Mark Boothman MP Blog - Schools

First Helensvale State School P&C meeting for 2026 and the Annual General Meeting.

Topics of discussion.

Met with the new acting Executive Principal Julie Strong together with Senior School Principal Celia Narling at Upper Coomera State College today to discuss some exciting upgrades on the way — major improvements to sporting facilities including track and field for the Little Athletics program and a one-of-a-kind STEM centre.

Theodore families are saving over $530,000 with our Back to School Boost!

School is back today Wishing all parents, carers, teachers and support staff all the very best as you kick off the 2026 school year 🫶🏽 Please remember to slow down in school zones and help keep our kids safe

School Chaplain Ben has been a familiar face in our local schools for a long time, serving at Upper Coomera State College, Pacific Pines State High School, Helensvale State School and Helensvale State High School. Ben is hanging up his chaplain boots and heading in a new direction, still focused on helping young people in need, just in a different way. Thank you, Ben. You made a lasting impact of many young peoples lives. Wishing you all the very best for the next chapter.