Brisbane State High School

𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 | 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗰

We are thrilled to share that alumni Lara Maric (Class on 2024) has been selected to represent Australia in the Australian Women’s Volleyball program, adding another exciting milestone to her already impressive Volleyball journey.

Lara has previously played Juniors for indoor and beach Volleyball along with Australian Senior National team for beach, now playing indoor Volleyball at the University of Nebraska, Omaha.

This achievement is a testament to Lara’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence. We are incredibly proud to see her wearing the green and gold and representing Australia at the highest level.

Please join us in congratulating Lara on this outstanding accomplishment. We look forward to following her future success and cheering her on as she competes for Australia.

𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 | 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺

We are thrilled to announce that our BSHS team is an excellence awardee of the Australian Education Awards Best STEM Program.

This was awarded based on our leadership within the field, high standards of teaching, staff collaboration, and our strong student engagement and outcomes both in our curriculum and co-curricular programs.

Congratulations and thank you to our staff for their individual and collective contributions to student learning and growth in STEM disciplines.

Category winners will be announced at the national awards ceremony in August.

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

We are thrilled to share than Year 7 student, Kevin Chen has been selected by Tennis Australia as one of six Junior players nationally — and one of two from Queensland — to represent Australia on the 2026 12's European Tour. He will be competing across the Netherlands and Germany in June and July.

At the J1000 Clay Court National 12U event in Canberra in April, Kevin achieved the following:

Singles: Round of 16
Doubles: Semi-final
Great Sportsmanship Award

Last week, Kevin competed in the U12 Met East Tennis Regional Trial and qualified for team Met East in the Representative School Sport State Championship in July in Brisbane. This is his second year in a row to represent Met East!

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 | 𝗙𝗧𝗩𝗡𝗠, 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀, 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮

In recent weeks our FTVNM, Media Arts, Visual Arts and Drama students had the opportunity to explore the special effects pathway of horror film make up!

Their imaginations ran wild as explained the (don’t worry, VERY FAKE) ways to create (disturbingly!) realistic and very gory wounds. Look out for some future horror films from these very bloodthirsty young creatives!

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆

BASKETBALL TAKES CENTRE COURT!

One of the great highlights of State High Day is the Basketball games running throughout the day in F Block! 💙❤️💙

Expect fast-paced games, big energy, fierce rivalry and plenty of Blue-Red-Blue spirit from the sidelines. Whether you’re there to support your team, cheer with friends, or simply soak up the atmosphere, F Block will be buzzing all day long.

📅 Saturday 18 July
📍 F Block, ISC
🙌 Come ready to cheer, celebrate and support our State High players!

This is school spirit at its loudest — make sure you’re there!

𝗠𝗲𝘁 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗙𝗟

Congratulations to four State High students who recently represented Met East for AFL - Gisele Villa, Imogen Meale, Matilda Cottle, and Finn Donovan.

The State Carnival was held in Townsville from the 14 - 17 May.

Well done to you all!

𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘

🗓 Thursday 17 September 2026
🕔 5:00–8:00pm

Join us for an evening celebrating the creative talents of our students across Dance, Drama, Music, Film & Television, Media Arts and Visual Art.

We look forward to welcoming you.

𝗕𝗗𝗚𝗔 | 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀

We are thrilled to announce the State High 7.1 and 8.2 girls Debating teams won their grand final Monday night in the Brisbane Girls Debating Association competition.

Year 7 student Eva and Year 8 student Evelyn Chen were also named best speakers in the competition.

Well done to everyone involved!

𝗕𝗦𝗛𝗦 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀

Calling all Year 5 & 6 students - inclusive of siblings to current BSHS students!

Get ready to move, groove, and have fun at our Dance Workshops!
Join us for exciting sessions where you’ll learn cool choreography, build confidence, make new friends, and express yourself through dance — no experience needed!

✨ Fun routines
✨ Energetic music
✨ Great for beginners & experienced dancers
✨ A chance to shine!

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!

Apply for this program to BSHS Dance Teacher Ms April Williams on: [email protected]

𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗸𝗲𝘀

BSHS Student (1984–1988) & Rowing Coach

The Brisbane State High School rowing community is deeply saddened by the passing of former student and esteemed coach, Damon Stokes.

We gratefully acknowledge Damon’s years of exceptional dedication to the BSHS girls’ rowing program during the early 1990s. His technical expertise and unwavering commitment guided numerous crews to historic victories at the Head of the River (1990–1993) and State Championships. Notably, Damon coached the Open 1st VIII to consecutive Head of the River victories in 1992 and 1993, anchoring BSHS as a premier powerhouse in schoolgirls' rowing.

Following his time at State High, Damon continued his lifelong devotion to the sport through impactful coaching roles at the Australian Institute of Sport, Stuartholme School, and Gregory Terrace. He also served as the Director of Rowing at St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School for many years.

The BSHS community extends its deepest gratitude for Damon's profound service, and offers heartfelt condolences, thoughts, and prayers to his family.