Update from the Campus Principal

Update From Mr James Easthope


Dear Campus Community,

As we approach the final weeks of Term 2, I would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of our students throughout what has been a particularly busy and productive period of learning.

This week marked our examination period, with exams running from Tuesday through to Friday. I have been incredibly impressed by the maturity, commitment and determination displayed by our students throughout this process. Across the campus, students embraced the challenge of preparing for their exams, dedicating time to revision, seeking clarification when needed, and supporting one another in their learning. It has been particularly pleasing to see students collaborating to deepen their understanding and working together to achieve success.

Our Learning to Learn (L2L) framework and self-directed learning model have been on full display this week. Students have demonstrated increasing independence in managing their study schedules, prioritising assessment preparation, and taking ownership of their learning. These are important life-long skills that will continue to serve them well beyond their schooling years, and it has been rewarding to see the growth many students have made in this area throughout the term.

As we look ahead to the conclusion of Term 2, excitement is beginning to build for our end-of-term celebration. On the final day of term, Friday 3 July, we will be heading to Queens Park for a day of fun, connection and friendly competition. Students will be placed into teams and will compete in our much-anticipated Silly Olympics, a series of entertaining challenges designed to promote teamwork, school spirit and plenty of laughter. We would love to see families join us throughout the day and be part of the festivities as we celebrate another successful term together as a campus community.

I would also like to provide an update on our building project, which continues to progress well. We are currently completing the final refinements to the design and preparing documentation for council submission.

This is a significant milestone in the project and brings us one step closer to seeing our vision become a reality. Following council approval, we will move into the demolition phase before commencing construction of our new facilities.

This project represents an exciting chapter in the future of our campus, and I know our students, staff and families are eager to see the development take shape. The rendered images included provide an exciting glimpse of what is to come.

As we enter the final stretch of the term, I encourage all students to maintain their focus and continue demonstrating the same dedication and commitment they have shown throughout the examination period. There is much to celebrate, much to look forward to, and every reason to be proud of what we are achieving together as a school community.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our campus. I look forward to finishing the term strongly and celebrating our successes with students and families over the coming weeks.

Warm regards,

James
Campus Principal

Student recognition

Toowoomba Campus Student Spotlight

What is your name? MabelleHow old are you? 10 years oldWhat is your favourite food? Butter ChickenWhat is your least favourite food? BroccoliWho is the funniest person at school? A lot of people – too many to listWhat is your favourite subject? Art and SportWho is the best sport team? DolphinsWho is the better cook, Mum or Dad? Mum – her butter chicken, mac, and cheese. Dad’s steak is good too.If you had a pet horse, what would it’s name be? LeesalIf you had to change your name to what you had for dinner last night and breakfast, what would your new name be? Egg wrap cereal If you could do whatever you wanted for a day, what would you do? I would drive to Condobolin, see Granny, Grandpa and cousins. I’d then go to Sydney, drive to the airport, fly first class to Hawaii.Have you got a highlight from your time so far in 2026? Playing Brandy!Can you tell me a joke? I only know a few letters of the alphabet, I don’t know Y.Would you rather be able to control the weather or control time? Both – the weather so that it could be sunny all the time. Time, so that we would come to school, have morning tea, then lunch, then go home.Who do you think lives the OSG values the best and why? Dolcie because she is always being kind to everyone and she lives the values.Who are you going to miss the most when they graduate this year? All the girls because they are girls.


Campus Videos

TWB on Tape

SLT PODCAST

Campus Controversy

Throw Back to 2023

Primary spotlight

Primary Food Technology Week

Year 3/4

As part of our Food Technologies Assignment, students have been learning about healthy eating and using the senses in making food choices. Year 3 and 4 enjoyed working in the kitchen to create yoghurt, granola and berry cups. They had to choose how much of each layer to include, and in what order to make their final snack. Students were encouraged to think about the textures and flavours when making their decisions. Many were surprised by how simple but tasty their creations were. For those wanting the 'recipe' to make them at home, we simply used Chobani Vanilla Yoghurt, a honey and oat granola, and frozen mixed berried, layered in a 200ml cup.


Year 5/6

Years 5 and 6 made Banana Topped Toast for Food Technology this week. The aim was to experience using the Hospitality kitchen and assemble a simple, healthy, delicious snack. The boys and girls thoroughly enjoyed the experience and loved eating the snack.

Secondary spotlight


What's Happening in the Kitchen

Year 11 & 12 Hospitality



2026 QCAA External Assessment Timetable

The QCAA External Assessment Timetable for 2026 is attached and is also available on the myQCE portal.

Students can access a range of valuable resources on the myQCE portal to help them prepare for their external exams. These include:

Information about each external exam, including format, duration, and conditions

Past exam papers and sample assessments for revision and practice

Subject syllabuses outlining key content and skills required

Marking guides and subject reports to show how responses are assessed

Personal learning account to track QCE progress and achievements

Updates and important information about exam timetables and requirements

Campus news

Australian Maths Competition

Australian Maths Competition

It is Australian Maths Competition time!!!

When: Tuesday, the 4th of August 2026

Entries close: Tuesday 30 June 2026

Year 3-12 students please register you interest using the link below.

Australian Mathematics Competition 2026

The AMC is compulsory for all Year 10 Students

PSG Persona Program 2026: Feedback Month Starts Now!

OSG Persona Program 2026: Feedback month starts now!

The 2026 persona program, OneSchool Global’s annual feedback and development program will kick off in July across OSG’s Southern Hemisphere campuses. The Persona Program is an important activity on the OSG calendar supporting staff to reflect on their practice, build on strengths and continue to grow.

The program runs across three phases:

· Phase 1: Feedback 20 - 31 July 2026

· Phase 2: Development & Goal Setting 17 August - 11 September 2026

· Phase 3: Growth 14 September - end October 2026

Parents are an important part of this program. If selected to participate to share your feedback, you will receive an email on 20 July from Qualtrics asking you to complete a short questionnaire on your Campus Principal, teachers or other team members of the campus. All responses are confidential and reviewed alongside other feedback to ensure balance and fairness.

The below videos, share some more information on the program, including information shared with your child/ren.

· Information for students

· Information for parents

We kindly request that you complete the questionnaire(s) by 31 July 2026.


STUDY TIPS

Everyone learns differently, so it’s important to use a variety of strategies to help information “stick.” Try combining different methods to find what works best for you!

Write It Out

Rewrite key ideas and main concepts in your own words.

Physically writing notes helps strengthen memory and understanding.

Keep notes clear, simple, and organised.

Recall Before You Copy

Before checking your notes or Canvas, try to remember the information first.

This strengthens your memory and helps identify what you already know (and what you need to work on).

Use Your Teachers

Book tutorials or check in with your teacher when you need extra help.

Ask questions about concepts you’ve found difficult in the past.

Revisiting tricky topics builds confidence and understanding.

Make the Most of Canvas Backpack

Access resources, past materials, and practice questions regularly.

Use these to revise and test your understanding.

Practising questions helps prepare you for assessments.

Use Different Note-Taking Styles

Don’t rely on just one way of studying!

Try:

Diagrams and labelled drawings

Concept maps

Brainstorming ideas

Flowcharts or timelines

Visual summaries

Study With Others

Test your peers using verbal questions.

Use flashcards, study note cards, or quiz-style questions.

Talking through ideas helps deepen understanding.

Mix Your Study Methods

Use a combination of:

Visual (pictures, diagrams)

Auditory (discussion, explaining aloud)

Written (notes, summaries)

Learning in different ways helps your brain connect ideas more effectively.

Teach Someone Else

Explaining a concept to someone else is one of the most powerful ways to learn.

Teaching helps you:

Organise your thoughts

Identify gaps in your understanding

Strengthen your memory

Final Tip

There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to studying. The best strategy is to try different techniques and find what helps you learn best. Consistency, effort, and variety are key!



Supporting Your Student at Home

How to Utilise Canvas to Support Your Student

Handy Hints for Home Learning Support

Did you know that all students have access to IXL, a personalised learning platform that helps strengthen key Maths, Reading and Language skills? We’ve recently updated each student’s IXL profile with their individual MAP scores and targeted areas for improvement. This means families can now support learning at home using activities that are directly linked to each child’s MAP achievement data.

How parents can help at home:

Encourage your child to log in to IXL using their school account.

Once logged in, ask them to click “My IXL” at the top of the page.

On the right‑hand side, they’ll see a MAP icon – clicking this will open a personalised list of recommended activities.

These activities are automatically generated based on your child’s most recent MAP assessment and highlight areas where additional practice will help strengthen their understanding.

Using IXL regularly at home is a great way to reinforce classroom learning, build confidence, and support progress across the curriculum. You can also ask students about their MAP goals. Each student has had a conversation with their Homeroom teacher to develop a goal based on their MAP achievement. These will also help target specific skills that students would like to improve throughout the year.

If you have any questions about accessing IXL or understanding MAP data, please reach out—we’re always here to help!


Calendar highlights

VOLUNTEER MORNING TEA

Our Year 7 Students warmly invite our volunteers to a Morning Tea being held on the 24th of June - 9:15amPlease RSVP by Monday 3pm Morning Tea for Volunteers – RSVP


TOOWOOMBA CAMPUS CALENDAR

TERM 2EVENT
Monday 22 JunePrimary Swimming Showcase - All Parents Welcome | 1pm - 2:30pm
Tuesday 23 JuneY11 & Y12 Face to Face Day Brisbane
Wednesday 24 JuneVolunteer Morning Tea
Thursday 25 JuneMr Percasky Toowoomba Visit
Friday 26 JuneSTUDENT FREE DAY
Wednesday 1 JulySubject Selection Launch Y9-10 (2027).
Friday 3 JulyCampus Activity Day - Queens Park
Friday 3 JulyLast Day of Term 2
Monday 6 July - Friday 17 JulySchool Holidays
Monday 20 JulyStudent Free Day
Tuesday 21 JulyStudents Commence Term 3

2026 Term 1 & 4 Bell Times QLD CAMPUSES

TERM DATES

Arrival8:30AM8:50AM
Homeroom8:50AM9:05AM
Lesson 19:05AM9:55AM
Lesson 29:55AM10:45AM
Morning Tea10:45AM11:15AM
Lesson 311:15AM12:05PM
Lesson 412:05PM12:55PM
Lunch12:55PM1:25PM
Lesson 51:25PM2:15PM
Lesson 62:15PM3:05PM
EARLY FINISHWEDNESDAYS2:15PM
2026 TERMDATES
Term 1Thurs 29 Jan - Thurs 2 April
Term 2Tues 28 April - Fri 3 July
Term 3Tues 21 July - Fri 25 Sept
Term 4Tues 13 Oct - Thurs 10 Dec
2027 TERMDATES
Term 1Mon 1 Feb - Fri 2 April
Term 2Mon 19 April - Fri 25 June
Term 3Tues 20 July - Fri 24 Sept
Term 4Mon 11 Oct - Fri 10 Dec

Contact us


Staff Contact Information

NameRoleEmail
Mr Tom PercaskyRegional Principaltom.percasky@au.oneschoolglobal.com
Mr James EasthopeCampus Principaljames.easthope@au.oneschoolglobal.com
Mr John ReochLead Campus Administratorjohn.reoch@au.oneschoolglobal.com
Toowoomba Adminadmin.toowoomba@au.oneschoolglobal.com
Mrs Bri O'NeillStudent Support Specialist Teacher & ACPbri.oneill@au.oneschoolglobal.com
Mrs Estelle GeldenhuysQCAA Co-Ordinator & ARHOD Mathematicsestelle.geldenhuys@au.oneschoolglobal.com
Miss Laura LinderPrimary Lead and Year 3/4 Teacherlaura.linder@au.oneschoolglobal.com
Mrs Sue SmoothyAccelerate & Food Technologies - Y7 & Y9 HR Teachersue.smoothy@au.oneschoolglobal.com
Ms Tracy HambrechtYear 5/6 Primary Teachertracy.hambrecht@au.oneschoolglobal.com
Mr Andrew BryceMusic & Art Teacherandrew.bryce@au.oneschoolglobal.com
Mr Liam MoleEnglish & Humanities Teacher - Y11 & Y12 HR Teacherliam.mole@au.oneschoolglobal.com
Mrs Rachel WilkesEnglish & PE Teacher - Y8 & Y10 HR Teacherrachel.wilkes@au.oneschoolglobal.com
Mr Rob O'NeillMaths & Science Teacher - Y8 & Y10 HR Teacherrob.oneill@au.oneschoolglobal.com
Mrs Isobel MooreCOA & CSSAisobel.moore@au.oneschoolglobal.com
Miss Kim NolanCSSAkimberley.nolan@au.oneschoolglobal.com
Miss Oriya NelsonCSSAoriyla.nelson@au.oneschoolglobal.com