A Note from the Principal

Annual Awards Night

As previously communicated, our annual awards celebrations will take place at the school on Monday 16 November commencing at 6:30pm in the hall. We look forward to acknowledging and celebrating outstanding student success across a range of endeavours as well as presenting a number of special awards. Our student leadership team for 2027 will also be announced at the Awards Night.

In a change from previous years, the Committed to Achievement Awards will not be presented. Traditionally, these awards have been presented annually at the Awards Night to celebrate those students who have achieved all As and/or Bs for both Effort and Behaviour throughout the year. This year, these awards have been presented on two occasions in both Semester 1 and 3 through the Committed to Achievement, Respectful, Responsible (C.A.R.R) awards ceremonies. The Outstanding Achievement Awards will continue to be presented annually at the school’s Awards Night.

We look forward to a wonderful evening of celebration of success with students, staff, parents and caregivers, families, friends and broader community.

2027 Student Laptop Resource Scheme

Beginning 2027, the school is implementing a new laptop program commencing with students in Year 7 in Phase 1 of the rollout. The new program will provide opportunities for the devices to be owned by families at the end of the agreement (hire to buy arrangement over four years). New program agreements and supporting documentation will be shared with families early in 2027. Students in Years 8-12 in 2027 will continue with the existing Laptop Resource Scheme. Further information around these arrangements will be communicated by the end of Term 4, 2026 in preparation for 2027.

Update - Dress Code Consultation

As previously advised, the school has been undertaking an extensive review of the TSHS Dress Code with community throughout the year. The revised Dress Code is now in the final stages of editing and will be shared with community in coming weeks in preparation for the commencement of the 2027 school year. It is important to note that there will be no changes to the newly implemented uniform itself, however the updated Dress Code will provide enhanced clarity for all members of our community around our school’s expectations.

2027 Musical

Following on from the outstanding success of the 2026 school musical, the school will be offering another musical next year to further promote opportunities for students to engage in co-curricular learning in The Arts. The 2027 musical is Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr and initial preparations are already underway. Musicals provide rich learning opportunities for students and contribute toward improved self confidence and self-belief, teamwork and collaboration, creative expression, belonging and positive relationships.

2026 School Opinion Survey

Thank you very much to all parents and caregivers who provided feedback through the 2026 School Opinion Survey. We continue to highly value your feedback and review the data to identify areas for ongoing improvement.

As previously advised, your feedback can be shared at any time with us by phone, through scheduled meetings, as well as through email at feedback@toogoolawahshs.eq.edu.au .

Kind regards,

Phil Reid

A/Principal