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Kirwan State High School

Locality: Townsville, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4773 8111

Address: 64 Hudson Street, Kirwan 4817 Townsville, QLD, Australia

Website: https://kirwanshs.eq.edu.au

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24.01.2022 OVERSEAS EXCHANGE STUDENT PROGRAM Are you interested in travelling at the end of Yr 12 and are in year 9 or 10? Please come to a ZOOM meeting tomorrow in the Library at 11:30 first break. ... It is for an overseas Exchange Student Program to the USA/Europe. There is no obligation but if you are interested and would like some more information please come along and have you lunch in the air con and listen to the meeting. There will be time for questions a great opportunity to find out how an exchange programme works!

24.01.2022 WELL DONE IN TERM 3! Well done to all the students, teachers and staff of Kirwan High on reaching the end of a challenging, rewarding and exciting term. Enjoy your well-earned holiday. If you're a Year 12 student preparing for exams, good luck with your study, we know you'll be ready to excel in your exams in Term 4! ... We're looking forward to having all of our students back in Term 4 commencing on October 6.

24.01.2022 IT SUPPORT HUB As part of our Year 7 and 11 laptop program, teachers and Senior IT students will establish an IT support hub in the Kirwan High Library. The purpose of this hub is to support students to connect their laptop to the school network and ensure each computer is set up in a way that supports learning. ... Our first IT support hub will be this Friday February 5 at first break. Students who have their own laptops for learning and who have not yet connected to the network should bring their laptops to the Library to receive the support they need. This hub will be open to students in the Year 7 and 11 laptop program, as well as all other students who are bringing their own device to school.

23.01.2022 KIRWAN HIGH SOCKS ON SALE

23.01.2022 CROSS SCHOOL COLLABORATION AT ITS BEST Kirwan hosted 8 state secondary schools in the Townsville region for a VET Validation Day on Thursday 3 December. This entailed all schools working together to conduct detailed analyses of assessments, VET programs and Staff profiles for each schools’ VET subjects to ensure that they meet national standards. Kirwan SHS delivers and assesses over 28 VET subjects for our senior students. We have Certificate I, II and III programs in Allied... Health, Sports, Fitness, Aquaculture, Information Technology, Automotive, Construction, Engineering, Aviation, Hospitality, Events, Tourism, Early Childhood Education, and many more. The VET Validation Day was a great way to collaborate and network with other schools to ensure the success of each school’s VET certificate courses.

23.01.2022 IMPORTANT: DATE ERROR Parents and students please be aware that October 19 is a regular school day. This date has been incorrectly marked as a student free day in student planners.

22.01.2022 APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY Dalrymple Sheet metal in Garbutt are looking for a 1st year apprentice Sheetmetal worker. The position is full time so would be best suited for current Year 12 students looking for a trade at the end of the year. Bring your resume to the VET office if you are interested!

22.01.2022 JUNIOR AWARDS CEREMONY Our last Awards Ceremony for the year will be taking place soon! Tune in here and show your support for our amazing students as we recognise their achievements! ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pnq5K4vtXN0

22.01.2022 JOB OPPORTUNITIES The Queensland Human Rights Commission is re-launching its Indigenous Graduate Program. The program is a first for the Commission and aims to build human rights capability among Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander graduates in Queensland. ... Find out more and have a look at available jobs at the link below. Applications are open until October 9! https://www.qhrc.qld.gov.au/about-us/work-with-us

21.01.2022 YOUR 2021 SCHOOL CAPTAINS In case you missed our Graduation and Awards Night, these are Kirwan High's 2021 School Captains! From left to right: ... School Captains Braydon Smith and Molly Gardner School Vice-Captains Ragsy Wavik and Ella Gausden Indigenous Captains Mike Sailor and Tyrona Sonogan Creative Arts Captains Brody Milton and Alyssa Clay Sports Captains Harley Taylor and Eleanor Barker

21.01.2022 COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS UNIVERSITY FAIR If you're interested in university this virtual event should be on your radar. 240 universities across Australia and East Asia have registered to attend so you can find out what institution will be right for you! ... The event takes place on September 23, and virtual booths will be open for a week beforehand. Find out more and how to register here: https://www.cois.org//fairs-and-tours/east-asia-and-oceania

20.01.2022 YEAR 10 STUDENTS Year 10s Leadership Program Thursday 26 November Students must wear full school uniform and bring sun-safe swimwear and a towel.... Year 10s Awards Ceremony Friday 27 November Students are to meet in the EC at the start of period 1 after HGR. Keep an eye on the school's Facebook page for the livestream!

20.01.2022 WEARABLE ART Year 9 Junior Indigenous Art students spent a lesson learning about and designing make up for the model who will don their wearable art project in a few weeks. The project is a work in progress but will be ready in a few weeks.... The art, which i s a part of the students' assessment, will be photographed as the culmination of the project.

19.01.2022 BYO DEVICE Have you organised a device for 2021? Students in Years 7 and 11 will require laptops for school use in 2021. ... You can provide your own or loan one from the school! Find out more here: https://kirwanshs.eq.edu.au/curriculum/bring-your-own-device

19.01.2022 MUSICIANS CELEBRATION PARADE All musicians from all year levels are invited to attend our celebration parade at 1.30 on Thursday the December 3. At this parade we will celebrate the achievements of 2020, recognise the outstanding work of our musician’s and farewell our year 12 graduates! ... We would love to see the year 12 musicians (Vocals, Keyboard, Percussion, Strings, Woodwind and Brass) return for this celebration!

19.01.2022 BEARS GALLERY Have a look at some photos from the Bears Phil Hall Cup win on Thursday!

19.01.2022 KIRWAN GOES COUNTRY Year 11 students didn't miss their opportunity to dress up in their best country kicks to dance, and play games with their friends at their annual social! Live music was provided by Ace of Spades, a band comprised of incredibly talented Kirwan High students Alyssa Clay, Brody Milton and Blake Ballard.

18.01.2022 JUNIOR ARTS EXPO In case you missed it you can watch our Junior Arts Expo for 2020 on our YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yrMFF04xU&t=3s

18.01.2022 GIRLS CRICKET Junior girls interested in learning a new sport, now is your chance!

18.01.2022 MUSICIAN'S CELEBRATION PARADE In Week 9 we celebrated the incredible musician's of Kirwan High one last time in 2020. We were proud to recognise the achievements of many of our incredible talents and we're looking forward to seeing what they achieve in 2021. ... We'd also like to give a special mention to our departing Year 12 students. From musicals to Graduation and Awards and everything in between you've shared your amazing music with the Kirwan High community and helped bring our events to life.

18.01.2022 ATHLETE'S FOOT SCHOOL REWARD PROGRAM

18.01.2022 We hope you have a safe and happy holiday period and a wonderful new year. We're looking forward to commencing a new school year in 2021 and can't wait to see what our amazing students will achieve!

17.01.2022 NURSING INFORMATION WEBINAR If you're interested in nursing as a career, you can find out more about what it entails at this webinar!

17.01.2022 KIRWAN BEARS COMMEMORATIVE SHIRT To celebrate the incredible efforts of our Kirwan Bears in retaining the Aaron Payne and Phil Hall Cup in 2020, the Sports Department is releasing a 2020 commemorative shirt. To purchase this shirt please pre-order and pay at the office. It’s $30 per shirt and orders close on Tuesday, October 20.

17.01.2022 CLONTARF EMPLOYMENT NEWSLETTER Keep up to date with success stories of Kirwan High graduates. Read the attached newsletter to see success stories from The Clontarf Foundation fs students who have successfully transitioned to employment. The Clontarf Foundation works to improve the education, discipline, self-esteem, life skills and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men... and by doing so, equips them to participate more meaningful in society. Read more: https://clontarf.org.au//Clontarfs-Working-QLD-North-Semes

17.01.2022 SPORTS ACADEMY BACKPACK The Sports Academy Support Group are running a Sports Academy backpack fundraiser to raise funds for the Sports Academy Support Group, which supports the Kirwan High Sports Academy programs and students. The ISC backpacks branded with the Kirwan High Sports Academy logo may be pre ordered and prepaid via the Qkr! App. The backpacks are $60.00 and will be here in time for the commencement of the 2021 school year. ... To secure your Sports Academy backpack, you must order and pay by 4:00pm, Monday 7 December 2020. You can access Qkr! here: https://qkr-store.qkrschool.com/store/

17.01.2022 YEAR 10 AWARDS You can watch Kirwan State High's Year 10 Awards Ceremony here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FRzwYcU7vE

16.01.2022 RSPCA CUPCAKE DAY Kirwan High's Interact Club spent their weekend baking cupcakes to sell for a gold coin today, with the $308 raised going towards the RSPCA. The cupcakes were definitely aimed at the kids, but a few teachers couldn't resist getting in line for a tasty treat!

15.01.2022 MATER TRAINEES Congratulations to Tyrona Sonogan, Atlanta Hudson, Sanetta Nona, Lewis Kyle, Isreal Osae and Percy Quakawoot on gaining their Indigenous Traineeship with the Mater Hospital. These students were coached and mentored through our partnership with the Seed Foundation. This ensured their success in attaining the traineeships. All students successfully completed a Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health in Year 11 2020. They will co...ntinue to build on this knowledge throughout their traineeship and will complete a Certificate III Heath Assistance this year. Throughout the subject, students will continue to work with a variety of Indigenous Mentors and develop networks within the health industry. If you are thinking about a career in Indigenous Heath, see Mr Myers, HOD Vocational Education, to enquire about Certificate II Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health. Congratulations, Year 12s! We wish you success in your chosen field of study at the Mater Hospital.

15.01.2022 KIRWAN HIGH CANTEEN Kirwan High and our P&C are committed to providing our students and staff with healthy food choices as an essential strategy in maintaining good health. The P&C has invested in new refrigerated shelving to provide a variety of healthy salad options to students and staff at Kirwan High. ... On offer are the popular salad bowls, including Caesar Salad with boiled eggs, Lamb Greek Salad and Garden Salad to name a few. There are snack packs of carrot/celery sticks with hummus dip and yoghurt with berries will soon be available. The salads range from $5 to $5.50 and packed with goodness. Drop into the tuckshop before school or on your lunch break to see what they have to offer!

15.01.2022 That flick pass #ridemcowboys

14.01.2022 HOLIDAY ACTIVITY Townsville City Galleries is excited to announce a curator's talk in conjunction with the exhibition 50 Treasures: Celebrating 50 Years of James Cook University. Join Bronwyn McBurnie as she shares insight into the extraordinary treasures on display.... Friday 11th December 11am 12noon. Please note: COVID Safe implementations are in place including capacity restrictions. Attendance will be on a first come, first serve basis.

14.01.2022 HOSPITALITY STUDENTS UP-SKILL On Tuesday hospitality students earned their Responsible Service of Alcohol qualification, one critical for work in the hospitality industry. Students learned about the risks associated with alcohol as well as the laws that impact hospitality workers such as bar staff and the patrons they serve. ... This session was one of three, with students also learning hygiene and workplace health and safety practices.

14.01.2022 BEARCAKES In Week 10, students who are involved in a 16 week Entrepreneurial Business Program with the Australian School of Entrepreneurship (ASE), are actively raising much needed seed funds by selling Bearcakes (not pancakes). These funds will be employed as venture capital to kick-start their individual business ventures.... The Bear cakes were a huge hit as students were stationed in the drop-off zone, as well as making an appearance at lunch time. Thank you to the many staff and parents who supported this exciting venture by purchasing some Bearcakes!

13.01.2022 A few Kirwan High Alumni have a message for the Bears before their State Final today!

12.01.2022 KIRWAN HIGH LIBRARY Kirwan High Library is a popular place, not only during class time, but also before school, both lunch breaks and after school until 4pm. Beck Vardy, our fabulous Library Aide ensures that students come into a bright and inviting Library. We have a five metre display area that is regularly transformed into a theme relevant to what is happening in the school and wider community. ... Check out some of the displays Beck has created!

12.01.2022 AFL BLOCK SPORT If you want to play AFL in the Term 4 Block Sport competition please submit your name to Mr Ferrier or Mr Freeman by the end of the week. Games will be played on Tuesday afternoons throughout the term.

12.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS MRS WENTA! Kirwan High are proud to share the news that our Executive Principal Meredith Wenta has been announced as one of just five finalists in the Queensland College of Teachers TEACHX Awards. Nominated in the Excellent Leadership in Teaching and Learning category, Mrs Wenta is being recognised for contribution to student learning outcomes at the highest level. ... The Kirwan High family would like to wish Mrs Wenta a massive congratulations, and wish her good luck in the awards. The winners of the TEACHX awards will be announced on Thursday, October 20 on the eve of World Teachers' Day celebrations in Queensland.

12.01.2022 CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY AUDITIONS On Wednesday September 16, Kirwan High welcomed our Year 6 into 7 CAA applicants into the school to participate in our CAA auditions! We were thrilled to meet our prospective 2021 Year 7 students and see the amazing talent they have to offer. ... We had a number of our Year 10 and 11 arts students come along and help out in the auditions who were fantastic role models for these aspiring artists!

11.01.2022 NQ SCHOOL HOCKEY Kirwan High is proud of its hockey students who represented North Queensland in the NQ 13-19 Years Girls and Boys State Championships. Bayden Buchanan, Levi Bartlett, Tyler Caris and Lachlan McCulloch have all been representing the region at the boys championship in Rockhampton. ... Imogen McGrath Patterson, Kasey Parison, Tyler Hardy (Coach) & Hayley Buchanan have done themselves and Kirwan High proud in Townsville. Mitch Foster has been umpiring, gaining valuable experience from international umpires at the boys competition. Congratulations to Chloe, Emily Elkington, Rayne Chadwick-Bray, Jessica Jackson, Lyta Paronella, Giaan Paronela and Hayley Hall who represented Kirwan State High School as student officials at the QLD Secondary Schoolgirls Open Hockey State Championships. Mrs Emma McCulloch was the championship convenor.

11.01.2022 ATTENTION YEAR 12! Your baby photos for the Year 12 Yearbook need to be submitted by Friday, Week 1, Term 4! Find those flashback photos ASAP and email to Miss Croxson or Ms Frantz on [email protected] or [email protected]

10.01.2022 CHEMIS-TREE IN THE CLASS ROOM Year 8 science students have jumped into the Christmas spirit early this year with their Chemis-Tree! As a part of their practical work these students grew crystals in the lab! They can't take them home so they decided to get creative and use their science experiments as decorations!

10.01.2022 YEAR 9 LEADERSHIP DAY Today all Year 9 students will participate in a Leadership Day! Come dressed in your full school uniform and meet in the EC for HGR. You will also need to bring a water bottle, hat and a sun safe change of clothes that can get wet and a towel for the afternoon session. ... We'll be doing a range of outdoor activities and some of them involve the pool/water. Make sure you bring suitable shoes for outdoor activities, you'll be able to take them off before going in the water! It should be a great day packed full of excitement and challenges.

09.01.2022 EXAM TIMETABLES To help you organise your study, you an view exam timetables below! Please note that specific starting times will be given to students in Week 3 on a personalised exam timetable.

09.01.2022 HARVEST WORK INCENTIVE OPEN TO SCHOOL LEAVERS If you’re a school leaver and looking for a working holiday adventure over summer, agriculture could be a great choice. Queenslander farmers are seeking workers to fill labour shortages.... Workers in the Wide Bay and Darling Downs areas could be eligible for an incentive of up to $1500 to assist with costs of travelling and staying in these regional areas to undertake work. For details on how to apply, visit the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries website. The Australian Government is also offering up to $6000 relocation assistance to take up short-term agricultural work. If you are you looking for a gap year adventure funds of up to $1500 for transport and accommodation are available to get you on your way to an exciting working holiday in Queensland. daf.qld.gov.au/agbacktowork

09.01.2022 BEARS ON "THREE"!

09.01.2022 JUNIOR AWARDS Yesterday we hosted our Junior Awards Ceremony, recognising our brightest students and their outstanding achievements in 2020. Congratulations to every student who received an award! ... We're also proud to announce our 2021 Junior Secondary School Captains! Junior School Captains: Bindi Reijven and William Smart Junior Vice Captains: Chantelle Evans and Ashley Davis Junior Indigenous Captains: McKenzie Dempsey and Micah Adidi Junior Creative Arts Captains: Sally Earnshaw and Alex Schimke Junior Sports Captains: Jacinta Parsgaard and Wil Hope

08.01.2022 HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR YOUR ATAR? Year 12 students, have you registered for ATAR yet? If you are ATAR eligible you will need to register through QTAC to receive an ATAR. If your QCAA QCE results make you eligible for an ATAR, then an ATAR will automatically be calculated. Your ATAR result will, however, not be accessible through the ATAR Portal unless an ATAR account is set up. The ATAR Portal is different from applying for TAFE and university courses. The video clip s...hows you how to register. https://youtu.be/lZt7Zot0gZc To register for your ATAR, this link will take you to the ATAR Portal and will provide some questions and answers to help you. https://www.qtac.edu.au/atar/

08.01.2022 HOW TO GENERATE A USI You'll need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to enrol in any Vocational qualification. All students in Year 10 and all vocational Education Students in Year 11 and 12 require a USI number. You can learn how to create one with this useful document: https://kirwanshs.eq.edu.au//usi-factsheet-parents-and-stu

08.01.2022 VET TEACHER OF THE YEAR Congratulations to Gemma Tucker our Certificate III Allied Health Trainer on being named the VET Teacher of the Year. This award recognises your outstanding contribution to providing your students with hands-on learning opportunities in the classroom.

08.01.2022 SPORTS ACADEMY PROFILES Kirwan High Sports Academy Students Oscar Ditchmen and Jared Craven-Griffiths are Year 12 students with serious ambitions in their chosen sports. Oscar is a fish out of water, having represented Kirwan High in swimming, he wants to go on to represent the Australian Dolphins Swim Team. If he isn’t in the water, he wants to be on it. A talented designer, Oscar is pursuing a career in boat building and design. For his pursuits on and in the water he hang...s onto the best advice he’s ever been given: don’t give up, the harder you train the more you’ll win. Jared is, to put it lightly, a soccer fan. He’s represented NQ United, NQ Schoolboys and the Men’s Premier League. He’s also displayed his multitude of skills for Kirwan High, representing his school in sccer futsal, volleyball, netball and cross country. The school Vice-Captain wants to go to the highest possible level with his soccer career. He may not play soccer, but Sydney Roosters player Mitchell Aubusson is Jared’s biggest inspiration, having realised his own dream of playing sport at the highest level.

07.01.2022 BEARS WIN THE STATE FINAL Kirwan High 24 - 20 Palm Beach Currumbin - Full time! Watch the live stream here: https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au//954ef782b8b8abbebd5

07.01.2022 BE HERE AND BELONG LAUNCH On Wednesday Kirwan High students turned out in huge numbers to explore the amazing clubs and extra-curricula activities available at Kirwan High. From Interact Club to Duke of Edinburgh, there's a huge variety of activities to get involved in at Kirwan High. ... If you didn't check out the QUAD on Wednesday and would like to join a club, speak to a House Master to find out more!

07.01.2022 THE CURE STARTS NOW Today we were delighted to present a cheque to The Cure Starts Now Director Donnie Harris to the value of $17,256. Well done to the entire Kirwan High Community on your amazing fundraising efforts in 2020!... We're looking forward to continuing our partnership with this amazing charity going forward. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more fundraising opportunities going forward!

07.01.2022 YEAR 12 REHEARSALS With COVID impacting on singing performances, including the Senior song at their 2020 Graduation and Awards Ceremony, the Year 12s are doing it differently. They'll be recording their performance next week for it to play at their formal, and on Thursday they had their first practice in the EC. ... The Year 12 song is a tradition stretching back so far some of the teachers currently at Kirwan High sang the song when they graduated.

07.01.2022 FORMAL 2020 The Graduating Class of 2020 finished high school in style last Friday night! From arrivals through to dancing, with Kirwan High Alumni providing the music, the Year 12 cohort of 2020 didn’t miss a beat in their well-earned celebration!

07.01.2022 HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR YOUR ATAR? Year 12 students, have you registered for ATAR yet? If you are ATAR eligible you will need to register through QTAC to receive an ATAR. If your QCAA QCE results make you eligible for an ATAR, then an ATAR will automatically be calculated. Your ATAR result will, however, not be accessible through the ATAR Portal unless an ATAR account is set up. The ATAR Portal is different from applying for TAFE and university courses. The video clip shows y...ou how to register. https://youtu.be/lZt7Zot0gZc To register for your ATAR, this link will take you to the ATAR Portal and will provide some questions and answers to help you. https://www.qtac.edu.au/atar/

06.01.2022 LINK AND LAUNCH Do you know someone who Graduated Year 12 in the last two years and is still looking for work or training and study options? The new Link and Launch Program may be able to help.... Older Year 12 graduates who may benefit from the program are also welcome to join. Find out more at: https://kirwanshs.eq.edu.au//link-and-launch-year1314-supp

06.01.2022 ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE. Today we acknowledged and celebrated this year’s NAIDOC theme with a tree planting ceremony and a performance by our Clontarf dancers. The theme of Always Was, Always Will Be reflects that our first nations peoples have been on this land for over 65 000 years, and their custodianship of it is our Australian history.... The students chose a tree planting ceremony to symbolise this year’s theme. The plaque will remain in our school for years to come as a sign of our commitment to Reconciliation. Our Kirwan High Clontarf Academy Dance Troupe marked the ceremony with cultural dancing.

06.01.2022 YEAR 12 END OF TERM 3 Congratulations to Year 12s on finishing your mock exams this week. Remember the next two days of school are compulsory and during this time you’ll be provided with valuable feedback on how you went in your practice exams. ... We look forward to seeing you on Thursday and Friday, before sending you off on a well-earned two week break.

06.01.2022 WE THE DIFFERENTS During the school holidays, why not help your teen find their different? Their ‘different’ is that thing that excites them, gives them confidence and improves their mood. Visit www.wethedifferents.qld.edu.au/find-your-different/ to find tips on how to inspire your teen to make each day worth it!

06.01.2022 CLONTARF CELEBRATION PARADE Last Thursday saw the biggest day of the year for the Kirwan SHS Clontarf academy with the 2020 Celebration Parade taking place. This year saw a huge turnout for the prestigious ceremony with more than 100 students attending plus a live stream going out to a captivated online audience of parents, friends and supporters. ... The awards were a great chance for the boys to watch footage and view photos of all the amazing activities they experienced in 2020. Many awards were given out to the deserving boys on the night. We'd like to give a special mention to the winners of the major awards: Clontarf Crusader of the Year: William Kennedy (junior), Lawrence Rankine (senior) Clontarf Spirit Award: Ezekiel Saylor-Pau (junior), T’Challa Jackway (senior) Clontarf Community Ambassador: Marcus Huen (junior), Liam Brand (senior)

06.01.2022 KIRWAN HIGH SPORTS ACADEMY TRIALS On Tuesday over 100 Year 6 students from a variety of schools came to Kirwan High to try out for the Sports Academy! Staff and current Kirwan High students were on hand to manage the various stations and help demonstrate and measure the exercises being completed. ... Well done to all the students who tried out, we're looking forward to having you at Kirwan High in 2021!

06.01.2022 DRONING ON Year 11 Aviation students have been hard at work building and configuring their remotely piloted aircraft (drone) as part of their study in their dual Certificate in Aviation course. Students have just completed an Engineering Pathways qualification that requires students to learn the theory of engineering pathways and apply that knowledge in a workshop environment in order to build their own drone. ... The students will now progress into their Certificate III in Aviation course in 2021, where they will learn how to professionally and commercially fly their drone by completing this nationally accredited qualification.

05.01.2022 ATSIAP ACHIEVEMENT Congratulations to our 2020 Junior Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aspirational Program ATSIAP Team Kiana Phineasa, Jaylan Rankine, Malikye Watego (not pictured) and Chantelle Evans who placed 3rd in the State Finals Long Term Challenge category. We are so proud of the commitment you have shown this year. ... Over the course of 8 weeks students worked on persuasive speaking and developing a proposal for a Cultural Centre here in Townsville.

05.01.2022 SPORTS ACADEMY MORNING TRAINING AS the school year came to a close year 7, 8 and 9 Sports Academy students concluded their morning training sessions for 2020. All students participated from 6:50AM Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings every week and gave a 110% in each session. Thank you to our External Sporting Provider, CrossFit Townsville, for facilitating these sessions with our Sports Academy coaches. Congrats to all who participated in this program. The Kirwan High community is proud of your efforts.

04.01.2022 PLEASE DON'T STOP THE MUSIC Well done to every Kirwan High student who auditioned for the ensemble yesterday afternoon! More than 120 students across Year 7 - 12 sang and danced to prove they have what it takes to win the battle of the bands in Popstars! The 90's musical. ... We're looking forward to seeing these amazing students on stage, and we're sure plenty of them will make an appearance next Wednesday for the lead auditions!

04.01.2022 PHYSICS TEACHERS AND FORCED JOKES Our amazing Year 12 Physics teachers at Kirwan High took it upon themselves to help relieve their students' stress as they arrived for their exam this week. While they may be amazing physics teachers, we can't vouch for the quality of their science puns!

03.01.2022 MENTAL HEALTH WEEK At first break on Wednesday head down to the quad with a gold coin and get involved with the awesome activities our Year 11 Business students have planned.

03.01.2022 PORTABLE PING PONG Our Year 11 students took table tennis to the Year 10 eating area this week, with fierce competition taking place as students ate lunch! Year 9, keep an eye out on your eating area next week for your chance to play!

02.01.2022 VICTORIA SCHOOL MUSIC FESTIVAL With Term 3 winding down the instrumental students of the Creative Arts Academy filmed their entries to the Victoria School Music Festival. This was a wonderful opportunity for our students to showcase the work they have been doing in 2020. ... It will also give the students the opportunity to experience having their performances adjudicated and streamed for friends and family to watch. It was wonderful to see our instrumental students dressed up in their concert dress and performing again. We look forward to seeing the videos streamed to celebrate the wonderful talent of our instrumental students!

02.01.2022 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT KIRWAN HIGH At present, we have five international students at Kirwan State High School. Due to COVID19 restrictions, our numbers are low but the students that we do have are certainly great ambassadors for their respective countries. We have Jagdeep from India, Kenny and Tom from Vietnam and Larchlan and Tom from PNG. This year they will be spending Christmas here in Australia, as they are unable to go home due to COVID. ... All of these young men have exemplary attendance rates as well as outstanding marks for effort and behaviour. Despite English being their second language they have achieved some great results. Each of the students received a certificate that acknowledged their effort, behaviour and attendance this year.

01.01.2022 SHOWCASE AWARD We'll have to find a space on the wall for this one! Kirwan State High's Showcase Award for Excellence in Global Engagement was presented to Kirwan High and Executive Principal Meredith Wenta and Head of Campus Steve Baskerville accepted the award on behalf of the school. ... We're proud of this award and what it represents - that Kirwan High is world-class school!

01.01.2022 WE CAN ALL HELP TO KEEP OUR SCHOOLS SAFE We can all help keep our schools safe. The responsibility rests with all of us. If you see something suspicious, look, listen, and report.... Contact School Watch on 13 17 88 to report any incidents you see or hear, even if they seem minor. In an emergency or if you see a crime in progress dial Triple Zero (000).

01.01.2022 RETURN OF THE STEM CLUB In Term 4 Kirwan High's Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths Club will run every Wednesday from 3 - 3:45pm starting in Week 2, and finishing in Week 8! Speak to Dr Kerr to sign up!