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Letter from The Principal

The past two weeks have been another wonderful reminder of the energy, talent and community spirit that make Ipswich State High School such a great place to learn and work.

A sincere thank you to the many staff, students, families and community members who have supported the incredible range of activities happening across our school. From our Variety Concert and School Play, Unfiltered, to our Rugby League home games and other school events, these opportunities simply would not be possible without the commitment of the people who organise, supervise, coach, perform, compete and cheer from the sidelines. I am incredibly grateful to everyone who has contributed.

There is plenty more to look forward to! Next week we celebrate National Science Week, with our Science team and UQ Science Ambassadors planning a range of activities, competitions and opportunities for students to get involved. This will be followed by Book Week, with this year's theme Symphony of Stories bringing another exciting program of activities across the school.

Finally, our 2026 School Opinion Survey is currently open. I strongly encourage all parents and carers to take a few minutes to complete the survey before it closes on Friday 21 August. Your feedback provides valuable information about what we are doing well and where we can continue to improve.

Thank you for continuing to support our students and our school.​

Looking Ahead

Upcoming Events

​Save the Date – Academic Excellence Day and Night

Ipswich State High School will celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students at our Academic Excellence Day and Night on Wednesday 21st October 2026.

The day ceremony will begin at 10.00 am and recognise students receiving Bronze and Silver Awards. The evening ceremony will begin at 6.00 pm and recognise students receiving Gold and Major Awards.

Eligible students and their parents and caregivers will be notified by Week 2 of Term 4 and advised which ceremony to attend.

All award recipients must attend in full formal uniform. We look forward to celebrating the dedication, effort and academic achievements of our students.

Homestay Opportunities

Have a spare room at home? Consider becoming a Homestay Host for international students studying at Ipswich State High School!

We're looking for friendly and welcoming families who can provide a supportive home environment for our visiting students.

Benefits include:
• Rewarding cultural exchange experiences
• Opportunities to build lifelong global friendships
• Weekly payments to assist with homestay expenses

If you're interested in hosting an international student, please contact our international team at international@ipswichshs.eq.edu.au for more information.

Wear It Purple Day

On Thursday 27th August, students are invited to wear purple accessories to celebrate rainbow young people and support their right to be who they are.

Students must remain in full school uniform, with purple accessories only. All items must follow school uniform guidelines. Students who are unsure can speak with their Year Level Guidance Officer or Mr Kelso.

Fortnightly Focus

This fortnight, we are focusing on following school processes for the safe and responsible use of technology.

At Ipswich State High School, responsible technology use means following staff instructions, using devices and online platforms appropriately, and making choices that support safe and productive learning.

We encourage all students to take responsibility for how they use technology and help create a safe, respectful and focused learning environment for everyone.

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