Community notices

Student services

Student Services team

QTAC update

QTAC applications opened on Tuesday 5 August 2025.  Students are encouraged to have their applications completed before Tuesday 30 September 2025 to take advantage of the $70 application fee.  After this date the fee will be $150 please visit QTAC for further details https://www.qtac.edu.au/ .

The Guidance Team will be checking students QTAC application early in Term 4.  We are encouraging students to have these completed by the end of the September school holidays.

Career information

Career Options newsletters are available on student Sharepoint Guidance Page. Students and parents can also download the Options Career information app and use the code Mansfield for access.   This is a great resource providing general information on a range of relevant topics monthly. This newsletter includes information on Open days for TAFE, Universities and Defence along with opportunities in a variety of industries. 

Students will be kept informed of events and other relevant information via student Sharepoint (Guidance page), notices, weekly year level news sheets and emails sent to individual school accounts.

Cyber safety

There is a wealth of information available to parents on the think u know website https://thinkuknow.org.au/  and  the esafety commissioner website https://www.esafety.gov.au/ that can help parents support a safer and more positive experience on line. These sites also provide information to report abuse and provide general information or range of topics (issues and advice, parent controls, cyberbullying).  Parent webinars are also held regularly and available for you to sign up to and attend online. They are 45 min sessions https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars

Webinars

• AI-Assisted image-based abuse: Navigating the deepfake threat (12.00pm Tuesday 21 October)
• The changing face of cyberbullying: Protecting your child in 2025 (12.30pm Wednesday 29 October)

Happy Families

Mansfield parents and caregivers are able to access the Happy Families website free of charge. If you have not already accessed this wonderful parent resource which has a wide range of parent resources including podcasts, books and articles, we highly recommend you take a look.

The process to access the site has been updated. Using the link below, please click through to the site and down to the form which will allow you to create a new Happy Families account to access your school membership. The code for Mansfield will automatically load if using the link below.

Mansfield Happy Families school account access: Click here

There is no charge to access this parent resource.

P&C Association

The P&C is thrilled to announce the approval of a significant co-contribution of approximately $270,000 at our August meeting. This amount will be matched by the Queensland Department of Education, bringing the total investment to over $500,000 for the development of a beautiful new outdoor learning area near the F Block terraces.

This exciting new space will provide students, teachers, and our wider school community with a vibrant and functional area for learning and connection for many years to come.

The P&C will also be making a donation of $250,000 toward the redevelopment of the Parade Ground, located between the Administration Building and F Block. The redevelopment aims to modernise the space, provide additional seating and outdoor areas for students, while also helping to alleviate congestion in this frequently used section of the school.

We’re pleased to invest reserved funds that have grown over many years thanks to the financial management of past and present P&Cs, generous donations from Club Southside, and sensible P&C business management.

Other Contributions in 2025

In addition to this major project, your P&C has proudly supported many initiatives throughout the year, including:

• the school musical
• Chaplaincy
• Graduation
• sporting equipment
• and many others.

We’d love for you to get involved! Come along to our next P&C meeting on Tuesday 28 October at the Assembly Hall or reach out via info@mshspc.com.au if you’d like to know more. If you would like to become a P&C member, just fill in the online 2025 Membership Application form.

Any enquiries about the P&C can be emailed to  info@mshspc.com.au.

School events

School Musical

In August, the hardwork of school staff, students and volunteers cumulated with four amazing performances of Charlie and the Chocalate Factory. Congratulations to everyone involved in this musical – and to those behind the scenes who helped our students shine on stage – thank you!

We would like to acknowledge our sponsors, Ray White Mt Gravatt for their generous contribution to this school production. We hope those lucky enough to find a ‘golden ticket’ enjoyed the surprise.

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Meet a Scientist

Our last visiting scientist, Professor Bruno Van Swinderen, from the Queensland Brain Institute, gave our students an interesting view on brain and dreams. He is proposing that dream sleep may have evolved in the first animal brains as a mechanism for optimising prediction in self-moving creatures confronted with constantly changing environments. This view has some interesting implications on whether many animals might also be conscious, even simple animals such as the one he studies in his lab: fruit flies. Students took the opportunity to ask many curious questions they had about the brain and dreams.

Our next scientist, coming in early October, is Associate Professor Taylor Dick from the School of Biomedical Sciences (University of Queensland). She is an expert in biomechanics and muscle physiology and research how bio-robotic assistive devices can help during perturbations as diseases

Key dates

Extracurricular events

House Cup

Term 3 has been a busy one for House Cup events. Some of the highlights of this term include:

• Senior Futsal - congratulations to Hammarskjold who won 3-2 to Gandhi in the final, and U Thant who defeated Schweitzer in the bronze medal match.
• Junior Futsal – congratulations to Schweitzer who won 4-3 to Gandhi in the final, with a goal in the last 20 seconds to win the game. U Thant defeated Hammarskjold in the bronze medal match.
• Senior Touch Football was held before Year 12 Mock exams - Gandhi scored in the final minute to take the lead 4-3 against Hammarskjold, and Schweitzer defeated U Thant.
• Junior Touch was rained out and is being played in Week 10.

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Year 11 Leadership Camp

In Week 4 our Year 11 aspiring student leaders attended Leadership Camp. They didn't let the wet weather dampen their enthusiasm and embraced the opportunity to challenge themselves, learn about leadership and create stronger bonds with their peers.

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Learning

Professional visits

Mansfield was privileged to welcome two professional visits recently, each enriching our learning environment in unique ways.

A delegation of teachers from Taiwan joined us as part of their action research project, observing classroom practice and learning about our school culture. The collegial discussions forged genuine connections, reaffirming the value of global professional learning networks. The Chief Secretary attended on multiple days, and the delegation was incredibly impressed with our culture of ‘Belonging’.

Shortly after, we had the joy of hosting a group of students from Amagasaki High School in Japan, who immersed themselves in the daily life of an Australian school. Their enthusiasm, curiosity, and warmth created a wonderful cultural exchange. They quickly built friendships with our students, sharing experiences inside and outside the classroom that will be remembered for years to come.

Both visits highlighted the power of education to connect people across cultures. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our Taiwanese colleagues and Japanese students for their openness, generosity, and energy. The friendships formed will continue to strengthen ties well into the future.

Year 11 Visual Art Excursion 

On August 15, our Year 11 Visual Art students embarked on a full-day excursion designed to spark ideas and provide stimulus for their upcoming IA1 task, where they will develop an individual inquiry question.  

The day began at Nudgee Beach, hosted by staff at the Environmental Centre, where students engaged their five senses — noticing patterns in the sand and mangroves, feeling textures underfoot, and absorbing the sounds and atmosphere of the coastal landscape. Next, in the CBD, the Brisbane Crime Tour uncovered hidden stories and dramatic spaces. A standout moment was spotting the bullet hole still visible in the ornate interior of the old Regent Theatre. In the afternoon, students experienced the city from a new perspective aboard the City Cat, before finishing at Eat Street, where colour, light, sound, and energy created a vibrant sensory finale. 

These diverse environments provided rich impressions and inspiration, giving students plenty to draw on as they develop their individual bodies of work.  

Achievement

Non-school sport acknowledgement

As an addition to our traditional school sports awards, in 2025 we are offering students the opportunity to have their highest sporting achievement recognised in a non-school sport publication. This is a way of recognising achievements which are not eligible for a school sports award. This may include sports which are not school sports, or achievements that were made through club sport.

To be included, the achievement must:

1. be a state, national or international level in sports other than school sports
2. have taken place between 14 September 2024 and 6 October 2025
3. be self nominated via the online form
4. be supported with evidence which is emailed to info@mansfieldshs.eq.edu.au

All nominations must be received by Friday 17 October 2025 to allow time for the information to be verified and included for publication. Late submissions cannot be accepted.

School notices

2025 Awards Program

Thank you for those parents and students who followed the process for checking the Award categories of Cultural, Service and Sports awards. Further information on the Year level ceremonies will be provided at the start of Term 4. The dates of these events are included below.

Year 12 Graduation

The first round of ticket sales is now live on Ticketek. Families purchasing tickets in the first round are limited to four (4) tickets. On Friday 17 October, all remaining seats will be released for sale without any purchase limits. At this time, families may purchase additional seats for extended family and friends who wish to attend.

Date: Wednesday 19 November 2025
Time: Doors open at 6.00pm for a 7.00pm start
Location: Nissan Arena, Nathan

Uniform prices

Due to increases in manufacturing costs, there will be a small increase to the cost of some uniform items.  The 2026 price list is effective from Monday 6 October 2025 and can viewed on the school website.

From the Executive Principal’s desk

Dear Parents and Caregivers

“Some people want it to happen; some wish it would happen. Others make it happen.” ~Michael Jordan

At Mansfield, our theme for 2025 has been Belong, BeYou, Belonging at Mansfield. As the terms roll on, I’ve come to realise this isn’t just a saying, but a lived reality at our school. It comes alive in classrooms, on the stage, in competition and in the everyday lives of our students. In recent weeks, I have seen countless examples of how belonging is not something we simply talk about:  it is something we practise, something we celebrate. It is, quite simply, Belonging in action.

One of the most magical demonstrations of this was our recent school musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Over three unforgettable nights, our students dazzled audiences with their talent, energy and joy. I watched it every night and every night I thought my heart would burst with pride! The music was superb, the acting delightful and the entire production filled each audience with delight. What made it truly special, however, was the incredible collaboration that sat behind it. Costumes were sewn by our P&C Executive, props were built by our ITD Head of Department and painted by our Art Department, Wonka biscuits were baked by teachers in the Food Department, and every detail was infused with love, creativity and commitment. This wasn’t just a performance. This was Mansfield at its best: students, staff and parents working side by side to create something extraordinary.

Our Student Leadership Camp at Mapleton Education Centre was another fantastic moment where belonging came to life. Over two days in early August, our Year 11 students were challenged to think deeply about courage, vision, relationships and trust. They stepped away from the familiar and into an environment that asked them to lead authentically, to believe in themselves and to build one another up. I shared with them a few of my favourite leadership reflections, including the reminder that “leaders never stop learning” and that we should each “be the leader we would follow”. What I saw in return was a group of students ready to grow into the next generation of Mansfield leaders: grounded in belonging and ready to lead with courage.

Then, just last week, came a moment of history for Mansfield State High School when our Senior Debating Team competed in the Grand Final of the Queensland Debating Union competition. We became the first state school, and the first non-GPS school, ever to reach this stage! Our third speaker and the opposing Brisbane Grammar third speaker are both part of the Australian Debating Team: what an incredible reflection of the calibre of our young people. While we didn’t take home the win, my heart was full of love and pride: our students were simply outstanding (and I am starting to believe, smarter than the rest of us mere mortals).  And what struck me just as much as the debate itself was the sea of Mansfield support. Students from across year levels, perfectly dressed in their uniforms, alongside staff and parents, were all there to cheer on their peers. The sense of community was unbelievable, and just another reminder of why our culture of belonging is the envy of so many schools! Whilst the win would have been nice, the final result doesn’t matter: I could not be prouder of our team and the history they have made.

Earlier this month we had Fathers’ Day, a time to  celebrate the role of dads and father figures in our community. Their roles are dynamic, their love endless and their support steeped in care and enthusiasm. From cheering on the sidelines, to modelling kindness and teaching all the dad ‘things’, our fathers are so important. To all our dads, we thank you for the difference you make each day, and hope you had a very Happy Fathers’ Day. To our students, remember this day is an opportunity to appreciate your dad, but everyday is a time to tell your dad that you love them!

‘A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.’ Billy Graham.

All of these precious moments - the musical, leadership camp, debating and the everyday love of families - remind us that belonging at Mansfield is alive and well. It is seen in creativity, in courage, in community and in care. Belonging is powerful, but it only transforms into something truly extraordinary when it is lived…. And at Mansfield State High School, we are proud to live it every lesson, every day. We Are Mansfield!

Mrs Karen Tanks
Executive Principal

Student services

Student Services team

QTAC information

Term 3 is a busy one for our Year 12 students with the opening of QTAC applications.  We are continuing to encourage our students to check the QTAC website for closing dates and regular updates to course information and university open days.

QTAC applications opened on Tuesday 5 August and students are encouraged to have their applications completed prior to Tuesday 30 September 2025 to take of advantage of the $70 application fee offer. After this date the fee will be $150 please visit QTAC for further details.

Classroom presentations

The Guidance Team have recently delivered university updates to Year 12s to keep them informed of what changes have been made to courses this year. The Guidance Team are also delivering presentations to each Year 12 classes over the next few weeks and will provide information relating to QTAC applications and preferencing of courses. 

We are asking students to fill in the preference sheet available on the Guidance Officer student sharepoint page before coming to see a Guidance Officer to assist with supporting the QTAC application process. Students can book an appointment with us by visiting Student Services or by emailing GuidanceStudentAppointments@mansfieldshs.eq.edu.au

Australian Institute of Family Studies

Have you heard about Australian Institute of Family Studies? This is a government funded website which has the latest research, publications and events relating to family matters.  There are also free webinars available.  “Supporting children’s wellbeing when working with separating parents” is being held on Tuesday 12 August 2025.

To register please visit the Australian Institute of Family Studies website.

Happy Families

Mansfield parents and caregivers are able to access the Happy Families website free of charge. If you have not already accessed this wonderful parent resource which has a wide range of parent resources including podcasts, books and articles, we highly recommend you take a look.

They process to access the site has been updated. Using the link below, please click through to the site and down to the form which will allow you to create a new Happy Families account to access your school membership. The code for Mansfield will automatically load if using the link below.

Mansfield Happy Families school account access: Click here

There is no charge to access this parent resource.

P&C Association

The next P&C meeting will be held Tuesday 26 August as an online meeting. Join us to discuss our exciting plans to improve the school’s physical environment in 2026 and beyond with information on how the P&C Association’s financial contributions will support these initiatives.

Date: Tuesday 26 August
Time: 6.30pm
Location: online with access via a link

The link to access the meeting will be automatically provided to all P&C Members. If you are not currently a member and would like to receive the meeting link, please register your details in our online form to receive the link: online meeting registration for non-members.

If you would like to become a P&C member, just fill in the online 2025 Membership Application form.

Any enquiries about the P&C can be emailed to  info@mshspc.com.au.

Employment opportunity

Our Uniform Shop is seeking a part-time Deputy Uniform Shop Convenor. This is a permanent, school-term paid position which would suit someone who is available to work mornings.

The Uniform Shop is operated by our P&C Association and this role includes:

• assisting parents and students to select uniform items
• processing and packing of online orders
• unboxing, counting and packing away of stock deliveries
• availability to work in the week before school returns in January each year.

While prior customer service experience is desirable; on the job training will be provided and applicants with before school availability during school terms, who are friendly and can work in a small team are encouraged to apply. A paid Working with Children Check (Blue Card) is required for this position.

To learn more about this opportunity or to submit an application, please email the Mansfield State High School P&C Association at info@mshspc.com.au before Tuesday 19 August.

Service at Mansfield

Welcome to Service at Mansfield, a place where students can develop their leadership skills, enrich their school and local community, and most importantly create a culture of belonging which is our student school theme for 2025.

Interact Club of the Year

On Sunday 20 July, our Rauchle Service Club Executive Leaders proudly represented our school at the Rotary Youth Interact Conference, hosted at St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School—and returned with outstanding recognition as Rotary District 9620’s 2025 Interact Club of the Year.

Our RSC President Caesar, Vice-President Raina, Treasurer Ravneer, and Secretary Christina impressed the judges with their outstanding presentation, teamwork, and deep commitment to community values and "Service Above Self."

The conference also provided a valuable opportunity for our students to connect with Interact members from across the district, share ideas, and explore new ways to make a positive impact within both our school and the wider community.

This recognition reflects the strong culture of service that has long been embedded in our school, a foundation built by many dedicated students and teachers over the years, and one that clearly continues to flourish through the inspiring actions of today’s RSC leaders and Interactors.

We are immensely proud of the team’s hard work and passion and thrilled to see their dedication acknowledged beyond our school community.

Georgina Dunlop RSC Coordinator and Interact Coordinator Natalie Robinson

School events

Visual Arts Open House

On Tuesday 22 July The Arts Department held a Visual Arts Open House, providing a valuable opportunity for our school community to view and celebrate the creative achievements of our Visual Art students across Years 7 to 12.

The event featured a diverse range of work, from drawing and painting to sculpture, digital art, and mixed media installations. All of our Art classrooms were filled with artwork and the gallery showcased some of our finest.

The quality and thoughtfulness of the work on display was impressive. Many pieces demonstrated a high level of technical ability, and others stood out for their strong conceptual development and individual voice.

We commend all participating students for their commitment and thank the Visual Art staff for their investment in students’ Arts Education and curating such a professional exhibition. Thank you also to the families and staff who attended and supported the event - your presence makes a real difference. The Open House was not only a showcase of artworks, but a genuine celebration of the role that creativity plays in student learning and wellbeing.

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Meet a Scientist

“Meet a Scientist” presentations are informal scientific talks that offer students the opportunity to meet passionate scientists and ask all types of intriguing questions. These presentations are free and all students are always welcome.

We encourage all students with an interest in Science to come along to one of our Term 3 presentations from 3.00pm in the Science Centre.

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Extracurricular events

French Theatre

At the end of Term 2, 60 Year 11 and 12 students attended a play performed in French. This was produced by the Brisbane French Theatre company which is a community theatre group that writes original plays performed in French, with the added bonus of English subtitles. This allows the play to be accessible and appreciated by non-French speakers and those who are learning French, as well as the French community in general. It was a wonderful night with lots of laughs and some students were able to meet the actors and congratulate them in French.  Bravo!

Year 11 Snow Trip

The Year 11 Snow Trip was a phenomenal week of extreme sports, snowball fights and buffet meals for a lucky crew of 50 students and 5 teachers.

The group enjoyed a stay at the Perisher Valley, NSW from Saturday 28 of June to Saturday 5 July during the school holidays. Spirits were high (even on the long bus trips to and from the snow fields) as students learned how to snowboard and ski in the various locations the Valley has to offer, such as Smiggin Holes, Blue Cow and Perisher itself.

Our days were filled with lessons from great instructors, pushing ourselves physically and mentally to the next level of sportsmanship, and unforgettable bonding experiences that ranged from getting stuck on chair lifts in the rain to stacking it on camera to much applause.

It was amazing to see the students step up in multiple ways, showing great resilience and determination, with some even managing the hardest runs at the end of the week after just picking up a board or skis for the first time! The group was kind, helpful and looked out for each other, which is a testament to the excellent cohort. Special shout-outs go to the winners of our much sought-after awards, in particular “The Kalpo” winners, Sophie and Lincoln, as well as the King/Queen of Snowboarding - Kyle and Emily, and King/Queen of Skiing - Ben and Eva. A huge thank you to all involved, including the parents/carers of the students in attendance and our teaching team on the trip.

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Learning

French Immersion camp

At the end of Term 2, our Year 9 French Immersion students attended the immersion camp on the Gold Coast. Staff from the camp were very impressed by our students’ positive attitude, teamwork, and willingness to dive into every activity - rain or shine. From chilled water adventures (raft building and stand-up paddle boarding) to group challenges (amazing race, team challenges, field games and archery), the students gave maximum effort and represented our school with pride. We’re so proud of their energy, effort, and the way they embraced every moment. Bravo! 

Bastille Day

Students were immersed in French culture and fun during Bastille Day celebrations! The day featured a variety of engaging activities, including a thrilling scavenger hunt, challenging word games, and a lively session of French karaoke that had everyone singing along. One of the highlights of the event was the inaugural Bastille Day Bake Off. Congratulations to our talented winners: Ella, Skye and Isla, whose delicious creations wowed the judges.

Merci to everyone who participated and helped make the day a memorable celebration of French language and culture!

Achievement

Diving success

Congratulations to Year 8 student Lincoln who competed at the School Sports Australia - National Aquatic Games last week. Lincoln achieved the amazing result of gold in all three of his individual events and a silver for mixed synchronised diving in an older age category.

An amazing result - well done Lincoln!

QMEA camp

Congratulations to Year 10 students Yasiru and Khushi who were selected among 20 students from a group of 118 applicants to attend a Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy (QMEA) camp at the University of Queensland in the school holidays. Over the three-day camp the students worked with university and industry experts to investigate, create and complete a series of engineering projects including an emergency services vehicle design and an autonomous mining truck.

The purpose of the camp is to expose students to real-world mining and engineering roles and strengthen their understanding of opportunities within the resources sector. It increases the student’s network of contacts and they develop relationships with fellow students as they work in teams.

The teams competed in a number of challenges at the camp, with Mansfield student Khushi a member of team JOAK, the overall winner of the MDP Challenge.

Queensland football selection

Congratulations to Year 7 student Bailey on her selection in the Queensland Girls Football 10-12 years team that will compete at the National Football Tournament in Ballarat during October.

Good luck Bailey and the Queensland team!

School notices

School musical 2025

In just over a week, our talented students will take to the stage to perform Charlie and the Chocolate Factory across four shows, including a Saturday matinee. There’s great seats still available, so jump online and book a ticket for what is sure to be another amazing school musical.

Showtimes are:

• 7.00pm Thursday 21 August
• 7.000pm Friday 22 August
• 1.00pm Saturday 23 August
• 7.00pm Saturday 23 August

Book your tickets here: www.trybooking.com/DARVB

For the audience at each show there’s a Candy Bar and some great door prizes for the holder of the golden tickets.

Thank you to our event sponsor Ray White Mt Gravatt for their support of our musical.

SET Plan for Year 10

Thank you to our school community for your support during the recent industrial action that resulted in the cancellation of MyPath and our Careers Expo. SET Plan interviews for students in Year 10 are mandated by the Department of Education and are being rescheduled to meet this requirement.

New date: Tuesday 2 September
Time: Bookings will be offered between 8.35am and 2.45pm

Information will be emailed to parents and caregivers at the end of Week 5 on how to book times through PTO.

2025 Awards Program

Information has been emailed to all parents, caregivers and students explaining the 2025 Awards Process. Please refer to this email for full details.

Please note:

• the 2025 Awards Handbook is on the school website
• there is a new calculation method for academic awards which is explained in the handbook
• the key dates are in the email and Awards Handbook.

From the Executive Principal’s desk

Dear Parents and Caregivers

Nothing concerns a parent more than when their child seems tired, unmotivated, or is simply ‘not feeling it.’ I remember those mornings in my own home. Pleas for ‘just one day off’ would ring out from my children’s bedrooms and for a moment my heart would constrict at the thought of them in distress - should I just let them stay home?

Our children are the light of our lives and all we want to do is ensure their path through life is smooth. But our job as parents is to also teach our kids resilience, grit and determination. Sometimes this means being ‘tough’, even on those mornings when it’s gloomy and cold, or the idea of putting on their uniform feels like too much effort. As a parent and an educator, I’ve seen time and again how just getting through the front gate can completely turn a student’s day around. A lesson that sparks curiosity, a laugh with a friend, a positive word from a teacher; these moments only happen when on our children are on campus.

At Mansfield State High School, we believe deeply in the power of showing up. Not just for academic success, but for connection, confidence, and a sense of belonging. This is a large school, but at Mansfield, every student matters. Every student is welcomed, valued and known.

Attendance matters every lesson, every day. Each day at school is an opportunity to learn, to grow, connect and build the habits that support a successful future. When students attend school regularly, they:

• learn more effectively
• develop stronger friendships
• experience improvements in wellbeing
• feel part of something bigger
• belong.

On the other hand, even a few absences each month can lead to gaps in understanding, increased stress and a sense of falling behind. The bonds of friendship are eroded, jokes are missed and that moment to shine and feel good in an environment of learning are lost. Time matters in learning. And once it’s gone, it’s hard to catch up.

The result of days off is lost learning, and this will affect student performance. Regardless of how diligent a child is in attempting to catch up on days out of school, absences mean their achievement will suffer. That same distress we wanted to avoid, will simply turn up on their assessments and reports. We know that families are doing their best, and that sometimes absence is unavoidable. However, we encourage all families to be steadfast in prioritising school attendance, even on the tough days.

Let’s work together to build strong, healthy habits that give our students every chance at achieving their best. At Mansfield, showing up each day isn’t just about school; it’s about setting them up for a life of success.

Mrs Karen Tanks
Executive Principal

Happy Families

Our school is subscribed to the Happy Families School Membership. Owned and run by Dr Justin Coulson, one of Australia’s leading parenting experts, the membership offers a wealth of parenting education and resources, including weekly Insight Articles and four live Webinars a year. ‘Emotional Regulation: A Heart-Centred Apporach to Supporting Your Child” is the most recent webinar provided by Justin Coulson. This presentation will equip parents with a five-step emotion coaching process to build their children’s resilience, increase wellbeing for the while family and develop healthier humans.

You can access the Happy Families resources at any time using the following link and membership details:

1. Visit: https://schools.happyfamilies.com.au/login/mshs
2. Enter the school password: happymshs

Student services

Student Services team

Save the Date

QTAC applications open on Tuesday 5 August 2025

Mansfield’s MyPath Day Career Expo is on Wednesday 6 August 2025

Options Career bulletin

The latest Options Career bulletin (Edition 6) is now available for download via the Options Careers app (Apple or Android) to parents and students, using the access code: Mansfield.

This fantastic, user-friendly app allows you to find the topics of interest to you, instantaneously, and is highly recommended. Students can also download the latest edition of the bulletin from the Student Share Point page on the Guidance tab.

The latest edition contains many useful downloadable career resources. Some of the many topics include; assisting your child’s career journey, career options after Year 12 and alternative entry pathways using VET qualifications. This great resource is worth exploring.

University presentations

We welcome Year 10, 11 and 12 students during these times to listen to our guest presenters from our interstate universities talk about their course offerings in 2026 and beyond.

Brisbane Tertiary Studies and Careers Expo

The Brisbane Tertiary Studies and Careers Expo is being held at the Royal International Convention Centre (RICC) at the Brisbane Showgrounds on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 June.

Learn more online via the link below.

eSafety Parents

Parents site provided advice for parents and carers to help young people have safe experiences online.

An excellence article is screen time. Help your child achieve a healthy balance in their online and offline activities.