Principal Report
It has been an energetic start to what is undoubtedly the best term of the year, one in which we will recognise a graduating class, complete exams including external exams, celebrate academic achievements, welcome new students who will start year 7 in 2027, acknowledge the 2026 Annual Improvement Plan achievements as well as design a new Biennial School Improvement Plan (BIP).
Belonging and Engagement:
We are fortunate to have an excellent peer skills program at Charleville State High School, and the Year 9 students have experienced two days of reflection, connection and team-building. Thank you to the community members who have taken the time to connect with our young people and parents/carers who have supported the program.
We are also piloting a Be The Change Youth Program for a sample group of male students. It is perfectly timed to build on Peer Skills and our commitment to building better men.
Academic Achievement:
The term three result analysis underscores the significant and sustained academic improvements that have occurred throughout 2026.
This improvement is a collaborative effort involving a school focus on improving the quality of assessments and marking guides as well as teaching and learning in classrooms. Students are committing to doing their best in a 'no-opt-out' mindset, supported by parents and carers who are engaged with their child's learning. Thank you.
We have invested $15,000 on seven new interactive whiteboards that provide a wireless connection to display and share learning on the screen, and innovating with teaching and learning by using iPads. The remainder of the classrooms will have interactive whiteboard in classrooms in 2027 in addition to new furniture and curtains.
Student Leadership:
From an initial pool of 23 students, 18 prospective leaders spoke about their vision and skills for students leadership on Wednesday, 7th October. The leadership team were sincerely impressed not only by the increase in the number of applicants but by the standard of applicant. The announcement of the positions will take place on Wednesday, 21st October at our academic awards event.
Principles of Student Leadership:
- Student voice and contribution to their experience at Charleville SHS and in the community.
Aims of Student Leadership @Charleville SHS:
- Develop the leadership capabilities of students across all year levels
- Promote student voice and involvement in school strategic focuses
- Recognise and reward students who take on leadership positions at Charleville SHS
- Strengthen community engagement and partnerships.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Two School Captains:
- Act as Role Models for all students – uniform, attendance, engagement, dedication to representing the school in the wider community
- Maintain a high standard of effort and behaviour
- Actively promote and participate in school events
- Assist in the preparation and setting up of school functions and sports events
- Represent the school in an official capacity in community events: ANZAC, NAIDOC and Remembrance Day events.
Two Academic Leaders:
- Promote a universal value of learning
- Encourage and motivate all students to become life-long learners
- Develop inclusive opportunities, in preparation for real world pathways and success
- Provide student voice and insight into subject offerings, pathways, scholarships and resource allocation.
Two Sports and School Spirit Leaders:
- equitable sporting opportunities for students to engage with others,
- encourage fair play and maintain positive attitudes towards ourselves, each other and the wider community
- organise recreational and student wellbeing activities each term.
Two Indigenous and Cultural Leaders:
- promote and lead all-inclusive growth mindset towards cultural events, including NAIDOC and Harmony weeks
- breaking down the cultural assumptions and differences, emphasising a knowledge of their cultural identity and the indigenous cultures of the Charleville area.
Two Community and Citizenship Leaders:
- inspire students to contribute to their community
- organise and lead fundraising events at school
- be a part of something greater than themselves and secure their place in their community by representing Charleville SHS on Murweh Youth Council and other community partnerships.
Kind regards,
Mr Jarlath Scannell