31 July 2025

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

School Opinion Survey

The School Opinion Survey is undertaken each year by the Department of Education to obtain opinions about our school from families, school staff and students (in the target year of levels 8 and 11). The surveys will help identify what we are doing well and areas in which we can improve.

The 2025 School Opinion Survey will be conducted from Monday 28 July to Friday 22 August. The survey invitation should have been sent to you this week and was titled School Opinion Survey for parents and caregivers, 2025. You can complete the survey now and do not need to wait until the 28 July. Each school family receives one email invitation from the Department of Education to complete the Parent/Caregiver Survey. The survey is anonymous, and the results are not reported in ways that an individual’s response can be identified by the school. Parents/Caregivers are encouraged to complete the survey.

The survey can be completed via computers, tablets or smart phones with an internet connection. Parents/caregivers who experience difficulties accessing the survey can request a new survey from the School Opinion Survey team via email schoolopinionsurvey@qed.qld.gov.au.

Can’t find your invitation? If your family has more than one parent/caregiver, check that they haven’t received the invitation and/or check your junk email folder.

National Tree Day

Aligned to our core value of Community, MGH participated in National Tree Day last Friday. Established in 1996, Planet Ark's National Tree Day has grown into Australia's largest community tree planting and nature care event.    
 
Each year, around 300,000 people volunteer their time to engage in environmental activities that educate Australians about the world around them.

Last Friday, our school participated in this special event, with our students planting over 80 native trees on our school grounds. A special thanks to the amazing support of Laurie Deacon and the Mount Gravatt Environment Group.

I would like to acknowledge and thank Joe Kelly (State member for Greenslopes) and Kara Cook (Federal member for Bonner) for joining us on the day and lending a hand with the planting. I would also like to thank our local Councillor, Krista Adams for facilitating the generous donation of the trees. In addition, we appreciate all representatives for contributing lucky door prizes along with Corrine McMillan (Member for Mansfield), which added an extra layer of excitement and recognition for the students who participated in the planting.  

As a critical green space/wildlife corridor in our local community, as a school we commit to continue to value and invest in further enhancing the green spaces around our school. I look forward to sharing further updates regarding these enhancements as they occur.

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Andrew Beattie
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NAPLAN 2025

In week 1 students in Years 7 and 9 were given their 2025 NAPLAN report to bring home.  As you would know our continuing focus at Mount Gravatt High is on individual student progress and rate of improvement, from competence to mastery of literacy and numeracy.

Mount Gravatt High students returned excellent scores in both Years 7 and 9 in the latest NAPLAN results. NAPLAN is a narrow slice of learning measure and we take every step to ensure NAPLAN is not a high stake, high anxiety time for students. We have very high participation rates of about 96% in the tests. We develop student literacy and numeracy skills through the curriculum and the best teaching we can muster and apply as our daily business.

Reading and writing proficiency improvement has been our focus and students realised gains. The better our students are at these skills, the better equipped to engage in their curriculum work and assessment they are. Not coincidentally, we have also experienced a boost in academic results over the past semester, in particular where two thirds of students achieve A or B across all subjects.

New proficiency standards, with 4 levels of achievement for each year level, have replaced the previous 10 band structure and provide information about what students at each level can typically demonstrate in each NAPLAN test.

Should you have any queries in reference to NAPLAN or your child’s progress generally, please contact Mrs Francine Potts, Deputy Principal Junior Secondary.

DROPPING OFF AND PICKING UP

Parents are not permitted to drop off/pick up on school grounds

Parents dropping off and picking up students must do so safely and without driving into the school grounds. We ask all parents/carers follow this instruction to keep our school safe.

SENIOR SCHOOLING

Mrs Sandra Wilson
Head of Department - Senior Schooling and VET

Statement of Expectations

Students in both Year 11 and 12 have received their Statement of Expectations.  These need to be met in order for students to be offered some of the privileges of their year level such as study leave on Wednesday afternoons, Jersey (Yr 11) and Celebration Day (Yr 12).  Students with unexplained absences, outstanding detentions or who are not financial will be able to rectify these before any of these privileges are available.  Please discuss these with your student.

Year 12 Celebration Day

To celebrate the completion of all Internal assessment, students who have met the statement of expectations will have some time to celebrate.  Students have been invited to our Celebration Day on Friday 15 August.  As this is an extracurricular activity, students will be required to be financial or have a payment plan in place to attend.  A day trip including a picnic in New Farm Park before tackling Urban Xtreme with Laser Games, Rock Climbing and Ninja and Parkour circuits should give all our seniors the boost they need to get them through the remainder of their last year of schooling.  Details have been emailed to parents, so please check and complete payments, activity waiver and consent forms as soon as possible.

Congratulations to Term 2 Year 12 Worthy Recipients

Keep seeking worthy things!

Parent Email Group

Once students complete Year 12 their MIS emails will also stop working.  It is time now that they need to ensure any information using this email is changed to a personal email.  This includes their QCAA, MyQCE Student Portal and QTAC accounts. 

If students have also received qualifications and certificates, now is the time to download to ensure these aren’t lost.

A number of employers reach out during the end of the year looking for school leavers as potential employees.  To assist students who are in exam mode, or who may not be checking emails, I will set up a parent group to email details of employment and post schooling opportunities.

If you wish to join the mailing list, and assist your Year 12 school leaver in the process, please email me at swils118@eq.edu.au with the subject “School Leaver Mailing List”

Students also heard from Catherine from Link and Launch. Link and Launch is a program offered to young people who have completed Year 12 but not yet transitioned to further study, training, or work. Catherine can assist graduates to navigate a range of post-school study, training, and work options in line with their individual goals, aspirations, skills, and strengths and support them to make independent choices that will equip you to make a successful transition. The program is offered free of charge.

After graduation, Catherine can reach out to see how school leavers are tracking and if they need any support. Please complete this form or QR code if you would like a follow up after the end of Year 12.

Ylead – Year 11

Students who have Leadership aspirations or wish to develop their team building skills can participate in Ylead on 29 August.  Throughout this experience, students will realise that they have a unique opportunity to create an inspiring legacy during their senior years. Each student will be challenged to make an important contribution to the leadership of the school and recognise that by working together they can unlock their maximum potential! Students interested need to return their consent forms to Mr Lollback by 8 August.

First Aid – 20 Aug

The last opportunity for 2025 will be held on Wednesday 20 August.  Students who are interested need to contact Mrs Wilson for an enrolment form.  Successful completion of the course will see students bank 2 QCE credits. Cost is $75. Applications close 29 July.

TAFE 2026 Applications Open

TAFE applications opened this week. Students in Year 10 and 11 can view a variety of programs on offer to complement their career pathway, or as an alternative to the subjects offered at school.

Find the 2026 course guide in the link below.  Hard copies also available from student services.

VETiS courses are free and all eligible students are able to complete 1 during their senior schooling.  Please note that Certificate III and IV courses are generally Fee for Service and are not free.

Other courses available include:

• Certificate II in Hospitality – MGH – every Friday in Sem 2 – VETiS funded – 4 QCE credits
• Barista Shortcourse – Term 4 17 Oct/14 Nov – 2 days and 2 QCE credits – Cost $300
• Mater Hospital – Certificate II and III in Health – Term 4 – email swils118@eq.edu.au for further details.

For these and many more options, students should check their emails for further details on how to apply.  For information regarding traineeships and employment opportunities, see the Careers Hub newsletter below.

Sandra Wilson

MIDDLE SECONDARY SCHOOL

Ms Stacey Warwick
Head of Department - Middle Secondary | Business | International Student Co-ordinator

Welcome back to Semester 2!

Our Year 10s started their pre-senior journey this semester, moving onto various elective subjects related to their areas of interest and skill. While a few subject changes have been made, generally, Year 10 students have settled into their choices well. Year 9s are also embracing new electives this semester. A reminder there is no reporting for Term 3, only an end-of-semester 2 report. Please contact your student’s teacher(s) or the Year Level Dean if  you wish to ascertain how they are going.

Farewell Ms Boundy

It is with much sadness that we say goodbye to our Year 9 Dean, Ms Rachel Boundy. She has been an integral part of our current Year 9 cohort’s school journey, since they started with us in Year 7. We know she will embrace her new adventure with the enthusiasm, positivity and joy that she has shown here at MGH. Good luck!

Highlights for Semester 2

We have some key takeaways for Middle School students this coming semester, including:

• RACQ Learner Driver IQ worshop in Term 4
• Study Sensei workshops in term 3 (a program run by the University of Queensland, helping students understand the importance of study, time management, help with motivation, etc.)
• PPEP Talk® - a fun, medically accurate and age-appropriate information session incorporating the modern neuroscience of pain, of benefit to all students, particularly the 1 in 4 girls and people assigned female at birth with severe period pain (more information can be found at: https://www.pelvicpain.org.au/ppep-talk-schools-program/
• Year 9 Laptop updates

Year 9 Camp

Last term, information was sent out about the unfortunate delay to our Year 9 Camp. While definitely not our preference to delay the camp, we believe that the new arrangements, in Term 4, will bring amazing opportunities for our students prior to heading into their pre-senior Year 10 studies. Thank you for your understanding regarding this matter and further information will be sent out this term, providing specific details of where and when the camp is, and how much the camp will cost.

AARA Applications when absent for Assessment

If a student is unable to attend school, due to illness or other circumstances beyond their control, they need to submit an AARA application to allow them further time to complete their assignments or sit a missed exam. Full details of the reason for absence are important to enable the AARA team to make a reasonable judgement on the reasons for absence. If you are able to obtain a medical certificate, it should be lodged with the application. With the assessment phase in full swing currently, and reports due to parents and carers at the end of term, there may be a need for an AARA to be completed. The application can be found on the school website under “Support and Resources” > “Forms and documents” > “Documents”. There is a specific application form for Years 7 – 10.

Stacey Warwick
Head of Department – Middle Secondary & Business

JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

Ms Rachel Boundy 
A/Head of Department - Junior Secondary

A reminder that junior parade will be held on even weeks this term and full school parade will be held on the alternating weeks. When students do not have Monday full school parade, they are to attend form class. When there is no junior parade, students will go straight to their Seek Worthy Things lesson.

We thank our Year 7 students for their active citizenship in supporting the school community in Hall setup. Thank you to parents and carers for organising an early arrival to school at 7:40am to accommodate this. See Term 3 schedule below.

Level Up Club – Recommences Week 3

Level Up Club will return in Week 3 this term. We are encouraging students in the Junior School to attend Level-Up Club sessions to set goals, develop skills and strategies to work towards them, and put in the necessary effort and preparation to be successful in their upcoming assessment, while being supported by the Junior Secondary Team and Student Leaders. These sessions are on every week from 12:50pm to 1:20pm on a Wednesday at second break in the RIRC.

Support offered to achieve the following:

• Reflect and set goals
• Develop organisation strategies
• Access resources (e.g. oneschool assessment planners, IT platforms)
• Work towards upcoming assessment while being supported by the Junior Secondary Team

Year 7 yLead Day

On Friday 18 July, Year 7 students participated in our yLead incursion. This was a wonderful opportunity for students to come together and see leadership as not just for those with formal positions, but how they can be leaders of their own lives. Students represented the student values of growth mindset, inclusivity and active citizenship, with conviction. The key messages from the day formed the acronym LEAD:

• Learn from mistakes
• Empower yourself and others
• Acknowledge strengths
• Develop connections

The Junior Secondary team look forward to watching our Year 7s embody each of these statements as they navigate Semester 2. Selection processes for Junior Leaders will commence soon, with further information to be sent out closer to the applications opening.

Rachel Boundy
A/Head of Department - Junior Secondary School

CREATIVE ARTS AND INDUSTRIES

Mr Anthony Pirovich
Head of Department - Creative Arts and Industries

CGEN

On Friday 18 July, I had the absolute pleasure of attending the Creative Generations 2025 (State Schools Onstage) spectacular at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Five of our very own Mount Gravatt High students Bethany C, Casey-Jade D, Karensa T, Josie T and Evangeline W were among the 2000 students in this annual large-scale, arena-style production. The event showcases the talents of students in various performing arts disciplines, including a 500-voice choir, 70 piece symphony orchestra and 1000 dancers, along with featured vocalists, drama students and stage and media crews. The four shows over two days are a culmination of months of preparation and rehearsals, providing students with opportunities to work with leading Australian performers and industry professional such as James Morrison AM. It was a delight seeing the high-quality performance and spotting our students amongst the performers. CGen 2025 will be aired by sponsorship partner Channel 9 later in the year so everyone can share in this spectacular event. Congratulations to all involved, and we couldn’t be prouder of you girls, for sharing your talents and representing Mount Gravatt High so well. 

Article by Nicole Robke 

Dance Troupe

Mount Gravatt High Dance Troupe shines at Ipswich Eisteddfod 

The Mount Gravatt High School Dance Troupe has once again made us proud, delivering an outstanding performance at the 2025 Ipswich Eisteddfod! Competing against some of the region’s most talented schools, our dancers showcased exceptional technique and teamwork across a variety of routines. 

Our Junior Jazz team were awarded very highly commended for their spirited jazz performance. The elite contemporary team also achieved very highly commended and special congratulations to Sienna in Year 12. Sienna’s student-devised dance was awarded third.  

The success is a testament to the dedication and countless hours of rehearsals put in by our students, as well as the guidance and support from our incredible choreographers. Thank you to the parents and school community for your continued encouragement and support.  

What’s Next? 

Our dancers are already preparing for the next round of competitions. Be sure to save the dates and come along to support the team: 

• Beenleigh Dance Eisteddfod (Logan Entertainment Centre) Thursday, 7 August. 
• Dance X Competition (Moreton Bay College) Saturday, 9 August. 
• Gold Coast Dance Eisteddfod (A B Paterson College) Friday, 29 August. 

Article by Sarah Mijatovic

Senior Drama Club

The 2025 Senior Drama Club production is coming up in August.

The Mount Gravatt High Senior Drama Club is thrilled to present its original production, ‘The Case of the Giver’s Board’, a compelling play written by Year 12 Anna Clarke, and performed entirely by students.

The Case of the Giver’s Board is a murder mystery set in 1907 London where a fraudulent charity organisation is confronted by a victim of their crimes. The events take place at an afterparty at the headboard member's house. All guests are under suspicion when the headboard member's eldest son is murdered. 

Directed by seniors Max F and Anna C, the production showcases the creativity and passion of Mount Gravatt High’s talented young performers and crew.

The show will take place over 2 performances and admission is by gold coin donation;

• Thursday, 14 August at 6:00pm in the Studio
• Friday, 15 August at 3:30pm in the Studio

Come support student theatre and experience a night of inspiration. Don’t miss ‘The Case of the Giver’s Board’!

Vocal Night

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Events and Dates 2025

Anthony Pirovich
Head of Department - Creative Arts and Industries

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Mrs Mel Everingham
Head of Department - Health Sciences and Sport

Waiuku College Netball

MGH had the pleasure of hosting New Zealand’s Waiuku College for a series of friendly netball games. Both schools showed incredible sportsmanship, teamwork and determination on the court. It was great to see students encouraging each other, giving their best effort and enjoying the game in the spirit of friendly competition. The Year 7/8 team won 21-4, the Year 9/10 team narrowly lost 9-6 and the mixed Year 7-10 team came away with the win, 20-3! A big thank you to Waiuku College for making the trip and to all players, coaches, and supporters who made the day such a success.

Chloe E and Ashley R QRSS Baseball Invitational Championships

These two talented athletes have been selected to represent the 13-18 years Met East Baseball Girls team at the QRSS Baseball Invitational Championships this September. We are so proud of your hard work, dedication and determination and can’t wait to see you both shine on the field.

Charlie M Met East Baseball

Congratulations to Charlie who has been selected for the Met East Baseball team. Best of luck Charlie!

Jack L and Wayna C QRSS Cross Country

Big congratulations to Jack L and Wayna C who have both been selected for the Met East Cross Country team. They’ll be representing the region at the QRSS 10-19 years Cross Country State Championships at the end of July. An amazing achievement and a testament to their hard work, determination and grit on the course. Best of luck!

Oscar L Met East Boys Hockey Tournament Success

Oscar had the incredible opportunity to play in the Met East Boys 10-12 Hockey Tournament. We’re so proud to share that Oscar was voted best and fairest by his teammates, earning him the Met East White Cap, such a special recognition of his hard work, team spirit and sportsmanship. To top it off, he was also selected as a shadow player for Queensland! Amazing effort Oscar.

MGH Athlete Development Program

Athlete Profile

Name: Oscar Lyons
Sport(s): Hockey and Baseball
Year Level: 7
Team/Club: Easts hockey and Runcorn Indians baseball

1. What position or event do you compete in, and what responsibilities or skills does it involve?

I am a mid-field at hockey.  My job is to pass and distribute the ball to my team mates and be up in the attack and back in defence.  I am the link of the team.

I play all positions at baseball.  I execute the plays to the best of my ability.  I like to play short-stop and 2^nd base, these are pivot positions where you field ground balls and fly balls and throw the ball to the bases to get the outs.

2. List your most significant achievements or personal bests in your sport. Why are these meaningful to you?

• Hockey – QLD shadow for Boys 10-12 Hockey team. Brisbane representative hockey.
• Met East representation and ‘player’s player’ award.
• Baseball – Souths Division 1 representative team. Most Promising Junior – Indians baseball Club. 

3. What are your short-term goals (this season/year) and long-term aspirations (beyond school)?

• Short-term: improve my flow of skills in hockey. Improve power and distance of my throw in baseball.
• Long-term: make the Queensland team (hockey and baseball)

Mel Everingham
Head of Department – Health Sciences and Sports

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Mr Dan Hollis
Head of Department – Design & Technology

Semester 2 Kicks Off with Creative Energy in Technology Classes

As Semester 2 begins, our Year 12 Furnishing students are deeply engaged in constructing their Bedside Table projects. Drawing on their advanced furnishing skills and creative flair, they are progressing well, with project completion expected by mid-August.

Meanwhile, our Year 11 Engineering Skills students have recently completed their outstanding Meat Mallet projects. They are now fully immersed in their next challenge, the G-Clamp project which introduces new skills, materials and processes as part of the ESK curriculum.

In addition to many exciting projects across other year levels, the rotation of Year 8 IDT students includes several classes enthusiastically beginning either a "Helicar" or a "Box with a Sliding Lid" project. Their early commitment and enthusiasm suggest a successful and rewarding term ahead.

Year 10 students have also recently begun their latest elective subjects within our faculty. These courses offer them the opportunity to explore a diverse range of exciting projects, helping them develop both practical skills and creative problem-solving abilities.

Dan Hollis
Head of Department – Design & Technology

INCLUSIVE PRACTICES

Ms Victoria Leadbeatter
Head of Department – Inclusive Practices

The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) – August 2025

Every year, all schools in Australia participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD process requires schools to identify information already available in the school about supports provided to students with disability. These relate to legislative requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, in line with the NCCD guidelines (2019).

Information provided about students to the Australian Government for the NCCD includes:

• year of schooling
• category of disability: physical, cognitive, sensory or social/emotional
• level of adjustment provided: support provided within quality differentiated teaching practice, supplementary, substantial or extensive.

The school will provide data to the Australian Government in such a way that no individual student will be able to be identified, the privacy and confidentiality of all students is ensured.

Please follow this link for a fact sheet about the NCCD for parents, guardians and carers if you would like to learn more. This factsheet has also been translated to other languages and is available at 

If you have any questions about the NCCD, please contact the school to speak with Victoria Leadbeatter or email: vlead1@eq.edu.au

The Fresh Futures Expo

Fresh Futures exists to empower individuals living with disabilities and those who support them, especially young people transitioning from school, by providing them with access to information, resources and opportunities to help them prepare and plan for the future they imagine.

This year, families have the option to attend the event at one of five different locations. Each expo will run from 10:00am to 2:00pm, providing a great opportunity for parents and carers to explore a wide range of services and supports available for young people with disabilities.

The purpose is to;

• To connect individuals with disabilities and their families to services, supports, and opportunities.
• To help young people imagine and pursue a fulfilling life in their communities.
• To provide a platform for service providers, educators, and community organizations to showcase their offerings.

This is a fabulous opportunity for families to connect with organisations that can support meaningful post school pathways.

Victoria Leadbeatter
Head of Department – Inclusive Practices

SCIENCE

Ms Sarah Coutts
Head of Department – Science

Psychology

Both Year 11 and Year 12 Psychology students attended the Integrated Pathology Learning Centre (IPLC) in Term 3. The IPLC program, based at the University of Queensland, offers secondary students’ a rare opportunity to come face-to-face with a variety of diseases. During their visit, students participate in workshops that cover a wide range of issues, exploring the pathology underlying health problems and disease prevention. This includes investigating the effects of behavioural and environmental factors on health and thinking critically about personal and peer attitudes to contemporary health issues.

Year 11 students, Lisa T and Elliot S, share their thoughts on the experience:

Psychology Excursion to UQ Pathology Centre

We really enjoyed our excursion to the University of Queensland’s Pathology Centre. During our visit, we participated in a class discussion where we explored the different lobes of the brain and their functions, as well as learned about various mental illnesses and diseases. We had the unique opportunity to examine brains up close, including examples that showed the physical effects of specific conditions, such as haemorrhages caused by burst blood vessels and internal bleeding.

The experience gave us valuable insight into how mental illnesses and coping mechanisms affect the body physically, enhancing our overall understanding of mental health. One of the most exciting parts of the day was when we were given time at the end to explore all the specimens on display. It was fascinating to see the range of infected and affected brain samples, and it really deepened our appreciation for the complexity of Psychology.

For anyone interested in Psychology, Biology, Medicine, or Science in general, we would definitely recommend this excursion. It was a highly informative and memorable experience.

By Lisa T and Elliot S

Year 12 Chemistry Excursion

Our Year 12 Chemistry students recently visited Griffith University for an exciting, hands-on excursion. Students synthesized aspirin, putting organic chemistry theories into practice. They then analysed their product using key analytical techniques such as FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy), melting point, and HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography). The experience deepened their understanding of the syllabus, investigating organic chemistry concepts and analytical techniques.

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Year 11 Biology: Rat Dissection Brings Learning to Life

As part of their Unit 1: Cells and Multicellular Organisms coursework, Year 11 Biology students recently participated in a rat dissection. Throughout Term 2, students have been exploring the structure and function of key body systems in multicellular organisms, including the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and excretory systems.

The dissection offered a valuable hands-on learning experience, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge to real biological structures. By examining the internal anatomy of a rat, students gained deeper insights into the organisation and interdependence of body systems, helping to reinforce their understanding of human biology. This practical investigation not only enhanced their scientific skills but also sparked curiosity and engagement in the study of life sciences.

And while the experience wasn’t for the faint of heart, it certainly gave students a lot of guts—literally and figuratively!

Article by Brendan Whitten

Year 7 Scientists Set to Explore Forces in Action!

This term in Science, Year 7 students at Mount Gravatt High will be exploring the fascinating world of forces and motion. Over the coming weeks, they will investigate how different forces, both contact and non-contact act on objects and how these forces affect motion.

Students will learn to distinguish between balanced and unbalanced forces and their effects, using free-body diagrams to visually represent these forces with arrows. They’ll also explore key forces such as friction, gravity and air resistance, and investigate how these influence how objects move across different surfaces.

A highlight has been our investigation using crash test dummies to explore inertia the concept that an object resists changes to its motion. Students observed and recorded how the dummies moved during various collisions and linked their results back to Sir Isaac Newton’s laws of motion.

Later in the term, students will use spring balances to measure the force of gravity on different objects and learn about the relationship between mass, weight, and gravitational pull. They’ll also investigate how simple machines like ramps, pulleys and gears reduce the amount of force needed to complete a task.

With plenty of hands-on learning and real-world connections, it’s shaping up to be an exciting term of discovery for our Year 7 scientists!

Article by Danielle Kalpakidis

Sarah Coutts
Head of Department – Science

ADMINISTRATION CARPARK GARDEN

A Special Thank You to Steven Moon

We would like to acknowledge the tremendous work and skill that Steven Moon has put into creating the beautiful feature garden at the front of our school. The garden looks fantastic, and we’ve heard so many positive comments from visitors and members of our school community who agree.

Thank you, Steven, for your dedication and contribution. Your efforts have made a lasting and welcoming impact on our school environment.

CLUBS 2025

WINTER UNIFORM

During the colder months, we recommend wearing the winter uniform in layers to provide extra warmth. Layering is ideal for chilly mornings and allows for easy adjustment as the temperature rises throughout the day.

Winter uniform includes:

Long pants - dark college grey. Trousers must be worn with the belt (approx. 30mm black leather belt with plain buckle).

Jumper - Red poly/cotton V-necked jumper with black MGH embroidered. Students may wear the school jumper or jacket. Sleeves are to be worn at the wrists (not pushed up the arms). When worn with sports uniform, polo shirt is to be tucked in so it cannot be seen.

Jacket - Black and red microfibre jacket with black collar, zipped front embroidered with MGH.  Students may wear the school jumper or jacket. Sleeves are to be worn at the wrists (not pushed up the arms).  When worn zipped up with sports uniform, polo shirt is to be tucked so it cannot be seen.

Track Sport Pants - Plain black microfibre, with cotton lining (optional in Winter, June to August) and are to be free of logos and stripes. 

Scarf - Red with embroidered MGH (optional in Winter, June to August) and must be purchased from the uniform shop.

Senior Formal Tie - Year 10-12 boys to be worn during winter.

All items are available from the Uniform Shop.

Stockings - Plain black or charcoal stockings are optional year round for all girls. They should not be worn with socks or sport shorts and must always be in good condition. Please note, they are not available for purchase at the Uniform Shop.

Students are permitted to wear layers under their uniform, such as white singlets, long-sleeved shirts, or thermal items, as needed, provided they are fully covered by the uniform.

Senior jerseys may be worn.

HOMEWORK GUIDELINES

Homework is a very valuable part of the learning process.  In the less structured environment at home, students have the opportunity through focused activities to deepen knowledge, refine a range of skills and develop their thinking processes.  Homework also enables time management and organisational skills to be developed.

A teacher at a state school may require a student of the school to complete homework. The school’s Principal decides what is a reasonable amount of homework for a student at each year level. In deciding what is reasonable, the principal takes into account the following guidelines as developed for the school under Section 427(2)(f) of the Education Act.

Click on the link to Mount Gravatt High’ website to view full details and responsibilities

STUDENT SUPPORT

At Mount Gravatt High School, we understand that empowering our students involves providing a nurturing environment that addresses their diverse needs. Our dedicated team of professionals, including guidance officers, a social worker, a school-based youth health nurse, and a community education counsellor, ensures that your child will receive the support they need to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.

As parents and guardians, your involvement is key to our students' success, and we encourage you to reach out to any of our support staff if you have any questions or concerns. Together, we can create a positive and enriching educational experience for your children at Mount Gravatt High School.

GUIDANCE OFFICER NEWS

Options Career Bulletin

Each Newsletter you can look forward to the latest edition of the Options Career Bulletin. This newsletter is a comprehensive tool for career investigation and can be a valuable assistance in career planning.

Career Information Bulletin 11 is now available to view.

You can view using the following link:

Your Guidance Officer Team

Appointments with the Guidance Officer can be made via the following link: Guidance Officer

Our Guidance Officer Team
Daniel Wilson, Sarah Stubican and Genevieve Barnes

STUDENT WELLBEING

School based social workers work as a link between school, home and community by providing counselling, advocacy, resources and crisis management to students and families.

Social work is a values-based profession, aiming to improve people’s lives by promoting social justice, human rights, equity and wellbeing.

If you would like to know more about the services our school based social worker provides, please contact either Ms Janie or Ms Jenn. 

With a background in youth work and inclusive practices, Jade White has joined MGH to assist with school engagement and general wellbeing. Offering a quiet space for when students may be feeling overwhelmed or just need to chat, drop ins are welcome (located in SC1 beside the Engagement Hub) and regular appointments can be made.

Ms White will be available for things like goal setting, strength-based strategies, tailored programs to suit individual needs and group intervention. Her focus to seek positive outcomes for both students and their school community.

Ms White will be available Monday to Friday, and is located in SC1 beside the Engagement Hub.  She can be contacted via email jwhit1287@eq.edu.au.

Jade White
Student Support Officer

Barbara is available Monday and Tuesday, if you would like to contact Barbara, call the school or email direct, bcars52@eq.edu.au

Barbara Carson
Community Education Counsellor

SCHOOL-BASED YOUTH HEALTH NURSE

School Based Youth Health Nurses work in secondary schools across Queensland, with their focus being on preventative healthcare, early detection and brief intervention for all the students in Year 7 to 12.

Confidential Student Appointments

Students can make an appointment with the SBYHN in person, by emailing nurse.mtgravatt@health.qld.gov.au or via the student counter, to discuss any questions they may have about their health and wellbeing. These appointments are confidential, and the nurse will not share any information without the student’s consent, unless there is a significant risk to the student’s health or safety.

In most cases, the SBYHN encourages students to talk to their parents or carers about their health and wellbeing issues and often the nurse supports students to do this.

Individual health consultations may include:

• Early detection of actual or potential health problems.
• Providing information, options or referrals to relevant health services to provide them with further assessment, treatment and/or support.
• Provide brief interventions and/or referrals to other services as appropriate.

Some of the main issues for which students have accessed the SBYHN this year have been mental health, including social and emotional wellbeing, relationsnhips, family issues, stress, eating issues, sexual and reproductive health, drug use (including tobacco and alcohol) and growth and development.

Please encourage the young person in your care to contact the nurse if they require any information or support for any health-related issues.  The SBYHN can also take referrals from teachers and parents at nurse.mtgravatt@health.qld.gov.au. Esther is available Wednesday and Thursday.

Esther McCall
School-Based Youth Health Nurse

FINANCE

Mrs Sarah Harvey
Business Manager

Thank you to families who have either paid the annual SRS fee in full or are paying via term instalments or a customised payment plan.  The Term 3 instalment was due 25 July 2025.

If you have not yet made an SRS payment or arranged a payment plan, we ask that you contact our Student Accounts team as a matter of priority to arrange this.  Our contact details are: studentaccounts@mtgravattshs.eq.edu.au or 3291 5222.

Please also note that students can only attend camps, excursions, sports and extra-curricular activities if the students' SRS fees are up to date.

If you have any questions or require assistance with a payment or a payment plan, please do not hesitate to contact us. 

Sarah Harvey
Business Manager

BIKE STORAGE

Mount Gravatt High has provided secure storage for student bikes. Students requiring access to the secure bike storage will be issued with a fob/dongle device. These devices have a $20 security deposit.

Please see Accounts Department or office staff for further details including access agreement.

Sarah Harvey
Business Manager

P&C NEWS

2025 P&C Executive Members

Become a Volunteer

Have you got one morning a month you could be a volunteer in our Canteen or Uniform Shop or would like to volunteer at fundraising events? You do not have to be a member.

It is a great way to meet other parents, enjoy a social outing and be involved in your child's school community. Grandparents and family members are most welcome. 

If you have any questions, please contact the office on (07) 3291 5222 or email pandc@mtgravattshs.eq.edu.au

Thank you for your support and for helping to make our great school even better.

CANTEEN

Canteen Menu

Full Menu on Flexischools

Please see Flexischools for our full menu and how to order your child’s lunch and snacks. The canteen also has daily specials, snacks and drinks available at both breaks.

UNIFORM SHOP

The P & C Association Uniform Shop carries the full range of uniforms necessary for your student to attend Mount Gravatt High. All compulsory uniform clothing items are available including socks. 

Uniform Price List

Online Orders

Orders via Flexischools can be collected from the Uniform Shop during opening hours.  

https://www.flexischools.com.au/ 

Second-hand Uniform Sales

• Second Hand Uniforms available washed and ironed.

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 7:30am – 11.00am

The Uniform Shop is closed on public holidays and school holidays. 

Unwanted Uniforms

If you are interested in selling your unwanted uniform, please bring in your freshly washed and ironed items to the uniform shop. A 50% commission is deducted from the sold items and cheques will be issued twice a year.

Lost property – can now be collected from the Uniform Shop

There is a lost property box outside the Uniform Shop or please see Mrs Brown in the Uniform Shop.

The amount of lost property that we have on hand continues to grow and it is overwhelming how many hats, clothing and other items we have mounting up.  We are confident parents do not want to continue to pay for the same items over and over again.  Please NAME your student’s items.

Gayle Brown - Uniform Shop Manager

Mount Gravatt High Dress Code

The required black school shoes and sporting footwear are not available from the Uniform Shop and must be purchased separately.

Past Students

To join Mount Gravatt High Alumni simply download the application form below or contact Mount Gravatt High on 3291 5222 or email admin@mtgravattshs.eq.edu.au

OUR ENVIRONMENT

Bird Bee Butterfly Bush Care

You are invited to come along, meet locals, international students and community members while unwinding and getting fit with some gardening.

Join us afterwards for cake and a warm drink.

Date:                   Second Sunday of every month
Venue:                 Mount Gravatt High, the green corridor above soccer oval. School oval behind 52 Bentham Street.
Time:                   3:00pm - 5:00pm
Contact:              Laurie or Sheamus on 0409 273 874 or just turn up on Sunday afternoon. 
Bring:                  Hat, water bottle and walking shoes

Afternoon tea provided with a guarantee of fun and fitness.

Supported by Mount Gravatt Environment Group, Griffith University students and our local community

Containers for Change – Envirobank

It’s simple, collect an orange Envirobank bag from reception and start collecting. Containers and bottles should be empty, unbroken, not crushed, lid free and display a 10-cent refund marking on the label. Please return your full orange Envirobank bag to reception.

COMMUNITY SPORT & RECREATION

Kids Karate

Karate/Jujitsu

Sun Bae Taekwondo & Hapkido - Mount Gravatt Hall 

Monday and Thursday evenings

For more information, please contact Master Bradley on 0414 574 574 or visit the website www.sunbae.net

SCHOOL ZONE PARKING

Electronic Gates at Loreburn Street

The Loreburn Street entrance electronic gates are now operational. This new addition aims to provide ease of operation and assist in managing traffic within our school grounds, ultimately enhancing the safety of our students.

The decision to install an electronic gate was driven by our commitment to ensuring a secure and controlled environment for our students and staff. By allowing access to authorised vehicles only, we can effectively monitor and regulate the flow of traffic on school grounds reducing congestion and minimising potential risk to students and staff.

It is crucial for all parents, guardians, and visitors to note that all other vehicles, apart from authorised vehicles, are required to remain outside of our school grounds at all times.

We kindly request your cooperation in adhering to this policy.

Brisbane City Council's School Zone Parking Compliance Program

Parents parking illegally at school drop offs and pick-ups are on notice with Brisbane City Council

School parking is being targeted by council officers in a program designed to tackle illegal parking around schools, from blocking driveways to parking on yellow lines.

Brisbane City Council has advised that parents are not complying and are parking over driveways, on yellow lines and double parking so council officers will issue fines for illegal parking to prevent the issue affecting local residents and student safety.

Council officers will be conducting patrols around the school to ensure safe parking. Parking fines will be issued in cases where illegal parking is observed.

We would like to take this opportunity to ask parents, guardians and visitors of our school to complying with local traffic conditions and laws and respect our neighbours by not parking across driveways, or waiting in driveways.

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