Performance and achievements

​​ Achievements and highlights

Academic

• PV Mathematics Competition 
  
• Mackay Mathematics Competition
• PV Public Speaking Competition
  
• Whole School Approaches – e.g. Reading @ Mirani
  
• ICAS International Academic Competitions: Distinction & Credit awards in :
• Maths, English & Science
  
• Educational Shows / Performances, Excursions
  
• Computer Club, Code Club
  
• Robotics
  

ICT/technology

• Laptop Lab/iPad sets for all buildings.
  
• Library & Lab for class / student access during class and break times.
• Use of Interactive Projectors in ALL classes, currently upgrading to smart boards.
  
• Student internet & email access.
  
• Upgraded bandwidth capability
  
• iPad devices & docking station for class use
  
• Mackay Robotics Champion (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
  

Sporting

• CQ Sporty School
• CQ regional Shield (Rugby League & Netball)
• Mackay AFL School Cup Champions boys: 2018 and 2019/girls:2020, 2021
  
• Mackay Cricket Schools Cup Primary Boys Champion 2018 &2020
  
• Don Grobe Rugby League Champions 2018
  
• King of the Valley 
  
• School Rugby League, Netball & Touch Football Teams (external competitions)
• PV, Mackay and Capricornia representatives
• Tennis Lessons / coaching (after school)
• Interschool Sport
• Athletics Carnivals (school)
• Swimming lessons & Carnival
• Representative Sport Pathways
  
• Lunch time sporting competitions
• Sport Gala Days (Steve Jackson Rugby League, Netball, AFL, school based, etc.)
• Visiting Sports Coaches / Skills Experts Rugby League , AFL , Touch , Tennis, Oz tag
• New covered Multi-purpose Sports courts & cricket nets
• Large well-grassed oval and grounds

Special events/cultural

• Biannual Musical – performed at Pinnacle Playhouse.
  
• Instrumental Music program & Concert Band
  
• Pioneer Valley Music Showcase
  
• Choir (Junior & Senior) and Band Groups
  
• LOTE (Japanese)
  
• Yr3 sleepover
  
• Camps – Yr 4 Seaforth Pines, Yr 5 Fairbairn Dam, Yr 6 Airlie Beach
  
• ANZAC Day commemoration & parade
  

Student support

• ​School - Vision: Learning Together to Achieve Ongoing Success for Every Child
  
• Responsible Behaviour Plan
  
• School expectations; LEARN, SAFE, FUN
  
• PBL School
• Platypus Points
• Inclusive Practices
• Student Support Committee
  
• Guidance Officer (weekly service)
• Individual Behaviour Plans (where applicable)
• Student Support Staff
• Speech Language Pathologist service
• Leadership Awards & incentives
  
• Recognising positive Behaviour via Rewards & incentives.
  
• Weekly School Parades to celebrate and share student success & achievements.
  
• Staff always approachable and available to communicate with parents in regards to students.
  

School environment

• Well-kept grounds & gardens
• Large separate play areas and school oval.
• Extensive covered play areas (COLA, Court)
  
• Shaded play & equipment spaces for all students
  
• Sustainability projects – Solar panels, recycling, worm farm, gardening etc.
• P&C Tuckshop & Uniform Shop
  

Community/extra-curricular

• Weekly School Parades
• Active Students Reps
• Mirani SHS Scholarships
• Author visits & BOOK FAIR.
• Whitsunday Voices
  
• School Disco (Terms 1 & 4) / Free Dress Days
  
• Yr. 6 Transition program with MSHS
  
• End of Year Concert Night
  
• Annual Awards Day Ceremony recognising excellence & achievement.
• Yr. 6 Graduation Dinner
  
• Class Excursions – related to work units.
  
• Choirs and Concert Band performing at community functions.
  
• Active P&C committee & volunteers who contribute enormously to school activities & events.
  
• P&C / Community events 
  
• Extensive community use of the school facilities – Western Suburbs Junior Rugby League & Netball, Pioneer Valley Junior Cricket, SES, Boot Camp fitness classes, Australia Day Celebrations, etc.