Dear Parents and Carers,

As we move through the middle of Term 3, I am proud to reflect on the many ways our school community continues to prepare our young people for the future. At Sunshine Beach State High School, we place kindness and respect at the heart in all we do. These values guide our classrooms, playgrounds and community connections, ensuring our students are not only achieving academically but also growing into responsible and compassionate young adults.

Academic, Traineeship and Apprenticeship Celebrations

We are delighted to share that our academic results continue to shine well above both State and National benchmarks. This exceptional achievement is a testament to the dedication of our teachers, the commitment of our students, and the strong partnership we share with families. Together, we are ensuring that every student is supported to reach their full academic potential.

Alongside this, Sunshine Beach State High School has become a leader across Queensland in providing apprenticeships, school-based apprenticeships, traineeships, and meaningful work experience opportunities for students. Our strong partnerships with local businesses allow our young people to gain valuable real-world skills and experiences that support their future careers and pathways.  Successful pathways for one student to the next can look different.  For some, it is gaining access to the university and course of their choice and for others it is being signed up to an apprenticeship that they desire or further training/employment.  At Sunshine Beach State High School, we will do all that is possible to support our students achieving their desired future pathway.

We are deeply grateful to the many businesses in our community who are already working closely with us to support our students. These partnerships create opportunities that not only benefit our young people but also strengthen our local community as a whole and support employment in our area. We warmly invite all businesses—big or small—to connect with our school and be part of this exciting journey. By working together, we can continue to build positive pathways for our students, ensuring a bright future for them and a stronger, more supportive community for us all.

School Opinion Survey

The school opinion survey has been extended until Thursday this week.  All parents received an individual email a few weeks ago with a unique access link to complete the survey.  I strongly encourage all parents to complete the survey.

2026 Subject Selections

We are preparing for an exciting 2026 which will be upon us very quickly.  We are proud of the wide variety of subject offering at our school which sets us apart from many other educational providers. Year 8 and 9 have until the end of this week to choose their elective subjects. For our current Year 10 students, they must complete their SET plan by Wednesday for Senior subject choices for 2026.
 

House Cup

Our House Cup continues to go from strength to strength with many great activities on offer for all students and interest areas.  Currently the students and staff from Mundaka are leading the competition with Uluwatu following closely behind.

Attendance

We continue to have strong growth for daily student attendance, and I would like to congratulate all parents with your support on getting your young person consistently to school.  Regular school attendance supports academic and social growth leading to greater resilience and strengthened friendships.

Boat Launch

Today we officially launched the school’s new boat, the Coral Cruiser.  This vessel was purchased from Tasmania and was used as a rescue boat at Freycinet.  As the vessel is in survey, it will open-up many opportunities and educational pathways for students.  The vessel will be utilised on courses such as Marine Studies, Aquatic Practices, Rec Sport and excursions to Northwest Island. 

Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to Sunshine Beach State High School. Together, we are shaping futures built on respect, kindness, and opportunity

Regards,

Anthony Swan

Principal

Sunshine Beach State High School