Yeronga Celebrates Multiculturalism 2025

The air was alive with excitement as Yeronga came together for Yeronga Celebrates Multiculturalism 2025. This year’s event coincided with Multicultural Queensland Month, a statewide celebration of cultural diversity. For our school community, it was the perfect opportunity to acknowledge the richness of our shared stories, traditions, and languages that make Yeronga unique.

At Yeronga, we are proud to reflect Australia’s multicultural identity — a place where people from many nations and backgrounds unite in respect, friendship, and harmony. One of the most powerful moments of the day was the Parade of Nations, as students proudly crossed the stage in their cultural clothing, greeting the audience in the languages of their heritage. Behind every flag waved and every tradition honoured lies a personal story of family, identity, and belonging. This parade is not about politics — it is about people.

The success of the day was only possible thanks to the efforts of our enthusiastic students and dedicated staff. From workshops and cultural performances to food stalls, the junior futsal competition, and the colour run, the entire festival reflected the spirit of collaboration, pride, and celebration.

Ultimately, Yeronga Celebrates is more than a festival. It is a reminder that unity grows strongest when we come together with open hearts and open minds. Diversity is not only something to celebrate — it enriches us all.

Year 12 Update

10 Weeks Remaining

Our Year 12 students are entering their final stage of high school, with approximately 10 weeks left. Formal lessons and assessments will conclude by the end of Week 3, Term 4, leaving just eight weeks before many students sit their External Exams. It is essential that students attend every day to maximise learning and give themselves the best chance of success in their final assessments.

Mock Exams

The Year 12 Mock Exams will take place in Weeks 8 and 9 of this term. These exams are an important preparation for the External Exams, scheduled for Term 4, Week 4. Students and parents/carers have already received soft copies of the timetable via email.

External Assessment

Assessment provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate what they know and can do. Requirements vary depending on the subjects studied.

For more information, please see details on QCAA here:

• General and Applied subjects

• Preparing for external assessment

• Sample papers

• Assessment timetables

• Access arrangements and reasonable adjustments (previously known as Special Provision)

• Individual subject syllabuses

The External Exam timetable has been released on the QCAA website. A modified Yeronga SHS version will be emailed to all students and parents/carers shortly. Exams will run from Monday 27 October to Tuesday 18 November, with External SEE oral exams occurring the week prior.

Year 11 Update

2026 Leadership Speeches

Our Year 11 students are currently preparing their leadership speeches as they put themselves forward for 2025 leadership positions. In the coming weeks, they will stand before their peers to share their vision for the school, their ideas for strengthening our culture, and their aspirations for leading the student body in their final year.

Earlier this year, I had the privilege of joining our Year 11 students on camp, where I saw first-hand the qualities that make this cohort such a strong group of emerging leaders. Together, they faced challenges that required teamwork, resilience, and problem-solving. Time and again, they demonstrated tenacity, compassion, and determination — qualities that will serve them well as senior leaders of our school.

This process is more than just a speech — it is an opportunity for students to step into the responsibility of leadership, to think deeply about what it means to represent their peers, and to articulate how they will contribute to the culture and direction of our school in 2026.

We look forward to hearing their inspiring ideas and supporting them as they continue their journey towards becoming the role models of our school community.

Semi-Formal and 2026 Jerseys/Jackets

At the end of 2024, all students received a copy of the Senior Statement of Expectations, which outlines the standards required to participate in key Year 11 and 12 privileges such as ordering a senior jersey/jacket and attending the semi-formal. These expectations have been reiterated throughout the year in assemblies.

Students who have not met the expectations will not receive an invitation or order letter. However, in the interest of fairness, there is a right of reply process. Students who believe they have met the requirements may present their case to the Principal and Deputy Principal.

Senior Statement of Expectations

As senior students at Yeronga SHS, Year 11s are expected to:

• developing quality relationships that are based on mutual respect and complying with Student Code of Conduct;
• maintaining high standards in dress and appearance, conduct and behaviour, work ethic and attendance;
• committing to the school’s culture of harmony and acting at all times with respect and show tolerance towards other students and staff;
• respect the property of the school and others while maintaining a clean and safe environment;
• Attend at a rate of 95% or higher and arrive on time, unless there are extenuating circumstances which have been documented by satisfactory parent explanation or medical certificate;
• Comply with the YSHS Student Dress Code policy meeting health and safety requirements, and other legislative standards while demonstrating pride in self, others and the school;
• Complete homework tasks, assignments and assessment on time and follow the school’s assessment policy as per the school’s website;
• Have all of the required equipment for each subject and charged laptop;
• Effectively engage in learning environments and not be subject to school disciplinary actions such as after - school detentions and suspensions;
• Pay all subsequent school resource fees;
• at all times be a worthy ambassador for Yeronga State High School.

Students who are unable to meet these expectations are required to submit a request for review to the Principal and Deputy Principal.