2 May 2025

Wellbeing Term 2

This term the student wellbeing program will focus on our school value of Belonging with a particular focus on Meaning (the M of PERMAH) and Positive Emotions (P and E in PERMAH). The character strengths focussed on will be Teamwork and Creativity  (Yr 7,9,10,12) and Bravery and Leadership  (Yr 8 and Yr 11). The Yr 8 and Yr 11 students have many opportunities this term to nominate and be involved in becoming a 2025-2026 Leader and will do their Meaning Project in Term 3.

This term our school encourages students to Belong by being involved in:

Musical, Touch Football Competition (3 x lunches per week for 4 weeks), NAIDOC Week Activities, KENFEST-Student Music Festival, Athletics Carnival amongst the various clubs and lunchtime groups.

Why Do a Meaning Project? The Power of Giving: How Charitable Projects Build Teamwork and Character

At Kenmore SHS, we believe that education goes beyond the classroom. One of the most powerful ways students can learn about empathy, leadership, and collaboration is through participating in charitable projects.  We want students to feel they Belong as part of the Kenmore  school community and the wider community beyond school.

When students get involved in a meaning project — whether it's organising a Push Up competition, fundraising for a cause, or volunteering in the community — they are not just helping others; they are also developing important life skills. Working together toward a shared goal teaches students how to communicate, delegate, and problem-solve as a team. Each Care class plays a part and each Care class needs leaders, and together they see how collective effort can make a real difference.

Beyond teamwork, charitable projects help students build confidence, understand different perspectives, and strengthen their sense of social responsibility. These experiences plant the seeds for a lifetime of compassion, leadership, and active citizenship.

We are proud to see our students stepping up, working together, and making a positive impact — both within our school and beyond.

Meaning Project 2025

Year 7	Children’s Hospital Toy Donation
Year 8 (Term 3)	RSPCA
Year 9	Indigenous Literacy Foundation
Year 10	Push Up Challenge
Year 11 (Term 3)	Share the Dignity
Year 12	CEO Sleepout

Karla Pope
Deputy Principal – Year 7
Marketing, Inclusion & Wellbeing

From the Principal

Welcome back to all our families and some new to our schools. I hope you have enjoyed your break and feel refreshed and ready for a new term of learning and growth and taking advantage of the many curricular and extra-curricular opportunities you have available to you, at Kenmore SHS.

Report Cards

As we return after our first term and holidays, our students and their families receive their first Term report card on progress in their subjects. This report is a reference to how each student is currently travelling at school and is a snapshot of their progress so far.

At this juncture post-holidays, as a school, we spend some time both as a leadership team and through each teachers’ reflection, explicitly tracking and understanding our students’ progress. We identify students who are excelling and those requiring additional or new supports and dedicate meeting times and planning to understand why and support progressing each student’s growth academically.

Our Deputies identify patterns and trend data for their faculties and the year levels they oversee, as does each Head of Department and Head of Year. They acknowledge successes and challenges and map out and plan the meeting structures for their teachers for the term ahead. The Heads of Year also create celebrations and “flourish” programs to support focussed learning opportunities for our students. Our teachers identify targeted students (often representatives of groups of students) and select targeted teaching approaches to positively impact on their students’ learning needs based on their knowledge of those students. Our teachers will often utilize their Collaboration Time on Monday afternoons, to work together and collectively embrace ideas to support these targeted teaching approaches. These approaches are complimented by our Pedagogy Coaches who work with our teachers to support new and evidence-informed approaches that are responsive to their student’s needs and actioned within the classroom.

Please note that our student’s reports will be sent out at 4pm on Wednesday, 30^th April (Week 2, Term 2).

ANZAC Day

ANZAC Day is commemorated every year at Kenmore SHS. We held a parade on Thursday, 24^th April, for our students and staff with invited dignitaries. It’s important for our students and community to acknowledge those who’ve served our country and especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice, including our past student, Captain Mathew Hopkins, who died in Afghanistan in 2009.   

I’d like to thank Ms Julie Savage, Guidance Officer for again coordinating this service and our many cadets and student leaders for their participation, as well as our students within our audience who espouse our school values of Respect, Belonging and Growth throughout this solemn occasion.

I’m so proud of our students at Kenmore SHS. We were represented on ANZAC Day, Friday, at the dawn service in Bellbowrie, with Eleanor Bailey playing the Last Post and Rouse and singing the anthem and hymns followed by the service at the Brookfield Showgrounds, where our School Captains, Yuna Kim and Liezel-Marie Roux, assisted the RSL as Masters of Ceremony for the community event. As well, our students, Vincent Potrafky-Riffault, played the Last Post and Rouse, while Amelia Tarvit sang the hymns and anthems and the 60 strong students in our Brasswood and Percussion symphonic band, performed beautifully leading all of the music of the day, led by Ms Heather Conomos. We also had around 20 students march as representatives of our school on the day. Our students do a great job of making this a respectful event and it truly is a showcase of the wonderful students we have at this school.

I’d like to thank Mr Drew Jell and Mr Carter Smith for coordinating our students for this event and Ms Jo Willett, Ms Hailey Gibson and Ms Heather Conomos for supporting our student performers. As well as all of the students and families who attended. Also, a shout-out to Mr Carter, Mr Hynes, Mr Jell and Mrs Corcoran who marched with our students on the day.

A heartfelt thank you from your proud Principal.

Guidance Officer Week – 28 April – 9 May 2025

It’s Guidance Officer Week (28 April to 9 May) and we’re celebrating the invaluable contribution of our guidance officers Ms Julie Savage (Yr 7 & 8); Mr Anthony Lutz (Yr 9 & 12) and Ms Daniels (Yr 10 & 11). They provide our students with educational, career, mental health and wellbeing support. Their dedication and support of our students and their welfare is second to none. We are indeed extremely fortunate to work with these professionals.

If you think your child could benefit from advice and support, please contact their Guidance Officer.

Visit the Education website for more information.

Mr Paul Robertson
Your proud Executive Principal

ANZAC Day

On Thursday 24th April, the Kenmore State High School community came together in solemn reflection to commemorate ANZAC Day—an occasion deeply woven into the national identity of Australia and New Zealand.

The ceremony began with the respectful entrance of the catafalque party and the laying of wreaths by student leaders and official guests. The school community stood in silence as the National Anthems of New Zealand and Australia echoed through the Activities Centre, beautifully sung by Isabella Griffiths, Eleanor Baily and Maisie Maughan.

The Welcome Address, delivered by Mr Paul Robertson, honoured the legacy of the ANZACs and connected their values to those of our school: Respect, Belonging and Growth. Mr Robertson paid tribute to former Kenmore student Matthew Hopkins, who was killed while serving in Afghanistan at just 21 years of age. His story serves as a powerful reminder that the ANZAC spirit continues to live on within our own community.

Captain Richard Ponsonby, from the 108 Army Cadet Unit based at the school, gave the commemorative address. He spoke with sincerity and insight, drawing on his extensive military experience, including service in Northern Ireland and with the British Army of the Rhine.

The assembly concluded with a prayer for the fallen, the Ode of Remembrance, and the haunting call of the Last Post, followed by a minute of silence and the Rouse—performed by Vincent Potrafky-Riffault.

As our students and staff stood shoulder to shoulder in respectful silence, they honoured the courage, mateship and sacrifice of all who served—and were reminded of the importance of carrying forward the spirit of ANZAC in our everyday lives.

Lest we forget.

Julie Savage
Guidance Officer – Year 7 & 8

Year 9 Update

Welcome back to Term 2!

In Term 2, all of year 9 will complete a Meaning Project. This terms focus is on the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. The Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) is a national charity working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander remote Communities across Australia. They are Community-led, responding to requests from remote Communities for culturally relevant books, including early learning board books, resources, and programs to support Communities to create and publish their stories. Students are working collaboratively during their Wellbeing lessons to design and organise initiatives to raise awareness and support for this foundation.

Semester 2 Electives

Year 9’s will soon be asked to complete a survey to let us know their preferences for their Semester 2 elective subjects.  In semester 2 they will continue to study two elective subjects (different for German Immersion and Music Extension – see Curriculum Handbook ). The survey will ask them select their first 6 preferences for these elective subjects.

Note: Students must choose different subjects to those studied in Semester 1, with the exception of Dance, Drama, German and Japanese which offer a different unit of work in Semester 2 so can be studied again.

Our Junior Secondary Curriculum Handbook goes into more detail on subject offerings and timetable structures.

The survey will remain open until 9am Monday 12th May to allow time for discussion and completion at home.

While every effort will be made to accommodate your selections; class numbers and physical and human resources will need to be considered.

Homework Club

Homework club is up and running and it has been wonderful to see our Year 9’s in attendance!

Our Junior and Senior students can access support on a Monday and Thursday afternoon to enhance their academic outcomes. The sessions are coordinated by a member of our Student Support Team with the assistance of past student tutors who are on hand to support students. These tutors have recently graduated from the new QCE with outstanding results. This program will appeal to student who appreciate structure and routine with the opportunity to collaborate with fellow students in a supportive environment. Students should come prepared with their homework, study or assessment. Light refreshments are provided.

When: Monday 2:15pm – 4:15pm, Thursday 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Where: Library 

Attendance

If your student is late or absent for any reason – please contact the school absences via phone call, email, SMS or the Q Parent App on the day of your student’s absence.

When we do not have a contact from parents, Heads of Year will follow up with the student. However, we do need parents to explain the absence. If your student is sick for three or more days, please provide a medical certificate.

Uniform

In the winter months students are permitted to wear white t-shirts under their formal or sports uniform to add layers. On really cold days (when they know they will never remove their jumper), they could wear long sleeve t-shirts to add warmth. The final layer needs to be the school tracksuit jacket. Students can also wear thicker black tights with the formal skirt. Hoddies are not permitted at school as are non – school hats. Please contact us if your student has an injury or medical reason as we can arrange a temporary uniform exemption. If parents are experiencing financial hardship in purchasing uniform items, again please let us know.

Student Support

If your student is feeling overwhelmed about catching up with work or assessment please contact John Bevis – Head of Year 9. We can assist in facilitating extensions across subjects or look at other options to support your student.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me (jebev0@eq.edu.au).

John Bevis
Head of Year 9

Year 10 Update

Year 10: Laying the Foundations for Senior Success

Year 10 is a crucial foundation year that prepares students for the demands and opportunities of senior schooling. It provides a chance for students to build strong study habits, explore their interests, and begin shaping their individual learning and career pathways. The decisions students make in Year 10 lay the groundwork for success in Years 11 and 12.

At Kenmore State High, we are committed to supporting our students through a broad range of opportunities designed to explore different pathways. This includes our structured Career Education program, work experience placements, First Aid training, and this term we have a number of Year 10 students heading to TAFE one-day per week for the TAFE Taster program.

Career Education:

All Year 10 students are currently engaged in the QCAA Short Course in Career Education, grouped by shared interest areas. This course helps students explore various industries, understand future employment trends, and reflect on their personal strengths. By learning how to make informed career and subject choices, students are better prepared for senior school and beyond. The first multimodal assessment piece is due in Week 5, and students are working through tasks in class to build toward this.

Year 10 Subject Selection for Semester 2:

In Week 3 (beginning 5 May), students will receive an Expression of Interest (EOI) form for Semester 2 Year 10 subjects. Based on student responses, subject lines will be created. Then, in Week 6 (beginning 26 May), students will finalise their selections. More information and key dates will be sent to families soon to support this process. Kenmore offers a wide variety of subject options across the year, giving students the opportunity to experience a wide variety of subjects before selecting their Year 11/12 subjects.

Research Partnership with the University of QLD: supporting our Year 10 students with Career Planning:

This year we have an exciting partnership between Kenmore State High School and researchers from the University of Queensland. This collaboration is part of an important research project focused on enhancing career planning and pathways for students. As part of our Career Education curriculum, all students will attend engaging presentations delivered by the UQ research team during Weeks 4 and 6 of this term. These sessions will offer valuable insights to support students in planning their futures and making informed decisions about their careers. Following the presentations, students will be invited to complete a short survey that directly contributes to the University’s ongoing research.

Work Experience:

Through our partnership with SCIPS (School Community Industry Partnership Service), Year 10 students can access work experience placements in industries aligned with their interests. Work experience allows students to gain hands-on knowledge, build networks, and even open doors to School-based Apprenticeships. Please note that SCIPS charges a fee of $230, and registration deadlines for 2025 placements are listed below. For questions, contact our VET Pathways team at vet@kenmoreshs.eq.edu.au

When can students do work experience in 2025?

Year 10 First Aid Course 23rd-26th June:

In the final week of Term 2 (23–26 June), all Year 10 students will complete First Aid training, including an online theory component and a practical in-person session. This program not only teaches potentially life-saving skills but also contributes 2 QCE points and strengthens students’ employability. Although there is a cost for families ($90) for this course we know how vital these skills are to our community.

Elise Jacoby
Head of Year 10

Spotlight on Legal Studies: Empowering Future Changemakers

Our Year 10 Legal Studies students have been diving deep into contemporary youth justice issues—learning not only about the law, but how it impacts young people in real world ways. A recent highlight has been their exploration of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). With curiosity and conviction, students have been categorising articles of the CRC into its four key principles: survival, development, protection, and participation.

As part of this activity, students engaged in lively discussions and debates about which rights are most important and why—developing their ability to critically analyse, make informed judgments, and consider diverse perspectives. This process has helped them appreciate the complexity of human rights and the role that legal frameworks play in safeguarding them.

This unit also empowers students to investigate a youth justice issue of their choice. Looking through the lens of competing stakeholders—such as young people, law enforcement, community leaders, and government—they will develop reasoned recommendations for law reform. The aim is to ensure that the laws of tomorrow protect the rights of individuals while serving the best interests of society as a whole.

Legal Studies in Year 10 is more than just a subject—it’s an invitation to be part of the conversation on justice, equity, and reform. It’s also a perfect foundation for senior studies, preparing students to think critically, advocate ethically, and lead with compassion.

Tammy Leese
Acting Head of Department – Humanities

Maths Update

Maths Competitions – Sign Up Now!

This year, students from year 7 to year 12 have the chance to take part in two exciting maths competitions: the ICAS Mathematics Competition and the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC). Registrations for both competitions close on the 6th June, so don’t miss out!

• The AMC will be held on the 6th August.
• The ICAS will be run on the 27th August.

Both competitions are a great way for students to challenge themselves and see how their maths skills stack up.

Years 7–9: Problem Solving and Modelling Tasks (PSMTs)

Our junior students are getting stuck into their PSMT assignments. These tasks are all about applying maths skills to real-life problems — and every student will come up with a different solution based on their own data and approach.

Parents can help by:

• Checking out the assignment and marking guide on the student’s OneNote.
• Supporting students to use the guides and sample responses we’ll go through in class to aim for their best possible grade.
• Helping students stay on track with timelines and due dates.

Year 10: Algebra in Action

Year 10 students are continuing their work on Algebra and gearing up for another exam at the end of the term. The best way to prepare? Keep up with weekly study and revision. A little bit each week is far more effective than cramming everything in at the last minute!

Year 11: Senior PSMTs and Exam Prep

Depending on which maths subject they’re in, our Year 11 students are either starting their first senior PSMT or getting ready for their first senior exam.

• For PSMTs, it’s really important to work closely with the Instrument Specific Marking Guide (ISMG) to make sure nothing is missed.
• For exams, starting revision early is the best way to feel confident and prepared on the day.

Year 12: On to IA3!

Congratulations to our Year 12s for finishing their IA2 exams! Students are now moving onto new content for their IA3 exams. Setting up a steady study and revision routine now will help them stay on top of the new material and finish the term strong.

Seb Gowing
Shadow Head of Department – Maths

VET Pathways and Transitions

Term One VOC Prac Day

On the last Friday of Term One, the Year 11 students engaged in their fourth VOC Prac Day; these days give them the opportunity to engage in the practical components of their Certificate courses.

We had students engaging in a range of activities such as building timber frames, learning to weld, working together in teams, servicing cars and completing barista training.

Their next VOC Prac Day is on Friday 23rd of May in Week 5 this term. Students who are engaging in excursions on this day will receive their permission forms by the end of next week on QParents.

Work Experience

Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 are eligible to register for work experience in the upcoming June/July holidays with SCIPs. Please ask your child to come an see the VET Pathways team so that we can start the process.

Steps:

• Expression of Interest with the VET Pathways Team
• QParents consent completed
• SCIPS registration with codes

These steps must be completed by Friday 9^th of May (week 3). SCIPS charges $230 for this service.

Stay up-to-date

If you have a child who is interested in pursuing VET pathways. Encourage them to regularly check the KSHS Future Connections: Pathways virtual noticeboard. This noticeboard is updated daily with opportunities and information about pursuing VET pathways.

For more information, please email VET@kenmoreshs.eq.edu.au

Nerida Grogran
VET Pathways & Transitions Co-ordinator

Bridge Awards Celebration Ceremony

Celebrating Our First Recipients of the Level 1 Bridge Award

Junior Duke of Edinburgh Program – Term 1, 2025

We are proud to announce that nine dedicated students at Kenmore State High School have become the school’s first official recipients of the Level 1 Bridge Award, marking an exciting milestone in our journey as a newly accredited award centre for the Junior Duke of Edinburgh program.

The Bridge Award provides students with the opportunity to develop essential life skills, grow their independence, and contribute meaningfully to their community. It encourages young people to challenge themselves in a variety of areas, including service, skill development, physical activity, and adventure, all while building resilience, responsibility, and confidence.

Our first cohort of Bridge Award recipients demonstrated exceptional commitment, organisation, and self-motivation. They successfully balanced their award activities with their academic and extracurricular commitments—an inspiring example of student leadership in action. Their achievements reflect the values we aspire to instill across our school: respect, growth, and belonging.

We commend these students for being trailblazers and setting a strong example for their peers. Their success highlights the meaningful impact of providing structured recognition for non-academic contributions.

Special thanks to Year 12 student Jess Low, whose guidance and support as a student mentor played a key role in encouraging and assisting our Bridge Award participants throughout their journey.

If your child is in Year 7, 8, or 9 and is interested in completing Level 1 or Level 2 of the Bridge Award, please contact Julie Savage (Guidance Officer and Award Coordinator) for more information. jsava2@eq.edu.au

Julie Savage
Guidance Officer – Year 7 & 8

School Based Youth Health Nurse talks about Influenza.

The School Based Youth Health Nurse talks about Influenza.

With the cooler months fast approaching, now is the best time for Queenslanders to protect themselves against common winter respiratory illnesses.

Influenza (or the flu) is a highly contagious infection and can be very serious. Vaccination is the best way to reduce your risk of catching the flu.

The influenza vaccine is free and available to all Queenslanders over the age of 6 months. You can get the influenza vaccine from your GP or certain pharmacies.

If you have any questions or health concerns, speak to your GP or call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) and speak to a nurse

👉 For more information about influenza and caring for yourself when sick, or to find where to get your influenza vaccination, visit

To make an appointment to see the nurse for health and wellbeing support, students can:

👉 Email: nurse.kenmore@health.qld.gov.au

👉 Visit your School Based Youth Health Nurse office on Mondays in A07
👉 For more information, visit https://bit.ly/chqSBYHN

Aggie
School Based Youth Health Nurse

Queensland Engagement and Wellbeing Survey

Information for parents and carers

Why are we doing the survey?

We know that wellbeing and engagement are important parts of your child’s life at school. The department and your school are looking at ways to collect information on these topics so we can support our students in the best way possible.

The Queensland Engagement and Wellbeing (QEW) Survey is designed to measure how state school students view their wellbeing and engagement.

Results from this survey will tell us about students’ levels of wellbeing and engagement. This information will allow us to better support our students and meet their needs.

When will the survey take place?

The QEW Survey is run in Weeks 1 to 4 of Term 2 each year. Your child’s school will choose a date within this period that suits them best.

What is the survey about?

The survey measures many aspects of students’ wellbeing, engagement, and experience at school.

More information, including FAQs, can be found on the Education website: 

50th Anniversary Book

We are excited to be offering the Kenmore State High School – First 50 Years Book for order. It can be purchased for $30 via the QKR Payment App or at the uniform shop.

This is a book about an incredible school and 50 years of its history – the people who’ve gone through as students and where they are now, the challenges, the victories and the creation of an inclusive public school culture.

The writers have discovered, among the ten thousand students who have passed through the school, wonderful stories of positive contributions to the lives of communities around the world. Many have shared their memories of Kenmore High and its impact on their lives. As well, there are stories of outstanding achievers, leaders in the fields of medical research, business, the diplomatic service, sport and media and the arts.

It’s the story of fascinating origins, the earnest drive of early Kenmore residents for a high school, the energetic and willing parents and students, how the school overcame challenges like floods and covid, the life of the vibrant, committed staff and how they developed an innovative curriculum, how Kenmore led in technologically assisted learning, its excellent arts and media programs and bands. In all, the story of how it grew into a great school.

The book has been put together by a passionate team of writers, comprising Judy Magub OAM local historian and writer, Richard Davey and Don Mansfield, both life members of the KSHS P&C Association, Colin Stewart former KSHS HOD, Roger Fry past KSHS teacher and Jeff Shepherd, past Kenmore High principal.

We are sure you will find it a great read.

Finance

Statements

Statements will be emailed to parents at the end of Week 2, Term 2.  Payment is due now for invoices shown on your statement, and may be made using one of the methods below.  Please do not make payment on any negative amount (e.g. -$20.00) this is a credit on the account that may be used for any future excursions, sport, or fees.

Parents/Carers experiencing financial difficulties can contact finance to discuss payment options on (07) 3327 1503 or at finance@kenmoreshs.eq.edu.au

Upcoming Excursions - Payment is required 1 week prior to all excursions.   

• Year 7 Ken-X Fresh Water Studies - $137.00 payment due by 1 May 2025
• Year 11 Geography Fortitude Valley - $54.00 payment due 12 May 2025
• Year 7 Camp – Consent due 2 May 2025 - $370.00 payment due 16 May 2025

Methods of payment are:

• BPoint (click link in BPOINT box to make payment for individual invoice) *Preferred Method*
• QParent
• Qkr! App
• EFT - using Student ID as reference.  If payment is made via the internet, please ensure relevant forms are sent in to the school office, via email to finance@kenmoreshs.eq.edu.au.  The school bank details are as follows:

BSB:                      064-152
Account No:       00090103
Account Name: Kenmore SHS
Reference:         Student EQ ID             

• In person at the office using EFTPOS from 8.00am to 1.50pm
• Phone payment using credit/debit card via BPOINT 1300 631 073.  Please quote CRN and invoice number from the BPOINT box on the left of the statement.
• Please contact the school if interested in starting a payment plan

Please contact the finance team if you have any queries regarding these matters on 3327 1503, or via email to finance@kenmoreshs.eq.edu.au

Julie Taylor
Business Manager

From the P&C Association

Welcome back to Term 2 – we trust everyone had a great break.

The next General Meeting of the P&C will be held at 7.00pm on Tuesday 20th May.

Tuckshop

The Term 2 tuckshop menu is attached and also available on the website. There’s just a few changes from last term, and we’re very happy to advise that we didn’t need to increase any prices this term. 

We are still very much needing tuckshop volunteers, and particularly looking for someone who would like to help make sushi on Monday mornings and poke bowls on Friday mornings from about 7.30 – 8.00am until 9.30am.  We have been making our own sushi and poke bowls for the last few years and they are proving to be very popular, however this is only viable if we have volunteer help, so if you would like to help out with this fun task and notch up another skill, please email tuckshop@kenmoreshs.eq.edu.au. 

Sue Abbott
Community Liaison and Operations Officer
Building a stronger school community through parental involvement

Community Events

Chapel Hill Community Kindergarten 60^th Anniversary

This year the Chapel Hill Community Kindergarten will be celebrating their 60^th Anniversary. We are on the hunt for old photos or memories from families that have attended the Kindy over the years. If you have anything to share can you please email it to 60@chapelhillkindy.com.au. There will be a celebration on site for families that attended the centre on Saturday the 7^th of June.

If you have any further questions please contact Tom McNicol at thmcn0@eq.edu.au

Ready for the road

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is hosting a free workshop on Thursday 8 May 2025, hosted by the Department of Transport and Main Road (Carseldine) for supervisors of a learner driver.

Join the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) for a free workshop geared towards supporting supervisors of learner drivers. This workshop aims to:

• Provide helpful tips and tricks to help foster safer driving habits of new drivers.
• Boost your confidence in guiding learner drivers effectively.
• Cover practical advice, insights into key risks facing new drivers, and tips to avoid common mistakes in the practical driving test.

Our road safety experts will also be available to answer all your questions.

Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity!

How to register

• Scan the pictured QR code.

• Go to the event link below and add your details

We look forward to having you join us for an informative and engaging workshop!

Department of Transport and Main Roads

Brookfield Show

Moggill Marathon

The McAllister Community Spirit Shield

The McAllister Community Spirit Shield has been introduced as part of the 2K Schools Challenge at the Poolwerx Moggill Marathon, celebrating the rich history of education and community in the region.

Named after John McAllister, the first teacher at Moggill State School in 1866, the shield honours the role of education in shaping the local area and acknowledges the many schools that continue to foster growth, learning, and community connection today.

The inclusion of "Community Spirit" in the name reflects the event’s core values—bringing together students, families, and local schools in a shared celebration of health, participation, and friendly competition. Rather than focusing on individual achievement, the shield emphasises teamwork, inclusivity, and the collective effort of school communities supporting one another.

By competing for The McAllister Community Spirit Shield, schools not only recognise historical contributions to education in Moggill but also embrace the importance of belonging, resilience, and shared success—values that extend far beyond the finish line.