Letter from The Principal
The 2026 Broncos Cup season is officially underway, and this year marks an exciting milestone for Ipswich State High School. For the first time ever, ISHS will host our premier Rugby League games on our very own front oval, bringing the excitement and energy of Broncos Cup football directly into the heart of our school community. Over recent months, significant work has gone into preparing the field, including the installation of new goal posts and careful preparation of the playing surface to ensure it is game ready.
We are incredibly excited to welcome students, families, staff and community members to support our teams at home throughout the season. Home games will be held on Wednesday 3 June, Wednesday 10 June and Wednesday 5 August, and we encourage our community to come along and cheer on our students as they proudly represent the school.
In Week 2 we also recognised Guidance Officer Week and acknowledged the outstanding work of our three dedicated Guidance Officers, Cameron Turton, Kelly Cox and Rebecca Gilmore. Next week we will celebrate Chaplaincy Week and recognise the valuable contribution of our dedicated Chaplain, Jaida Perry-Jill, who provides ongoing care and support to our students each day.
Looking Ahead
Upcoming Events
Child Safe Workshop
Child safety expectations in Australia have changed, and many organisations are adjusting to what these new requirements mean in practice.
To support our community, Ipswich State High School will be hosting a free Child Safe Workshop on Monday 8th June at 4.30pm, led by Dr Caroline Blackley, whose research focuses on helping organisations create safer environments for children.
This workshop is designed to give parents, carers, and community members a clear understanding of the updated Child Safe Standards and how they help protect young people. The session is practical, easy to follow, and focused on real‑world steps that schools and organisations can take to strengthen child safety.
What you'll learn:
- What has changed in the Child Safe Standards
- How organisations are expected to respond
- What strong child safety practice looks like
- How families and communities can play a role
There is no jargon and no complicated language, just clear, helpful guidance to support safer environments for every child.
Event Details
Ipswich State High School, Brassall, QLD
8th June at 4.30pm
FREE community event
Register here: https://carolineblackley.com/child-safeguarding-workshop
We encourage all parents and carers to attend or share this opportunity with others in the community. Together, we can ensure our children are supported, protected, and surrounded by adults who understand the standards designed to keep them safe.
Athletics Carnival
Our Athletics Carnival is coming up, with Years 10 to 12 competing on Friday 19th of June and Years 7 to 9 on Thursday 25th of June. Students wishing to participate in Period 1 and 2 nomination events must have completed QParents permission and signed the nomination sheet outside the HPE Staffroom (AS05) by Friday 5th of June. Novelty events will take place during Periods 3 and 4. We look forward to seeing students getting involved, showing house spirit and representing Ipswich State High School with pride.
Multicultural Festival![]()
Ipswich State High School is proud to invite our community to our 2026 Multicultural Festival on Tuesday 23rd of June. Join us as we celebrate the cultures, traditions and diversity that make our school community so vibrant and special. Food stalls will open from 4:30pm, with performances beginning from 5:30pm. We look forward to bringing our community together for an evening of food, music, dance and celebration. Please RSVP via the QR code on the event poster or here: https://tinyurl.com/4e7npedr 
Homestay Opportunities
Every year in term 3, our sister city, Nerima comes over the water to homestay and spend some time learning about Australian school life.
This year Education Queensland International (EQI), in partnership with Nerima, has arranged a Homestay Program for 2026 through a third-party provider. If you are still interested in Home staying these lovely students, they are currently seeking expressions of interest from families during their visit to Brisbane.
The current details are as follows:
Student ages: 13–15 years
Tour dates: 20 July – 25 July 2026
The homestay provider has supplied the following contact details for interested families. If you would like further information or wish to apply to become a host family, please contact the provider directly or apply through their website.
Leanne Wilson | AHN Brisbane
Phone: +61 (07) 3230 5700
Email: leanne@homestaynetwork.org
Website: https://www.homestaynetwork.org/
Hosting international students can be a rewarding cultural experience for families and provides students with an opportunity to experience Australian family life during their stay.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the homestay provider above.
Fortnightly Focus
Our Focus of the Fortnight is Responsibility.
Next fortnight, we are encouraging students to take ownership of their learning by recognising when they need support and having the confidence to seek it. Being responsible does not mean doing everything alone, it means making positive choices, asking questions, accepting feedback and using the support around us to keep moving forward.
By showing responsibility in the classroom and across the school, students can continue earning SWITCH points and demonstrating what it means to be respectful and responsible learners at Ipswich State High School.
