canteen Menu

The Canteen Menu can be found on the school website by clicking on the following link:

P&C’s QLD

If you would like any general information about P&C Associations please go to: