Special Guest At Bowen State High School's Sports Awards

On Saturday, 15 November, Bowen State High School celebrated the sporting achievements of its students for 2025. As the champion house for the year, the mighty Kennedy Roos saw McKenna Hall transformed in shades of blue to mark their victory over the other houses.

More than 250 students, staff, and parents enjoyed an evening reflecting on the year’s sporting highlights. Sports recognised on the night included athletics, cross country, swimming, volleyball, AFL, hockey, rugby league and rugby 7s, netball, touch, futsal, and many more. The Most Valuable Players from each team were announced, and North Queensland and Queensland representatives received their commemorative towels.

A major highlight of the evening was guest speaker Corey Jensen — NRL premiership player and former Bowen SHS Sportsman of the Year. He spoke to the audience about the grand final, his inspirations growing up, and offered advice to students aspiring to become professional athletes.

The Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year were then crowned, and the 2026 House Captains and Vice-Captains were announced to the bang of confetti cannons.

Principal Mr Rob Harris in this Principal address said that the evening was exciting and it was good to get together and celebrate the sporting acheivements of students.

"It is also an evening to recognise the hard work and commitment of our staff, parents and carers who have supported our sporting individuals and teams to achieve their best results this year," he said.

"Throughout 2025, I have watched our students shine on the field, track and courts. I attribute the outstanding sporting achievements to a dedicated and passionate staff who have been persistent in finding opportunities for our students to compete in local, regional and state events."

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Ex Bowen boy and NRL premiership player Corey Jensen with Bowen State High School Principal Rob Harris

Corey Jensen and Emma and Winlee interviewing him on stage

Photos supplied

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