Dear Parents/Guardians

It has been a wonderful experience stepping into the Year 9 Deputy Principal role here at Mackay State High School for the past 5 weeks.  What a great bunch of students they are! I’ve been Head of Department here for over a decade so the challenge of Deputy Principal was something I was excited to take on.  I’ve enjoyed spending significant time with the Year 9 cohort and their families and assisting the students in transitioning from Year 8 into Year 9. 

It’s been a pleasure watching these students as they mature and make reasoned and educated choices around their schooling lives.  Thank you to Kellie Bryan for stepping into the English Head of Department role and ensuring such a seamless adjustment for both teachers and students.  I welcome back Cicely Baira after her period of leave and know that the Year 9s are once again in great hands.

Kind Regards

Claire Blessas - Acting Deputy Principal

Creative Arts Academies

Weekly Rehearsals and Class Times

Sporting Achievements 

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to represent Southern Suburbs, Mackay & District or Capricornia in their respective sports:

Addison Satinie - 12yrs Southern Suburbs Basketball Team

Tiffany Martin - Capricornia Softball Team

Jayda Sciascia - Mackay Team for Netball

Connor Stephens & Harry Brodie - 12yrs Southern Suburbs team for AFL

Brody McBean - Capricornia Team for Basketball

Sienna Powell - Capricornia Team for Swimming

Laelie Whelan, Sienna-Rose Leapai, Taylah Boardman, Vitea Parter, Kassadee Millar and Georgina Baira - Mackay Team for Rugby League - Girls

Zacariah Campbell, Zion Green, Benji Calicetto, Jake McCaughey, Kanes Ghee, Ashton Schults, Cooper Venz, Libaan Hajiyussuf - 14-15yrs Mackay Team for Rugby League - Boys

Flynn Battaia, Kaileb Krstic, Isiah Wilson, Shakahn Karehana, AJ Bollinger, Brody M - 16-18yrs Mackay Team for Rugby League - Boys

Alyanna Valencia, Kenneth Clark, Elis Porteguez - Capricornia team for volleyball

Headspace  Mackay Work  and Study  Mini  Expo

Location: B Block near Tuckshop

Uniform Shop Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday  8:00am to 10:30am

Online purchasing is available. Online purchased items can be picked up from the uniform shop during opening hours or arrangements can be made for pickup from the office.

Parents and Citizens meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month, commencing at 5.30pm in the Learning Lounge in the administration building.

Attending these meetings will provide a better understanding of our school and the opportunity to contribute to our school community. Everyone is welcome to attend and voice suggestions, opinions and offer feedback. 

P & C meeting dates for 2025 are as follows:

Monday 24th March - Annual General Meeting

Monday 28th April

Monday 26th May

The Black Blues Brothers

 The international smash hit coming to Australia in 2025

 Produced by Mosaico Errante, The Black Blues Brothers has wowed more than 650,000 spectators across 20 countries and established itself as a must-see international show, with numerous sold-out performances, standing ovations, and four- and five-star reviews.

A virtuoso American-style show, as vintage as it is contemporary, spanning generations and continents!

In a Cabaret scenography with the vintage charm of the "Cotton Club", five artists of the famous Nairobi Sarukazi school link jumps, pyramids and the most unbelievable acrobatics one after the other in scenes paying tribute to John Landis' Blues Brothers. An American-inspired show with an electrifying atmosphere, enhanced by an irresistible musical score. Masterful!

A blend of contemporary circus and musical comedy, The Black Blues Brothers is a dynamic show, suitable for audiences of all ages and nationalities.

Website: https://www.blackbluesbrothers.it/

 Saturday 5/4/25                MECC Mackay 7:30pm

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