Pine Rivers State High School
First opened in 1964, Pine Rivers High School is a large school.
Principals
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Pine Rivers State High School has had six principals in its 52-year history. Graham James Sprott was the longest-reigning principal of Pine Rivers High School - leading the school for 21 years.
| Principal | Year started | Year ended | Total time in office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard James (acting)* | 2024 | current | current |
| Doug Watson | 2018 | 2023 | 6 years |
| John Schuh | 2015 | 2017 | 3 years |
| Janelle Kay Deakin | 1997 | 2014 | 17 years |
| Graham James Sprott | 1976 | 1997 | 21 years |
| John Henry Bowen | 1967 | 1975 | 8 years |
| Wilhelmus Leonardus Goossens | 1966 | 1966 | 1 year |
| William Leslie Kemp | 1964 | 1965 | 2 years |
*Richard James is the current Pine Rivers State High School principal as Doug Watson is away for 6 months.
Sporting houses
Prior 2007, Pine Rivers High School was split into four sporting houses: Kulukan, Kuran, Tjingilli and Wandajina. Upon enrolment of the school, students were put into these houses - each of which were allocated a colour that the students could choose to wear on sporting occasions, including swimming carnivals and athletics days.
| Sporting house | Meaning | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Kulukan | Animals | |
| Kuran | Plants | |
| Tjingilli | People | |
| Wandajina | Spirits |
In 2007, a choice was made to abandon the previous system of houses and split the school cohort into two sporting houses. All students (and teachers) with a surname ranging from 'A' to 'L' were assigned to the 'Pine Panthers', whereas 'M' to 'Z' were allocated to the 'Rivers Rhinos'.
| Sporting house | Colour |
|---|---|
| Pine Panthers | |
| Rivers Rhinos |
Publications
PRISM
Pine Rivers also releases an annual yearbook, entitled "PRISM". This magazine is a free yearbook available to the students and teachers at the conclusion of the school year and includes photos of various school events, list of annual highlights, achievements and a complete record of the student and teacher cohort. Previously, the publication has been compiled and designed by a class of Year 12 Senior Students known as the 'PRISM Committee', however since 2015 the magazine has been formed by a group of older students and teachers, most notably a Year 10 Information Communication and Technology class.
Events
Pine Rivers High School has an extensive background in both communal and school-based events. The various causes of the events range from the general enjoyment of students to showcasing the school to the public. The school also promotes various public events including Harmony Day, Anzac Day and NAIDOC Week.
EXPO
The school hosts an annual expo, which primarily serves as a way of showcasing the school to the public. Members of the general public, typically graduates from primary schools, attend the EXPO to gain a general feel of the school's atmosphere, and can sample different activities available from the school curriculum. Traditionally, EXPO showcases aspects of departments including the school's multi award-winning performing arts program. Typically, the performances include the String Ensemble, Concert Band and Stage Band, and the various dance squads the school offers.
Musical
For 40 consecutive years, Pine Rivers State High School has annually staged a musical theatre production. While the production is decided by the members of Performing Arts staff, the musical includes members of the school's students. After a vigorous creation period, the musical is performed to paying members of the general public. Pine Rivers' annual musical is held around the months of March–May, and is performed over a 3-day period of Wednesday, Friday and Saturday on its respective week, with a Matinée for local primary schools to view the Musical on Tuesday morning. The school boasts the reputation of never performing the same musical twice, and celebrated its unique performance standard in 2006 by staging a remake of the 'Wizard of Oz', entitled 'The Wiz', to commemorate its original performance years earlier. The musicals vary in theme, with the most recent, 40th production, being a rendition of Little Shop of Horrors.
On 2 September 2016, Pine Rivers State High School announced that the 41st annual musical, would be Disney's "The Little Mermaid" which was performed in late April 2017.
Full list of Pine Rivers State High School musicals
| Year | Production |
|---|---|
| 2024 | School of Rock |
| 2023 | The Wiz |
| 2022 | Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory |
| 2021 | Grease |
| 2019 | We Will Rock You |
| 2018 | Popstars The Musical |
| 2017 | The Little Mermaid |
| 2016 | Little Shop of Horrors |
| 2015 | High School Musical |
| 2014 | Fame |
| 2013 | Hairspray |
| 2012 | Seussical |
| 2011 | Back to the 80s |
| 2010 | Godspell |
| 2009 | Burgertown |
| 2008 | Disco Inferno |
| 2007 | Bugsy Malone |
| 2006 | The Wiz |
| 2005 | Johnny Rock |
| 2004 | Sweet Charity |
| 2003 | Phantoad of the Opera |
| 2002 | Return to the Forbidden Planet |
| 2001 | The Outsiders |
| 2000 | Guys and Dolls |
| 1999 | Blues Brothers |
| 1998 | Glamalot |
| 1997 | Oklahoma! |
| 1996 | Annie |
| 1995 | Grease |
| 1994 | Best Picture, Offbeat |
| 1993 | SherWoodstock |
| 1992 | Hound of Music |
| 1991 | Smithy |
| 1990 | Bats |
| 1989 | Alice |
| 1988 | The Sentimental Bloke |
| 1987 | How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying |
| 1986 | The Wizard of Oz |
| 1985 | Camelot |
| 1984 | Sheik, Rattle 'n' Roll |
| 1983 | Tin Pan Ali |
| 1982 | Man of Steel |
| 1981 | Joseph and His Technicolour Dream Coat |
| 1980 | No No Nanette |
| 1979 | Calamity Jane |
| 1978 | The Pyjama Game |
| 1977 | The Boyfriend |
Walkathon
The school's major fundraiser, the walkathon is a sporting/social event in which students walk from the school to Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine. Although optional, enthusiastic participation of the students typically results in a dress up to suit a certain theme that the students have selected. Throughout the years the themes have had extreme variations, from the "Mad Hatter's Derby Day" to "Sparrow Invades Neverland" to even "favorite meme", whereas in recent years the school has adopted themes such as "Heroes and Villains", Disney and "Myths and Legends". Most recently, the theme was "When I Grow Up", encouraging the school community to dress up in the outfits of their dream career as a child.
Notable alumni
- Annette Shun Wah (SBS TV and ABC TV and radio presenter, producer)
- Brenden Hall (Paralympic Swimmer)
- Liam De Young (Olympic Hockey Team)
- Shane King (politician)
- Jessicah Schipper (Olympic Swimmer)
- Cameron Smith (golfer) (born 1993)
See also
References
- ^ "Pine Rivers State High School". Pine Rivers State High School. 9 May 2019. Archived from the original on 14 June 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ "Welcome to Pine Rivers State High School". www.pineriversshs.eq.edu.au. Archived from the original on 6 April 2022. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "'Away for the Day' Local Implementation Approach" (PDF). Pine Rivers State High School. 16 January 2024. p. 3. Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 January 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ "Pine Rivers State High School". Facebook. 1 September 2016. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
- ^ Pine Rivers State High School. 2016. "Little Shop of Horrors." Performance Program. April 27, 29, 30.
- ^ "Lotus: Brisbane 2014". Peril magazine. 27 April 2014. Archived from the original on 13 August 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ^ Dowling, Bernie. "Pine Rivers State High School, which boasts Olympic champions Jess Schipper, Brenden Hall and Liam de Young among its past pupils, will this weekend open the doors for its 50th anniversary". Courier Mail. Archived from the original on 25 February 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
