COMMUNITY

Students at HSC are encouraged to excel in their chosen areas of interest, whether these are school-based interests or occur outside the school arena. If you would like to share an achievement relating to your student with the College community, please submit the details to media@hsc.qld.edu.au. (Be aware that we don’t always know about your student’s achievements unless you tell us!)

(Note: Students who excel at ‘school-based’ sports, cultural and academic pursuits through the school pathway are formally recognised at our Sports Awards Evening or Cultural Awards Showcase and/or Speech Night (Academic Awards) each year.)

Students Shine at Queensland Theatre Residency Week

Over the September holidays, Amelia W (Year 11) and Lucy S (Year 12) took part in the Queensland Theatre Residency Week, hosted at Stuartholme School in Toowong.

Amelia explored the art of storytelling through song in the Musical Theatre course, while Lucy delved into the fundamentals of puppetry and object manipulation in the Visual Theatre course. Their newly acquired skills culminated in two engaging 15-minute performances, each centred around the themes of courage and connection.

Both students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and highly recommend it to anyone interested in exploring different styles of theatre and developing their skills as performers.

We’re proud of Amelia and Lucy for embracing this opportunity and representing our school with creativity and enthusiasm!

Lillian M at National Baton Twirling Championships

During the September holidays, Lillian M (Year 10) proudly represented our school at the National Baton Twirling Championships, held in Rockhampton from Friday, 3 October to Sunday, 6 October 2025.

Lillian qualified to compete in six sections—four individual and two team events. Her dedication and skill were rewarded with third-place finishes in both her Two Baton routine and Pairs routine.

With over 100 competitors from Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, the championships showcased incredible talent and sportsmanship. Lillian has been baton twirling since Term 4, 2021, and this marks her second time qualifying for Nationals—a remarkable achievement.

Congratulations, Lillian! We’re proud of your commitment, talent, and the way you continue to represent our school with excellence.

Park safe and keep our kids safe

There were a number of close calls with vehicles and pedestrians near our schools and sporting zones last year.

With students now back at school and sports season underway, it is time to park safe and keep our kids safe.

Parking in the wrong spot can prevent safe access along pathways and obscure the vision of other drivers and pedestrians.

Council will be patrolling school and sporting zones to ensure no one is parking in an unsafe manner.

Please see factsheet from Mackay Council below:

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