Term 3, Week 10

News from the Principal

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome to the final week of term 3. As this newsletter goes to print parents should be receiving their children's term 3 progress report card. A reminder to all families that the term 3 report, especially for our junior students, shows the effort, behaviour and academic achievement for term 3 by itself, and for seniors this may include a cumulative result for academic achievement. This is so our seniors have an accurate indication of where they're sitting before they enter into their final weeks of school and external block exams. With saying that I wish all of our year twelves a relaxing last spring holiday before exams start and they enter the real world of adulthood! I am so proud of all students and their academic achievement this year as early investigations into the data this term show 90% of our students achieving a C or better!

I'd like to thank all staff, families and students for their support this term as it has been full of lots of academic achievement, sporting prowess and extracurricular activities. I want to wish all families the best for their spring holiday as I'm sure many parents, much like myself, are looking forward to not having to do the school run, make school lunches or keep up with the extracurricular activities. We look forward to welcoming all students back to school at the beginning of term 4 on Tuesday the 7th of October. 

Yours in learning,
Natasha Lyndon
Principal

Term 3 Key dates

Mental Health Week

P&C News

🐂✨ Malanda Bull Ride – Volunteers Needed! ✨🐂

The countdown is on for the Malanda Bull Ride – Saturday 11th October 2025 🎉
Our P&C is looking for some amazing volunteers to help out on the gate. This is a fantastic way to get involved, support our school, and be part of one of the region’s biggest events!

📧 If you can lend a hand, please contact the P&C at:
PandC@malandashs.eq.edu.au

Your support makes all the difference – thank you! 💙💛

Exciting Opportunity!

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨
Malanda State High School is on the lookout for passionate and dedicated staff to join our dynamic and supportive team. Whether you're an experienced educator or looking for a rewarding role in a school environment, this could be your next opportunity!

🌱 Come and be part of A Place to Excel.
🔗 Scan the QR code or visit our website for more information.

#MalandaSHS #EducationJobs #JoinOurTeam #FNQJobs #CareersInEducation #APlaceToExcel

🌿 Escape the hustle and experience life in the heart of the Atherton Tablelands! Malanda SHS offers the perfect balance of a welcoming rural community, incredible natural beauty, and opportunities right at your doorstep — with the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, and world-heritage rainforests only a short drive away.

If you’re a secondary teacher looking for your next adventure, we have exciting opportunities available now:

2025 Vacancies:
🔢 Mathematics
🔬 Science (Senior)
🛠️ Manual Arts (Industrial Technology & Design) for Term 4

Join our supportive team where students, staff, and community work together to create a place to excel.

📅 Applications open now – don’t miss your chance to make the move and be part of something special.

Please email principal@malandashs.eq.edu.au

News from the Sports Department

Just letting you know Erika is one of the Captains for the QRSS Cross Country Team.

She led the team at opening ceremony and also read the athletes oath.

Shes been outstanding as Captain! A huge honour for a kid from Malanda!

Words from Callum Troyahn

CONGRATULATIONS ERIKA!!

News from the Arts Department

Two Talented Malanda SHS Visual Arts Students Selected for Prestigious FNQ Exhibition: Energy in the Tanks

We are proud to announce that two outstanding Visual Arts students from our school, Codie Durich and Lauren Dickson, have been selected to exhibit their work in the prestigious Energy exhibition, opening at the Tanks Arts Centre in Cairns on Thursday, 19th September.

What is Energy?
Energy is an annual exhibition presented by the Tanks Arts Centre in partnership with the Queensland Department of Education. It showcases the best work from senior secondary Visual Arts students (Years 11 and 12) across Far North Queensland. The exhibition celebrates the creative energy, technical skill, and bold ideas of young artists, offering them a platform to display their work in a professional gallery setting.

Codie and Lauren were selected for their striking lino print political posters, artworks that combine strong visual impact with timely and thought-provoking messages. Their work demonstrates not only outstanding printmaking skills but also a deep engagement with contemporary social and political issues—qualities that embody the spirit of Energy.

Being selected for Energy is a significant achievement and a mark of excellence in the arts. We are incredibly proud of Codie and Lauren for their hard work, creative courage, and dedication.

The artwork will be on public display from opening night 19th September to the 5^th September.

Drive2Live – Safe Driver Program

Our Year 12 students recently participated in the Drive2Live – Safe Driver Program, which equips new drivers with vital early education on the complexities of driving a motor vehicle on our roads.

This powerful program goes beyond just getting from A to B – it builds awareness, confidence, and responsibility, ensuring our young people are better prepared to make safe choices behind the wheel.

We are proud of our seniors for engaging with this important learning opportunity and taking steps towards becoming safer drivers for themselves and our community. 

Thank you!!

🏏 Community Spirit in Action 🏏

At Malanda SHS, we are so grateful for the amazing community we have behind our students. Your generosity provides opportunities that simply wouldn’t be possible without you!

A huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors – Elders Real Estate, Montgomery Solicitors, Malanda Pharmacy, WW Group, SA Brown Mechanical, and Ten Mile Cattle Co. – for helping our girls get to Brisbane for the T20 Cricket State Carnival. 🙌

Because of your support, our students are experiencing incredible opportunities, building skills, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. 🌟

Together, we make great things happen! 💛❤️💙

Tuckshop Update

🍴✨ Tuckshop Update! ✨🍴

Our MSHS tuckshop is now proudly managed by the school (not the P&C) — and we’re excited to keep serving up delicious lunches for our students! 🙌

👉 Volunteers are needed! If you can spare some time, we’d love your help in keeping our tuckshop running smoothly.

📝 Don’t forget: orders are made through Qkr!
✅ Plus – check out our brand-new menu!

Your support makes all the difference 💙

We want to hear from you!

We want to hear YOUR good news! 

Do you know of a Malanda SHS student doing something amazing inside or outside of school? Whether it’s sporting achievements, community service, creative talents, or academic successes – we’d love to celebrate it! 

📸 Please send photos or information to:
📧 executivesecretary@malandashs.eq.edu.au

Let’s shine a light on the wonderful things our students are achieving! 

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