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AUSTRALIAN EDUCATION AWARDS
I am excited to announce that Kirwan State High School is an Awardee in the Australian Education Awards in two Categories: Innovation in Curriculum Design and School Principal of the Year (Government).
It is an absolute honour to be recognised for our innovative curriculum and leadership amongst some of the best education institutions and educators in the country.
EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL SEMESTER TWO 2025
I have been provided the opportunity to act in a promotional positions as a School Supervisor in the Darling Downs South West Region for Semester Two. This is not a decision that I actively sort out and it has not been made lightly. It was unexpected and a privilege to be asked. I have chosen to take this opportunity as a chance to refresh and reboot for a number of professional and personal reasons. I absolutely love this school and the staff and students I work with. I have every intention of returning. This is not goodbye, this is see you next year. The Department of Education is currently recruiting for my replacement and I will advise of the outcome as soon as possible.
CULTURAL FESTIVAL
ADMINISTRATION CAR PARK
The Administration car park at the front of the school is not a drop off and pick up zone. Please refrain from using this area for these purposes.
The volume of vehicles currently accessing this area is creating safety concerns for students and staff.
If this continues, we will close the gate every morning and afternoon to prohibit access.
ILLEGAL STOPPING AND PARKING - BUS ZONE AND NO STANDING ZONES
An increasing number of vehicles are parking/stopping illegally in ‘bus’ and ‘no standing’ zones around the school. This is creating significant safety concerns for students, particularly during morning drop off and afternoon pick up.
The Queensland Police Service have been patrolling the area and fining drivers for this behaviour.
Please ensure that you follow the road rules for the safety of students.
2025 P&C MEETINGS
Our P&C meets on the second Tuesday of every month in the Futures Centre of Neptune Road at 6:00pm.
The meetings for 2025 are scheduled as follows.
- Term 2 Week 8 – Tuesday 10 June
- Term 3 Week 5 – Tuesday 12 August
- Term 3 Week 9 – Tuesday 9 September
- Term 4 Week 2 – Tuesday 12 October
- Term 4 Week 6 – Tuesday 11 November
The school is tabling the following items on the agenda:
REVIEW OF THE SCHOOL'S PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES
We have reviewed our Personal Electronic Devices Policy to include the following statement ‘Students are not permitted use their personal electronic devices while on school grounds at any time to take images and/or audio and visual recordings.’
Individuals in the background are often unknowingly captured in these recordings and these recordings often end up on some form of social media. These recordings are taken without the individuals consent and are an invasion of their privacy. In addition to that, a number of students and staff have not provided Media Consent for personal safety reasons.
DRAFT STRATEGIC PLANCREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY
CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
Our P&C facilitates two subgroups to support the Creative Arts Academy and Sports Academy.
The Creative Arts Academy Support Group meet on the second Monday of every month in the Music Block at 5:00pm.
The meetings for 2025 are scheduled as follows.
- Term 2 Week 8 – Monday 9 June
- Term 3 Week 5 – Monday 11 August
- Term 3 Week 9 – Monday 8 September
- Term 4 Week 2 – Monday 11 October
- Term 4 Week 6 – Monday 10 November
SPORTS ACADEMY
SPORTS ACADEMY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
Our P&C facilitates two subgroups to support the Creative Arts Academy and Sports Academy.
The Sports Academy Support Group meet on the second Monday of every month in the Futures Centre of Neptune at 6:00pm.
The meetings for 2025 are scheduled as follows.
- Term 2 Week 4 – Monday 12 May
- Term 2 Week 8 – Monday 9 June
- Term 3 Week 5 – Monday 11 August
- Term 3 Week 9 – Monday 8 September
- Term 4 Week 2 – Monday 11 October
- Term 4 Week 6 – Monday 10 November
FINANCE
STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME
The Student Resource Scheme has many benefits for both students and parents/caregivers. Families who choose to become members of the Student Resource Scheme (SRS) will have access to textbooks and some consumables within Technologies and The Arts subjects from the beginning of the school year. Students will also have access to a wide range of supplementary resources not possible without the Student Resource Scheme.
The school operates a Student Resource Scheme under Education Queensland guidelines. The scheme aims to provide all students with the necessary basic textbooks and associated learning materials at considerable savings to parents.
Participants will be required to pay $300 per annum. See all payment options below.
The Student Resource Scheme is a co-operative fund generated by the funds received from parents/caregivers. A Government Textbook Resource Allowance (TRA) is received by the school.
For Year 7-10 students $160 and for Year 11 – 12 students $348. The SRS and subject fees have been offset by the TRA.
ACADEMY FEES - CREATIVE ARTS, SPORTS AND STEM
Payment of Academy fees is required upon submission of an Expression of Interest, a Subject Selection form or subject change request. For those students wishing to continue in the Academies for the following year, a pre-payment is required prior to 31st October of the current year to secure your child’s place in the Academy.
SUBJECT FEES
For some elective subjects, fees will apply. All subjects attracting a fee are listed on the Subject Selection forms and in Subject books. Subject fees are not included in the SRS.
FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY
If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact the school to arrange an appointment to discuss options and apply for a payment plan. Any information that you provide will be confidential. Our Accounts Administrator can be contacted on 47738107 or email accounts@kirwanshs.eq.edu.au.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
BPoint is the school preferred payment method. The link is shown on your invoice, or you can type https://www.BPOINT.com.au/ payments/dete into your web browser. The web link will open up a new secure window. Enter the payment information into the fields, CRN, invoice number, student name and amount. This information can be found on the invoice/statement provided to you by the school.
Qkr! By MasterCard, the secure and easy way to pay for school items from your phone at a time and place that suits you. Download Qkr! Register and find Kirwan State High School, add a profile then make payment.
Direct Deposit - To perform a direct deposit into the school account please contact the school for our Bank Account Details on 47 738 107.
In Person - Payment by cash or EFTPOS (includes Visa or MasterCard) at the office from 8:00am until 4:00pm.
Centrepay Deductions - Payments by Centrepay deductions can be arranged through the school office from 8:00am until 4:00pm.
2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR
2025 CAR WASHES
Heather Murry
Executive Principal
