The Principal's Pen

​​​​​Principal Report

It has been wonderful to welcome our students, staff and families back through the school gates in week 1. 

Student Leadership

It has been an honor to be part of the recent leadership interviews and speeches as part of the selection process for our 2026 Student Leadership Team.  I want to commend students on their commitment to to process and the time and effort they have put in to their interview preparation and speeches.

We will be announcing the 2026 Student Leaders at our upcoming Awards Evening. 

Attendance

School absenteeism and truancy can impact significantly on students' learning and wellbeing.

Research shows that in Queensland, higher student attendance is associated, on average, with higher student achievement. Additionally, attending school every day helps children to build social and emotional skills such as communication, teamwork and resilience.

Under the law, you must make sure your child is enrolled and attends school on all school days unless there is a reasonable excuse. 

We have unfortunately seen an increase in 'unexplained absence' in recent weeks.  If your child has been absent for school, please ensure you have contacted the school regarding the reason for absence.  Students with current unexplained absence, will receive a letter home from their respective Deputy requesting information regarding their absence.

​CSHS Tuckshop Project

In recently months, in partnership with the Charleville Hospital (Queensland Health) we have had 2 incredible dietician students working with our school to review our tuckshop menu.  During this time they have introduced new recipes to the tuckshop and also introduced new menu items. 

On Wednesday 8^th October, the student presented their findings and outcomes at our P&C Meeting.  A special mention must also go to Mrs Mel Doolan – our School Based Youth Health Nurse and Brittany Doneman – our Tuckshop Convenor, both played pivotal roles in the roll out of this project. 

We very much look forward to sharing a revised menu with the CSHS community soon. 

Kind regards,

Mrs Elizabeth Mayo​​