Yeppoon State High School

16/10/2026

🎨 Congratulations to All Award Recipients from the Creative Generations Excellence in Visual Arts Awards – Central Queensland Regional Exhibition! 🎉
We are so proud to celebrate the incredible talent of Year 11 and 12 Visual Art students from across Central Queensland! Here are the outstanding recipients:

Excellence Award Recipient
• Lara Stolberg, The Interwoven Year, Whitsunday Anglican School (Beaconsfield)

Commendation Award Recipients
• Dylan Woodrow, Connected, Yet Distant – Calliope State High School
• Elan Rizetto, Open Up – Calliope State High School
• Sarah Lablack, 3 Fragments of Me – Capella State High School
• Felicity Norton, Lady on Cardboard – Chanel College (Gladstone)
• Shuvandi Pretorius, Close to my Heart – Emerald State High School
• Hallie Arnold, Just Another Rat in the Cage – Emerald State High School
• Yvonne Laudencia, Self after Ducreux – Heights College (North Rockhampton)
• Rayne Salvaleon, Cycle of Becoming – Lighthouse Christian School (Norman Gardens)

Regional Encouragement Award
• Neiva Hawkins, Aurelia Unit 04-B, Whitsunday Anglican School (Beaconsfield)

Emu Park Gallery Packers Prize ($100)
• Sarah Lablack, 3 Fragments of Me – Capella State High School

Visit the exhibition at Emu Park Art Gallery, open daily from 10 AM to 4 PM until 17th October. Don’t miss your chance to see these inspiring works! 🎨✨

15/10/2026

With the D Block workshops offline, students in year 10 metal technologies were designing, building and evaluating prototype hydraulic arms. The design brief specified they needed to include three pivot points and one claw capable of lifting and moving a weighted plastic cup using a hydraulic system. The final product was tested on completion to determine maximum lifting capacity with some impressive results.

15/10/2026

Our Japanese students enjoyed a wonderful annual excursion to Tsuruya Japanese Restaurant. As always, we were warmly welcomed and treated to a delicious meal.

It was a fantastic experience for everyone — from students bravely mastering chopsticks to others already talking about what they will order on next year’s visit, and some very enthusiastic eaters who were more than happy to finish every bite, even helping out with their friends’ meals! There were plenty of smiles, laughter and memorable moments shared around the table.
Arigatou gozaimash*ta, Tsuruya

15/10/2026

🎨⏳ Last Chance! Creative Generations Excellence in Visual Art Awards - Central Queensland Regional Exhibition ⏳🎨
The Central Queensland Regional Exhibition is nearing its final days! Don’t miss your opportunity to see the remarkable student artworks on display.
🗓 Closing Date: 17th October
📍 Where: Emu Park Gallery
⏰ Open Daily: 10 am - 4 pm
As part of the Yeppoon Lions Pinefest, this exhibition has been a celebration of creativity and talent. Come by before it’s too late to support these young artists and be inspired by their incredible work!
🎨🌟

15/10/2026

Students in year 12 hospitality were exploring culinary trends, while applying their hospitality skills to design and produce contemporary desserts for their final assessment. The combination of biscuit crumb, cheesecake filling, sweet drizzle and assorted accents resulted in some spectacular culinary creations.

14/10/2026

Students in year 9 STEM were investigating, building and evaluating catapult devices, while examining the principles of energy transfer and projectile motion. The main objective was to optimise performance in relation to distance travelled when launching ping pong balls. Using a standard design template, students modified their designs during their catapult trials by changing independent variables. They then analysed their performance data to support their findings and draw evidence-based conclusions.

13/10/2026

Students in year 11 hospitality were examining casual dining concepts, while applying their hospitality skills to produce and present gourmet sandwiches for assessment. As part of the process, students were also required to reflect on industry practices and production processes.

13/10/2026

YSHS PEACE POSTER COMPETITION — LET’S CREATE A LITTLE HARMONY
Get creative, grab your art supplies and show us what “Harmony in Humanity” means to you. Celebrate kindness, respect, diversity and peace through the power of art! 💛

Artwork must be original, no AI assistance. See Mr Willis in G Block or a Student Action Group member for paper and entry details.

13/10/2026

Our Student Action Group is teaming up with our wonderful local CWA Yeppoon seasiders to support vulnerable people and families across Central Queensland. Together, we can make a real difference by helping the CWA fill their much-needed care packs with everyday essentials. Donations can be dropped at Admin or the G Block staffroom.

13/10/2026