Heights College in Rockhampton, Queensland | Public school

Heights College

Locality: Rockhampton, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4936 1076

Address: Carlton St 4701 Rockhampton, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.heights.qld.edu.au/

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25.01.2022 Don't forget that tomorrow is a public holiday. We hope you enjoy your day off and we look forward to seeing the students again on Monday.

25.01.2022 Don't miss the fun theses holidays at Heights College Vacation Care Program! 3 - 18 December 4 - 25 January 7am - 5.30pm $55 per day... Book your child online at www.heights.qld.edu.au See more

25.01.2022 Our Yr 6 Cohort had a fantastic day last Friday, celebrating the end of their Primary Schooling at Heights. We wish this cohort every success as they embark on their Middle School journey in 2021.

25.01.2022 Welcome back, Heights College Community! We are excited to see everyone back safe and sound and ready to dive into Term 3. We would like to specifically welcome our new students and families. We look forward to getting to know you as the term progresses.

24.01.2022 The Year 7 students are having a fantastic week exploring our local area! The beautiful weather provided great opportunities for fun at Great Keppel Island and challenges on the College oval. Whilst others have enjoyed the competition at the bowling alley, developing their cake decorating skills and watching movies.

23.01.2022 Our Year 11 students have been learning to work together as a team as they have been met with great physical challenges on their camp at Emu Gully. We cannot wait to hear about their adventures when they return to us on Thursday afternoon.

23.01.2022 Our Yr 6 cohort continued camp week with a scavenger hunt-congratulations 6M Overall Winners & 6A winners of the Best Dressed Theme and a visit to Kemp Hill and Yeppoon Lagoon. Today was an exciting finish to the week with Caving activities. What a fantastic way to finish Term 3...now to enjoy the holidays!

22.01.2022 Today we honoured the Year 9 students as they finished their Middle School journey and completed their rite of passage into the Senior School. We look forward to seeing this wonderful cohort grow and mature in their final years of schooling.

22.01.2022 Staff Required - Heights College Wrap Around Kindy Care (WAKC) Program.

21.01.2022 Congratulation to Nya Haymna who competed at the All Schools Weightlifting competition representing Heights College on the weekend. Nya came away with a 2nd in the open 59kg section and also a 1st in the U15 year 59kg section. She has been ranked for 15 years and 59kg weight division as number 1 in Australia well done!

20.01.2022 We are really looking forward to having the Years 2 to 10 students back at school on Monday. We are sure the parents are excited too! See you all on Monday!

20.01.2022 Our wonderful Prep students are celebrating 100 days of learning by dressing up as 100-year-olds. They are learning about the number 100, thinking about what they would look like if they are 100 years old and what they could or could not do.

19.01.2022 Congratulations to all of the Primary and Secondary awardees, as well as the staff who received their faithful service awards. We are proud of your achievements and it was an honour to celebrate your successes with you today. Today was also the last formal day of schooling for the Year 12s before they begin their External Exams next week. We are praying for you all as you complete the final part of your educational journey.

18.01.2022 Congratulations to the Senior A Girls Futsal team who defeated Emmaus College 3-1 in the grand final, avenging last years ‘extra time’ loss. Lead by Jaami Dyne the girls grinded out a great victory. Shout out to Isabelle Blomfield who was voted player of the match. This Senior Girls Futsal grand final victory was the 4th in 7 years, well done to Mr Frost and the team.

18.01.2022 Thank you to all of the staff, parents and students who participated in the Isolation Creative Challenge #4. We were touched by the love and appreciation reflected in your photos and descriptions of your mums. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winning entries! #letsstayconnected #isolatedbutnotalone #allinthistogether #mothersday2020

17.01.2022 Year 9’s enjoyed a military themed camp with a difference perseverance was tested with a trek up and over Kemp Hill, beach activities and a visit to the Emu Park Anzac Memorial, an afternoon at Northside Pool, and mateship was forged with team sports run by Pumped Sports and Laser Tag. Ten Pin Bowling was also a highlight, along with bush dancing and the final fun day at Great Keppel tomorrow!

17.01.2022 Last week we celebrated our very youngest students in the College as we marked Under 8’s Week for 2020. Throughout the week students in Kindy to Year 3 engaged in fun activities that celebrated childhood. In conjunction with this event we also participated in National Simultaneous Storytime, enjoying the children’s picture book 'Chicken Divas' by author Lucinda Gifford.

17.01.2022 Our Primary Rugby League Teams are off to a flying start this year. As parents are not able to attend due to Covid restrictions, please enjoy some action shots from the rugby league game today. Competitions for Netball, Hockey & Rugby League will continue in Term 4.

16.01.2022 The students on Year 10 camp have been reaching new Heights as they meet the challenges presented in each activity. We look forward to their safe return on Friday afternoon.

16.01.2022 Welcome to Term 4. We have an exciting term ahead of us and we look forward to connecting as we finish the year strong.

15.01.2022 Hi Heights College Community. Well done on surviving your first week of Term 2. Thank you to all of the families who participated in ‘Light Up the Dawn’. Even though we were not able to march together, it was wonderful that we could still honour our servicemen and women who made sacrifices for our freedom. Whether you are learning from home or school, we pray you have a safe and productive week.

15.01.2022 Congratulations to Paige (Year 7) who takes out the People Choice Awards for the winning photograph in isolation creative Challenge #2 with 51 ‘ilkes’.

15.01.2022 In Year 1 this term they have been learning about sustainability and how to reduce, re-use and recycle in practical ways in our everyday lives. As part of the unit, students established their very own veggie patch and learned how to plant, care for and harvest some carrots, snow peas, kale, rhubarb and beetroot. Here they have prepared 7 boxes of yummy veggies to bless our hardworking office staff.

15.01.2022 Join us on an exciting journey down the Yellow Brick Road as Heights College presents, The Wiz, for 3 shows only: Thursday 15 October - 7pm Friday 16 October - 7pm Saturday 17 October at - 7pm... Tickets are available online at https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?embed&eid=660586 Seating will be allocated by the College based on the size of the group, time of booking and venue configuration, to allow compliance with current social distancing requirements. Ticket sales close at 9am on the day prior to the performance. All those on the same booking will be seated together. This event is being run in accordance with A COVID Safe Plan for Queensland’s Live Performance Venues / Theatres.

15.01.2022 We have our Arts/Sports awards being held in the MPC tomorrow. Due to current restrictions, this will only be attended by the awardees and their parents. However, the ceremony will be live streamed so you can watch and join in the celebrations! The live streaming will start at 8:45.... Please view the ceremony via this link and click on the Arts & Sports Award tab https://sites.google.com/heig/heightscollegeawards2020/home

15.01.2022 It's time to announce the winners of the Isolation Creative Challenge #3. Congratulations to our Lego masters: Kindy winner Ethan Primary school winner Alyssa (Prep) Secondary school winner Josiah (Year 11)... Primary Highly Commended Zoe (Year 2) Secondary Highly Commended Thane (Year 7) Thank you to everyone who sent in their entries. We loved checking out all of your wonderful creations! #letsstayconnected #isolatedbutnotalone #allinthistogether

14.01.2022 Our Instrumental strings and piano students under the tutelage of Mrs Kerr, presented an outstanding display of their talents for parents last night. Lessons are available in 2021 for students Yr3-12. Contact College Admin for further information.

14.01.2022 After enjoying another successful isolation challenge, 'Tic-Tac-Take a Photo', we are ready to announce the winners of this challenge: Overall primary winner Onyx (Prep)... Overall high school winner Phoebe (Year 10) Overall teacher/parents winner Miss Coller Highly commended awards go to: Alice (Prep) Tennayson (Year 1) Isabella (Year 4) Emma (Year 7) Thank you to all the students, parents and teachers who shared their gifts and talents by entering this challenge.

14.01.2022 Pumped Sport’s Ninja Dash is coming to Heights College this Friday, 11 September starting at 3.15pm and running for 75 minutes. Cash or credit card payments can be made on the day. Children, Kindy aged and older are $15 and toddlers are $10. For more information and to register head to https://pumpedsport.com.au/special-events/ninja-dash/.

13.01.2022 Heights College and Emmaus College faced off in the Rockhampton District School Sport girls soccer grand final yesterday. Both teams came into the match undefeated. Great defence by both teams kept the score to nil all, but with 1 minute remaining in the second half, Isabelle Blomfield shot a ball into the back of Emmaus College’s goal to break the deadlock. The two schools have a great rivalry and the match was played in a great spirit. Congratulations to Sarah McGrath for being voted best on ground and we would also like to congratulate her, Sarah Ross and Katie Gallehawk as the three Year 12 students going out on a high, winning their last match for Heights College.

13.01.2022 World Teachers’ Day Friday 30 October A big thank you to all our teaching staff for your hard work this year! All your efforts are greatly appreciated!

13.01.2022 The Primary students enjoyed a back-to-school ice-block from Mrs Vanheck today. She was so excited to have everyone back safe and sound.

13.01.2022 The Heights College senior boys football team were dominant from the outset as they faced Emmaus College. Against strong defence, our students were able to put 5 in the back of the net by halftime. It has been a long time coming and, with a 6-1 final score, Heights College were victorious in defeating Emmaus College in the Boys A division football grand final. Congratulations to Mr McAnthony and all 12 players who contributed to a great team effort.

13.01.2022 BOOK FAIR Our ‘Buy One Get One Free’ Book Fair is on next week in the College Library. The Book Fair will run from Monday 19 October to Friday 23 October (Week 3). Purchasing times are before school from 8am onwards, lunch times daily and after school Monday to Thursday 2.30pm-3.30pm. Please be sure to follow the COVID safe plan in the library when visiting the Book Fair. It’s a great opportunity to purchase some early Christmas gifts. See you all there!

13.01.2022 This week our Year 10 students have been enjoying work experience with various local businesses throughout the region. Here are a few photos of some of our students in action.

12.01.2022 The Kindy students have been learning about nursery rhymes this term and celebrated their learning by dressing up as their favourite nursery rhyme characters.

12.01.2022 Are you ready for Isolation Challenge #3? If you love to create masterpieces with Lego, then this is the ultimate challenge for you. This challenge is Lego Masters Heights style. Create an original design using your imagination and Lego pieces from home. Happy building everyone.

12.01.2022 Congratulations to our Year 1 students for being chosen as winners in the annual Rockhampton City Council Sustainability Calendar Competition. Councillor Donna Kirkland came to the school to present the students with their prizes including $200 for future sustainability projects and a brand new raised garden bed. The winning entry shows students having a hands-on experience of how to organise a veggie patch. The Year ones enjoyed looking after seedlings, planting natives, making their own paper and learning about how to reduce, re-use and recycle in their everyday lives to create a more sustainable future.

11.01.2022 Today we blessed the wonderful Heights College staff with a morning tea pack to express our appreciation for their dedication and hard work this term. Thank you also to the Dean Street Bakery for the delicious treats.

11.01.2022 Vacation Care Spring Holidays

11.01.2022 On Sunday we have 2 bands competing in the ‘CQ All Schools Battle of the Bands’ competition. This year the event will be livestreamed on Facebook from 2.30pm, 11th October. Go to https://www.facebook.com/cqasbotb/live/, like and share! Then on Sunday, sit back, relax and listen to our very talented students battle it out.

11.01.2022 As a College, we support eight children through Compassion Australia. This term, to help raise money to cover the cost of these sponsorships, 11W ran a cake designing competition. The competition had over 200 entries and raised $270. Year 11 student, Paige Vanheck, brought these designs to life by baking up a storm in the kitchen. The two cake design winners enjoyed sharing these delicious cakes with their classmates.

10.01.2022 Tonight is the night...OPENING NIGHT!!! After months of practice our musical cast and crew of 'The Wiz' are ready to take you on a trip down the yellow brick road. Doors open at 6.30pm.

09.01.2022 Recently some of our Secondary students took part in 'The Big Science Competition'. The Big Science Competition tests knowledge, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with questions set in real-life, contemporary contexts. Well done to Lukas, Josiah, Nitesh and Jasmine Hollier (not pictured) for achieving credits and David for his High Distinction!

08.01.2022 PRIMARY COMPASSION CHILD FATHER’S DAY STALL To finalise our fundraising for our Primary Compassion child this year, the Year 6 Missions Leaders will be running a Father’s Day stall. In the Library - Week 8... Monday, 31 August - Friday, 4 September Morning Tea 10.30am and Lunch 12.40pm Cash Only This is a great opportunity to grab a fun gift for dad with a large variety of gifts on offer including BBQ sets, back scratchers, tool sets, puzzles. All items will cost between $2 - $10. Thank you for your continued support!

08.01.2022 HEIGHTS COLLEGE SPORTS COMMUNITY Due to COVID-19 restrictions a decision was made by all district headmasters yesterday that there is to be no spectators at any sporting events, be it on a school campus or at a community venue. This will affect all our interschool sport competitions. Thank you everyone in advance for complying.

07.01.2022 With the cooler weather, don’t forget the Uniform Shop is open ALL DAY until 3:30pm! Social Distancing will apply in store so beat the rush on Monday.

07.01.2022 We had some fantastic entries in the Book Week competition. The theme was "Elephants, Tigers and Books, Oh My!" and the students were tasked with creating a puppet. Competition winners will be announced next week. Throughout the week, novelty items will be available from $1, as well as a wide selection of books from Scholastic and Koorong.

07.01.2022 Our Year 8’s have been having lots of fun exploring the great outdoors this week, enjoying numerous activities. They have played beach volleyball, been swimming, snorkeling, boom netting, paddle boarding, kayaking and hiking just to name a few. What an awesome camp week!

05.01.2022 Our Year 12 students are relaxing and enjoying a well deserved break on camp at Airlie Beach.

05.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who entered our Mother’s Day edition Isolation Creative Challenge #4. Congratulations to our winner Chloe in Year 7 who wrote some heartfelt words about her mum, winning her a box of goodies. We were also very moved by the words penned by Blessie (Year 7), Abbey (Year 6) and Ella (Year 6) and we would like to help them bless their mums with a box of chocolates.

04.01.2022 The students in the Industrial Technology and Design subjects have worked hard to produce some fantastic projects. It was exciting displaying them this week to the College community. We are very proud of the effort and time that the students have put into their projects in both Woodwork and Metalwork.

04.01.2022 With ANZAC Day tomorrow, College Captain, Tom Kavanagh, helps us to prepare with a reading of the Ode. Let’s all unite tomorrow morning and Light Up the Dawn. Lest we forget.

04.01.2022 Happy World Teachers’ Day to the teachers of Heights College. Thank you for the dedication and care that you show to your students. Your efforts are appreciated!

04.01.2022 Welcome back to our Kindy, Prep, Year 1, Year 11 and Year 12 students. It’s been great to see your smiling faces again. We look forward to the return of the remaining students on 25 May.

03.01.2022 Congratulations to all the cast, crew, orchestra, teachers and parents who made The Wiz possible. It was a stellar performance and we were all blown away by the amazing talents and dedication of each and every team member who gave up their time to bless us.

03.01.2022 Today the Primary school celebrated the season with our annual Christmas dress up day. The children brought in a gold coin donation which we gift to our sponsor child through Compassion Australia. A huge thank you to all the mums and dads that burnt the midnight oil sewing, gluing and creating some spectacular costumes. It was a pure delight to watch the children parade them as we cheered them on. We also gifted the toys we have been collecting under the Christmas tree in the library to Captain Dale Brooks from the Salvation Army. This year was our best yet and we have been able to bless those less fortunate than us in our region with 10 bags of toys. We are blessed to be a blessing.

03.01.2022 What parents are saying about WAKC & OSHC ... Knowing that my children are well cared for and having an enjoyable time in a safe environment when I'm working - it takes such a load off my mind. ... OSCH care is an amazing place where staff and children come together in a compassionate, thriving and educational setting. My son loves OSCH care, being an only child this gives him time outside of school hours to play and grow in a safe and Godly guided environment. Not sure if i...t is our son or his parents that love it more. We are continually thankful our son has such bright and bubbly personalities caring for his needs while we are at work. ... Our family remains extremely privileged to be associated with both services. We appreciate the continuity of care, where the ethos of Heights College is continued and our child knows the expectations. In addition to the above we would genuinely like to recognise the administration staff who are very approachable, proactive and advise on the bookings and financial matters, in a family centred manner. ... My girls have been regulars in WAKC and I am comforted to know they are cared for so well. They are always having fun and are playing so enthusiastically when I pick them up. It makes being at work a little easier to know they are happy to be there. See more

03.01.2022 Pumped Sport’s new Ninja Dash event is still on today at Heights College in the MPC starting at 3.15pm and running for 75 minutes. The kids are excited for a super fun afternoon!

02.01.2022 Our Yr 6 Cohort have enjoyed a fantastic two days of camp activities so far... Day 1 had students accepting the challenge of Barefoot Bowls at the Rockhampton Bowls Club- and some realised it was harder than it looked! A special THANK-YOU to the ladies and gentlemen who coached our novice bowlers. Day 2 was all about baking, boot camp and art classes.

02.01.2022 BOOK FAIR Our annual BOOK FAIR is on this week in the library as we celebrate Book Week. Don’t forget to come by and view the competition entries and purchase a book from the wide selection of Scholastic and Koorong reading material.... Unfortunately, there is no hold option on books or resources however credit card payments are available. See you in the library sometime this week. Sales close at the end of lunch Friday.

01.01.2022 Some of our Year 6 students rocking their new shirts.

01.01.2022 Mrs Kerr is our Strings Instrumental Teacher here at Heights College and is keen to hear from parents who are interested in enrolling their children for strings tuition in 2021. Enrolments are open for all Primary and Secondary students (although recommended for Year 3 students and above). Please contact the College office if you would like more details regarding the cost of tuition and contact details for Mrs Kerr who is keen to answer any questions you might have. ... We also have vocal, piano, drums, brass and woodwind tuition available through other instrumental programs at the College. 2021 is a great year to encourage your child to pursue new opportunities!

01.01.2022 Don’t forget to vote for the 'Peoples Choice' overall winning photograph of the 'Tic-Tac-Take a Photo' challenge. It’s as simple as hitting the ‘like’ button. The photo with the most ‘likes’ wins. Voting closes 3.30pm tomorrow.