Track and Field Carnival

The weather gods were in our favour for 2 fantastic days of competition Thursday and Friday 23rd and 24th July. It’s great to see so many students getting involved, with the day culminating in the running of the hotly contested Gap Gift and war cries.

Age Champions for 2026 will be posted next week.

District Track and Field

Competitors who gain selection from our School Track and Field Carnival go on to District.

Details of students who have qualified will be distributed very shortly.

This is held at St. Joeseph's College, Nudgee s on Thursday 6th and Friday 7th August.

Eligible students will receive details of this next round of competition. We are able to take up to two students per event however students are required to make the qualifying requirements. Students will be required to make their own transport to the event on these days.

Mountain Biking

The mountain biking team will compete at the Rocky Trails Academy on 14th August. They will be heading to Ipswich for the final race of the year. Best of luck!

Year 9 Gala Day

Our next Year 9 Gala Day will be held on Tuesday 11th August at the South Pine Sporting Complex. This day will provide an opportunity for all students in Year 9 to participate in competitive sports.

Sports on offer to the students are:

Beach Volleyball
Basketball
Netball
7 a side Soccer
Touch

Year 9 student sign up:

Chat to your friends and sign up for an activity on offer via Microsoft Forms (link in email sent to year 9 students - 21/07/26)
This Microsoft form will close on Monday 27th July at 2pm (week 3)
Talk to your parent/carer and ask them to provide permission via Q-Parents – this will be released next week after the nomination window closes
Permission due via Q-Parents by Friday 07/08/26
Get ready to travel on Tuesday August 11 – normal school hours

Where do I meet on the day?

At 8.35am, meet on the grass out the front of A-block. We will mark the roll and depart on the bus from here. We will get back to school at 2.30pm in the afternoon

What do I need to prepare for the day of fun?

Bring your lunch and a water bottle
Bring your hat!
Please bring long socks and shin pads if you choose 7 a side football
Chat to your parent/carer about the opportunity and please ask them to complete the Q-Parents permission (collect a hard copy form from the sports hall if you are not registered for Q-Parents).
Be ready for a social and active day, it is a great opportunity!

If you do not wish to participate, it is a normal day at school. Nominate "Stay at School" on the Microsoft form.

If you have any questions, please come and have a chat to the HPE staff in the sports hall.

Congratulations Lucas Aarekol

Lucas Aarekol completed the 2026 AusCycling Queensland State Road Championships at Mackay. He completed the Under 15 Time Trial, Road Race, and Criterium. Lucas placed 5th, 6th and 1st respectively and has gained a position in the Under 15 Queensland Team to race at the Junior National Road Championships at the Sunshine Coast on 17-19 September. Lucas was so pleased to place first in the criterium, which is a high-intensity cycling race on a short, closed-loop circuit race run over 20 min + 3 laps held in Mackay.

West District Sport Nomination Process

Discuss suitability with HPE staff in the Sports Hall staffroom
Complete the online nomination form via the QR code provided
Once nominations close, West District will forward trial documentation. Completed forms must be returned via email to Mr Moran or Mr Hottes

West District Trials - Upcoming

Sport	Gender / Age Group	Nomination Due	Trial Date
Cricket	Boys13-14 Years	28/07/2026	TBC (13/08/26)
Cricket	Girls13-14 Years	28/07/2026	TBC (13/08/26)

Community Notices

Eco FEST - 16 August