Deception Bay SHS Newsletter - Term 4, week 5.

Senior Awards Evening

Our Senior Awards Evening was a fantastic celebration of our senior students' accomplishments, recognising their hard work and commitment across various domains. It was a special night filled with pride and excitement, as students, staff, parents/caregivers, and special guests gathered to honour the remarkable Academic, Enrichment and Sports achievements of our Year 10, 11 and 12 students.  

Here are some of the standout moments and award recipients from the evening:

Sports and Leadership Achievements:

• Sports Coordinator Award - Lachlan 
  Lachlan demonstrated exemplary leadership and organisational skills in managing sports events throughout the year.

• Carnival Champion - Zac 
  Zac's standout performances in school carnivals earned him the well-deserved title of Carnival Champion.

• Deadly Sports Person of the Year - Charlotte 
  Charlotte's excellence in sports, along with her dedication and determination, earned her this prestigious recognition.

• Sports Person of the Year - Alyssa 
  Alyssa’s commitment and talent across various sports disciplines secured her the title of Sports Person of the Year.

• Volleyball Development Program Player of the Year - Lincoln 
  Lincoln's dedication, growth, and skill in volleyball were recognised through this award.

Volleyball Development Program Team of the Year:

Congratulations to the following students for their teamwork and commitment to volleyball, earning them the Team of the Year Award:

• Matilder
• Aicelle
• Arabella
• Shiloh
• Mahannah
• Gloria
• Sonya

BOSL All-Star 6:

These students were acknowledged for their exceptional contributions and performance in school sports, making them the BOSL All-Star 6.

• Zoram
• Mahannah
• Nyshae
• Gloria
• Oliver
• Michael
• Natasha

Academic and Special Awards:

• Natasha – Arts Excellence

• Selina – Excellence in Community Service 
  

• Ryda - Excellence in School Service 

Leadership, Innovation, and Special Recognition:

• Chelsea – Zonta Banksia Award
• Lexus – AMPOL All-Rounder Award
• Ava – ADF Long Tan Leadership & Teamwork Award Year 10
• Natasha – ADF Long Tan Leadership & Teamwork Award Year 12
• Ellah – ADF Future Innovator's Award Year 10
• Madalynn McCabe – ADF Future Innovator's Award Year 12
  
• Kenisha – First Nations Excellence Award
  
• Jasmine – Maori & Pasifika Excellence Award
  
• Dean – Richard Saunders Individual Achievement Award
• Ashley – Calvin Porter Vocational Education Excellence Award
• Selina, John, Madalynn, Natasha – CGC Empowered Learners Pathway Scholarship

Special Recognition Awards:

• Angela – Deputy Principals' Award - Year 10
  Angela was recognised for her consistent academic excellence and leadership within Year 10. Her commitment to her studies and positive influence on her peers made her a standout recipient.

• Lukas – Deputy Principals' Award - Year 11
  Lukas’s dedication to academic success and leadership in Year 11 earned him this well-deserved recognition.

• Trae – Deputy Principals' Award - Year 12
  Trae was honoured for his outstanding achievements in Year 12, demonstrating leadership and excellence throughout the year.

• Natasha – David Friis Principal's Award
  Natasha was awarded the Principal’s Award for her exceptional contributions to the school community, academic achievements, and leadership. Natasha has continually demonstrated excellence in all that she does.

• Hannah – Senior School DUX
  Hannah was recognised as the Senior School DUX for her top academic performance, showcasing a relentless commitment to her studies and achieving the highest results among her peers.

Congratulations to Our 2025 House Captains!

We are thrilled to announce and congratulate our 2025 House Captains! These exceptional students have shown outstanding leadership skills, school spirit, and dedication to their peers. As House Captains, they will play a crucial role in promoting a positive and supportive environment within their houses, leading by example, and organising events that will inspire and unite our school community.

Bradman House Captains:

• Ninah
• Izaia

Gould House Captains:

• Mari
• Annie

Cawley House Captains:

• Jemma
• Elisha

Elliott House Captains:

• Shaylea
• Tylah

We look forward to the exciting initiatives and events you will lead throughout the year. Best of luck in your new leadership roles – we know you will make your houses proud!

Introducing Our 2025 Student Representative Council (SRC)

We are excited to announce our 2025 Student Representative Council (SRC)! They will work closely with school staff to organise events, promote school spirit, and address issues that matter to the student body. We look forward to their leadership and the initiatives they will introduce this year. Congratulations to our SRC members! Your role is vital in shaping our school community, and we are excited to see the positive impact you will make!

• Ayla-Rose
• Jade

We are proud to announce our 2025 School Captains! These exceptional students have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, commitment to their peers, and a passion for making a positive impact within our school community.

Introducing Our 2025 School Captains

• Woraprach
• Chelsea
• Julianana 
• Lukas

As School Captains, Woraprach, Chelsea, Julianana, and Lukas will play a crucial role in representing the student body, leading initiatives, and fostering school spirit. They are dedicated to ensuring that every student's voice is heard and that our school remains a supportive and inclusive environment for all.

We are excited to see the initiatives and events they will spearhead throughout the year. Congratulations to our 2025 School Captains! Your leadership will undoubtedly inspire and uplift our school community.

The evening was filled with heartfelt moments and applause for all our students who have worked tirelessly to achieve their goals. Congratulations once again to all our award recipients you have made us proud, and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for you!

Prev

Showing images 1 - 8 of 48

Next

Prev

Showing images 1 - 8 of 56

Next

Prev

Showing images 1 - 8 of 67

Next

Prev

Showing images 1 - 8 of 35

Next

Opportunities for Senior School Students

Pathways Hub

Over the past term, the Vocational Education and Training team in Senior School have created a section in the student portal for Seniors to go to for career pathway assistance (Pathways Hub).  There is information about University, Traineeships, Apprenticeships and external courses available for 2025. If students are looking for casual work, outside of school, they can click on a link in the portal to upload their draft resume and have it checked by our Industry Liaison officer, Emily Echlin or by Mrs Woodward (VET HOD-Pathways).  There is also a section that has up to date casual positions in our local area and links to directly apply.

This new student portal section has been an amazing addition to the team, resulting in many enquiries with Senior School and 26 expressions of interest so far for our 2025 external courses.

2025 External Courses

We are a Registered Training Organisation, which means that with the Certificate II and Certificate III subjects that we deliver, we work on providing quality training and assessment that is responsive to the individual needs of the student — but also up to industry standards. Despite delivering numerous qualifications at our school, when a student is interested in a career path not on our scope, we work with external training providers and QLD TAFE to find a suitable qualification.

In getting ready for 2025, we have expressions of interest currently open for Certificate II in the following areas, Electrotechnology, Automotive Electrical Technology and Plumbing (through either the Australian Trade Training College or Workskills). We have also been working with students to sign them up for Beauty courses in Brisbane CBD with The French Beauty Academy, and Animal Care through Redcliffe TAFE.  When students participate in these courses, they are away from school for the day to attend the respective training locations where they complete a mix of theory and practical work with experienced trainers.

School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Other exciting news is the commencement of several school-based apprenticeships and traineeships in a variety of industries including Health, Hairdressing and Engineering.  These apprenticeships and traineeships were the result of three young women proactively applying to commence their careers. In particular, Monique of Year 10 attended work experience with an Engineering firm and they were so happy with her work over the week that they offered her an apprenticeship — it is the first time the firm has taken on a school-based apprentice.  It’s great to see young ladies taking up these opportunities.

If you have any questions about the information in this article, please contact either Emily Echlin on eech10@eq.edu.au, or either of our VET Heads of Department — Mia Righetti (RTO Manager) on ajrig0@eq.edu.au or Angela Woodward (Pathways) on axwoo11@eq.edu.au.

Year 7 News

Our Year 7 students are in full swing with their Friday LFL sports program, bringing incredible energy to the field! Over the past three weeks, they have dived into activities like kick tennis, soccer shootouts, golden child, and a variety of other ball games. These sessions go beyond building athletic skills — they are thoughtfully crafted to help students form positive connections within and across classes.

It is inspiring to see students cheer each other on, work together in new ways, and build lasting friendships across the year level. With each game, the sense of teamwork and camaraderie grows stronger, and the positive impact on students' social skills and school spirit is clear.

A quick reminder: please ensure your child in Year 7 has a water bottle and hat each day, especially on Fridays for sport!

Senior Arts Gala Performances

A few weeks ago, the Arts Department hosted its Senior Arts Gala, a night dedicated to celebrating the talent and hard work of our Senior Arts and Music students. The evening kicked off with a Senior Art Exhibition and BBQ, creating a warm and inviting start to an unforgettable showcase.

The performances that followed highlighted the dedication and creativity of our students, with memorable acts by the Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Stage Band, Marching Drums, Voices of the Bay, DBay Four vocals, Student Band, Drama in Practice, and the Certificate III in Dance and Music classes. The Senior Dance Troupe, with the invaluable support of our Tech Crew, added a dynamic touch to the event. A standout moment was the combined ensemble performance with our feeder primary school concert band students, demonstrating the impressive depth of talent in our local community.

We also celebrated key achievements, including recognition for students in Instrumental Music who earned their QCE points through their program participation and the Arts Service Award recipients. Congratulations to Madi, Emily M, Ryda, Tash, and Emily F for their dedication to the Arts extra-curricular program since they joined our school. We wish them every success as they continue their journey in the Arts post-graduation.

Thank you to all students, staff, and community members who supported this incredible event and made it possible. It was a night that truly showcased the spirit, talent, and passion of our Arts community!

Prev

Showing images 1 - 8 of 15

Next

Senior Art Gala Exhibition

The Senior Art Gala exhibition was a tremendous success, highlighting the exceptional artwork of our Year 10, 11, and 12 students. Visitors were captivated by the impressive talent and creativity on display, with many students presenting thought-provoking pieces that truly stood out.

This year's collection reflected the dedication and growth of each artist, with pieces that resonated deeply with attendees. Beyond the incredible skill shown, the exhibition served as a vibrant expression of each student's unique perspective and commitment to their craft, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended.

Congratulations to our talented young artists for a remarkable exhibition that showcased the heart and creativity of our Senior Arts community!

Prev

Showing images 1 - 8 of 15

Next

Volleyball Development Program

To celebrate another successful year of Volleyball Development Program, the VDP cohort had a fun afternoon of Beach Volleyball at QIA Strathpine. Mr Flanders and Miss Hall-Stocker would like to thank the current VDP squad for a great year of training, excursions and competitions. We hope you have enjoyed the program and are excited for 2025! Training is still on up until the end of Week 8, with 2025 trials Wednesday Week 8.

Week 6:

• Monday - Skills and drills
• Wednesday - Matchplay (5-1)
• Friday - Skills and drills

Week 7:

• No training Monday or Wednesday
• Friday - Matchplay (5-1)

Week 8:

• Monday - Skills and drills
• Wednesday - 2025 Trails
• Friday - No training.

Save the Date - Cultural Unity Night

Mark your calendars for 12th November, as we come together to celebrate the rich diversity and cultural heritage of our students!

Don’t miss this special evening of performances, stories, and traditions that showcase the incredible dedication of our students to their cultures. Let’s come together as a community to celebrate unity and diversity!

Graduation News

Tickets for the Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony are now available for booking online. You can secure your tickets by visiting the link: https://compasstix.com/e/41ycced362.

Please note that each graduating student has been allocated a maximum of 4 tickets. If you require more than 4 seats, kindly email us at office@deceptionbayshs.eq.edu.au. We will place you on a waitlist and will notify you no later than close of business on the 13th of November if additional tickets become available.

Year 7 2025 Orientation Day Announcement

We are excited to announce that the Year 7 2025 Orientation Day will take place on Wednesday, December 4th, starting at 8:30 AM at Deception Bay State High School. This is an important day for all incoming Deception Bay State High School, Year 7 students, as it provides a fantastic opportunity to familiarise themselves with the school environment, meet their teachers, and connect with future classmates.

Orientation Day Highlights:

• Welcome session and introductions
• Information about school programs and extracurricular activities
• Meet and greet with key staff
• Q&A session to address any questions or concerns

To ensure eligibility for this exciting event, all students must be enrolled at Deception Bay State High School by Wednesday, November 27th. We encourage all families to complete the enrolment process promptly to allow their children to take part in this valuable orientation experience.  To book an enrolment appointment please click this link to secure an enrolment interview: https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70708

We look forward to welcoming our new Year 7 students and helping them transition smoothly into their high school journey! If you have any questions about enrolment or Orientation Day, please feel free to contact the school administration at enrolments@deceptionbayshs.eq.edu.au

Let's make this a memorable start to an exciting new chapter!

Year 12 End of Year Reflections and Celebrations

As we approach the end of an extraordinary school year, it is a fitting time to reflect on the journey our students have taken and to share some important details for the exciting weeks ahead. This time of year, brings mixed emotions, farewells, anticipation, and well-deserved celebrations.

The recent Awards Night was a wonderful success, offering an opportunity for teachers, students, and guardians alike to recognise achievements and celebrate the incredible progress made. Final exams are currently underway, and while this can be a challenging period, it is also a chance for students to showcase the hard work and dedication they have put in all year. A special acknowledgment goes to our Year 12 students for their diligence in checking exam schedules, arriving early, and ensuring they are well-prepared, and your commitment has been outstanding, and we could not be prouder of this remarkable 2024 cohort.

Looking ahead, our Graduation Ceremony is just around the corner, a special occasion to honour your accomplishments with family, friends, and teachers. We kindly remind parents and guardians to book tickets through the link sent via email to secure a spot at this memorable event.

We are also looking forward to seeing the Year 12 students all dressed up for their Formal, an evening that promises to be filled with laughter, reflection, and excitement as students prepare for the next chapter of their lives. On behalf of all the teachers and the entire school community, congratulations to each of you and you have earned this celebration, and we look forward to seeing all that you will achieve in the years to come.