Wellington Point State High School in Wellington Point, Queensland, Australia | High School

Wellington Point State High School

Locality: Wellington Point, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3820 4222

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25.01.2022 COMMUNITY NEWS Thank you to the Redland City Bulletin for sharing our story of our new Little Street Library!

25.01.2022 Congratulations Class of 2020The delphinium flower (blue flowers )means -Reaching for your goals and striving achieve it all -Expanding your options and attr...acting new opportunities. This arrangement was at your graduation ceremony to celebrate everyone’s special day. Congratulations on your graduation and best wishes for your next adventure! With love, Seaside Blossoms, Wellington Point

24.01.2022 WEAR YOUR TEAM JERSEY DAY Dont forget you can wear your favourite teams jersey to school tomorrow for a donation! Our student council is raising money to go towards school initiatives. Cant wait to see everyone in their jerseys!

24.01.2022 RED DAY Our school canteen puts on a Red Day once a term where students can buy sweet treats that are from the red food category. Come and grab a yummy treat from the canteen this Friday to support our P&C!

24.01.2022 R U OK? DAY ACTIVITIES Senior Hospitality students enjoyed making cupcakes for staff to recognise R U OK? day last week.

24.01.2022 THE LIONS CLUB OF REDLAND CITY Our deepest thanks and appreciation go to the Lions Club of Redland City for their kind donation of $1000 to Wellington Point State High School which will provide breakfasts for students in need. We thank them for their ongoing support of our school and students and look forward to working with them again in 2021. ... Pictured are Graham Williams and Jo Wilcox from the Lions Club of Redland City, Dr Robyn Burton-Ree, Gabby Davy our 2021 Leo’s club president and Scott Mansfield.

23.01.2022 PUPIL FREE DAY Dont forget Friday is a Pupil Free Day. Students are not required to attend school on this day and the office will be closed due to staff training.

23.01.2022 YEAR 7 AND 8 REWARDS DAY Students and teachers had a fantastic time at Dreamworld yesterday for their rewards day. A perfect way to end the school year!!

23.01.2022 Wellington Point State High School Seniors of 2020 your photograph galleries are ready! Have your password ready and head here https://yourphotographer.com....au//2020_wellington_point_st/ *we cannot provide you with the password via phone, email or social media for privacy and security reasons, if you do not have your password please ask another student or your School.

22.01.2022 YEAR 12 CERTIFICATE II IN CONSTRUCTION This Year 12 Certificate II in Construction pathways students have designed and built their own dog kennels! The students have even had a go at painting them and were excited to take them home on Friday. We are all so proud of the hard work the students have put in to complete these dog kennels.

21.01.2022 UNIFORM SHOP SALE Dont forget you can grab a v-neck jumper for only $10 from the Uniform Shop! These jumpers are a clearance item, with new winter uniform options introduced next year. You can also grab boys grey school socks on special for only $4. Please visit the Uniform Shop to purchase today!

21.01.2022 SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF RECOGNITION WEEK Our Science Technicians are an invaluable part of our school! Today we are thanking them for the wonderful work they do. #schoolsupportstaffrecognitionweek #thankyou

21.01.2022 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Today is our last day of Term 3! We hope everyone enjoys their holiday and we look forward to seeing all our wonderful students and staff on Tuesday 6th October for Term 4! Have a great break!

20.01.2022 YEAR 12 FORMAL We would like to wish all our Year 12 students a fabulous night tonight for their formal. Have a great time everyone!

20.01.2022 YEAR 9 DRAMA Last Thursday was performance day for the Year 9 Drama students. They performed pieces from the play, Juice and all students showed up prepared, ready and put in their best efforts. Ms West and Ms Townshend were very proud of them.

20.01.2022 UNIFORM SHOP Due to COVID restrictions, parents and carers are still unable to come onto the school grounds to purchase uniforms this year. Students are welcome to visit the uniform shop during opening times to try on uniforms and then parents are encouraged to order uniforms through the QKR app before Tuesday 8th December for collection from the office up to Wednesday 9th December, when the school will close for the year. If orders are placed after this date, uniforms can b...e collected from the uniform shop between 20th 22nd January 2021 (Pupil free days). Alternatively you may come to the uniform shop on these dates to purchase uniforms. The uniform shop will be open at the following times: Wednesday 20th January 8am 2pm Thursday 21st January 7am 12pm Friday 22nd January 7am 12pm If you are unsure of sizes to order, we recommend using your child’s regular sizing as a guide. Uniforms that have been ordered and collected can be exchanged at the uniform shop for alternative sizes on the above dates. Information on how to use the QKR app is outlined in the images below. If you have any questions, please contact the uniform shop on 3820 4225. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

20.01.2022 2020 YEARBOOK Our Yearbook delivery has been delayed and has not arrived yet. We will inform you when it is available for collection. We apologise for any inconvenience.

19.01.2022 YEAR 12 EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES Our Year 12 Early Childhood Studies students had fun with their final assessment last week. They had to write a journal and perform an activity suitable for 3 -5 year olds that would encourage their creativity and self-expression. The focus was on the visual arts and how these can help children to develop socially, cognitively and physically.... This assessment was meant to be done with children from a local daycare centre however due to COVID adjustments were made to the task where students performed the practical component in a ‘simulated’ environment here at school. Great work to all these students!

19.01.2022 YEAR 11 & 12 CERTIFICATE II HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Students were very professional as they carried out health assessments on their peers and staff as evidence towards completion of their Certificate II last week. Keep up the great work students!

18.01.2022 YEAR 12 GRADUATION CEREMONY For those parents, families and friends that were unable to attend our Year 12 graduation ceremony this year, we have uploaded a video of the entire ceremony to our YouTube Channel for your viewing pleasure. It was a wonderful occasion to farewell these senior students. ... https://youtu.be/ku8mPwjbuuM See more

18.01.2022 RED DAY Dont forget to grab your sweet red foods tomorrow for Red Day!

18.01.2022 YEAR 9 CAMP Our Year 9 students had an amazing time this week at the beautiful Maranatha Recreation Camp. The theme of this year’s camp was ‘Believe in Yourself’ and students got to enjoy activities such as the Tower of Tremble, Leap of Faith, canoeing, raft building, Mid Ropes and the Wappa Waterfall Walk. All the teachers and students had so much fun!

18.01.2022 P&C NEWS This weeks P&C Meeting scheduled for Wednesday 16th September has now been cancelled. The next P&C meeting will be held in Term 4, with a date to be announced. Thank you for your understanding!

18.01.2022 R U OK? DAY One of our talented Year 7 students Lucy produced this R U OK? Day artwork as part of the Year 7 Welfare R U OK? introduction lesson. So inspirational! #ruokday #ruok #mentalhealth

17.01.2022 SCIENCE WEEK PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION Congratulations to the winners of the photography competition run by our UQ Science Ambassadors for Science Week 2020! Students were asked to photograph their favourite landscapes in the Redlands community and provide a short caption to win some fantastic prizes! Amazing work to all the students who entered. 1st place Isla Russel, Year 7... Time for a swim 2nd place Declan Youngman, Year 9 May every sunset bring you hope, may every sunset bring you peace 3rd place Roselani Parsons, Year 12 Remembrance of the outside

17.01.2022 YEAR 7 MATHS In Term 3, Year 7 students learnt all about measurement. They were asked to design a package that could be used to transport stationery and craft items to our local outside of hours school care providers. The school community along with year 7 students donated a range of items that were used during class to measure and perform calculations. Students produced some excellent package designs that were mathematically justified. The coordinators from Birkdale PCYC, Birkdale South Jabiru and Wellington Point PCYC were very appreciative of the donations for their centres. Excellent job Year 7 students!

17.01.2022 LEOS CLUB Thank you LEOS CLUB for starting up our student breakfasts!!

17.01.2022 R U OK? DAY Today is R U OK? Day! The national day of action which reminds Australians that every day is the day to ask Ask you OK? if someone in your world is struggling with lifes ups and downs. With the challenging year 2020 has been for many, its even more important for us all to stay connected and support those around us. Weve been holding R U OK? activities throughout the week with R U OK? wristbands also available for a gold coin donation. For more information on ...R U OK? Day and how you can continue the conversation after you ask someone if they are ok, please visit https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask #ruokday #ruok?

16.01.2022 CHRISTMAS WITH THE CLEANERS Today we had a breakfast Christmas celebration with our wonderful cleaning staff before the school year ends. They have done an incredible job this year and we thank them immensely!

16.01.2022 HAPPY FATHERS DAY We hope all our Wello Dads had a wonderful day today!

16.01.2022 YEAR 12 INDUSTRIAL SKILLS Look at the craftsmanship of these tables created by some of the students in the Year 12 Industrial Skills class. Some students even went above and beyond to create difference tabletops, with tiles or timber in a beautiful herringbone pattern. Amazing work!

15.01.2022 2020 YEARBOOK A reminder for the Year 12 students and parents attending graduation on Friday. The 2020 Yearbook will be available to purchase at the school for $15. Please bring your money along with you on the day. Thank you!

15.01.2022 PUPIL FREE DAY This Friday is a Pupil Free Day! Students do not attend school on this day.

14.01.2022 LITTLE STREET LIBRARY We are very excited to announce our school has won a Little Street Library courtesy of the Children’s Book Council of Australia (Queensland branch). We were kindly donated the Street Library to share our love of literature and reading with the wider community and give families the access to a wide range of reading material. Yesterday we held a small presentation ceremony at our front gate attended by Judith Russell, the Coordinator of the Kaye Throssel...l Community Projects and John Moffat from CBCA Qld where they presented the school with a plaque and donated books. We also were delighted to have Cr Wendy Boglary and Amy, Martin and Margie from Wellington Manor, the retirement village across the road attend the launch with books to donate. A big thank you to teacher Ms Robyn Barr for submitting the application and talented art teacher Mrs Tamara Beale for working her magic and painting the library for our school!

14.01.2022 WEAR YOUR TEAM JERSEY DAY! As part of our united efforts to support each other the Student Council is running a wear your team jersey for a donation day this Friday 11th September during R U Ok? Week. Be part of the conversation to check in with each other and promote a healthy head space! All money raised will go into council initiatives to improve the school.

14.01.2022 YEAR 11 HOSPITALITY United and Dynamic, the Year 11 Hospitality students enjoyed working as a team for their coffee shop function Café by the Bay! Sweet treats and savoury snacks along with freshly extracted coffee made on the new espresso machine were enjoyed by staff!... Congratulations and well done students!

13.01.2022 YEARBOOK 2020 Our yearbooks have arrived! If you have pre-purchased a yearbook, you may come and collect yours from the front office today. Alternatively, you may come to the office from tomorrow to purchase one. Thank you to Mrs Beale for putting this together!

13.01.2022 IN DA HOOD! Year 9 Fashionistas have just completed their fashion studies for 2020, their hoodies were completed after conducting some research into the historical relationship between the hoodie and its cultural associations such as street art, sport and criminal activity. Students have developed a range of fine motor and spacial conceptualisation skills through the construction of their hoodies. Even though we all couldn’t make it to the photo shoot I am sure you would agree it was a great way to celebrate their hoodies and the end of the term.

12.01.2022 YEAR 7 9 INCURSION DAY An active day of team building and games, problem solving and opportunities to demonstrate leadership is planned for this Friday for Year 7 9 students. Students are to wear their sports uniform and bring a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle.

12.01.2022 YEAR 11 BLOCK EXAMS Year 11 Block Exams are scheduled for Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th September. Students are only required to attend for their scheduled exam, unless they have been identified as having outstanding or incomplete work. ... Students have been emailed a copy of the exam timetable. Year 11 students have normal scheduled classes on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th and are expected to be in attendance.

11.01.2022 2020 YEARBOOK The 2020 Yearbook will be available from the 16th November selling at $15. Pre-payments accepted. Don't miss out!

11.01.2022 YEAR 11 PERFORMANCE REVIEWS All Year 11 students are required to conduct an online Performance Review with their parents/guardian and their welfare teacher. Sessions are booked through our PTO link found on the school webpage.... Interviews are 10 minutes in duration. Students will identify if they are on track to achieve their QCE and their current results. As these interviews are done online, students are not required to attend school on Friday 18th September. We look forward to updating you on how your student is tracking in the new Senior Curriculum.

11.01.2022 TEACHERS VS STUDENT GAMES We had another installment of our Teachers vs Students games last week, this time playing Volleyball! Both teams put on a great performance with our teachers victorious. Well done everyone!

11.01.2022 COMMUNITY SUPPORT A tremendous thank you to Trish Stewart and Shane Zipf from the Local Chaplaincy Committee for the donation of hampers for families in need at our school!

11.01.2022 R U OK? CONCERT Arts Captains Chloe Darlington and Sarah Baroutsis performed a concert during lunch last Thursday for R U OK? Day for our students and staff. Well done girls!

10.01.2022 ENCORE DRAMA Our Encore drama students had an awesome day performing at Redlands Performing Arts Centre yesterday as part of the Scene Project run by Queensland Theatre. Our 27 students took part in workshops, performed on a professional stage (photos to come), and were treated to a professional performance by Queensland Theatre actors. Thanks to the Redland City Council, Queensland Theatre, RACQ and our talented students for an amazing day.

09.01.2022 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BAND PROGRAM - CLARINET LESSON Band students have been practicing their scales and solo pieces for upcoming assessment in week 6. Here you can see the excitement on our clarinet plays faces when learning scales!

09.01.2022 YEAR 12 MOCK EXAMS Our Year 12 students will be engaging in Mock Exams in Week 10 in preparation for the External Exams to be held in Term 4. Students have received a personal exam timetable and a copy of the attached Mock Exam Timetable.... Students are only required to be in attendance if they have a Mock Exam or they have been identified as having outstanding/ incomplete work. All Year 12 students are required to attend school on Thursday morning for a scheduled presentation.

09.01.2022 YEAR 11 HEALTH As part of an assessment action strategy, a group of Year 11 Health students have created these posters as resources to promote healthy living and alcohol consumption to their peers and family.

09.01.2022 YEAR 7 ART Talented Year 7 students showed their beautiful Landmark paintings during a presentation event this week! Congratulations to all the students involved!

08.01.2022 SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF RECOGNITION WEEK Today we celebrate our beautiful and caring Education Support Officers! They work tirelessly every day and we thank them for their dedication to our school and students. #schoolsupportstaffrecognitionweek #thankyou

08.01.2022 WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY 2020 Today we celebrate our wonderful teachers for the important role they play in our classrooms each and every day. Thank you teachers, we’d be lost without you! #worldteachersday2020

08.01.2022 YEAR 11 VS YEAR 12 NETBALL Last week the Year 11s vs the Year 12s in a friendly but competitive game of mixed netball with the Year 12s victorious 13-6! Well done everyone!

07.01.2022 TEACHERS VS STUDENTS GAMES Last week some of our Year 12s took on the teachers in a nail-biting game of touch football! The seniors came away with their very first win with a score of 4-3! Awesome effort everyone!

07.01.2022 YEAR 9 LEAP Congratulations to the Year 9 students that graduated from the Leadership Enrichment and Acceleration Program today!

06.01.2022 YEAR 11 HOSPITALITY PRACTICES Students enjoyed conducting a sensory taste test and cost evaluation of a variety of scones they had prepared. Date and lemons scones along with the lemonade scones came out as the overall winners. This is preparation for their upcoming coffee shop assessment task next term. Yum!

06.01.2022 SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF RECOGNITION WEEK Today we acknowledge our wonderful Grounds staff during School Support Staff Recognition Week! Thank you for always keeping our school looking so good fellas! #schoolsupportstaffrecognitionweek #thankyou

05.01.2022 YEAR 9 REWARDS DAY Students and teachers had a fun day celebrating the end of 2020 school year at Movie World yesterday.

04.01.2022 FUN FRIDAY Today the Year 9 students were challenged to a game of Red Rover to promote physical fitness, sportsmanship and getting involved. So fun! Same time, same place next week!

04.01.2022 CELEBRATING SUCCESS Sarah Baroutsis, one of our Encore vocalists featured in a tribute show on the weekend, Thank God Im a Country Boy. Her performance was outstanding and we are very proud!

04.01.2022 YEAR 12 ART Students made some art cards in their art class as a fun exercise in appropriation. Can you guess the artists represented in the cards?

04.01.2022 ENCORE JUNIORS Some of our junior Encore students put on a lunchtime concert for our school community this week as a way to celebrate the end of the year. Awesome job everyone!

04.01.2022 YEAR 9 GRADUATION ASSEMBLY Today Year 9 students had an assembly to celebrate their ‘graduation’ from Junior School as they transition into Senior School in 2021. There were certificates, mini graduation caps, prizes, a senior uniform dress up race and basketball shoot outs. Congratulations!

04.01.2022 SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF RECOGNITION WEEK Today we say thanks to our IT gurus for always helping our school community with our daily tech needs! We would be lost without them. #schoolsupportstaffrecognitionweek #thankyou

04.01.2022 YEAR 8 FOOD TECHNOLOGY Our Year 8 students were cooking up a storm in Food Technology last week making delicious pizzas. Look at their yummy creations!

04.01.2022 AWARDS ASSEMBLY Due to COVID, this year we split up our awards presentation into our awards night and a follow up assembly which recognised the outstanding achievements of our academic merit, silver art and bronze and MVP sport awards. Have a look at the photos below. Congratulations to all our students who received awards in 2020. You've done a fantastic job this year and you should be very proud.

04.01.2022 YEAR 12 GRADUATION 2020 This cohort of students have had a unique high schooling experience - but they still were able to enjoy some of our oldest Wello traditions. Congratulations Class of 2020 - you definitely made history!

03.01.2022 RED DAY This Friday our tuckshop will have a range of different sweet treats to purchase on our final Red Day of the year!

03.01.2022 NEW YEAR 7 STUDENTS IN 2021 We understand the difficulty in ordering uniforms for your students for 2021. Therefore the uniform shop will set up a pop-up shop in the MPS hall for parents to purchase uniforms on Tuesday 8th December between 7.30am 8.45am (prior to Orientation Day). This will be strictly for parents of new Year 7 students only. The pop-up shop will take credit card only or you may gauge sizes, order online and collect in the new year. Entry to the MPS hall w...ill be Anson Road only. Parents and carers are not to walk through the school. Thank you for your understanding.

03.01.2022 SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF RECOGNITION WEEK This week we are celebrating all of our wonderful school support staff as part of School Support Staff Recognition Week 2020. Thank you for everything you do to make education happen in our school, especially going above and beyond to support the whole school community during COVID-19. We will be celebrating these staff members throughout the week. Today we celebrate our incredible admin staff and the hard work they put in each day th...anks ladies! #schoolsupportstaffrecognitionweek #thankyou

02.01.2022 ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT Please enjoy photos taken at our awards night last week where we celebrated the achievements of some of our students!

02.01.2022 Year 11 Block Exams commence tomorrow. Here are some terrific strategies to help students study and manage stress.

01.01.2022 YEAR 12 ART Look at these amazing photoshop masterpieces two of our talented Year 12 students created as part of a surrealist class activity. So creative!

01.01.2022 YEAR 7 ART Students have been working on a Landmark unit with an Indigenous perspective in their art class. Last week they learnt techniques and applications for dot painting and applied those techniques to create their own personal symbols on black paper. Students were invited to then submit their artwork to display in the library. Incredible work everyone!