In QGSSSA Sport and Girls activities, Term 3 is undoubtedly the busiest time of our year. We have had 13 different sporting events operating in this term alone which can be a big challenge for students, staff and families.

We have an impressive range of activities available for our girls to participate in sport and I thank everyone involved for making these programs such a success. I would like to personally thank the Extra-Curricular staff in D Block who work collaboratively to support each other in these busy programs, particularly to Ms Ellie Slinger, Mrs Sasha Bartlett, and Mrs Narelle Edwards who I am fortunate to work with in the girl’s programs.

I wish everyone a safe and relaxing holiday and hope you can enjoy a well-earned rest!

QGSSSA Athletics Championships

A huge congratulations to our 2025 Athletics team who won the QGSSSA Championship yesterday and brought home the Stephens Cup trophy for the first time since 2015. This win broke a 9-year winning streak for Moreton Bay and was one of the most dominant Athletics wins in QGSSSA history. The gap to second was 144 points and it was most points scored by a team in at least the last 10 years! Congratulations to our 12 Years, 13 Years, 14 Years and 15 Years on winning their age group championships!!

We will celebrate more results in next terms newsletter but for the moment please see the overall results below:

– Mr David Miles | QGSSSA Athletics MIC

QGSSSA Sport MIC's

Saturday 13 September marked the end of our 2025 QGSSSA Winter season. At State High, we are truly fortunate to have a dedicated team of teaching staff and external coaching professionals who provide invaluable support to our students. I extend my sincere thanks to the Masters in Charge (MICs) of each sport listed below and congratulate them on a fantastic season:

• AFL – Ms Monica Tracy
• Badminton MIC – Mrs Ye Zhang
• Hockey MIC – Mrs Natasha Adams
• Netball MIC – Ms Ava Brieschke
• Rhythmic Gymnastics MIC – Mrs Rachael Slorach
• Rowing MIC – Mr Tom Herborn
• Tennis MIC – Mr Sam White
• Volleyball MIC – Mr Glen Kranen

Thank you also to staff who continue with their programs outside of their normal QGSSSA seasons and offer further opportunities for our girls to play sport:

• Basketball MIC – Mr Cameron Conlon (CBSQ competition)
• Football MIC – Mr Jesse Rigsby-Jones (UHL Sport Cup competition)
• Netball MIC – Ms Ava Brieschke (Vicki Wilson Cup)
• Touch Football – Mr Stuart Sprott (All School’s competition)

– Mr David Miles | QGSSSA Athletics MIC

Rowing

For the 100th season of State High Rowing, spirits were high, ribbons were tightened and competitiveness was amplified. We saw vast improvements from athletes in all age groups with every girl brand new or 5 years into the program, putting their all into every stroke.

We had the honour of naming the First VIII boat after John Hanson, a State High and BSRA legend, where this top boat put out State High’s best performance in 26 years and produced the fastest time ever in a BSHS girls VIII. Additionally, we had 3 crews on the podium showcasing their hard work from the season and a majority of our crews having their best races on Head of the River, seeing major improvements from Regatta 1.

Not only did this season build excellence in results, but it also fostered the overall growth of every athlete. The incredibly supportive community helped us build problem-solving skills and resilience, all while inspiring us to aim high. These attributes prove valuable outside the program both in school and life.

The incredibly supportive community teaches you problem solving skills and a massive amount of resilience while still motivating you to shoot for the stars. These attributes are important within school and for years after the program. With this, we had a significant Senior / Junior network where girls taught and supported each other, embracing the community within this program.

This was a very successful season for State High Rowing and we are beyond excited to see how the girls continue this incredible momentum in 2026. 

2025 Rowing Captains - Madeline Howard, Sarah Brittain (Vice), Bridgette Trembath (Vice)