The past three weeks have been busy for our Beyond the Broncos girls, filled with exciting opportunities, cultural celebrations, and outstanding student achievements. Here’s a wrap-up of what’s been happening in our program.

Career Hub Sessions – Years 8 & 9

Our Career Hub Sessions officially launched this term with Years 8 and 9. These sessions are designed to help our girls explore career pathways while building confidence and strengthening their cultural identity.

So far, students have taken part in activities about career choices, goal-setting, and cultural learning. The girls especially enjoy interactive games like the Imposter Game, which helps them build communication and teamwork skills in a fun way.

• Year 8 sessions: Wednesdays, Period 2
• Year 9 sessions: Thursdays, Period 3

Tackling Indigenous Smoking – Goolburri Program

For the past three weeks, students have been participating in the Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) program, delivered by Goolburri Health.

The sessions have focused on understanding the harms of smoking and vaping, and how to support someone who may be struggling with addiction. Students have been learning to change the way they yarn—using empathy and encouragement rather than judgement.

As a final project, the girls will design their own campaigns to educate and inspire mob to make healthier choices.

NAIDOC at UniSQ

A highlight of Week 5 was attending UniSQ’s NAIDOC Celebration with a group of Year 12 girls.

We were especially proud of Jazmyn Keller-Martin, who was invited to speak on a student panel. She answered the question: “How do you connect with your culture and identity during NAIDOC Week?” with confidence and pride, showcasing her leadership and cultural strength.

NRL Indigenous Round – Battle of Brisbane

Indigenous Round is always special, and this year it was extra meaningful for our program.

Kalinda Stewart’s boot design was proudly worn by Corey Paix in the Broncos’ clash with the Dolphins. On top of that, Kalinda was invited onto the field at halftime during the Women’s game – an incredible recognition of her talent and creativity.

Work Experience & Traineeships

We’re proud to celebrate two of our Year 10 girls who are stepping into exciting career opportunities:

• Dakoda Bethune – School-based Traineeship as an Apprentice Chef
• Shakayla Williams – Work Experience at Kulila Kindergarten 

Both students are showing courage and commitment as they explore pathways toward their future careers.

Individual Support Plans (ISP)

Each term, we check in with every student to set SMART goals and talk about career pathways.

We are proud to share that we’ve completed 100% of our first ISP check-ins. These conversations help our girls reflect on where they’re at and what steps they need to take next.

Students of the Week

Every week we highlight a student who embodies the Broncos values – Respect, Mateship, Compete, Resilience.

• Week 4–5: Harmonii Turnbull
  Despite being unwell, Harmonii has shown remarkable resilience, working hard to catch up on her final Year 12 assessments. She now has only three assignments left before graduation!
• Week 6: Bailey Barber
  Bailey has truly come out of their shell this term, bringing constant positive energy to the BTB room. Always ready with a dance move and a smile, Bailey has shown sportsmanship, commitment, and confidence, making them a role model for others.

Workshop Reminder

Our next BTB Workshop will be held on Wednesday 3rd September, Period 3 in the PAC. These workshops are a valuable opportunity for students to come together, learn, and connect in a safe space.

Thank You

As always, we’re grateful for the support of our school staff, families, and community. Thank you for everything you do to encourage and uplift our girls – we support you, just as you support us.

Amanda Brady (Proud Mardigan woman)
Jordie McLellan (Proud Bundjalung woman)
Beyond the Broncos – Wilsonton SHS