Maroochydore State High School

09/06/2026

😃Our school are soon to welcome 🇯🇵Tezukayama Izumigaoka High School for their Study tour.
Are you able to host a Japanese student (or two) during their stay?
📆Monday 27 July 26 - Friday 7 August 26.
Please phone Lexis Maroochydore Campus Homestay Department
☎️ 5479 2272
📧 email [email protected]

08/06/2026

🍽️TAFE Queensland and Maroochydore State High School warmly invite you to experience lunch at ‘Coast’, our Trade Training Centre.
🧑‍🍳Our talented Certificate II in Cookery students, under the guidance of 🧑‍🍳Chef Vic and 🧑‍🍳Chef Paul, are excited to showcase their skills with a delicious 3-course meal for just $25.
Group bookings are welcome, and dietary requirements can be catered for with advance notice.
📧 [email protected] for bookings and enquires.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Coast and sharing our exciting new menu with you!

08/06/2026

😟Struggling? 🗣️Say something.
👀See someone struggling? 🗣️Say something.

We are not meant to deal with everything in our lives alone.
Every single person needs help sometimes, and right now? Your support might be exactly what someone near you needs.😊

08/06/2026

😀We're proud to share this post from our amazing Maroochydore SHS Parents and Citizen’s Association
Our Swannies Canteen is already a favourite with our students and staff, and it's wonderful to see our dedicated P&C team investing their time to learn, network and bring back fresh ideas to make it even better. Thank you to Jane, Kristina, Juluius and Kristy for your commitment to our school community. We can't wait to see the ideas and inspiration from the conference put into action at Swannies.

&C

LEVEL UP ⤴️

This past weekend, our Treasurer Julius, Vice President Kristy, and Tuckshop Convenors Jane and Kristina had the privilege of attending the P&Cs Qld State Conference in Brisbane.

Over the course of the conference, we heard from inspiring speakers, attended informative workshops, and connected with P&C volunteers and school communities from across Queensland. We came away with fresh ideas, valuable insights, and plenty of inspiration to help strengthen our canteen and P&C initiatives.

Of course, it wasn't all work! We had a fantastic time letting our hair down at the H***y Tonk themed welcome night, dressing up in our best country-western outfits and sharing plenty of laughs. The celebrations continued at the Gala Dinner, providing a wonderful opportunity to network, celebrate achievements, and enjoy the company of fellow volunteers from across the state, creating wonderful memories and new connections along the way.

A big thank you to P&Cs Qld for hosting such a valuable, inspiring, and enjoyable event. We look forward to putting what we've learned into action!

07/06/2026

Did you know?
Syntax relates to how words are organised to form clear and meaningful sentences.
As part of our Multilinguistic Word Study approach, students learn that meaning is not only shaped by individual words, but also by how those words are arranged.
Same words, different structure = different meaning.
Syntax connects with other areas of word study — including vocabulary, grammar and meaning — to support effective communication.
By studying syntax, students learn how to:
✔ organise ideas logically
✔ control sentence structure for clarity and effect
✔ recognise how sentence patterns influence meaning
✔ edit and refine their own writing
This helps students move beyond simple sentences and develop more precise and purposeful expression in their writing.
Understanding syntax helps students become more effective writers and more thoughtful readers of language.

05/06/2026

👏🎶 Celebrating Outstanding Musical Achievement! 🎶👏
A huge congratulations to our incredible Instrumental Music students for their dedication to weekly rehearsals, culminating in exceptional performances at the Fanfare Festival.
Fanfare, an initiative of the Queensland Department of Education, celebrates music-making in our schools and provides valuable performance opportunities for young musicians.
Over four fantastic days, Maroochydore SHS proudly showcased eight ensembles, demonstrating their musical growth, ensemble skills and teamwork.
We extend our thanks to all participating students for their hard work and commitment. A special shout-out to our ensembles recognised with Platinum Awards:
⭐ Concert Band
⭐ Stage Band
⭐ Jazz Band
Results:
🎻 Verde Strings – Gold
🎻 Cygnus Strings – Silver
🎺 Concert Band – Platinum
🎶 Symphonic Winds – Gold
🎻 Cello Ensemble – Silver
🥁 Percussion Ensemble – Gold
🎷 Stage Band – Platinum
🎷 Jazz Band – Platinum
We are incredibly proud of each and every performer—what an amazing achievement! 👏🎶

04/06/2026

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04/06/2026

📌Reminder - Athletics Day is tomorrow. 😃

📣 MSHS Athletics Carnival – This Friday! 🏃‍♂️🏅

We’re excited to announce that our Annual MSHS Athletics Carnival is happening this Friday.
📅 Date: Friday 5th June 2026 (Week 7)
📍 Location: Maroochydore State High School ovals
⏰ Time: 8:35am – 2:35pm (no regular classes)

We strongly encourage all students to attend for the full day. While competing in events is encouraged, it’s not compulsory - come along, cheer on your friends, and get into the spirit of the day!

🔑 Key Info:

Dress in your house colours:
• Lavarack – Blue 💙
• Palmer – Red ❤️
• Hinkler – Purple 💜
• Kingsford Smith – Green 💚

Wear covered footwear (running/sports shoes recommended)
Ensure clothing is sun-safe and school-appropriate ☀️
Students encouraged to bring cash as our Student Council will be hosting a BBQ and The Café will be open for students to purchase food and drink.

The Canteen/Uniform shop will not be open.

Let’s make it a fantastic day full of energy, participation, and MSHS pride.

04/06/2026

Great news! 🎉
Our uniform shop has just been restocked, and we’re pleased to let you know that shorts, skirts, and female blouses are now available.

If you’ve been waiting for these items, now’s the time to place your order. Stock may be limited, so we encourage you to get in early.

To order or make an enquiry, please contact the uniform shop on 5409 7368 📞
Our uniform shop hours are 7am to 9:30am and 10:45am to 12:45pm Monday to Friday (during school terms).
Thank you for your support!

02/06/2026

💙💛 NATIONAL CHAPLAIN WEEK 💛💙

This week, we celebrate and acknowledge the incredible contribution of our Chaplain, Adam Rose, and the positive impact he has had on the Maroochydore State High School community. 🌟

Through his dedication to our students, staff, and wider community, Adam has built meaningful connections and provided invaluable support to those who need it most. 🤝❤️ He has played an important role in helping students develop confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging, encouraging them to achieve their goals and reach their full potential. 🎓✨

This National Chaplain Week is especially significant as it marks Adam’s final term at Maroochydore SHS. 💙 We are incredibly grateful for the care, compassion, encouragement, and commitment he has shown our students over the years. 🌱👏 His positive influence has made a lasting difference to many young people and their families.

Thank you, Adam, for everything you have brought to our school community. 🙏💛 We wish you all the very best for the future. 🌟🍀

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