I would like to extend a warm welcome back to new and existing VPSHS families as we commence Term 1, 2022 on Monday 7 February 2022. I will be encouraging all students to have high expectations for themselves and others; believe in their ability to perform at their very best both at school and in life and succeed through their actions in the classroom to Learn, Think and Perform.
I ask students to live by the school values of Respect, Integrity and Responsibility through pride in their behaviour and personal presentation both on school grounds and within the wider community. Our school uniform is a representation of Victoria Point State High School and our students are influencers that reflect the school's reputation.
We are looking forward to acknowledging the elected Student Leadership Team at the Badge Ceremony, date to be confirmed and uniting and partaking in the VPSHS Swimming Carnival.
Victoria Point State High School will continue to observe Education Queensland Guidelines for hygienic practices aligned to Queensland Health advice and maintain COVID-19 safe work practices including on-going COVID cleaning and sanitising routines.
Please be reminded of the school's attendance target at 92%, students are required to bring their own device to every lesson, mobile phones must be turned off in every classroom and should not be used as a device. School Photos are Thursday 10 February 2022.
Day 1 Year 7 and New Students to VPSHS
Arrival from: 8.00am
Where: Student Centre
What to Bring: Notebook/Pen and Drink Bottle
What to Wear: Formal School Uniform
Day 1 Years 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12
Arrival from: 8.00am
Where: Family Group – students can access their timetable through Daymap
Alphabetical student lists will be posted in the following locations for student reference:
Years 08, 09 & 10 - The Science Block & Years 10, 11 & 12 - Moongalba
What to Bring: Timetabled Equipment, Books and Texts
What to Wear: Formal School Uniform
Student Timetables
In preparation for the return to school, students can access their timetable through Daymap.
Face Masks
All high school students, including those who are under 12 years of age need to wear a mask, including on dedicated school transport, unless they are seated indoors, outdoors or are able to maintain a 1.5 metre distance from others. Parents are required to provide their child with a mask or request a medical exemption for their child via email to admin@vpshs.eq.edu.au whereby an exemption pass will be issued.
Priority Rapid Testing for Students
Sick or symptomatic students must not attend school - symptoms of COVID-19. Students should attend their local Queensland Health testing clinics where they will be prioritised to receive a free rapid antigen test (RAT).
- If the test result is negative and the student is well, they can return to school.
- If the test is positive, the student will need to follow Queensland Health quarantine and isolation requirements.
If a student becomes symptomatic at school, they will be immediately isolated in a safe place, and their parents/carer will be contacted to collect their child. When the student is collected the parent/carer will receive a RAT to administer at home.
2021 Year 12 Outcomes - Congratulations!
Congratulations to the class of 2021. Students' accomplished great results against the challenges of COVID. We are very proud to have worked alongside independent, capable and confident citizens of our local community.
- 100% of our Year 12 students exiting in 2021 received a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) or a Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA).
- 59% of eligible students received an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) above 70 (ATARs range from the highest 99.95 – the lowest <30, on a 2000-point scale, in increments of 0.05).
- 42 out of 43 ATAR eligible students were awarded tertiary admission from their top preferences. These fields include:
- Health and Recreation (Nursing, Allied Health, Paramedicine) - 28% of students
- Humanities and Social Sciences (specifically Psychology, Social Work and Behavioural Sciences) - 21% of students
- Education - 18.5%
- Information Technology (includes Digital Design) - 9%
The remaining 23.5% received offers in the areas of: Business and Tourism; Criminology & Justice (Law); Engineering and Technology; Primary Industries and the Environment; Science; Built Environment and Design and Creative and Performing Arts.
77% of Year 12 students were awarded one or more VET Qualification, recognising VPSHS as a leading school for vocational excellence across Queensland.
2022 Student Resource Scheme
Due to the delay in the start of the school year, Victoria Point State High School has extended the due date for full payment or payment plan of the Student Resource Scheme (SRS) to Friday 18 February 2022. Thank you to all families who have already made payment, this streamlines the process for students to access resources quickly and easily.
I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation for your on-going support into 2021. Further communication will be forth-coming from your child's individual teacher/s. Please do not hesitate to contact the school for any further information or assistance admin@vpshs.eq.edu.au