Forest Lake State High School

Last Friday, our Beyond the Broncos program held their Term 3 workshop, "Your Voice for Change," and was presented by Ryan James and Nathan Peats with school-based SSO Sheena.
This workshop encouraged students to make changes by having a voice and also looked at the importance of voting, including the Indigenous history of voting.
The workshop was well-attended by students and many prizes were awarded for their contributions or participation. Students will also receive a stationery pack to start the new semester.

This was learning at FLAKE today 💚💙
Thank you Mr Clark, for taking your Y12 English class outside in the fresh air.
Not only did the students experience a different learning environment, they were also more connected whilst reading Act 4 of Shakespeare's Macbeth 🎭📖

2025 Subject Expo - Tuesday 6.00pm - 7.30pm in our Hall
Information Sessions for Parent/Carers of Year 8, 9 & 10 will outline the subject selection processes and is an important part of their pathway journey at FLAKE.
Please Note: additional session has been added for Y8 into Y9

🎮 Forest Lake State High School Success at the QUT and School Sport Australia –All Schools Esport Challenge! 🎮
Our talented Rocket League students have been showcasing their skills and determination in this thrilling tournament, which will likely feed into the first-ever Olympic Esports Games to be held in Saudi Arabia in 2025– our chance at Olympic medals! 🏅
Monday and Tuesday, after school, our players competed against 14 schools from around Australia, battling it out to earn the right to compete on Wednesday in the semifinals and then for gold in the finals. Their efforts resulted in taking home silver for Forest Lake State High School. We congratulate Alex, Zack, Junior and Brian for their dedication and fantastic teamwork.
A huge thank you to our incredible partner, EndGame Esports, for providing us with the space and top-notch computers to ensure our students can compete at their best. Your support is invaluable!
A big shout out to Nick Silva, Rob Correia, Ian Clapham and MJ Raatz, who dedicated their time to support these amazing students over the three days.
We look forward to following these students as they continue their journey towards future Olympic glory. Go Forest Lake! 🌲✨

🌟🎉 Huge congratulations to our talented students at Forest Lake State High School! 🎉🌟

Two incredible teams of Just Dance students competed in the School Sport Australia and QUT - All Schools Esports Challenge this week, and they absolutely rocked it! Out of 14 schools who registered to compete, our FLSHS1 team danced their way to GOLD 🥇, and the FLSHS2 team grooved to SILVER 🥈!

A massive shoutout to FLSHS1: Taelira, Amber, and Taylor for their golden performance and to FLSHS2: Nadia, Sofia, Brandon, and Tamia for their outstanding silver finish!

Thank you to Ian Clapham and Nick Silva who enthusiastically gave their time to support and manage the two teams through to their success. A big shout out to Endgame Esports for hosting the two teams on Monday.

We're so proud of your hard work, dedication, and incredible talent. Keep shining, dancers! 🌟💃🕺

Our wonderful Junior Dance Excellence Troupes enjoyed performing at DanceLife Unite Regionals on Saturday. It was a joy to see their hard work paying off with some fantastic results in a tough competition. Keep up the hard work dancers!

Congratulations to the fabulous Senior Dance Excellence Troupes who competed at DanceLife Unite Regionals and came away with brilliant results. The photos capture their wonderful talents beautifully. A massive achievement on the night was taking away the Highest Scoring Routine of the competition for Senior Hip Hop with 99/100! All of the Senior Troupes have now qualified for NATIONALS in October, where they will be travelling to compete against dancers from schools across Australia. We are backing our FLAKERS 100%

Lets get ready FLAKERs....our Rugby League Opens are in the Broncos Cup Grand Final 💙🦁💚
Live streaming here today - 2.45pm kick off!!!

Broncos Gee Shield Grand Final - Stretton Storm vs Forest Lake State High Lions Broncos Gee Shield Grand Final - Stretton Storm vs Forest Lake State High Lions

At FLAKE we know a clean school instils a sense of pride and respect among our students and staff, fostering a positive and respectful community.
So, in period 3 on Monday our whole school engaged in an Emu Parade.
Well done team, the grounds look great and our groundsmen and cleaners are very happy 🥰

Our students are looking for clients...
By booking in with one of our students studying hairdressing and barbering through TAFE and WesTEC, you'll not only be helping them qualify, you'll also get quality service at budget prices!
A win, win all round!
(NB - all students are supervised)

Community Opportunity!
FLAKER families we currently have a parent vacancy on our School Council.
The school council enables greater involvement of the school community and other stakeholders, such as industry, in advising on the strategic direction for the school.
If you'd like to be involved, please completed School Council Nomination Form and submit to our office by 31 July 2024.
Forms can be collected from our office or accessed through the link below.
https://forestlakeshs.eq.edu.au/our-community/school-council

FLAKE Parent/Carers...Can you help our Year 11s?
They are investigating safe consumption of alcohol in our community and need to collect some data regarding resources, peers, family, alcohol consumption and education.
Please note this survey is 100% anonymous and definitely no judgement 😜

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xccAZrUWr0uekzI72MAdusSe3aAVwJZPv_8kCFiFTUdUQUUxMUFMM0E2SVhNNkVDRVA2QVFGOEhHUS4u

Congratulations to the open boys basketball team who competed last Tuesday at Ripley Valley SHS and took away the second place. It was a valiant effort for the team to get all the way to the grand final and nearly knock out Springfield Central to claim the top prize.
Our 9/10 boys finished in fourth place, playing some exceptional basketball adapting to the conditions and securing some hard fought wins. It was a tough competition for all players, and both Forest Lake teams played extremely well. The player's player awards went to Chance (Open) and Jerry (9/10) for their consistent effort and encouragement to all other players. Excellent work to all participants.

2025 Subject Expo
Our annual Pathways Night is on next Tuesday 30 July, 6-7.30pm, where we will showcase all of the subjects on offer in 2025.
Industry experts, universities, TAFE and many more will also be there to give you and your young person advice and guidance on what subjects are needed to reach their dream career.
Years 7 and 8 students can also collect their 2025 subject handbooks too.

🌟 Forest Lake State High School Shines at Pallara State School STEM Challenge Day! 🌟

A huge thank you to our incredible students Zack, Luke, Natalia, Brady, Brandon, Nadia, and Sofia from the Esports Program of Excellence! These seven stars took the lead at the Pallara State School STEM Challenge day on Friday, 19th July, running a fun-filled Just Dance and Mario Kart competition for nearly 90 enthusiastic Year 4 students from surrounding primary schools.
Under the supportive supervision of our dedicated Esports Coordinator, Mr. Ian Clapham, the students showcased exceptional leadership and teamwork, ensuring the event ran smoothly and was enjoyed by all. The day was made even more special with the Hon Leeanne Enoch, Minister for Treaty, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Minister for Communities, and Minister for the Arts, joining in the dance fun!
We are immensely proud of our students for their positive interaction and for making this day memorable for the younger students. 🌟🎮🎉

🎮🏆 Exciting News from Esports Program of Excellence! 🏆🎮
Today School Sports Australia launches the inaugural High School Esports event in partnership with QUT Sport! The top school will take home the 🥇 Australian School Gold Medal! Just like our athletes in rugby, gymnastics, and swimming, our Esports Program of Excellence Lions are stars are ready to shine.

🌟 Breaking News! Last week, The Olympic Committee has announced the first Esports Olympics in 2025 in Saudi Arabia! Our students are aiming for the stars! 🚀
Today kicks off with Just Dance and Rocket League! Our top teams are ready to dance and drive to victory. 💃🚗

Good luck, students! We're so proud of you no matter the outcome! By being at the event you are making history – that’s a pretty special place to be! Show your school PRIDE! 🙌
Big thanks to Endgame Esports at Sumner for kindly hosting us! 🎉
🗓️ Event Schedule:
Monday & Tuesday afternoons
Wednesday: Finals
Let's Just Dance our hearts out and Rocket League our way all over the field! We are very proud of you! 🎶🏎️

💚💙Look out for your mates FLAKERs 💙💚
But if you know something...say something!
https://stymie.com.au/

Our fabulous P&C have organised a ☕☕ Coffee Van ☕☕ for our Parent Teacher Interviews next Monday night (22/7).
So while you wait for your appointment with our teaching staff, you can purchase a hot beverage and support a local business at the same time. Deb will be there between 2.30pm-4.30pm

Busy busy, busy!!!
This is the FLAKERs Y11 early morning coffee barista training.
With these cold mornings, more staff are coming up to the new senior kitchen for their hot beverages. ☕☕☕

FLAKERs here is another way you can support our school while you shop at Forest Lake Shopping Centre.💚💙
The 'Shop for Your School' is currently running at the Forest Lake Shopping Centre from the 11 July to 11 August and all you have to do is register your purchases via the Forest Lake Shopping Centre website, rewards app or via the in-centre signage (QR Code.
Every purchase counts towards helping our school go in the running to win a share of $9,000.
PLUS, every registered purchase puts YOU in the running to win your own $500 Gift Card. 💙💚
Here is the link to their website so you can start today!
https://forestlakeshoppingcentre.qicre.com/

With the current cost of living crisis, our Year 10 hospitality students investigated how to feed a family of 4 by creating family friendly meals with a budget of just $10 per meal and created these fab posters. They discovered some really handy tips that all FLAKERs might find helpful.

Year 10, 11 & 12s...Register with QCAA Student Portal to win great prizes!
The myQCE competition is here! To help you in 2024, the QCAA are giving away a MacBook Air, an iPad Air with Apple Pencil and a pair of AirPods Max headphones to three lucky winners, and you could be one of them!

This competition is open to Queensland high school students who are in Years 10 to 12 with access to the Student Portal. To register for the Student Portal you will need your LUI number (see Mrs Randolph, Ms Sadleir or the Pathways Centre) and a private email address.

The competition closes on Friday 13 September 2024.
Click below to find out more information and to enter!
https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/get-motivated/get-involved

Students studying hospitality - this event is for you!
Job opportunities are now available at the Brighton Homes Arena at Springfield.
Scan QR code to register.

FLAKERs why not try something new this week.
Media Club - each Thursday afterschool until W5 in the ACE!

Beyond the Broncos participants...if you meet this criteria, you're in the running to receive a reward. Come along this Friday during P3 in 2P03.

There is still time to make a booking to chat with our teachers - bookings close this Friday at 12pm.
Need help? Call us on 3714 2333 or follow the easy steps in the link below...
https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70279

Pathways Night - 30 July - Save the Date!
Our annual Subject Expo is on again and will showcase all of the subjects available in 2025.
Senior staff and external organisations will also be there to show students what subjects they need to succeed in their chosen career.

Beyond the Broncos participants and any new First Nations female students... the next workshop is this Friday 19 July during period 3.