Cairns State High School

WE'RE HIRING CLEANERS WANTED!

Looking for a rewarding role with flexible work options?

We are seeking reliable and motivated individuals to join our cleaning team in a variety of positions, including:
✅ Full-Time
✅ Casual

As a Cleaner, you'll play an important role in maintaining safe, clean, and welcoming environments for students, staff, and visitors.

✨ What we offer:
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive team environment
• Meaningful work within the education community

We're looking for people who are:
✔ Reliable and punctual
✔ Take pride in their work
✔ Have a strong attention to detail
✔ Can work independently and as part of a team

A current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) is required, or the ability to obtain one.

📩 Interested? Apply now: Human Resources - [email protected]

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Well done to Year 11 students and Ms Holly Schultz for participating in the Ironman Charity Fun Run on Friday morning.

Congratulations to Cairns High CISSA teams - we had 8 out of 10 teams competing in the Grand Finals last week.
A further congratulations to 4 teams who won their Grand final game:
Premier division - Boys volleyball, Girls basketball, Girls football
Division 1 - Girls volleyball
As a school we came 2nd in the whole CISSA competition – well done!
Congratulations to all CISSA students on a fantastic season, and thank you to the CISSA coaches and umpires.

Australian Science Olympiads (A*O)

The Australian Science Olympiads (A*O) is a staged science enrichment program for highly motivated senior students in Australian high schools. The program covers four separate disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, and Physics.

The program allows students to build their skills, experience, knowledge and connections. Participation in the exams can lead to further opportunities such as an invitation to the Australian Science Olympiad Summer School in one of the four disciplines and being selected to represent Australia at an International Science Olympiad.

Students may sit the exam for one or more disciplines. Exams are two-hours long and completed online.

Exam Dates – Week 3, Term 3

Monday 27 July - Physics
Tuesday 28 July - Biology
Wednesday 29 July - Earth and Environmental Science
Thursday 30 July - Chemistry

Cost: $22 per student, per exam

To participate in the Australian Science Olympiad (A*O) students must make payment at the Main Office by Thursday 16 July (Week 1, Term 3). Further details about exam times and location will be sent out to participants in Week 2, Term 3.

For more information about the competition visit the link below:
https://asi.edu.au/program/australian-science-olympiads/

Last month, our Centre of Excellence Dance students had the incredible opportunity to participate in workshops delivered by The Australian Ballet at the Bulmba-Ja Arts Theatre.

These engaging workshops focused on developing both performance and creative skills, giving students valuable insight into the professional creative process. Students explored the art of storytelling through Indigenous culture, learning how movement, music composition, costume design, and prop creation work together to bring powerful stories to life.

This inspiring experience encouraged creativity, collaboration, and cultural understanding while providing our students with a unique opportunity to learn from industry professionals.

We are incredibly proud of our dancers for embracing this experience with enthusiasm and dedication.

🎀💗 PINK DAY 2026 💗🎀

What an amazing day of pink, fun, and community spirit at Cairns State High School!

Students and staff embraced the occasion with an incredible display of pink outfits, pink pyjamas, face painting, pink hair spray, bracelet making, photo booth fun, singing, live music and plenty of smiles throughout the day. 💕

It was fantastic to see so many people getting involved and supporting such an important cause. Every donation and purchase made today will help support the Cancer Council's vital breast cancer research, education, and support services.

A huge thank you to our SRC, student volunteers, and everyone who participated and helped make Pink Day such a success.

Together, we wore pink, had fun, and made a difference. 🎀

Select Year 10 students have participated in the Pilot Health Taster Program at TAFE every Thursday this term. The students have explored health & nursing, aged care & disability, community services and early childhood & education to make informed decisions about their future studies and work options.

Success in the 2026 Australia Economics Olympiad

Congratulations to Year 12 students Matthew Keirle and Logan Tallis on progressing to the Second Round of the 2026 Australian Economics Olympiad (AEO). This is an outstanding achievement, placing Matthew and Logan among the top 40 students Australia-wide from Round One of this prestigious competition.

Fifteen CSHS students sat the challenging two-hour Round One exam at the end of May, alongside senior Economics students from across Australia. The strong level of student participation reflects the growing interest in Economics at CSHS, while Matthew and Logan’s success is a wonderful testament to the strength of the program, which in 2026 is delivering the school’s first senior Economics cohort in several years.

We wish Matthew and Logan all the best for Round Two taking place this week, where five students will be selected to represent Australia at the International Economics Olympiad.

CAR WASH FOR CAMBODIA!

Support a great cause and get your car sparkling clean at the same time!

The Cairns State High School Cambodia Team is hosting a Car Wash Fundraiser with all proceeds going towards the New Hope Community School in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

📅 Saturday 13 June
⏰ 9:00am – 1:00pm
📍 Marano’s Fuel, Shell Garage
Corner of Draper & Kenny Streets

Saver Plus – Help with Education Costs

Eligible families can receive up to $500 towards education expenses through Saver Plus, a free matched savings and financial education program.

Participants save regularly over approximately 10 months and, upon completion, can receive up to $500 to help pay for school-related costs such as uniforms, laptops, textbooks, stationery, excursions and camps.

To be eligible, families generally need to have a child at school, receive an eligible Centrelink payment, and have some regular income from work.

To learn more or check your eligibility, visit www.saverplus.org.au or contact Peta Bergan on 0466 474 584.