The team effort saw students of all ages loading and delivering wheelbarrow loads for the Preschool play area at the back of the building.

Congratulations all.

Sergeant, Michael Saliba from the Australian Regular Army and Leading Seaman, Shannon Evans from the Royal Australian Navy visited QHS recently.

The duo enjoyed presenting to QHS students and meeting one-on-one with students who are interested in researching a future career with the Defence Force.

In addition to defending our nation our Defence Forces support a broad range of operations in Australia and overseas, including international security and counter-terrorism initiatives, protecting borders from illegal activity, supporting humanitarian and peacekeeping operations, and helping communities affected by natural disasters.

Calling all Vocalists and Instrumentalists, QHS is hosting the New England Bandlink and Vocal Workshops on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th May - student cost of $80 for the 2 days.

The workshops are a series of 2-day workshops for public school students who are vocalists or play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument.

Led by professional tutors these workshops bring specialised skills to country NSW students.

This is an amazing opportunity for our school and students, all vocalists and instrumentalists are encouraged to attend this opportunity.

If students are interested, please see Mr Turner for more details and to put your name down.

Entries for this event close at the end of this week, so see Mr Turner ASAP to put your name down.

The QHS Human Society and Environment (HSIE) Department have been busy adding some finishing touches to their classrooms recently - including a wall-sized map of the world.

"The map is bright a colourful and ensures a fresher classroom environment for teachers and students," said Head Teacher HSIE, Mrs Valentine, who added... "Students refer to the map during their learning and the updated classroom environment gives us all a greater sense of place."

The Northern Limousin Breeders Sale is held annually at the Scone Selling Complex on the first Friday in August.

Young Stud Bull, QHS 'The Hird Rambo R92' will be available for purchase at the sale.

"Not even 12 months old, this young Stud Bull is looking good, and we are looking forward to the sale, " said QHS Head Teacher Science, Mr Harries.

"Pre to the animals being born our students look at EBV's when selecting size for appropriate joining and are involved in the entire process from selection to sale," said Mr Harries, who added "Students have done a great with all the animal husbandry practices, they have made decisions on his description for sale and have been hands on in the sale preparation and will be in the final presentation of this young bull."

QHS are looking forward to the upcoming sale and depending on COVID restrictions plan to take students to the sale as they do every year.

"We would like to say a big thank you to QHS Ag Farm Manager, Mr Hird - who donates his equipment, time and expertise to assist our school and our students," concluded Mr Harries.

QHS 'The Hird Rambo R92' has Stud Ident: QHSPR92.