152 ACU Tully High School Army cadets is an excellent opportunity for your child to be involved in outdoor adventure activities, such as abseiling, canoeing, first aid, topography and mapping skills, orienteering and survival skills training. The Australian Army offers students the chance to participate in their Army Cadets program for the purpose of youth development and leadership skills, and offers students two, eight day long camps held at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville per year, all costs covered by defence. The first is the Australian Field Exercise (AFX) is designed as a survival camp and students have the chance to work with over 1000 cadets from different units across North Queensland. The second camp is held in week 10 of term 4 and is a leadership course offered to cadets hoping to move up in the ranks, and get promoted, this is also held at Lavarack Barracks free of charge.
The 152 ACU cadet unit operates during term times only and parades weekly on Tuesday evening at Syrmiss Hall, Tully State High School from 6.00pm to 9.00pm.
Students wishing to be involved are encouraged to contact the 152 ACU unit leader Captain Rick Gorle on his email thomas.gorle@armycadets.gov.au. Alternatively, students are encouraged to simply attend a parade on a Tuesday evening and decide to apply then.
To sign up students need to bring a valid form of ID such as their school ID or original birth certificate and a medicare card. Once signed up there is a small annual administration fee of $50 to cover costs, and the only other small cost is for food if and when your child attends a bivouac (overnight camp organised within the unit and nearby) held about three times per year and usually doesn't exceed $10-15 per bivouac.
Cassowary Coast District Sport
Tully State High School is in the Cassowary Coast District sport region, which provides opportunities for students to access representative school sport pathways. TSHS has a proud history of success with several district, Peninsula and Queensland representatives.
Information regarding trials are published in the school newsletter and communicated to students in morning notices and on assemblies and year level parades.
For most trials, it is a requirement students submit completed Peninsula paperwork. Copies are available on the Peninsula School Sport website, or from the HPE staffroom.
Peninsula School Sport link: Peninsula School Sport
Young Artist Collective
When: Every Wednesday afternoon, 2:45-4:00p.m., AP02.
Who: Open to all students in years 7, 8, and 9.
About: The Young Artists Collective is an exciting new program targeted at providing students with the opportunity to explore their artistic talents with the guidance and knowledge of trained Visual Art teachers. Each term, students will explore a variety of exciting art activities that will extend their skills and creative talents.
Elevate Arts Program
When: Wednesday 2.45pm-4pm (weeks 2-9 each term)
Who: Senior Students (Yrs 10-12) currently studying an arts subject in 2025
About: The Arts Elevate Program provides students with a unique opportunity to work in a studio environment alongside two trained arts teachers. The focus is on elevating their creative practice, exploring career pathways, and building a strong portfolio of work. Students will also be exposed to community events and exhibition opportunities, giving them valuable real-world experience.
Maths Homework Club
When: Library, Thursday 2.45pm-3.30pm (Week 3 – 9 each term)
Who: All students welcome
Humanities Club
When: Fridays 1.05pm-1.35pm
Who: All students welcome
Science Tutoring
When: Tuesday 2.45pm-4pm
Who: All students welcome