Pimlico SHS Term 2 Newsletter 2

From the Principals Desk

As Term 2 comes to a close, can I thank all members of our community for their meaningful support of the school. There has been much to celebrate across the term, and much to look forward to. There are many variables impacting on education that are outside the school’s control, but was is in our control is to have a wonderful and committed group of staff who work their hardest for the students who attend the school. Across wellbeing, academic and sporting areas, as well as in the arts and music, Pimlico’s teachers have made a world of difference, as they always do.

Student Learning Outcomes:

The core tenant of schooling is to provide a high quality education. For each student, this will look a little different. Across Term 2 we have seen many different examples of personal excellence amongst our students. The graph on the left shows the trend over the last several years in students meeting the achievement standard (achieving a C or above) across all year levels and learning areas at Pimlico State High School. The graph on the right shows the same information for students achieving above the achievement standard (achieving an A or B). In both cases we are seeing significant growth in student learning outcomes at Pimlico over time. This demonstrates that when students are supported by highly capable teachers who deliberately plan for the diversity of learners they teach, students will be able to do their best. Each learner starts in a different place and we should celebrate the growth and improvement that each learner makes, regardless of the outcome. I would like to acknowledge the school’s teaching and support staff for their investment in learning about teaching using an inclusive approach that supports all learners.

Pimlico SHS also has one of the most comprehensive Work Experience programs of any school in Queensland. Across this week our Year 11 students have been immersed in different workplaces and hundreds of Work Experience visits have been conducted by staff. The learning that comes from this is vital in supporting students as they begin to prepare to transition to a life beyond school.

I would also like to highlight how well our current Year 12 ATAR students have been performing.  After Internal Assessment One in 2025, an incredible 45 students achieved a 100% result a total of 71 times.  Congratulations to all of these students on their efforts and success, as well as the entire 2025 Year 12 cohort for being a kind and caring group of young people who support one another to do their best. Congratulations also to their teachers.

Attendance Matters at Our School!

It is extremely important that your child is attending school regularly and research shows that students who do attend school regularly, achieve better academically and experience more positive outcomes. We're rolling out a refreshed attendance framework to support every student’s success. Here's what to expect:

✔️ Students will receive regular updates on their attendance, with rewards each term for those with high attendance!

⏰ Students who are absent from CARE should bring in a note or have a guardian respond to the absence text message. Unexplained CARE absences will result in detentions. Please reach out if you notice any problems.

📞 If we notice inconsistencies in your child’s attendance during the day, teachers may be in touch.

🤝 Students with low attendance will be supported by our Year Level Deputies and Coordinators, working closely with families to re-engage them in learning.

You may notice more communication from staff — we’re committed to working with you to keep every student present, safe, and thriving!

Road Safety:

I am pleased to be able to communicate that the community should start to see movement on the introduction of a 40 zone around Pimlico State High School in the second half of the year. Our Safe Travel Committee has been working hard, liaising with Council to plan and implement this change.

In other matters relating to student travel to and from school, we have seen an increase in students riding e-scooters to school. Staff and parents are noticing some unsafe behaviours amongst a small proportion of student riders. The school is seeking opportunities for students to receive additional presentations around road safety, including e-scooters, in Term 3 but in the meantime I would like to share a useful resource with parents:

https://streetsmarts.initiatives.qld.gov.au/pmd/tools-tips/

Students who ride e-scooters to school will also be reminded that they must park their e-scooters in the school bike racks, including when it rains. Students who wish to protect their e-scooters from the rain should bring a rain cover with them. It is not permitted to park the scooters elsewhere around the school to find shelter. The school is actively seeking grants to support a cover on the bike racks but this may take some time.

Sydney Music Tour:

Good luck to our music students in Symphony, Blue Brass and Orpheus as they head to Sydney for some incredible performance opportunities. Our students and teachers deserve this opportunity and have worked hard to be able to perform music at such a high level.

Our students will be performing at such famed venues as The University of NSW, The Australian National Maritime Museum, The Chatswood Concourse, Sydney Conservatorium of Music and finally, The Sydney Opera House.

If you happen to be in the neighbourhood, or have family and friends who would like to support our students, here are the details of where and when they will be playing and how you can get tickets.

Sunday 6^th July – Symphony Orchestra Pops Performance – Maritime Museum – Darling Harbour – 3:00pm - FREE CONCERT – Just turn up! 

Monday 7^th July – Orpheus Chamber Strings Adjudicated Performance – Chatswood Concourse -12pm - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1368112584569?aff=oddtdtcreator

Wednesday 9^th July – Blue Brass and Orpheus Pops Performance – Maritime Museum – Darling Harbour – 10:00am – FREE CONCERT – Just turn up!

Wednesday 9^th July – Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House

https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/classical-music/33rd-australian-international-music-festival

(make sure you book the Wednesday 7:00pm session)

Thursday 10^th July – Symphony Orchestra and Blue Brass Adjudicated Performance – 12pm - Chatswood Concourse - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1368123467119?aff=oddtdtcreator

The entire community should be proud of these students and their teachers.

CIS Surveys and Uniform Surveys

Finally, a reminder about two important opportunities for parent feedback:

CIS Parent and Caregiver Survey: This survey has already been completed by nearly 200 families. Thank you. If you haven’t yet completed it please take the opportunity to add your voice to our Council of International Schools re-accreditation. Pimlico is one of only two schools to hold this accreditation status. CIS is a global organisation that quality assures schools. Our re-accreditation visit will be in Semester One 2026, and parent feedback is an important part of this process. It is also great learning for the school as wee seek to continuously improve.

https://survey.cois.org/s3/CIS-Community-Survey-for-Parents-Guardians-Pimlico-State-High-School?path=2LA

Uniform Survey: It is time to review our uniform and we are seeking parent feedback around this. This is a slow and considered process and won’t impact uniforms until at least 2027. There will also be an extended transition while both the old uniform and the new uniform can be worn. If you haven’t yet completed the survey, please do so here. Students will also be provided an opportunity to add their voice through a survey next term.

https://survey.qed.qld.gov.au/n/enZhkxA

I would like to wish all students and their families a safe and restful holiday and I look forward to seeing everyone again in Term 3.

Kind regards

Stephen Baskerville

Executive Principal

P&C Association

Second Hand Uniform Shop 

The volunteers in our P&C will be opening the uniform shop in terms 3 & 4 on the first Friday of the month, plus extra Friday on the first week back to school each term.

Should there be any extra days the store will open, it will be posted on the schools Facebook page.

General Information

The remaining meetings for 2025 will be held in the library from 7pm on the following dates:

Our canteen continues to do great business, ably run by our convenor Jeena Philips Koshy and our other employees. Volunteers are always welcome! Please email Jeena on 2049_canteen@eq.edu.au with any time you have.

Please send any matters for P&C discussion to pimlicopandcsecretary@outlook.com

Enrolments are now open

2027 Year 7 & 2026 Years 7 - 12

2027 Year 7 & all year levels for 2026 enrolment packs are now available 2 ways...

A digital version can be accessed from our website by visiting: https://pimlicoshs.eq.edu.au/enrolments/enrolling-at-our-school

Or if you prefer a hard copy, packs are available for collection from our office.

We will start to accept enrolment applications in person only from 8am Friday 1 August in the library.

Any questions, please either call our awesome office team on 47593444 or email principal@pimlicoshs.eq.edu.au

Upcoming Events

Senior Schooling

Year 12 Exam Block - Week 3, Term 3

Year 12 students will be sitting exams from Wednesday 30 July to Friday 1 August. All of these exams will be in V Block. The schedule will soon be emailed to students and families.  Students may also need to attend a number of compulsory VET certificate sessions if they are currently not on-track to finish their VET certificate course/s.  These students and families will be notified by their classroom teachers or HOD Senior Schooling.

A reminder that if students are ill and unable to attend an exam, they must have a medical certificate and submit an AARA form following the guidelines on the front page of this form which can be downloaded from our school website.

JCU Open Day for Schools

An email was sent out during the week with an information and consent form about the JCU Open Day for schools, on July 18.

The aim of this activity is to provide students information about university pathways following completion of Year 12, with particular information about courses at James Cook University and the career opportunities associated with those discipline areas. 

Please complete the Activity Permission and Medical Consent Form attached and return it to the front office by Wednesday 16 July 2025.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Ms Katina Mamalis kmama1@eq.edu.au

Please note, this is an expression of interest for the open day and is limited to 50 students per year level. 

Year 11 Work Experience

We are thrilled to announce that 191 Pimlico State High School students have recently completed their Structured Workplace Learning (Work Experience) as an integral part of their Certificate II in Leadership and Certificate II in Hospitality courses. This exciting achievement marks a significant step in their journey toward developing future-ready skills and confidence for the world of work.

Our school community is grateful to the 155 local employers who invested their time, expertise, and mentorship to provide our students with hands-on opportunities across a wide variety of industries. Through placements in retail, hospitality, healthcare, administration, construction, automotive, education, and many more, students gained insight into real workplace environments and put their classroom learning into practice.

This valuable experience wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our local businesses, community partners, and, of course, the families who encouraged and supported our students throughout their work placement. Thank you for helping our young people grow, learn, and discover exciting new career pathways. Congratulations to all of our year 11s. Please ensure all booklets are returned in Week 1 of next term.

Thank you to our Work Experience Businesses

Year 11 Leadership Certificate

On June 5th and 6th, Mr Di Bella and Mr Marshall's Year 11 Certificate 2 in Leadership classes attended Currajong State School's Senior and Junior athletics carnival for their Community Project. 

The feedback from Currajong teachers and staff has been overwhelming and abundant. Currajong SS consistently highlighted how Pimlico students arrived promptly and were ready to jump into work immediately. Students willingly embraced every job role with no questioning and all tasks were completed to a high standard. Pimlico SHS's impact was so significant that most of the teachers and staff have already inquired if Yr. 11 students will be returning next year! 

Well done to all students involved in this Community Project. Your contribution and valuable leadership skills have made a world of difference to the children of Currajong SS. 

Junior Schooling

Year 10 into Year 11 Information

Your child is about to embark on an exciting journey of decision-making for their Senior Pathways in 2026 and beyond. This vital process not only aids them in preparing for life after school but also opens numerous options and opportunities.

Once your child finishes Year 10 or turns 16, they enter the compulsory participation phase, requiring them to stay engaged in learning or work until they turn 17. This stage offers various pathways—continuing at school or exploring alternative models like TECNQ, TAFE, or a apprenticeship/traineeship.

To assist in this decision-making process, we have organised a series of events and programs across Terms 2,3 and beyond.

Year 8 Community Day

On Tuesday our Year 8 students came together for a vibrant and meaningful Community Day, filled with activities focused on respectful relationships and team building. Through engaging games, group challenges, and reflective discussions, students explored important themes such as empathy, inclusivity, effective communication, and setting healthy boundaries. 

It was fantastic to see their enthusiasm, cooperation, and growing awareness as they developed the social and emotional skills that support positive relationships—both in and beyond the classroom. 

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Around the Grounds

HOSPITALITY

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea

Year 12 Hospitality students hosted Pimlico's Biggest Morning Tea this morning, raising $910.30 in their 40-minute lunch break.  Students were entertained by the year 10/11 student band ' Bacon Bits' while they purchased a plate of food or frappe for $5, hot beverages from the coffee cart for $4.5 or a fresh fruit sorbet for $2.

All proceeds will go to the Cancer Council. This much-loved annual event is a highlight on the Hospitality department's calendar and we are very proud to support such a great cause.

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ENGLISH

World War I Poetry

As part of their IA3 unit on war poetry, students in 12A General English stepped back in time through an immersive experience, designed to deepen their understanding of the realities behind WWI poems.

Students began by cracking a code to gain access to a trench environment before rotating through a series of interactive activity stations where they tended to the wounded, analysed propaganda, and remembered the fallen.

This hands-on experience brought their study of poetry to life, helping students connect with the key texts of the unit.

SCIENCE

Introducing Pimlico Power – STEM Racing Team!

We’re proud to support our incredible students taking part in the STEM Racing Challenge — an international competition where teams design, build, and race miniature F1 cars while developing real-world engineering, teamwork, and business skills.

Please Like, Follow and share their page to help their journey to regional and state finals. See behind-the-scenes updates, and celebrate their achievements on their official page:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577095040957

STEMPunks mission control

Our Year 10B Digital Technologies took to outer space last week with the assistance of Mr Walker and the team at STEMPunks running mission control!

Our budding technological cybernauts were trained in the specifics of coding autonomous robots to complete the challenge of guiding and programming their rover landers to locate, secure and move their target resources for the future of space travel!

Through hands-on Design Thinking, students coded autonomous rovers, engineered custom gripper attachments, and tackled real-world challenges. It was inspiring to see them build critical STEM and teamwork skills, preparing them for the jobs of tomorrow!

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STEM Girl Power Camp

60 Year 10 students and 10 teachers were selected to participate in the Department of Education’s 2025 STEM Girl Power Camp, which was held on 19 - 23 May in Brisbane. We were fortunate to have Keith Barola selected to attend this program. She participated in a variety of events, innovative science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workshops and networking opportunities with experts from STEM fields.

Camp students met inspiring role models from diverse fields including, engineering, medicine, chemistry, quantum technologies and mathematical modelling. Camp students explored STEM pathways at an industry location of their choosing (either Cross River Rail, TechnologyOne, the Ecosciences Precinct or the Integrated Pathology Learning Centre) and discussed the importance of STEM communication at the Queensland Museum and Wheel of Brisbane. Students also participated in a variety of hands-on activities, including world-class biomedical research techniques at SPARQ-ed and led science activities with local primary school students.

The camp fostered students' understanding of STEM's significance in society while enhancing their leadership, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication skills. As 2025 STEM Ambassadors, these students will now organise and deliver a STEM event during National Science Week in Term 3 (August 2025). This initiative aims to inspire others to pursue STEM subjects and careers.

We will be advertising this program to our current Year 9 girls towards the end of Term 3.

2025 Women in Manufacturing Delegation

Lalyn Entaro (Year 12) and Keelie Gravener (Year 11) represented PSHS as part of the 2025 Women in Manufacturing Delegation in Brisbane.  Students attended SparkLab at the Queensland Museum; toured Dr Oetker who manufactures the baking brand Queens Vanilla and the Herston Biofabrication Institute learning about Medical Engineering and the advancements in 3D production of medical devices. The students also toured Suitcase Records which is a vinyl pressing plant and Stralis Aircraft who are developing hydrogen-electric propulsion systems for aircraft. The students were fortunate to attend the WorldSkills Australia National Championships and Careers Expo. We would like to thank Kylie Voevodin and her team at the Manufacturing Hub Townsville for facilitating the experience.  

QMEA - Treasures of the Earth

Recently some of our Year 7 students were involved in an extra-curricular science activity run by the Queensland Mineral and Energy Academy (QMEA).  The program called Treasures of the Earth had the students investigating some of the elements from the periodic table that are mined in QLD and they learnt about what they are used for in everyday life.  Thank you to QMEA for offering this program to our students.

Pimlico Music

Our students set to play on Australia’s most prestigious stage - The Sydney Opera House

3 of Pimlico State High School’s elite musical ensembles have been selected to be part of the upcoming Australian International Music Festival, held in Sydney July 5 – 12. Our students will be performing at such famed venues as The University of NSW, The Australian National Maritime Museum, The Chatswood Concourse, Sydney Conservatorium of Music and finally, The Sydney Opera House.

Our ensembles involved are:

Symphony Orchestra: As one of the premier ensembles within Pimlico’s music program, the orchestra showcases advanced musicians across all instrumental families: woodwind, brass, percussion, and strings. Their dedication to excellence is reflected in their recent accolades, including receiving a Platinum Award at the Queensland State Schools Instrumental Fanfare Festival, progressing as regional finalists, and earning first place in the Symphony Orchestra section of the Townsville Eisteddfod.

Blue Brass: The premier brass ensemble of the school's esteemed music program, showcasing exceptional talent across trumpets, French horns, trombones, euphoniums, and tubas.  They are celebrated for their consistent excellence, earning first place in the Mixed Ensemble section of the Townsville Eisteddfod for five consecutive years. Their commitment to musical distinction was further recognized when they were awarded the Most Outstanding Performance and a prestigious Platinum Award at the North Queensland Regional Final of QLD State School's Instrumental Fanfare in 2024.

Orpheus Chamber Strings: Comprising 18 talented musicians from Years 9 to 12, Orpheus is renowned for the remarkable trust and camaraderie among its members, qualities that empower them to vividly express the stories within their music. They are dedicated to community engagement, notably in Ingham, where they have become an integral part of the Australian Italian Festival over several years.  In 2022, Orpheus was recognized as one of Queensland's top five ensembles, performing at the state finals of Instrumental Fanfare in Brisbane.

“The opportunity to take students from Pimlico State High School to some of Australia’s most iconic performing arts venues — including the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Town Hall and the Chatswood Concourse — was simply too good to pass up. We’re incredibly proud to represent not only Pimlico, but the wider Townsville community on the national stage at the Australian International Music Festival. Providing life-changing musical opportunities like this is part of what makes Pimlico such a special place. State schools truly are great schools.” – Pimlico SHS Head of Music & Director of Symphony Orchestra, Ashley Baxter

Music Teacher Legend, Richard Newell, set to retire!

After nearly 30 years of teaching, 28 and a half of which have been at Pimlico, Richard Newell is retiring today.

In his time in Pimlico, Richard has created countless opportunities for thousands of students, including the formation of Orpheus Chamber Strings (originally Pimlico Chamber Strings), a conductor-less performing string section - a first of its kind in Queensland Schools.

Under Richard’s guidance, Orpheus have qualified for the State Final of Fanfare 11 times and were overall Queensland winners in 2010. Their performances have enriched communities across Queensland.

Richard will continue to support students across the holidays on the Sydney Music tour. It will be a fitting end to a wonderful career.

Richard’s absence will be deeply felt. Yet, his legacy of music, mentorship, and community engagement will endure—in classrooms, concert halls, and in the lives of the many he has inspired.

On behalf of the entire Pimlico community, thank you Richard, and happy retirement!

Choral Fanfare Success!

Congratulations to our Junior Choir and Pimlico Voices for their outstanding performances at the Choral Fanfare Festival!

• Junior Choir – Gold Award
• Pimlico Voices – Platinum Award and progressed to the Regional Final on June 20.Be sure to keep reading for more fantastic news!

Both choirs sang beautifully and represented Pimlico with pride. A huge thank you to our incredible choral teachers for their dedication and passion – your work makes magic happen

Pimlico Voices at the Regional Final of Choral Fanfare

Last Friday, Pimlico Voices took to the stage for the Choral Fanfare Regional Final, following their strong performance in the heats earlier this term.

We’re thrilled to share that Pimlico Voices were awarded the Most Outstanding Performance of the Final, officially crowned Regional Champions!

A huge congratulations to these talented vocalists and their dedicated conductor, Mrs Baxter – your hard work, passion, and teamwork continue to make us #PimlicoProud

End of Semester Celebration

Congratulations to the 200+ students who took to the stage at the recent End of Semester Concert!

We enjoyed fantastic performances from our ensembles, including a special debut by our newest group – Poco Brassitios!

A big thank you to our talented students, supportive families, dedicated Music Support Group, and our passionate music staff who bring the magic to life.

SHEP – State Honours Ensemble Program

Recently, 42 of our music and choral students proudly represented Pimlico at the SHEP Townsville Program, an incredible opportunity run by Griffith University’s Open Conservatorium. This program brings together young musicians from across the region to work with renowned conductors and perform in a high-level ensemble setting.

This follows the success of SHEP Cairns earlier this year, with more to come in SHEP Brisbane and the Australian Honours Ensemble Program (AHEP) in September.

By the end of the year, over 100 Pimlico students will have participated in these prestigious honours programs – an outstanding achievement!

Orpheus Chamber Strings hit the road!

Last weekend Orpheus Chamber Strings travelled north for their annual Ingham Mini-tour.

The ensemble played at a host of primary schools in the Ingham region. Victoria Plantation State School (S.S.), Forest Beach S.S., Toobana S.S., and Bluewater S.S., as well as the Blue Haven Retirement Village, and a community concert at Taylors Beach.

This years trip was especially significant as it was a wonderful opportunity to bring some beautiful music to the people of this flood ravaged community. Bravo to this exceptional group of students.

Pelorus Chamber Strings visits Hermit Park SS

Recently Pelorus Chamber Strings visited the string students at Hermit Park State School for their annual collaborative workshops and a concert.

Thank you, Hermit Park State School, for the opportunity to visit. The students are so grateful to be part of helping to grow a passion for music in our school communities.

MOST!

This week, Abe, Kyron and Jamie are in Brisbane for MOST – the Musically Outstanding Students program!

MOST is a prestigious 10-day residential program that brings together the top state school musicians from across Queensland. Students are immersed in rehearsals, masterclasses and performances with leading conductors and educators.

It’s a huge honour to be selected, and we’re so proud of Abe, Jamie and Kyron for representing Pimlico at this level!

Pimlico Sport

Interschool Cross Country

On Tuesday 27th May, 50 Pimlico students competed in the Interschool Cross Country at Bicentennial Park. There was a high representation of Yr7 Pimlico students that participated on the day.

Kai McAlees (Yr9) placed 6th with a time of 16.21min for the 4km course and Alyssa Mathieu (Yr9) placed 5th with a time of 19.46min. Both students have been invited to join the Northern Cross Country team to compete at the State championships in Brisbane at the end of July.

AFLQ Schools Cup Gala Day

The Boys Youth (Yr9/10) team competed against Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan and Ignatius Park. Thank you to Thomas Wilkie and Mitchell Hockaday for your coaching roles on the day.

The Senior Boys team have had consistent lunch time trainings and were great competition against Ignatius Park and Southern Cross with a convincing win against St.Anthony's.

Well done to our Pimlico Boys Youth and Senior AFL teams who competed in the AFLQ School Cup

House vs House Soccer Competition

In conjunction with our weekly Together Tuesday, the House Captains and Executive Student Council facilitated the first house v house soccer competition across the week. Within their school houses, students eagerly battled it out on the soccer field each break, demonstrating house spirit and teamwork to place themselves within the semi and grand final matches. Moreover, across the week we saw heaps of engagement and enthusiasm from students across all year levels!

On Thursday held our semi-final matches, with:

Phoenix vs Pandanus 1st break & Alexandra vs Royal 2nd break. In the end, after two nail-biting matches (one of which leading into penalty shootouts), we had our grand finalists: Phoenix vs Alexandra.

Friday 1st break marked the Grand final match, an exhilarating game that had much of the school on its toes. In the end, both teams were too evenly matched and ended with penalty shootouts - where Alexandra took the crown. Thank you to the Senior Student Council, House Captains and staff who volunteered their time to help organise and run this event.

AFLQ Schools Cup Gala Day

The Girls Youth (Year 9/10) AFL team had a great day of competition against Ryan CC, SPC, SMMC and Town High. Thanks to Abbey for sharing her knowledge of the game to the team and for her demonstration of leadership skills on and off the field. Shout out to Georgie for her strong tackling and consistent performance throughout every game.
 
Well done to Pimlico's first female AFL team for competing in the AFLQ School Cup.

#PimlicoProud

Gymnastics Senior State Championships

Congratulations to Year 10 student, Alexander Jones who competed at Gymnastics QLD MAG & WAG Senior State Championship, held at Sleeman Sport Centre, Chandler Areana in Brisbane recently. Overall he came 8th place out of 11 competitors in MAG Level 6 Optional. He came 4th on Pommel Horse and received a ribbon and 6th on High Bar and received a ribbon on presentation Day on Day 2 of Competition.

U18 Girls Touch Football

Congratulations to Layne after she was selected to represent the Australian U18 girls Touch Football team that participated in the Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup in May this year. The U18G's won a gold medal at the championships with a victory over New Zealand in the Grand Final. She thoroughly enjoyed this experience, and we were all very proud to see her represent her Country in Touch Football.

Year 7 Debate Team

The team consisted of Darcy McCylmont, Jaiden Justin and Cora Lowrie, coached by Miss Wood.  After a hard fought competition we lost to St Pats. The team was commended for their strong arguments and skill at rebuttal.

Interschool Chess Tounament

Congratulations to our very own Grandmasters for taking part in the Interschool Chess Tournament on earlier this month

• Division C individual 3rd place: Landon
• Division C individual 2nd place: Ashar
• Division C individual 1st place: Janis
• Division C winning team: Pimlico Seniors (Janis, Ashar, Tim, Landon)
• Merit Ribbons: Alex, Tim

Our Junior team almost placed third! - Our team of two had a great time but were against the odds.

NQ Hockey State Championships

Congratulations to Pimlico students Isabel Burton, Emily Cruickshank and Lacey Belgrove who represented NQ for Hockey at the 13-15 year old State championships in very wet conditions, and finished with a Bronze medal.

Townsville Interschool Public Speaking Competition

Congratulations must go to the following speakers who performed excellently on Thursday 5th June at Townsville Grammar School.

In years 7/8 Abigail Craner was the runner up who spoke about "There is more to life than homework!". Jaiden Justin performed very well.

In years 9/10 Aoife Bock was the runner up, speaking about "Unconditional love is everywhere- we just need to look for it!" where she took the viewpoint of love actually should be conditional, i.e. have healthy boundaries and Akira Miller spoke very well.

In Years 11/12 Benjamin Sarnyai was the winner, speaking on "Life is just hard work!" and Jade Baillie-La Spina did an excellent job.

The standard was fantastic, and all speakers were a credit to Pimlico. Well done, Pimlico!

NQ Northern Regional Tennis Tournament

Congratulations to Year 7 students Leo Petersen & Zachary Robinson for making to the next level in the TSS Northern Regional Trials Tennis Tournament at the Home Hill Tennis Courts recently. Leo and Zach will now represent the North Qld in the State tournament in August in Cairns.

Lachlan Evennett Racing Update

Lachlan Evennett has broken through for his first national Formula Ford race win in the Australian Formula Ford Series (AFFS) at Morgan Park Raceway, Warwick, QLD over the weekend.

He has started the AFFS championship with 4 from 4 straight race podium finishes but finally in the 5th race of the championship got the victory in the final feature race on Sunday afternoon winning by over 2 seconds.

Next up is Round 3 V8 Australian Trans Am at Darwin V8 Supercars on 20-22 June, Round 3 Formula Ford Stars Series at QLD Raceway on 28-29 June and then his debut at home in the 2025 Toyota 86GR Cup at Townsville 500 on 11-13 July.

U15 Girls Football Bill Turner Trophy

Congratulations to the Pimlico U15 Girls Football Bill Turner Trophy Team who defeated Holy Spirit College Mackay 5-1 earlier this month in a game held on our soccer field!

This qualified the girls to progress to the next stage where they played Cairns SHS this week where in the knockout tournament, our girls went down against Cairns 4-0 with 2 of those goals coming from penalties. The girls played well, but it was a tough game against a school who have a football academy. They enjoyed the bus trip and had a fun day. 

Our players of the match were Cadence Corrie-Bolger (captain) for her exceptional performance in the backline and Siella Verner for her many amazing saves as goalkeeper.

QUT’s 2025 Future You Summit

Congratulations to Year 11 students Eva Goedhart & Lilli-Jay Monk who have been selected to attend QUT’s Future You Summit in the upcoming holidays. There were only 540 applications across the state.

This program is open to year 11 and 12 students and is designed to give students a glimpse into university life. It runs for 4 days in the June-July holidays each year. The program has students involved in hands-on workshops and seminars run by industry experts.

There are several different streams students can apply to be involved in. QUT supplies accommodation for regional students as well as support towards travel costs.

Pimlico Shines at the North Queensland Schools Cup!

Our talented Pimlico Palms Volleyball teams showcased their skills at the annual North Queensland Volleyball Schools Cup, competing against schools from Mackay to Cairns.

We are thrilled to announce that both our Year 12 Boys Division 1 team, coached by Mr. Reupena, and our Year 12 Boys Division 2 team, led by parent coach Ben Sheehy, went undefeated throughout the tournament, claiming gold in both divisions!

Remarkably, both teams dominated the competition, not losing a single set across the entire weekend!

We also want to highlight some outstanding individual achievements:

• MVP Year 12 Boys Division 1: Tatsuki McCool (Year 11)
• MVP Year 12 Boys Division 2: Kyron Holden (Year 12)
• Highest Vertical Jump: Nathan Mboyo, reaching an impressive 3.43m!

Congratulations to all our students for their hard work and dedication. You’ve made Pimlico proud!

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Year 12 Trade Ready Program

Congratulations to Kasey Goodman & Patrick Hansen for recently being selected from twelve students in our region to be accepted into the Year 12 Trade Ready Program!

This fully funded program will provide Year 12 students the opportunity to undertake skills training and development in a safe simulated work environment before undertaking a structured workplace learning activity with one of our supporting construction partners.

The Trade Ready Program provides participants with the foundations to enter the building and construction industry with technical training and employability skills.

Interschool Mountain Bike Race

What better way to see out the term than a full day of mountain biking at the Interschool MTB Race!

212 riders from schools all across Townsville gathered at the Townsville Rockwheelers track at Douglas for a day of racing and fun. 6 of our very own stepped up and took on the tracks.

• Junior Division (Years 7/8): Leo
• Intermediate Division (Years 9/10): Jack, Laz & Nathan
• Senior Division (Years 11/12): Max & Mitchell

All the boys raced incredibly well with Mitchell coming in best, getting 7th place.

Canteen

Volunteers

Our canteen is always in desperate need of some more lovely volunteers. We like to keep our prices at a reasonable price for the students, and also like to contribute our profit to the school for any needs that are required. We are a fun lot at Canteen and would love to have you join us.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact Jeena on Ph. 47593432 or email 2049_canteen@eq.edu.au

Canteen Operating Hours

• Breakfasts & Pre-orders: 8.15am – 8.40am
• Break 1: 11:20 – 12.00
• Break 2: 1:10 – 1:50

Library News

Readers Cup

Congratulations to our two Readers' Cup teams who participated at the recent regional competition.

• 60 teams competing across three divisions;
• 280 students from Townsville, Charters Towers, Bowen and the Burdekin;
• 150 keen audience members

It was certainly a big night!

Our Year 7/8 team (Oliver, Penny, Lilly, Sienna and Lilly) performed outstandingly, taking home the win with a clear margin over the other 15 teams in their division.  They now have the opportunity to compete in Brisbane in September.

Our Year 10 team (Aoife, Emily, Jasmine, Matilda and Shayla) also did an amazing job for their first ever competition, finishing in the middle of the 11 teams competing in Y9/10 division.

2025 Book Week is coming!

The 2025 theme is Book an Adventure!

This year’s celebration will run from Saturday 16 to Saturday 23 August and our fancy dress theme day will take place on Friday 22 August.

2025 is also a milestone year for book week as they celebrate 80 years of Children’s Book Week! For 8 decades, CBCA has been dedicated to inspiring young minds to journey through the countless worlds that books offer. 

As well as activities in the library all week, and that a small group of students will be attending Bookweek@JCU - a full day excursion to the JCU campus that includes:

• mini-lectures,
• a tour of the campus and state-of-the-art-library, and
• writing workshops with renowned young adult and fantasy author Isobelle Carmody. 

This is an amazing opportunity for our students.

Finance News

Student Resource Scheme

Thank you to families who have either paid the annual SRS fee in full or are paying via term instalments or a customised payment plan.  The Term 3 instalment due date for the final $75 is: 01/08/25.

If you have not yet made an SRS payment or arranged a payment plan, we ask that you contact our Student Accounts team as a matter of priority to arrange this.  Our contact details are: accounts@pimlicoshs.eq.edu.au or 4759 3444.

Please also note that students can only attend camps, excursions, extra-curricular sport and other non-curriculum activities if the students' SRS fees are up to date.

If you have any questions or require assistance with a payment or a payment plan, please do not hesitate to contact us. 

Cashless

Reminder that Pimlico SHS is now cashless.  The easiest way to pay any invoiced activities is through the BPoint link on the invoice or through the QParents app.  You can however pay at the school via EFT or complete a transfer to our school bank account.

QParents

Make sure that you’ve signed up to QParents! 

The school is moving to use QParents to manage consent for excursions and other school activities.  This is an efficient way for you to provide consent, see history of consent provided as well as be able to access information about the activity doing away with the need for paper-based forms.

You will have been sent a link to the email address registered with the school, however, please don’t hesitate to contact the office to ask for this to be resent.  QParents is an online portal and mobile app used for the following…

Community Education Counsellor (CEC)

Sip & Yarn Afternoon Tea

On Tuesday, we hosted our Sip n Yarn afternoon tea to honour Reconciliation Week 2025- Bridging Now to Next and Mabo Day, which marks the historic 1992 High Court decision that recognised the land rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It’s a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and deep connection to Country that First Nations peoples carry.

Mabo Day and Reconciliation Week reminds us of the power of allyship — standing together for justice, truth, and respect. Let’s keep learning, listening, and walking forward together.

Families, if you are interested in being part of our Reconciliation Action Plan working group let Lee Kynaston (lkyna3@eq.edu.au) or Aunty Pat Hoolihan (phool4@eq.edu.au) now. We'd love to have parent voice working with us in this group.

Homework Club

Just a reminder, Homework Club is open to all students, no booking required, sign in and out system, and BYOD.  Teachers and Teacher Aids are there to help with individual or group study. Held each Thursday from 3.05pm – 4.30pm in V1 and V2 (room change to L13 in exam week). Please check the bus timetable if necessary and snacks are provided at the end of the session. Term 3’s Homework club will resume on Week 2 and continue to Week 9.

EQI & International Students

Crash Course in Aussie Cooking

Our international students joined the hospitality class yesterday afternoon for a hands on cooking workshop learning to make some well-loved Australian dishes.

They prepared ANZAC biscuits, vegemite and cheese scrolls, lamingtons, sausage rolls, trifle- and of course, damper - the classic Aussie bush bread that gave everyone a real taste of Australian tradition

It was a fun and educational afternoon filled with learning, laughter and a whole lot of Aussie flavour.

A huge thank you to Ms Burgess for facilitating the workshop and to Kirsty Wood for your support

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Farewell International Students

Last Friday on 20th June, we farewelled four of our international students -Janis, Francesca, Giorgia and Aurelia who will soon be returning to their home countries of Switzerland, Italy and Germany.

Janis, Francesca and Giorgia have been with us for one semester, while Aurelia joined us in Term 2. During their time here at Pimlico, they became valued members of our International Student Program and immersed themselves in all aspects of school life and extracurricular activities.

We extend our gratitude to the wonderful host families - the Putschers, Andreassens, Taylors and Eusebes - for opening their homes and providing these students with memorable experiences and countless opportunities.

We wish our departing students every success in the future and hope they remain connected to our school community wherever life may take them.

Hockey International Player of the Year

There is nothing Janis has not tried or conquered during his time in Townsville from winning interschool chess competitions to being named the International Player of the Year for Wests Hockey Club. Yanis certainly made the most of every opportunity!!!

We are incredibly proud of Janis for all he has achieved and the way he has embraced both school and community life. What a memorable exchange journey - well done Janis!!

Looking for Homestay Families

If you have space in your home and hearts to welcome an international student into your house, please contact our Homestay Coordinator Shevindi for more information! Shevindi's email is: sdemo0@eq.edu.au

STARS

All Stars Volleyball Gala Day

This term, our Stars girls proudly represented Pimlico Stars at the All Stars Volleyball Gala Day, following weeks of early morning training and teamwork.

The event brought together Stars girls from Pimlico, Heatley and Thuringowa, promoting physical fitness, teamwork, and positive relationships.

Our team’s win was a proud moment — but even more valuable was the way the girls supported one another, built confidence, and showed commitment to living active and healthy lifestyles.

Camp at Mungalla Station

This term Year 8 Stars girls attended a powerful overnight camp at Mungalla Station, where they explored Nywaigi culture, local Aboriginal history, and the impact of colonisation.

Through hands-on activities, storytelling, and the Captive Lives exhibition, the girls deepened their cultural understanding and connected with Nywaigi Traditional Owners, strengthening their sense of identity and leadership.

Student Health

I’ve had so many students tell me the thing they look forward to doing most on the weekends and school holidays is sleeping!

Teenagers are often considered lazy with all the sleeping they do but did you know that their bodies actually need this additional sleep? Sleep is essential for thinking and academic achievement, emotional health, physical health and development, decision-making and reduction in risky behaviour and accidental injury.

So, these holidays encourage your young person to get their recommended 8-10 hours sleep each night. Support them to get out and be physically active during the day, cut caffeine in the afternoons and evenings, and help them keep to a schedule that isn’t too different from their normal sleep and wake times, within 2 hours of each other is best. And keep beds for sleeping, not screens!

For more tips on how to help your young person sleep better head to the link below.

Regards

Nurse Mel

School Facilities

Monday June 16 we celebrated School Cleaners Day - a special day to celebrate the amazing professionals who bring care and expertise to their work every day. Cleaners are such an important part of our school communities.

Thank you to our entire cleaning team!

Community Events & Notices

Win a Rav 4 with Cowboys House

Support the students of NRL Cowboys House and the Cowboys Community Foundation’s life-changing programs with a ticket in the Cowboys For the North Raffle!

This is a major fundraiser for the Cowboys Community Foundation, the charity arm of the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys, and every ticket makes a difference.

Get your tickets now: https://bit.ly/ToyotaRAV4-WIN

Kookaburra Kids Newsletter

Please find attached the recent update on our local North Queensland Kookaburra Kids newsletter.

Referrals are always welcome, and we’re continually looking for volunteers to support our activity days and camps. If you're interested, you can find more information and apply here: https://kookaburrakids.org.au/

Saver Plus

Generally, at this time of year, families enrol students to start school next year or move into the next stage of schooling. While it is an exciting time for young people and their parents/carers, the Saver Plus program is here to support your school community with some of the costs involved. 

The Saver Plus flyer is great for emailing to new parents/carers or including in info packs.

The program is open to eligible parents/carers all year, but we find it’s when these larger costs “Come up" that families start reaching out for support.

To join Saver Plus, you need to meet these requirements:

• Be 18 years or older
• Have a current Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card
• Have a child in school, starting next year, or be studying 
• yourself
• Get a regular income (can be you or your partner in paid work or child support/carers' payment)
• Agree to join in free online financial education workshops

What are the eligible savings goals?

Eligible savings goals are education-related products or services that:​

• Assist a primary/secondary school student’s education.

If families would like to check their eligibility and receive a call back, please include our enquiry link -  Our Saver Plus financial literacy program (thesmithfamily.com.au), or they’re welcome to call our national number 1300 610 355, and a local coordinator will contact them directly.

Townsville City Libraries Activities over school holidays

Townsville Triathlon and Multisport Festival

We are excited to be back racing, participating and having multi-fun this August.

Hosting the AusTriathlon National Championships in Aquathlon on Saturday 23 August and the AusTriathlon National Championships in Duathlon Sunday 24 August… we are proud to continue the legacy from the 2024 World Triathlon Multisport World Championships.

We have expanded our kids and Corporate teams events on Saturday afternoon and have the classic Sprint and Standard distance events on Sunday morning.

All events will be held along The Strand on the Townsville foreshore in close proximity to the Townsville Airport and CBD.

With events for everyone from elite competitors to first-timers, the Festival has something to suit all abilities and interests.

Come to Townsville for a tri… and discover your new favourite winter escape.

Creativity Hood

Creativity Hood is a a local Townsville art studio offering fun, engaging, and skills-based visual art classes for children and teens aged 2.5 to 16 years.

We specialise in building artistic confidence and creative thinking through modern, pop-culture-inspired projects blended with fine art techniques — perfect for students who are passionate about visual arts or looking to develop their skills further.

Rippa Tennis Has Arrived at Pimlico!

We’re excited to share that Rippa Tennis is now coaching on-site at Pimlico State High School — offering a full range of tennis programs right here on campus!

Whether you're just starting out or already playing competitively, there's something for everyone:

🔹 Teen Tennis (Years 7–12)
Train with qualified coaches in a fun, social environment. Improve your skills, learn new techniques, and stay active after school — no matter your level.

🔹 Cardio Tennis
A fun, high-energy workout set to music — no tennis experience needed. Perfect for teachers and adult students looking for a different way to stay fit and have fun.

🔹 Adult Coaching Sessions
Want to improve your game or learn the basics? Join us for relaxed, skills-based coaching. Great for beginners or returning players.

📅 Private lessons are also available before and after school for students who want one-on-one coaching.

All sessions are held on-site at Pimlico.

Get in touch to book or learn more:
📧 admin@rippatennis.com.au
📞 0490 777 589
🌐 facebook.com/RippaTennis