Caloundra State High School

What an incredible experience for our Surf Excellence Squad during their recent visit to the High Performance Coaching Centre in Northern NSW, home to the Australian Olympic surfing program and training base of the Irukandjis. 🌊

Students scored some amazing waves at Snapper Rocks and were inspired watching surfing legends including Mick Fanning, Alister Reginato and other elite surfers in action.

Throughout the trip, students received personalised coaching and feedback through video analysis sessions, while also taking part in trampoline training, skate coaching and recovery sessions including ice baths to help build their high-performance skills both in and out of the water.

Most importantly, the experience created unforgettable memories, strengthened friendships and delivered plenty of smiles along the way. 🤙

A huge thank you to our Surfing Program sponsors Sean Carter Realestate and Premier Facades for your ongoing support of our students and helping provide opportunities like this for our young surfers to grow, learn and chase their goals.

What’s your flavour? 🤤🍩

From classics to loaded favourites, there’s something for everyone with Galactic Donuts!

Grab a 6 pack voucher for $19.90 and redeem when it suits you - no rush, no expiry.

Drop your go-to donut flavour below 👇

Order via Qkr! or at the Finance Counter and support our Student Council while you’re at it!

🏉 A Special Connection to Rugby League History 🏉

There’s plenty of excitement around our Open Rugby League team’s qualification for the prestigious Langer Cup, but this year’s campaign carries an extra special significance.
Among our squad are brothers Cruz and Hutch ,the grandsons of Queensland rugby league legend Allan Langer, the man for whom the competition is named. As one of the state's most celebrated players, Alfie’s legacy is woven into Queensland rugby league history, making it a remarkable moment to see Cruz and Hutch competing in the very competition that honours their grandfather's achievements.
Recently, the media visited Caloundra State High School to share this unique story, highlighting the special connection between our students, their family, and one of the game's greatest names.
We are incredibly proud of Cruz, Hutch and the entire Open Rugby League team as they prepare to represent our school in one of Queensland's premier schoolboy rugby league competitions. Opportunities like this create lifelong memories and make this year's Langer Cup campaign even more special for our school community.
You can read the full story here:
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Good luck to our team as they continue their Langer Cup journey! 💙💛🏉

‘It’s amazing’: Grandsons continuing Langer schoolboy legacy Rugby league legend Allan ‘Alfie’ Langer might be a quiet observer on the sidelines this season, but the car rides home will be a different story.

🏃‍♂️🏐🏉 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN | 2027 HPA PROGRAM

Are you balancing representative sport with school commitments? The Caloundra SHS High Performing Athletes (HPA) Program is designed to support students striving for excellence both on and off the field.

Students accepted into the program will have access to:
💪 3 weekly strength and conditioning sessions
🏅 Elite coaches and training specialists
🩺 Visits from physiotherapists and nutritionists
📚 Academic mentoring and monitoring
🏋️ Discounted membership opportunities through our valued HPA partner, World Gym Caloundra

👉Successful applicants will also have the opportunity to attend the UniSC HPA Excursion on 9 September and begin their HPA journey in Term 4 as our graduating Year 12 students transition out of the program.

Applications are open to current Year 9, 10 and 11 Caloundra SHS students.

📧 To apply complete an application form and email Mr McKenzie at [email protected]
💻 https://tinyurl.com/CSHSHPAApplication
📅 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟯 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Year 11 and 12 Business students recently attended an exciting excursion to Australia Zoo, where they participated in an engaging educational program focused on strategic business decisions.
Students explored how businesses make decisions relating to operations, marketing, customer experience, sustainability and growth, while examining how Australia Zoo balances conservation goals with commercial success. The program provided students with valuable real-world insights into business strategy and decision-making processes studied in class.
Following the educational session, students had the opportunity to tour the zoo, observe a range of wildlife and experience the attractions Australia Zoo has to offer. The excursion was an enjoyable and valuable learning experience that allowed students to connect classroom theory with practical business applications in an engaging environment.

💡 Is your child the one always asking questions?
💡 The student who loves to think differently?
💡 The learner who thrives when challenged?

The 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 at Caloundra State High School is now accepting applications for current Year 5 students.

Bright Futures has been created for students who are highly engaged learners and ready to explore learning beyond the everyday classroom experience.

Students will participate in:
🔹 hands-on extension activities
🔹 collaborative learning experiences
🔹 specialist secondary classrooms
🔹 exciting future-focused opportunities

If this sounds like a student you know, share this post with their family.

📅 Applications close Friday 19 June 2026
💻 https://tinyurl.com/CSHSBrightFutures
📧 [email protected]

Behind every criminal case is a complex process of decision making, evidence, and legal procedure, something our Year 10 Legal Studies students recently had the opportunity to explore in greater depth.

As part of their studies into the role of law within society, students attended a presentation from lawyer Erin Salezky from the Department of Public Prosecutions. Through the discussion of real-life cases and insights into the workings of the justice system, students gained a valuable understanding of the processes that occur behind the scenes in criminal law.

The session sparked thoughtful discussion, with students asking a range of insightful and engaging questions throughout. Once again, our students represented the school exceptionally well through their maturity, curiosity, and respectful conduct during the presentation.

🌏 Alumni Spotlight 🌏

From Caloundra SHS PE lessons to a rural village in China… who would have thought the Nutbush would become an international cultural exchange? 💃✨

We loved hearing from Caloundra SHS alumni Cleo Bray, who recently featured in an interview with the Australian National University following a trip to rural China.

In the article, Cleo shares the story of teaching villagers the Nutbush during her travels, describing it as “a small, unexpected bridge between worlds.” What makes the story even better? Cleo said she originally learnt the dance right here at Caloundra SHS during PE classes!

Cleo is currently completing the final year of a dual degree at ANU in Asian Studies (majoring in Mandarin) and Commerce (majoring in International Business), and we could not be prouder to see where her journey is taking her.

It’s always incredible to see the many different paths our alumni take and the lasting impact of the experiences, connections and opportunities formed during their time at Cali High.

Read the story here:

Rural China, Up Close | AUSTRALIAN CENTRE ON CHINA IN THE WORLD Capturing the spirit of ASIA3220: Chinese Language Training and Rural China Field Study — a three-week field school combining intensive Mandarin classes in Dali

This week is Chappy Week and at Caloundra SHS we are incredibly fortunate to have Chappy Chris supporting our students each week.

Whether it’s offering a listening ear, helping students navigate challenges, or simply being a positive presence around the school, Chappy Chris plays an important role in our school community.

To help you get to know Chappy Chris a little better, we sat down for a quick chat!

𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭?
A bit over 6 months now.

𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦?
This is my local community, and I have a heart to see young people thriving and not struggling. Getting an opportunity to help and work with the young people of the high school was something that really excited me.

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴?
I love good coffee, the Brisbane lions and being outdoors.

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘢 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 𝘢𝘵 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩?
Depending on the day it might be doing pancake breakfasts, running lunch time events, checking in on kids going through some struggles, supporting staff or families and just being a positive and caring presence in the school community.

𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺?
To me each day is an opportunity to hopefully show love, care and kindness to those I interactive with to make there day and life hopefully a little bit better.