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