Reflections

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Read reflections from our past students about State High's history.

Reflections by the decade

1920s – Robert Jorgensen (PDF, 40KB)
1930s – Nell Ball (nee Midgley) (PDF, 37KB)
1940s – Junior Dickson (PDF, 28KB)
1950s – Glynn Jell (PDF, 32KB)
1960s – Chris Hill (nee Mackie) (PDF, 49KB)
1970s – Bev Tavio (nee Thompson) (PDF, 31KB)
1980s – Kirsti Ellerton (nee Street) (PDF, 33KB)
1990s – Andy Stergou (PDF, 30KB)

2010 - current

In July 2011, The Honourable Justice Peter Applegarth (1971 - 1975) wrote Reflections on the last third of State High's history (PDF, 230KB)
In April 2019, Mr David Applegarth presented his GPS Cricket Dinner Speech (PDF, 139KB)

ANZAC Scholars

Each year, Brisbane State High School appoints an ANZAC Scholar. This student presents a speech at our annual ANZAC Day Ceremony. Please enjoy reading our students' reflections below.

2023 – Alice Yan (PDF, 192KB)

2022 – Angus Moran (PDF, 148KB) or view the video
2021 – Bella Boley (PDF, 123KB) or view the video
2020 – Hudson Denning (PDF, 363KB)
2019 – Tegwen Betts (PDF, 141KB)

2018 – Jessica Kininmonth (PDF, 140KB)

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History

Reflections

Reflections by the decade

2010 - current

ANZAC Scholars

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