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Maroochydore State High School Located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, with a backdrop of beautiful beaches, Maroochydore State High School is a vibrant and dynamic school.

Located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, with a backdrop of beautiful beaches, Maroochydore State High School is a vibrant and dynamic school, with highly experienced and qualified teachers who are caring and supportive of every student. Established in 1964 and founded on strong traditional values, Maroochydore High has an innovative, dynamic and modern curriculum, where students achieve excellent outcomes and where Year 12 performance in recent years has established Maroochydore High as one of the top schools on the Sunshine Coast. While we respect and build on the past, our outlook is future oriented as we endeavour to equip students with the skills and attitudes they need to create a bright and prosperous future. The school values of safety, respect and learning permeate every aspect of school life. The school motto β€œNiti et Servire” means to strive and serve, so there is a very strong focus on effort, working to potential as well as the importance of active citizenship with service to the community embedded in every year level through a structured service and leadership program. An active Pastoral Care program and Student Services support team are integral in our drive to try and ensure students have every opportunity to create a bright and prosperous future for themselves. Students of all abilities are supported and challenged to realise their potential through an exciting range of subjects and innovative programs that provide something for everyone. Maroochydore High is a place where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and shine.

πŸŽ“πŸŽΆ LET THE EXAMS BEGIN! πŸŽΆπŸŽ“Tomorrow marks the start of Year 12 QCAA Exam Assessments!First exam is 🎡MusicπŸŽ΅πŸ“†Monday 26 Sess...
25/10/2026

πŸŽ“πŸŽΆ LET THE EXAMS BEGIN! πŸŽΆπŸŽ“

Tomorrow marks the start of Year 12 QCAA Exam Assessments!

First exam is 🎡Music🎡

πŸ“†Monday 26
Session 2
⏰12:15pm start (arrive early)

To all our Year 12 students, we wish you the best over the coming weeks. You have worked hard and now it’s time to show it. πŸ’šπŸ’›

🎡 β€œWhere words fail, music speaks.” – Hans Christian Andersen

Celebration of Excellence 2026 πŸ†Our annual Celebration of Excellence is fast approaching!Students are currently being no...
23/10/2026

Celebration of Excellence 2026 πŸ†

Our annual Celebration of Excellence is fast approaching!

Students are currently being notified if they will be receiving awards:

⭐ Academic Excellence�🎭 Cultural ExcellenceοΏ½πŸ… Sporting Excellence

Parents and caregivers please keep an eye on your emails in the coming fortnight regarding award recipients and event details.

We look forward to celebrating the outstanding achievements of our students and recognising their dedication, talent and success throughout the year.

πŸ†πŸŽ‰ DOUBLE DEBATING CHAMPIONS! πŸŽ‰πŸ†MAROOCHYDORE STATE HIGH SCHOOL – 2026 JUNIOR AND INTERMEDIATE DEBATING CHAMPIONS! πŸ₯‡πŸ₯‡What...
22/10/2026

πŸ†πŸŽ‰ DOUBLE DEBATING CHAMPIONS! πŸŽ‰πŸ†

MAROOCHYDORE STATE HIGH SCHOOL – 2026 JUNIOR AND INTERMEDIATE DEBATING CHAMPIONS! πŸ₯‡πŸ₯‡

What an incredible achievement! πŸ’š

Last night, our Junior - Yr.7 and Intermediate - Yr.9 Debating Teams delivered two outstanding victories at the Sunshine Coast Schools Debating Grand Final!
After competing against schools from across the Sunshine Coast and beyond, Maroochydore State High School has taken out BOTH titles! πŸ™Œ

What a fantastic night for our students, parents, supporters, coaches, teachers and Principal, who were there to celebrate these wonderful victories.
A special thank you to Sunshine Coast Grammar School for hosting the Grand Finals and being such gracious and welcoming hosts. πŸ‘

Our debaters have been treated like celebrities at school this week, with so much encouragement, praise and recognitions from our amazing staff - and now they have TWO championship titles to celebrate! 🌟

A huge thank you to our dedicated teachers and coaches for the countless lunchtimes, afternoons and evenings spent supporting and preparing our students. Your commitment has helped make this incredible achievement possible. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ’πŸ’

We couldn't be prouder of our students and school community!

Two teams. Two Grand Finals. TWO CHAMIONSHIPS

🧠✨ LEOs Trivia Night – Save the Date! ✨🧠Think you know it all? Gather your team and join us on 6 November in our school ...
20/10/2026

🧠✨ LEOs Trivia Night – Save the Date! ✨🧠
Think you know it all? Gather your team and join us on 6 November in our school hall for a fantastic night of trivia, fun and friendly competition!

βœ… Great trivia and plenty of laughs
βœ… Food included in your ticket
βœ… Support a worthwhile cause

All funds raised will go directly back to our LEOs program, helping our students continue to organise school and community events and make a positive impact in our local community.

πŸ”ž 18+ event only
🎟️ $20 per person | Food included
πŸ“… 6 November
πŸ“ Jubilee Hall
πŸ“¨ [email protected] by 30 October to secure your table.

Debating news! What an incredible achievement for our debaters Both our MSHS Junior Team and one of our Intermediate Tea...
20/10/2026

Debating news!

What an incredible achievement for our debaters
Both our MSHS Junior Team and one of our Intermediate Teams have won their heats and secured a place in the Sunshine Coast Schools Debating Grand Final! πŸ€―πŸ‘

To put this into perspective
πŸ”Ή 60 teams competed
πŸ”Ή Schools travelled from as far as Caboolture and Gympie
πŸ”Ή MSHS was one of only three state schools in the competition
πŸ”Ή Across the three Grand Final divisions (Junior, Intermediate and Senior), MSHS is the only school with two teams still in contention!

We are so proud of our students for their hard work, dedication and outstanding performances throughout the competition

πŸ“ Sunshine Coast Schools Debating Grand Final
πŸ“… Wednesday 21 October
🏫 Lecture Theatre, Sunshine Coast Grammar School
πŸ•  Junior Grand Final begins at 5:30pm
πŸ˜€ All welcome to attend

πŸ’πŸ’πŸ‘A hugh THANK YOU to our dedicated teachers, Mr Gillespie, Ms Calligaris, Ms Atkinson, Ms Picken, Ms Dufy, Ms Whiteside and Ms Hartley. Your commitment to supporting students through lunchtimes, after school hours and evenings has been instrumental in this success!!

Last Tuesday we hosted our annual Mental Health Expo as part of Queensland Mental Health Week With 8 of our local servic...
19/10/2026

Last Tuesday we hosted our annual Mental Health Expo as part of Queensland Mental Health Week
With 8 of our local services attending our school - MSHS students had the opportunity to meet these support services in person.
Events like these continue to reduce barriers for our students to engage with key local services in a time of need. ☺️

Reading in Humanities πŸ›οΈπŸ“–In Humanities, students read to investigate people, places, events and ideas - and to make sens...
18/10/2026

Reading in Humanities πŸ›οΈπŸ“–

In Humanities, students read to investigate people, places, events and ideas - and to make sense of the world around them.

They work with many different types of texts, including historical sources, maps, photographs, statistics, news articles and different perspectives.
As they read, students learn to ask:

πŸ”Ž Who created this and why?
πŸ•°οΈ What was happening at the time?
πŸ’¬ Whose perspective is represented?
πŸ“œ What evidence does it provide?
🧠 How useful and reliable is the information?

Reading in Humanities encourages students to look beyond the information in front of them - examining evidence, considering perspectives and developing informed conclusions.

These skills help students understand the past, investigate the present and think critically about the world around them.

πŸ“š YEAR 11 & 12 EXAM INFORMATION πŸŽ“It’s a big few weeks ahead for our senior students as they prepare for their final asse...
17/10/2026

πŸ“š YEAR 11 & 12 EXAM INFORMATION πŸŽ“

It’s a big few weeks ahead for our senior students as they prepare for their final assessments!

πŸ“ YEAR 11 – EXAM BLOCK
πŸ“… Monday 19 – Friday 23 October (Week πŸ“ YEAR
Year 11 students will be completing their Unit 2 exams. Please check the attached timetable carefully for your exam dates and times.

πŸ“– YEAR 12 – TUTORIALS & EXTERNAL EXAMS

πŸ“… Week 3 | 19–23 October
Subject tutorials and assessment catch up sessions.

πŸ“… Weeks 4–7 | 26 October – 20 November
QCAA External Assessments, followed by our Year 12 graduation celebrations! πŸŽ“

βœ… Important reminders:

πŸ“Arrive early for all exams
πŸ“Bring the correct equipment
πŸ“Full school uniform is required
πŸ“check exam times and room allocations carefully
πŸ“Attendance at scheduled exams is compulsory

πŸ’šπŸ’› Wishing all our Year 11 and Year 12 students the best over the coming weeks. You have put the hard work - time to show what you know. You’ve got this.

πŸ‘£ Connecting to Country 🌿Yesterday, our First Nations students participate in a meaningful excursion to strengthen their...
16/10/2026

πŸ‘£ Connecting to Country 🌿
Yesterday, our First Nations students participate in a meaningful excursion to strengthen their connection to local Gubbi Gubbi country and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of our region.

Led by respected Elder's Mack Muckan and Brent Miller from Undumbi Culture, students visited sacred local sites and learned about the stories, history and cultural importance of the land. The experience helped build stronger connections between Maroochydore State High School and our local area while fostering pride, understanding and respect for Country.

πŸ’A big thank you to Elder's Mack and Brent for sharing their knowledge and guiding our students on this valuable experience.

πŸ‘£ πŸŒΏπŸ’›πŸ–€β€οΈ

🌸πŸͺ© MAMMA MIA! 2027 – AUDITION UPDATE! πŸͺ©πŸŒΈCalling all Dancing Queens and Super Troupers! πŸ’ƒπŸŽΆWe're getting ready for our 202...
15/10/2026

🌸πŸͺ© MAMMA MIA! 2027 – AUDITION UPDATE! πŸͺ©πŸŒΈ

Calling all Dancing Queens and Super Troupers! πŸ’ƒπŸŽΆ

We're getting ready for our 2027 school musical, Mamma Mia!, and auditions are just around the corner!

Please take note of the allocated audition days:

πŸ’— MONDAY 2 NOVEMBER | 3PM–5PM
Incoming Year 6 students and current Year 7 & 8 students. πŸ“ Where: Music Building, Maroochydore SHS

πŸ’™ TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER | 3PM–5PM
Current Year 9, 10 & 11 students. πŸ“ Where: P Block Theatre Maroochydore SHS

πŸ“‹ Don't forget! Bring your completed audition registration and character preference information on your allocated day.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms Johnson at [email protected].

✨ Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! Your best audition! ✨

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