15 November 2022

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From the Principal

Dear Helensvale State High School Community

Fostering and maintaining positive staff-student relationships is central to student engagement and wellbeing, having a profound effect on academic success. Positive relationships promote a supportive school environment in which staff and students thrive.

You would have seen the recent Facebook posts from the Staff Recognition Day where students greeted staff with smiling faces as staff entered the school grounds. Throughout the year, staff write positive postcards to students that are posted home. Students also engage in writing positive messages to the staff. I have included in this article some of the messages that students wrote to various staff members.

Positive relationships between staff and students is not about being best friends. Far from it. Fostering positive teacher-student relationships is about mutual respect, being clear with behavioural expectations, believing that all students can achieve and being fair and consistent.

Whilst we are sad to see our Year 12s leave, it is also such a happy, nostalgic time for our Year 12s, as they come to realise just how important the staff are in their lives. It is a time where I observe the positive relationships that have been forged between staff and students, many over an extended period of time.

I would like to congratulate our Year 12 students for demonstrating the passion, commitment, grit and resilience necessary to succeed in whatever pathway they may choose. We are proud of who they have become and what they have achieved. May there be many more successes and achievements in the years to come. We wish you all the best.

Kind Regards
Karen Lindsay
Executive Principal
Helensvale State High School

Award Night Photos

HELENSVALE STATE HIGH SCHOOL STANDOUT SPORTING STUDENTS

Billy Dowling - GOLF

Billy Dowling is a phenomenal young golfer with an impressive list of achievements already sitting next to his name. Currently playing off a handicap of +5, his notable achievements include playing in two professional tournaments at the QLD Open in 2021 and the QLD PGA in 2022. He is a current QLD State Junior Team member and winner of the QLD Junior Order of Merit in 2021. This year, he has won the South Australian Junior Amateur tournament, came fourth at the Australian Junior Amateur, 11th at the Australian Amateur (open) giving him a ranking of 3rd on the Australian Junior Order of Merit. He also played at the IMG Junior World Championships at the Torrey Pines Course in San Diego, finishing in 11th place. For his hard work and outstanding results, he received a scholarship from pro golfer Cam Smith who flew Billy out to Florida to show him around his house and take him to a professional tournament. He surely is one to watch with a bright future ahead!

Ngahuia Te Rure - NETBALL

Ngahuia Te Rure is one of the most promising prospects at Helensvale State High School since Reilley Batcheldor. She is a strong and highly accurate shooter, who can shoot with range and volume. Ngahuia dominated the secondary school indoor competition single-handedly this year. She was an instrumental member of the Helensvale State High School Senior Vicki Wilson Cup Side.

Ngahuia has been selected into the Queensland 17 Squad for her second year, and will be pushing for final selections to attend the National Championships in Darwin in 2023.

She is a member of the Brisbane Wildcats Region, where she is a member of their Ruby side, and also a member of their 16s State Titles team. Ngahuia has been selected for consecutive years to represent the South Coast Region, which has also led to her being selected for Queensland Schoolgirls representation.

Deja Waitere Patterson - NETBALL

Deja is a tall, rangy, unassuming circle defender. Deja has had a break out year, being selected for the Bond University Bullsharks 16s State Titles side. Deja also had an impressive season at school level, being named as player of the Grand Final at the secondary school Indoor Tournament, and being a member of our Senior Vicki Wilson Side. Deja represents the Northern Gold Coast region in the 15 years age group.

Deja has the ability to influence the outcome of matches through her tenacity, anticipation and aerial ability. She has an enormous potential in the sport and is a future star on the rise.

Grace Cooper – AFL & TRACK & FIELD

Grace Cooper is one of Helensvale State High School’s, and the Gold Coast’s, up and coming athletes. She is a year 7 student that has come into the school’s AFL program. Grace has been named as one of the top 3 players in almost all of our AFL Schools’ Cup games. She is a natural athlete with a big engine and hunger to win. She can be played in any position on the field and dominate her opponent. Grace Cooper was named as the Gold Coast Suns U13 Girls Rising Star. She is very new to the game but is already a stand out and has coaches recognising her talent.

Grace Is also a Track and Field athlete. You will find her training most days either at the track or in the gym, constantly trying to improve herself. She has recently competed at the QLD Track and Field School Championships, where she placed 2nd in Hammer Throw, qualifying for the National Championships in Adelaide. She also placed 4th in 400m and 6th in Discus.

Grace Cooper is a name to remember. You will most likely be watching her in the AFLW in the future or see her competing at the Olympics.

Max Masters - AFL

Max is an inside strong midfielder with exceptionally clean hands and excellent decision-making skills. He leads from the front and gives confidence to teammates around him. Max puts team performance in front of individual achievements at all times. He leads by example, is humble and displays resilience.

Max is Co-Captain of the Queensland Under 17s and trained with the Under 18 Allies squad as an under ager. He has also been playing senior footy with Broadbeach in the QAFL this year.

Josh Zanker-Close -AFL

Josh Zanker-Close- Josh or J.Z. as he is also known, is one of those “one in a million” players with great speed, strength, height and an ability to read the game 3 plays before it happens. J.Z has been a massive contributor to the Helensvale State High School side this year and his ability to intercept mark across Half Back makes it very hard for opposing teams to get past. Josh leads by example, demonstrates humility and resilience. It’s these qualities that made him the Best Player of the Finals for the Helensvale SHS State Championships series.

He is a Gold Coast Suns Academy player and trained with the Under 18 Allies squad as an under ager. Josh has also been playing senior footy with Broadbeach in the QAFL this year. Unfortunately, injury kept Josh out of the State Side this year.

Zak Boyd – FOOTBALL & FUTSAL

Zak lives and breathes football. What he may lack in height, he makes up in grit, determination and skill. As a versatile player who can slot into positions all around the pitch, he has had a brilliant year. In 2022, he has played for the Brisbane Roar FC 13’s side and Crusaders FC 13’s & 14’s sides. He is the Helensvale SHS Junior Boys Football Captain and earned representative selection for South Coast School Sport in the 14 Boys Futsal side.

Zara Boyd – FOOTBALL & FUTSAL

Zara is a force to be reckoned with on the football pitch. With a take no prisoners attitude, Zara excels in setting the example for others with her strong skill set and mindset. This year, she has played for the Gold Coast United FC 16 Girls side and played for Crusaders Womens F-League. She is the current Helensvale SHS Junior Girls Football Captain and has earned South Coast School Sport 13-15yr Girls representation in Football.

Samuel Gould – AWD SWIMMING, TRACK & FIELD & CROSS COUNTRY

Samuel is one to keep tabs on over the coming years. This year, he represented South Coast for Cross Country and at the QLD School Sport Track and Field competition, he won 6 medals. These include gold in the 800m, 4 x 100m relay and 1500m, silver in the 100m and 200m and bronze in long jump. Despite these impressive achievements, it is swimming where Samuel really shines. At the National School Swimming Championships, he won 7 gold medals: the 200m individual medley, 50m backstroke, 100m butterfly, 100m freestyle, 50m freestyle, 100m backstroke and the 4 x 50m medley relay. He also won silver in the mixed 4x50m relay 50m breaststroke, as well as a bronze in the 50m butterfly. The Olympics are calling for Samuel and we look forward to seeing him excel.

Schools Premier League Runners Up for 2022

The Helensvale Football Academy’s Junior Boys have had an outstanding season in the Schools Premier League competition in 2022. Their consistency across the season earned them the right to contest the Grand Final today against Kelvin Grove SC on an immaculate Rochedale Rovers FC pitch. Despite preparing well during the week and working hard for each other throughout the match, the boys unfortunately went down 3-1. Thanks to our parents and guardians for their support throughout the season – hopefully the boys can go one better in 2023!

Congratulations on a great season boys!

News from Industry Pathways:

School based traineeships available:

There are some wonderful traineeship opportunities available for current Year 10/11 students.

Get paid while gaining a qualification when doing a school-based traineeship and earn up to 8 QCE points!!

Email Mrs Bellamy, lbell138@eq.edu.au for more information on these positions and to discuss if you are eligible for a traineeship. Only students following a vocational pathway are able to do an external program.

School based vacancies links:

Ignite Education:

Aurora Training Institute:

Year 12 School Leavers should check the following links for full time/part time employment opportunities:

Looking for a Trade? Below are some full time and school based apprenticeship opportunities available now:

Stratco are currently looking for full time and/or school based apprentices to undertake a Cert III in Engineering Fabrication apprenticeship, great career pathway available with this national company.

• Bakers Delight Oxenford are seeking a full time Apprentice Baker. Study a Cert III in Baking whilst getting paid! Contact Cheryl barrybake137@iinet.net.au for further information. They are also seeking a part time staff member which would work in well with those that are going to study next year.
• Hairdressing/Barber Apprenticeships – there are many opportunities currently available for school based and full-time hairdressing and barber apprenticeships, students can come to the ILO for information on what salons are looking.
• Trizzo’s Pty Ltd are seeking a full time Dry Wall Plastering apprentice for any year 12 school leaver that is interested in the trade. Contact Luke trizzo5@bigpond.com for further information.
• Classic Marine Trimming are looking for an apprentice to join their team. The apprenticeship is full time and is a Cert III in Upholstery working within the marine industry. Please contact Diane directly on dianne@classicmarine.com.au.

There are so many full-time opportunities available in various trades, please email Mrs Bellamy if you want to know more. Skills shortage areas include painting, tiling, plastering, hairdressing, brick laying etc. This is a perfect time to lock in a trade!

French Beauty Academy

Please click on the flyer regarding the Diploma of Beauty Therapy & Diploma of Salon Management run through French Beauty Academy at Robina. Our ex-student Gemma from the 2021 cohort is having success in her studies at French Beauty Academy.

Current Year 10/11 students – TAFE etc:

If you would like to enrol into an external course for next year please contact Mrs Bellamy ASAP. Some TAFE courses are already full, and you don’t want to be disappointed if you cannot get into the course you were hoping to. Enrolments for TAFE close 18th November.

All the best to those students that I helped gain a traineeship/apprenticeship in year 11 and 12.

I look forward to working with many more students in 2023.

Ms Bellamy
Industry Liaison Officer

Our School is moving towards becoming a Cashless School in 2023

As we move towards Cashless, we will no longer be accepting cash at our Finance Office, Uniform Shop or Canteen.

Payment Options:

Canteen

EFT is available for all purchases at our Canteen window during opening hours.

FlexiSchools online ordering is available for lunch pre-orders, sign up to FlexiSchools here:

FlexiSchools also allows students to pay at the canteen using their existing student ID card. Please follow this link for information on how to load funds onto your student’s ID card: Flexischools ID card

Uniform Shop

EFT is available for all purchases at our Uniform Shop during opening hours.

FlexiSchools online ordering is available for Uniform Shop purchases, sign up here:

Finance Office

Bpoint online payments are a convenient 24-hour way to pay school invoices, using the hyperlink on your invoice.

Phone payment using a credit/debit card is also available via BPOINT 1300 631 073. Please quote CRN and invoice number listed on your invoice.

EFT is available for purchases at the Finance Office during opening hours.

We are now using the Qkr! app for all non-invoiced items. Download the Qkr! app on the App Store to your iPhone / iPad or get it on Google Play for your Android devices.

Other payment options are available. Please contact the school finance office 5573-8569 for more information.

Australian Air Force Cadets

Helensvale SHS Farmers Markets

Don’t forget to support our local farmers.

Every Day Counts!

Holiday Programs

Cyberbullying Help

What would you do if your child was being cyberbullied?

According to research by the eSafety Commissioner , 1 in 5 young people experience cyberbullying and online abuse and 55% seek help from their parents/carers.

Our free training is available online and has been designed to be completed on a range of internet ready devices, including smart phones.

Support Staff

As part of our Learning and Well-being framework, we have created a Well-being Hub for students and parents, which can be accessed through the Helensvale State High School webpage. The hub includes links to other websites and apps which can help to support student well-being, as well as provide information on career pathways. To access these ‘well-being hubs’ click on the icons below or go to the HSHS website , scroll down the page and click on the relevant icon.

Acknowledgment of Country

Helensvale State High School as one community, acknowledges the Kombumerri Peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our school is built. We respect their long history, ancestry and culture. We pay our respects to the Elders, past, present and emerging for they carry the memories and traditions of past times.

We would also like to extend our acknowledgment to other First Nations Peoples: those hailing from the Torres Strait Islands and those belonging to other Aboriginal Language Groups.

We acknowledge the strength and resilience of Kombumerri peoples. We respect their enduring connection to the local wetlands and the cultural responsibility they uphold to preserve wildlife. Together, we go forward, learning in the spirit of these values.