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Get #FirstDay2021 ready for the new school year

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:57:45 AEDT

Be prepared for the new school year with our back to school tips and tools.

The start of a new school year can be both an exciting and demanding time for parents and students alike.

Our parents and carers Back to school hub can help you prepare for the year ahead with practical articles, tools, activities, calendars and checklists so you and your child can be ready from day 1, term 1.

Find out about what your child will learn in high school, how to support their health and wellbeing, and help them make decisions about their future.

There's also a dedicated section for students starting Year 7 and Year 11 & 12 where you'll find tips for a smooth transition into high school, and pathways for students after school.

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Our public school students are top class

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:19:11 AEDT

Public school students have again dominated the HSC honours securing 71 of the 126 First in Course awards announced today.

Among the high achievers, Sariena Ye from James Ruse Agricultural High School became only the fourth person since 1991 to secure first place in both Chemistry and Physics – and the first female in 27 years to top both subjects.

NSW Education Secretary Mark Scott congratulated the winners and also paid tribute to every student that had completed their HSC in 2020.

“Those students who received a First in Course – and their families - should be rightly proud of their achievements,” Mr Scott said.

“Considering the particular challenges of 2020, we are extremely proud of every student that has shown the determination and resilience to achieve their best and finish their HSC.

“They now leave school with the skills to embark upon a successful life, no matter what they choose next.”

Public school students secured First in Course across a range of subject areas including, among others, three of the five mathematics and English courses, chemistry and physics, science extension, Aboriginal studies, economics, ancient history, languages and visual arts.

Mr Scott said the diversity of subjects topped by public school students showed NSW Education was committed to quality education across all fields of endeavour.

“Our success in the HSC is also a tribute to the quality of teaching and dedication of staff in supporting our students during their final year of schooling.”

The First in Course winners this year came from a wider selection of schools with James Ruse Agricultural High School the most successful school overall, securing six First in Course positions.

Presentation Day Assembly

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:22:59 AEDT

At the Presentation Day Assembly, staff and students celebrated our students who have achieved a variety of Special Awards, Honours Awards and Academic Awards.

The Silver and Gold Honours Awards went to students who achieved these certificates through recognition of their academic achievement, diligence to studies, positive behaviour and their participation in community and school events.

There was a range of special awards presented to worthy recipients, including:

Work Placement Special Education
The Positive Behaviour Award
Support Unit Excellence Award
Certificate of Excellence in Horticulture
Rotary's Equal Access Scholarship
Joongara Award
Technology and Innovation Award
Beyond the Broncos NRMA Insurance 2020 Award
Caring for the Community Award
Year 7 Rising Star Award
Excellence in Attendance Award
Year 8 Science Project Award
Mathematics Endeavour Award
Music Levels Badges, including Gold, Silver and White
2020 Rotary Scholarship
Tweed Heads Historical Society HSIE Encouragement Award
Junior Debating Award
NSW Premier's Reading Challenge
Application and Achievement in Languages
Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award Year 10
NSW Teachers Federation Award for Commitment to Public Education

In addition to these Special Awards, we also recognised our sporting champions:

Community Sports Award
Sport All Rounder Trophy
Sportsman of the Year Trophy
Sportswoman of the Year Trophy

Recognition was given to those students who had been identified as consistently active learners, and students from each year group received the Parents and Citizens Recognition of Active Learning Award.

Our Presentation Day assembly was interspersed with performances from a talented array of musicians, singers and dancers. The final section of the assembly was dedicated to acknowledging and applauding those students who had gained first place in one or more subjects during the year. The Academic Awards were presented for each year group, followed by the Year Advisors Award and the Dux of the Year.

Banora Point High School would like to acknowledge the outstanding contribution made by all of our business link sponsors in 2020. Our valued sponsors for our Presentation function includes: Banora Point High School P&C, Bunnings South Tweed Heads, CJM Lawyers, Charlie Henry Timbers Pty Ltd, Coolangatta-Tweed Tenpin, Dynamic Digital Print, Ms Justine Elliott - Member for Richmond, Tweed Heads/Coolangatta RSL Sub Branch, South Tweed Sports Club, Mr Geoff Provest - Member for Tweed, Rotary Club of Banora - Tweed, Tweed Heads Historical Society, Tweed Shire Council, Twin Towns Clubs and Resorts and Write On T-Shirts.

Thank you for joining us in a virtual way, to share and celebrate with this year's awards recipients.

Honours, SRC and Sports Award Assembly

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:55:12 AEDT

At this assembly staff and students celebrated:

Students who have achieved Honours certificates through recognition of their academic achievement, diligence to studies, positive behaviour and their participation in community, and school events.
Students who have participated in sporting opportunities available at BPHS.
Students who have recognised the opportunity to further hone their sporting ability and have been successful in their application to be part of the 2021 Talented Athlete Program.
Students who have identified the opportunity to provide student leadership at our school and have nominated and been elected by their peers to become a member of the 2021 Student Representative Council.

Schools Spectacular remixed for television

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 12:37:34 AEDT

Relive memorable acts and performances from the past four years in a special televised Schools Spectacular event.

The annual Schools Spectacular, cancelled this year due to the pandemic, will entertain audiences with a special television broadcast next week.

The Schools Spectacular 2020 Remixed will air on Channel 7 on Saturday 5 December at 7pm.

The two-hour broadcast will feature memorable acts and spectacular moments from the past four years.

The show will also feature a surprise digital performance from this year’s graduating Class of 2020 with the Year 12 students sharing their passion and talents while celebrating with NSW Education for one last time.

This technical feat aims to inspire audiences as more than 70 dancers, singers, instrumental musicians and signing performers from across NSW assemble virtually for the performance.

Mark Scott, Secretary of the NSW Department of Education, said this event is an opportunity to revisit memories of past performances and celebrate the talents of students in NSW public schools.

“Schools Spectacular 2020 Remixed will be an extraordinary broadcast and a unique opportunity to look back at some of the many achievements of our talented performing arts students and their hard working and committed teachers from the past four years,” he said.

Audiences can also share their own memories and see highlights from past Schools Spectacular performances on the Schools Spectacular Facebook page.

Schools Spectacular Remixed 2020 is produced by the NSW Department of Education and proudly supported by Presenting Partners, Telstra and the NSW Teachers Federation, and Segment Partner, RØDE Microphones.

Celebrate Schools Spectacular 2020 Remixed on Saturday 5 December at 7pm on Channel 7.

Supporting effective learning at school and home with the ‘What Works Best: 2020 update’

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 13:32:45 AEDT

The ‘What Works Best: 2020 update’ outlines the eight most effective teaching practices and how these can be supported at home.

Parents and carers can support effective student learning at home through the ‘What Works Best’ resource, now updated for 2020.

The What Works Best resource has been very successful helping teachers bring the best teaching practices into their classrooms. The ‘What Works Best: 2020 update’ outlines eight evidence-based teaching practices that teachers can use in their classrooms to improve student learning.

You can find out more about these practices, how it’s used in schools, our handy guide for parents and carers and conversation tips to help continue student learning at home when you visit the ‘What Works Best’ parents and carers hub.

School Updates App - be prepared for any emergency

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:39:45 AEDT

Receive notifications of school closures. Opt in to receive timely, accurate notifications about the operational status of your chosen NSW public school(s).

The NSW School Updates App was created to help our parents and carers check on the status of their school during last summer’s bushfire season. And it’s been invaluable during COVID when schools were required to close for deep cleaning.

The app is free and available now for iOS and Android users.

Visit NSW School Updates App to download and for more information

Privacy information

The app doesn't store any personal or identifiable information.

Join in the virtual NAIDOC Week celebrations

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 15:49:30 AEDT

Education celebrates NAIDOC Week 2020 (8 – 15 November 2020) with the theme ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’.

It’s a time to reflect and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of the First Nation peoples – recognising them as the traditional owners of the land.

Schools were invited to film and submit videos to celebrate history, culture and achievements of past and present Aboriginal and Torres Strait students.

Secretary, Mark Scott will give an opening address on Monday, 9 November and then Aboriginal students run a Question and Answers session with Mark Scott, Cindy Berwick, President of the NSW AECG; Martin Graham, Deputy Secretary; Michelle Hall, Executive Director, Connecetd Communities and Karen Jones, Executive Director, Aboriginal Outcomes and Partnerships.

Tuesday will showcase how NSW public schools are embedding Aboriginal cultural practices. Special thanks to; Windale Public School Preschool, Terrigal Public School, Wilcannia Central School and Murrumbidgee Regional High School for participating.

Wednesday will highlight the outstanding achievements of Benson Igua Saulo, In-coming Consul-General to the US based in Houston (2021), as his is interviewed by current students from his former schools, Tamworth High School and Peel High School.

Thursday will see Uncle Michael Jarrett deliver a Gumbaynggirr language lesson.

Friday will close out our virtual celebration with a beautiful virtual choir led by Uncle Archie Roach. Students will join him singing ‘Took the children away’ and ‘Children came back’.

Join the virtual celebration via video streams hosted by Aboriginal Outcomes and Partnerships , each weekday morning, at 9:30am, during NAIDOC Week 2020.

Summer skills for 2020 Year 12 school leavers

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 15:49:29 AEDT

A fee-free vocational training and skills support package is available to all NSW Year 12 school leavers this summer.

A new Summer Skills package of fee-free training and skills support is now available to all 2020 Year 12 school leavers.

A range of flexible options are available for Year 12 school leavers catering for different interests and lifestyles. Undertaking a short vocational course can help school leavers learn more about their interests and could lead to the next job.

It has been a challenging and unique year with COVID-19 and other end-of-school pressures and this skills package can help bridge the gap between leaving school and starting the next step in life.

Year 12 leavers can buddy up with friends or join fee-free courses to meet other school leavers with similar interests.

The vocational courses will be available this summer and throughout 2021.

The skills and training support package for school leavers is part of the JobTrainer NSW package.

More information about the support package is available via the NSW Department of Education Summer Skills webpage.

Year 12 Sign Out Day

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 12:00:23 AEDT

On Thursday 12 November, all Year 12 students are to come to the school between 8:45am and 10:45am to officially sign out.

Year 12 students should go to the library for the sign out process and bring all outstanding library books and textbooks to return on the day.

2021 term dates now available

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 15:43:20 AEDT

Most students start Friday 29 January (or Friday 5 February for Western division) in Term 1 2021.

To support a strong start to 2021, school staff will now have two school development days at the beginning of Term 1.

For 2021, students will return to school on Friday 29 January (or Friday 5 February for Western division), unless otherwise notified by the school. School term dates for 2021 are now available.

Western division schools, also known as ‘late start’ schools, are located in the far western region of NSW. Check if your school is a Late start school.

#MathsTrainsBrains for the future

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 18:50:02 AEDT

Parents and carers can now explore the importance of mathematical skills with the new Everyday Maths experience, featuring activities, resources and explainers targeted to year groups.

The digital launch is part of the NSW Mathematics Strategy 2025, which aims to strengthen mathematics teaching in NSW public schools, promote understanding of the usefulness of mathematics and build positive perceptions of mathematics.

Tune into Education LIVE to find out how high profile Australians like media guru Kellie Hush, former Olympian Steve Solomon and former Masterchef Alice Zaslavsky use maths in their everyday lives.

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Year 12 student Katie Ahoy reflects on the importance of culture in her schooling

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:21:48 AEDT

Finding strength by staying connected to culture and country

Year 12 student Katie Ahoy reflects on the importance of culture in her schooling. Click here to read Katie's story.

Year 12 Update

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 10:15:37 AEST

After a long and arduous wait, we were able to consult with Year 12 and lock in plans for this year’s Graduation and Formal celebrations. Information regarding COVID – 19 planning for the HSC was also a critical feature of our communication. Click here for the letter which was distributed to Year 12 students.

New resources to help HSC students stay healthy

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 15:49:28 AEDT

With only a month until the first written HSC exams, Year 12 students have an extra place to look for support.

Year 12 and the HSC can be a stressful time, and this year’s students have already overcome bushfires, floods and the COVID-19 pandemic.

The department has brought together new and updated tools to help HSC students stay healthy, active and connected as they finish their final weeks of school.

Stay healthy HSC includes:

advice about looking after your own mental health and checking in on friends from ReachOut.com
exam tips from the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
on-demand video lessons, written by teachers, to help with study.

Visit Stay healthy HSC to explore the resources.

Talented Athletes Program 2021

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 11:22:11 AEDT

Our Talented Athlete Program is now open to those students wishing to gain a place in 2021. This gifted and talented program has a strong focus on building a students holistic approach to sport through sessions that focus on fun, fitness, nutrition, sport psychology, bio-mechanics, injury prevention and rehabilitation. These sessions occur on each Wednesday throughout the school term and students attend this program instead of normal school sport.

For the 2020 cohort, the TAP program has been very different to previous years with the the program being severely interrupted through restrictions that have been placed on schools in 2020. It is for this reason the students that have been involved in 2020 will be given the option to have automatic entry into the 2021 program.

There will be limited places for students in 2021 and we understand that 2020 has been very difficult for those involved in sport to move through representative pathways with restrictions and cancellations that have occurred. For further information please contact Nathan Williams or Chantelle Dooley at Banora Point High school on 07 55131960.

Latest Update

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 19:54:11 AEST

The Term 3 guidelines for schools has been updated in line with advice from NSW Health. Key updates include:

Where possible students are to stay within their cohort group (class, year group or stage) for all learning and extra-curricular activities including sports, arts and physical activities.
Parents, students and staff are to be reminded NOT to attend school if you are unwell, even if you have mild symptons. Arrangements have been made to send students home if they are exhibiting flu like symptons.
Anyone who is unwell should be tested for COVID.
Schools need to sight negative COVID test results before allowing staff and students to return to school if they have been unwell with flu like symptons.
School assemblies may continue but must be limited to 15 minutes and cohorts of students are kept together. There should be no external visitors including parents and carers.
Additional restrictions on all interschool activities, including debating, sports or other activities organised or sponsored by the school.
Group singing/chanting and playing of wind instruments in groups are no longer permitted.
Professional learning for staff must be conducted utilising technology.
Community user groups and schools with Trade Centres are required to have a COVID-19 Safety Plan in place. The Department will provide schools with Trade Centres a draft COVID-19 Safety Plan for them to use and update. All other schools are not required to develop a COVID-19 Safety Plan.
All schools are required to follow the COVID procedures, guidelines and resources to ensure they are operating in a COVID safe way.
A small number of school activities remain on hold until further notice.

For more information, head to the latest COVID-19 Guidelines on our website.

Wednesday 5 August

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:58:36 AEST

Our annual Athletics carnival is being held on Wednesday 5 August at Banora Point High School commencing at 8.30am and finishing at 2.30pm. Students may wear house colours or their school uniform.

Students are encouraged to participate in track and field events. The NSW Department of Education has now given schools approval to hold carnivals however, there are a few modifications that need to be adhered to. The major changes include the cleaning of shared equipment after each session and the availability of hand sanitiser. Where there is an event that involves shared equipment, staff will be cleaning equipment after each group has completed its activity and students will be encouraged to use the hand sanitiser before and after completing their throw. The second major change is that spectators including parents and carers, are not permitted within the school grounds or sporting events held during school hours.

Students will be accessing Ron Wilkinson field for discus and javelin as well as the school grounds to accommodate all sporting events.

We look forward to seeing your child/ward dressed to impress in their house colours and participating with their best efforts in what is always a highlight of the school year.

See what our Year 9 Photography students have been up to

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 08:54:32 AEST

Year 9 Photography explored the world of Stop Motion Animation last term. Here are some of their final projects.

Updates to COVID-19 restrictions affecting NSW schools

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 23:09:19 AEST

Latest COVID-19 case locations in NSW

NSW Health has a website to inform you of the actions you should take if you have been in a location where there have been confirmed cases of COVID-19 within NSW. Monitor the site and follow the relevant health advice if you have been at any of the locations at the specified dates and times.

Students and staff who have travelled through or visited Victoria

All students and staff who have visited Victoria must have a permit to enter NSW and are required to self-isolate for 14 days.

Except for students and staff who reside in a border town, all students and staff who have visited Victoria in the 14 days before the commencement of school should not attend school until they complete the 14 days self-isolation period since they left Victoria.

Students and staff who are unable to return to school due to these self-isolation requirements will be supported to learn and work remotely during the self-isolation period via the online learning hubs until they return to on-campus learning and teaching.

NSW Health has requested anyone who has been in Victoria and is unwell or has flu-like symptoms arrange to be tested through their local medical practitioner or one of the COVID-19 clinics.

Refer to current advice for people who have recently visited Victoria.

Information for students and staff on new NSW-Victoria border restrictions

The NSW Government has announced further tightening to the restrictions for people travelling across the NSW-Victorian border.

From midnight Tuesday 21 July a border zone, defined along the Murray River, will be established.

Anyone travelling from Victoria to NSW must apply for a new permit through Service NSW.

Victorian residents who have been in one of the restricted areas in Victoria in the last 14 days must not enter NSW.

Attending schools along the border

Current permits will expire at midnight, Tuesday 21 July. We strongly encourage all parents and staff to check they have a permit and if not, apply for one through Service NSW.

Students and staff who reside in Victoria will need to be eligible for a border permit to attend school in person.

Under the new public health order, the border zone has been reduced significantly.

Not all students and staff may be eligible for a border permit under the public health order. If you are not eligible for a border permit you will not be able to cross the border. Students and staff will be supported through remote learning and working via the online learning hubs until they return to school.

Further information on the new border zone is available from Service NSW.

Border permits can be rescinded at any time if a cluster outbreak in your community occurs. We encourage parents to monitor local circumstances regularly as things may change in the coming days or weeks.

Transport to and from school will run as scheduled. For travel advice to and from school refer to Transport for NSW.

New restrictions affecting boarding schools

Any student returning from Victoria to reside at a boarding school in NSW must now self-isolate for 14 days in a NSW location separate to the boarding school. They must also obtain a negative test swab from day 10 of their isolation before entering school and have written confirmation of the test result and the period spent isolating.

Those who are unable to return to boarding while they are completing the self-isolation period will be supported through remote learning and working via the online learning hubs until they return to school.

More information

Returning to school in Term 3

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:01:40 AEST

Our school will be open to welcome students back to onsite learning from the beginning of Term 3 – Tuesday 21 July 2020.

As you would be aware the border between NSW and Victoria closed as of 12:01am 8 July 2020.

All staff and students returning from Victoria after this time must have a permit to enter NSW and are required to self-isolate for a period of 14 days.

All students who have been in Victoria in the last 14 days before the commencement of school must not attend school until they complete the 14 days self-isolation period since they left Victoria.

NSW Health has requested anyone who has been in Victoria and is unwell or has flu-like symptoms arrange to be tested through their local medical practitioner or one of the COVID-19 clinics.

Refer to current advice for people who have recently visited Victoria.

Students who are unable to return to school due to the border closures or self-isolation will be supported to learn remotely.

We would like to remind our community the most important action you can take is to practise good hand hygiene and physical distancing. Our school will be vigilant in implementing these requirements to minimise the risk at school.

Curriculum reform focuses on deep learning

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 08:38:31 AEST

Changes to the NSW school curriculum will be the biggest education shake-up in 30 years.

The reforms, announced by the NSW Government on Tuesday, will start rolling out in 2021. All Kindergarten to Year 12 students will learn the new curriculum by 2024.

The changes are in response to the NSW Curriculum Review by Professor Geoff Masters and will ensure every student is prepared and ready for their future.

The reforms are based on:

decluttering the curriculum by reducing unnecessary subjects
a ‘back to basics approach’ that will see a renewed focus on the core subjects of English, maths and science
Year 11 and Year 12 prequalification for university and TAFE courses.

Education Week to celebrate learning together

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 11:40:48 AEST

Education Week 2020 will be held from Monday 3 August to Friday 7 August.

Education Week is our annual week of celebration to highlight the achievements of our students and staff and the role of public schools as the cornerstone of their communities.

This year’s theme is ‘Learning together’ and it reflects the incredible months of 2020 where NSW public school students have continued to learn and achieve, despite natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our schools have experienced significant disruption but our staff – in partnership with parents and carers – have worked tirelessly to ensure that high quality teaching and learning has continued for all students.

Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott said the best learning takes place when there is a partnership of students, teachers, parents, carers and the community.

“Our schools and families benefit from strong, respectful relationships where responsibility for student learning is shared,” Mr Scott said.

“As our lives slowly return to normal, it’s time for us to reflect on the achievements and resilience of our entire school community. We look forward to celebrating Education Week with all of you in August.”

Statewide events for Education Week include:

a live stream launch on Monday, 3 August
activities for National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day on Tuesday, 4 August
a live streamed student film festival on Wednesday, 5 August.

Schools are invited to share photos, videos and stories of local celebrations on social media using the hashtag #EdWeek20 or send an email to educationweek@det.nsw.edu.au.

COVID Safe Transport Plan

Fri, 22 May 2020 08:55:19 AEST

Transport for NSW is working closely with the Department of Education and the education sector and is playing a vital role in supporting students getting back to school.

The NSW Government's policy is to not leave a school student behind. Please read the full COVID Safe Transport Plan in supporting our students returning to school.

NSW students return to the classroom full-time

Tue, 19 May 2020 10:17:37 AEST

Students across NSW will be back in the classroom full-time from next Monday, 25 May.

The success of the phased return to face to face teaching has demonstrated the education system and community are ready for school to come back full-time.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell thanked school communities and parents for their patience during this difficult time.

Ms Berejiklian said a return to full-time face to face teaching and learning is crucial for the education progress of every child in NSW from Kindergarten to Year 12.

“Since starting a managed return to the classroom, we have seen a strong degree of confidence from our school communities in managing COVID-19 and a clear desire for all students to be back at school,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“We expect schools to stick with the health advice – increased cleaning, access to hygiene supplies and compliance with hygiene practices – and look forward to seeing all students back on campus five days a week.

“The health advice is very clear; a return to full-time face to face teaching is safe.”

Over the last two weeks schools have been working hard to support students practise good hygiene and implement new routines at school, which has been successful giving the community confidence that full-time face to face teaching can resume.

Ms Mitchell said she was eager to see students back in the classroom full-time.

“Our principals, teachers, support staff, parents and carers have gone above and beyond to continue the education of our students while we respond to this pandemic,” Ms Mitchell said.

“My priority is the education of our children. We know that parents across NSW share our desire for students to be back in school, and that is our expectation.

“Schools will need to maintain the measures and precautions they have put in place for the foreseeable future, including no assemblies and excursions.

“Teachers will be focused on identifying where their students are at in their education and we will be supporting them to recognise and assist those students who need additional help.”

Read the department's latest advice for families.

Students Return to Face-to-Face Learning

Tue, 19 May 2020 21:45:00 AEST

All schools are returning to full on-campus learning from Monday 25 May. All school activities and operations will be in line with Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) and NSW Health guidelines as applicable.

Details outlining our schools return to full time face-to-face learning are outlined in the letter to parents.

Keeping our school COVIDSafe

Tue, 12 May 2020 16:19:22 AEST

Help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community by downloading the app.

Social distancing and washing your hands remain the best ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The COVIDSafe app, developed by the Australian Government, helps to reduce the spread by allowing health experts to find close contacts faster and more accurately.

The app does not track your location. It uses your phone's Bluetooth to record other users you come into contact with, so if they test positive, NSW Health can let you know.

Find out more:

Please remember to bring your Water Bottle to School

Fri, 08 May 2020 13:38:50 AEST

During Phase 1 of the student return, our bubblers will still be turned off. Please send students to school with their own water bottle so that they have access to water during the day.

Students begin return to classrooms

Fri, 08 May 2020 18:42:46 AEST

From Monday 11 May (Week 3) students will begin a phased return to school.

The phased return will maintain distancing in the classroom while supporting students' education and wellbeing.

Most students will continue learning from home and will only attend school 1 day each week.

Our school will continue to provide detailed information about the return to the classroom throughout the rest of Term 2.

Measures to keep schools clean and safe for all students and staff include:

25% more cleaning time focused on high-touch areas
priority deliveries of hygiene supplies including soap and hand sanitiser
local school changes to pick up, drop off, lunch and recess times and processes.

Our Parent Portal is now LIVE!

Tue, 05 May 2020 14:33:40 AEST

Our Parent Portal is now live! If you did not receive an email with yourFamily Access Key please contact our front office to confirm your email address and receive your Access Key. The Parent Portal allows you to see details about your child (including their house), their timetable and any Daily Notices the students are receiving at school.

Click here to access the Parent Portal

Religion and ethics lessons continue at home

Tue, 05 May 2020 10:12:47 AEST

Students learning from home can continue to access Special religious education (SRE) and Special education in ethics (SEE) classes.

Face-to-face SRE, SEE and Voluntary student activities of a religious nature in schools (VSA) will not be available until schools resume normal operations.

In response to requests from school communities, SRE and SEE approved providers are delivering their authorised curriculum with modifications to allow students to learn from home from the start of Term 2.

The lesson content and the mode of delivery has been reviewed and modified for easy access by students. The approved providers recognise that learning at home will not replicate face-to-face learning at school.

The learning from home SRE and SEE programs are now available:

Year 12 Parent Teacher Night

Mon, 04 May 2020 10:04:13 AEST

To book your preferred time slot for Monday 11 May, please go to the School Interviews website and enter the code that was emailed to all parents/carers last week.

Should you have any difficulties doing this, please email the school at banorapnt.h-school@det.nsw.edu.au and your enquiry will be forwarded to the appropriate staff member to assist you.

COVID-19 Education Relief Package

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:15:18 AEST

As part of the NBN COVID-19 Education Relief Package, approximately $50 million will be directed from NBN to help retailer providers support low-income households with school-aged children who do not currently have an active NBN™ connection at home.

Click here for more information about the COVID-19 Education Relief Package

Stay up to date with the official list of retailers you can engage with, expected to be announced from 28 April.

https://www.nbnco.com.au/blog/the-nbn-project/coronavirus-covid-19-and-nbn-working-from-home-tips-and-faqs

Tune in at 8.45am to NSW Education LIVE

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 20:17:28 AEST

To welcome our students back for Term 2, join us at 8.45am from Wednesday 29 April to Friday 8 May for a special live stream.

Musician Guy Sebastian, TV foodies Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and Manu Feildel, Gardening Australia host Costa Georgiadis, Sydney Swans player Ollie Florent, and our very own Eddie Woo, have donated their time to kick start learning from home each morning from 29 April - 8 May.

Tune in each day at 8:45am. We can't wait to see you!

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Check out this special sneak peek of NSW Education LIVE – 8:45am weekdays from 29 April.

Information to Parents and Caregivers from the Principal

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:55:24 AEST

Information for parents and caregivers in regards to term 2 learning for students at BPHS.

Please read our Principal's letter for more information.

NSW students to transition back to the classroom in Term 2

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:13:46 AEST

NSW school students will gradually transition back to the classroom during Term 2 as the Government continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning Sarah Mitchell outlined the plan for students attending NSW public schools to progressively return to face-to-face learning in week three of Term 2.

Ms Berejiklian said health advice continues to be that schools remain open, and parents, teachers and students can be confident that school is safe place.

“We are grateful to all families who kept their children home from school at the end of Term 1 and to teachers who worked tirelessly to deliver education online,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“This allowed us critical time to prepare our schools to develop better online learning options and for considering additional hygiene measures to allow schools to return.

“We know that nothing is more important than a child’s education, and we must begin to return our students to their classrooms in a considered way.

“Under these changes, from week three of Term 2, every student will be attending school for one day a week.

“We will look to increase the number of days students are at school in a staged way and hope to have all children back at school full-time by Term 3.

“I’d like to thank the Catholic and Independent schools for working with the NSW Government at this time, as well as staff, including teachers, principals and cleaners, for working so hard to prepare for a resumption of school.

“I’d also like to thank parents for what has been a tough month, often juggling working from home and caring for children. We hope the partial resumption of on campus learning will provide some much needed relief to those families.”

During the first stage of on-campus learning, parents will be encouraged to keep their children home except on their allocated day of face-to-face learning. Initially, about a quarter of a school’s students are expected to be on site at any one time. The specific days students will be required to attend school each week will vary from school to school and will be clearly communicated to parents.

Classes will be split across schools, allowing schools to appropriately social distance students and teachers.

As always, schools will remain open for students who need them and no child will be turned away from school.

Ms Mitchell said careful consideration had been given to support the school community, providing clarity and certainty on the path forward.

“This plan provides a clear path that balances community concerns with a need to deliver continuity of quality education,” Ms Mitchell said.

“Hand sanitiser will be available in all classrooms and provisions are in place for at-risk teachers to work from home. Drop off, pick up, recess and lunchtimes will also be staggered to ensure social distancing.”

In addition to the staged return to school, the NSW Government has committed up to $95.7 million to help keep casual and temporary school staff engaged in active work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Our casual and temporary teachers and other non-teaching staff across NSW schools are critical to our education system, and will help ensure the educational outcomes for our students during this staged return,” Ms Mitchell said.

A cross-sector working group of teachers will also be established to report back to the Minister on recent innovations and educational developments assembled during the COVID-19 period that are suitable to support future educational delivery.

“It’s important that we have an inventory of the cutting edge teaching solutions and recognise the best efforts of our amazing NSW teachers during a difficult time,” Ms Mitchell said.

Teachers will have an additional day to prepare for Term 2 on Tuesday 28 April making the first day of term for students Wednesday 29 April.

Latest advice

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).
Explore the department's learning from home resources for teachers and parents to support both online and offline learning for all students.

Keep your family entertained these school holidays

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 19:15:48 AEST

We know it’s been a challenging Term 1. Just as many communities began recovering from fires, droughts and floods, we moved to learning from home to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

The school holidays are coming, which means your family is about to have a lot of free time and nowhere to go.

To support you while looking after children we’ve put together a handy guide of activities to stimulate young minds and keep your family busy and engaged.

Check out our parents and carers toolkit for important self-care tips, free parenting podcasts and apps.

If you need a break, the Service NSW before and after school care finder can help locate vacation care programs near you.

We want to hear from you!

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:28:04 AEDT

Please send us your photos of our students learning from home. We would love to see them all engaging in their new learning space. You can email your photos to banorapnt-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au.

You may just end up on our website gallery!

No child will be turned away from school

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:33:52 AEDT

The NSW Department of Education's advice regarding schools is very clear. No child in NSW will be turned away from school.

Schools will remain open for parents who want their children to attend irrespective of their profession or working arrangements.

The decision to keep schools open has been made based on advice from NSW Health, which has not changed.

The department will provide continuity of learning for all students both on and off campus and the Premier, for practical reasons, has encouraged parents to keep their children at home if they could.

Schools will communicate directly with parents on what learning options are available using their communication methods such as the school website, newsletters, emails and other online tools.

Latest advice

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).
Explore the department's learning from home resources for teachers and parents to support both online and offline learning for all students.

COVID-19 Update - Advice to Parents and Students

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 09:27:06 AEDT

The Premier of NSW has encouraged families to keep children at home for the remainder of Term 1. Banora Point High School remains open for students whose parents are engaged in essential services.

Please view our update and our proposed plan from Tuesday 24 March 2020

New COVID-19 restrictions begin as schools move towards online learning

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:22:08 AEDT

The NSW Government has taken significant new steps to increase restrictions across the state - triggering the next level of enforcement necessary to fight COVID-19.

Following the decisions made by National Cabinet, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed the shutdown to protect NSW citizens.

"I understand many in the community are worried, and these changes will affect everyday lives, and may be upsetting," Ms Berejiklian said.

"But these decisions will make us all safer, they are taken with the health of all citizens in mind, and they must be taken now.

"If you have the capacity to work from home, you should do so."

In line with health advice, from midday today, the following non-essential activities and businesses will be temporarily shut down:

pubs, registered clubs
gyms, indoor sporting venues
cinemas, entertainment venues, casinos, and night clubs
restaurants and cafes will be restricted to takeaway and/or home delivery
religious gatherings, places of worship (excluding small weddings and funerals that comply with the 4m2 rule, which can proceed).

It is important to note essential gatherings at places such as hospitals, workplaces, constructions sites and for public transport are exempt and will continue.

As confirmed last night by the Prime Minister schools will remain open, based on health advice, which has not changed.

But from tomorrow, in NSW, for practical reasons, parents are encouraged to keep their children at home.

"Because nearly 30 per cent of children are already being kept out of school, for practical reasons NSW is encouraging parents to keep their children at home," Ms Berejiklian said.

"This will ensure there is only one unit of work, whether the student is at home or at school.

"No child will be turned away from school."

Latest advice

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).
Explore the department's learning from home resources for teachers and parents to support both online and offline learning for all students.

Schools to implement distancing measures

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 19:22:29 AEDT

The NSW Department of Education is introducing proactive measures to limit the impact of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in our schools.

Mark Scott, Secretary of the Department of Education, today announced that schools would adopt social distancing measures requiring them to cancel assemblies, excursions, travel, some events and conferences.

Mr Scott said these measures are precautionary and designed to reduce exposure via non-essential gatherings.

"Schools have been a focus of the community and the government as the impacts of coronavirus have developed globally," Mr Scott said.

"From Monday onwards, I expect school assemblies and substantial gatherings to be cancelled, along with all excursions.

"The community expects schools to be as safe as possible. We are implementing these measures to provide peace of mind for students, parents and staff."

"These cancellations also extend to inter-school arts, sports, initiative activities and events.

All major arts, sports and initiative activities and events will temporarily be ceased until further notice. This includes whole-school sporting events and inter-school events involving three or more schools.

"Local inter-school sport and other activities can proceed, but we ask organisers to ensure that as far as possible, reasonable precautions are taken," Mr Scott said.

"I trust our principals and staff to show leadership during this time."

Schools will be provided with more detailed advice and suggestions on how they can adjust their day to day activities with minimal disruption.

The department is continuing to prepare for further closures if necessary with scaling up of technology, additional training of staff and preparation of offsite lessons.

Families and students in self-isolation can find useful information to continue learning from home.

For the latest information, check COVID-19 advice for schools.

Parents and Citizens Meeting

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 13:01:42 AEDT

The next P&C meeting will be held on Monday 6th April in the schools conference room located in the Administration block. The meeting will commence at 6.30pm and all parents and caregivers are most welcome to attend.

The P &C Committee can be contacted directly via email at banorapointhighschool@pandcaffiliate.org.au

Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:40:06 AEDT

The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to novel coronavirus.

Are you #Ready2020?

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:50:51 AEDT

Hints, tips and resources to make a great start to the new school year – whether it’s your first day of high school or you’ve been here a while.

We work hard to make sure every student is known, valued and cared for – even before they walk into the classroom on Day 1, Term 1.

We’ve got great advice and resources for high school, no matter what year you’re heading into...

For families of students starting Year 7:

download our Getting ready for high school booklet
read our top tips for a smooth transition.

For families of returning students:

visit the back to school checklist to make a hassle-free start to the year
download the 2020 calendar to stay organised all year
check out our hints for setting up a study space.

Video – #Ready2020: First day at high school

Duration – 1:00

Join us for your HSC journey

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 15:38:20 AEDT

The HSC can be one of the most exciting moments of high school. Here’s how to be prepared.

We’re committed to supporting every student to do their best – especially during the HSC – and making sure every student is known, valued and cared for.

For HSC students, we’ve got advice on how to make the most of your study, set healthy habits and finish out high school in style.

Check out our HSC resources for hints, tips and checklists to make a great start to the new school year.

Video – #Ready2020: First day of Year 12

Duration – 1:00

News Article Jan 2021

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 15:49:25 AEDT

Article description for Jan 2021 News Article.

Staying healthy into the new school year

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:44:51 AEDT

Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way to protect your family from harmful diseases this holiday season and into 2020. Visit your doctor for general health and vaccination advice.

Immunisation not only protects you and your family but also others in your community, by reducing the spread of preventable diseases.

Children starting school in 2020 must have up-to-date immunisations to enrol.

These vaccinations help protect children from highly infectious and severe diseases including whooping cough and measles.

Travel health

If you’re travelling overseas during the school holidays, you may need vaccinations or medication – both for general health protection and for region specific diseases.

If you’re travelling to the Northern Hemisphere, you may even need a flu shot.

Find out more about staying healthy while travelling.

NSW schools respond to bushfires

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:08:39 AEDT

Many schools are responding to the catastrophic fire rating that is affecting communities across the state this week.

We are continuously updating the School safety page with a list of government and non-government schools, as well as TAFE NSW campuses that are currently non-operational.

While some schools are temporarily non-operational due to localised fires, many others in high-risk areas are non-operational as a precautionary measure.

Schools in some areas are being used as emergency evacuation centres at the direction of the Rural Fire Service.

For schools that are currently operational, school pickups and dropoffs will continue as usual. If your school is currently non-operational, it will likely remain so tomorrow.

Large scale distressing events affect our school communities in many ways. Headspace’s mental health support resource (PDF 100.52KB) is available to help students, teachers and school staff respond to the bushfires.

Visit the School safety page for updates. The department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts will also provide updates during this period.

Grab a ticket to Schools Spectacular 2019

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 11:00:06 AEDT

Will you be joining us at Schools Spectacular 2019? Tickets are on sale now. Experience our live show featuring a cast of thousands of public school students from across metropolitan, rural and remote regions of NSW.

Students from different ages, cultures and backgrounds will share the spotlight as they dance, play and sing for you. Choose from one of our four massive performances at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday 22 November and Saturday 23 November.

This year's events will feature:

more than 380 schools
5,500 performers
a 3000-strong choir
2,300 dancers
an 80-piece symphony orchestra
a world-class stage band.

Group bookings

Need to make a group booking for over 10 people? Complete the Schools Preview Order Form 2019 (PDF 110KB) to attend the discounted 11am Friday matinee. The Friday matinee is discounted for school students and accompanying teachers.

If you’d like to grab a spot at one of the other three remaining shows complete the Group Booking Form 2019 (PDF 110KB).

Tickets for you and your family and friends

Save you and your family a spot online or by phone on 132 849.

Video – Schools Spectacular 2019

Duration: 0:26

Seeking Host Families

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 12:41:21 AEST

Would you like to become a host family to our Japanese visitors who will be visiting Banora Point High School from the 29th November to the 4th December? Students will participate in activities at school during the week and be with you on the weekend and evenings. Have fun learning about another culture! Please read the homestay flyer for more information.

If you would like to become a host, please complete the host family profile form and return to the front office as soon as possible. If you have further questions, please email Sheridan.hargreaves@det.nsw.edu.au

Book yourself in for Reading Hour

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:11:02 AEST

This Australian Reading Hour, encourage your child to discover or rekindle their love of a good book. Take the time to learn, escape and relax on Thursday 19 September and read for one hour.

Reading has been shown to reduce stress by 68% more than listening to music, going for a walk, or having a cup of tea.

Take the Book Swap Challenge

We all have favourite books that we come back to again and again.

To help celebrate Reading Hour take our Book Swap Challenge. We want students, teachers, staff and parents to try reading something new on the day. To get involved, simply pair up with someone and swap your favourite books.

Take a photo and tag it with #ReadingHour so we can see how you got involved.

Video – Ben Law asks students about their favourite author

Duration: 1:18

Author and #ReadingHour ambassador Benjamin Law talks with some of our students about their favourite books.

How to be smart and safe on social media

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:25:21 AEST

Use our new Digital Citizenship toolkit to empower your child to understand how their online behaviour affects themselves and others.

You and your child can find information on:

how to ‘be positive’ by understanding online behaviour and its effect
'be smart’ by thinking critically and being digitally aware
'be safe’ by protecting your security, privacy and wellbeing.

A toolkit to empower you and your child

You can find articles and videos to equip and empower your child to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in our digital future.

We’ve partnered with leading researchers to produce a curated toolkit – aligned to the curriculum – which teachers and you can share with the young people in your lives.

Guide your child through important concepts such as:

managing privacy settings in social media
collaborating online
avoiding scams and hoaxes
understanding the law when it comes to online speech
Internet banking, shopping online and much more.

Keep your child safe and happy online

Visit and bookmark the Digital Citizenship website. We’ll continue to add articles and resources to ensure the best possible tools are available to help you guide your child to be positive, smart and safe online.

What’s next after high school?

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 11:22:36 AEST

Is your child in Year 9 to 12 curious about their career choices? Now they can use LifeLauncher, a free online tool to explore and simplify their career choices.

Your child can explore courses and careers in-depth, at their own pace, anytime, anywhere and on any device. The tool includes 4,000 careers and 1,500 course options, all in one place.

How does it work?

Encourage your child to jump online and complete the 5-minute personality and subject quizzes to be matched to a range of career options that suit their passions and strengths.

If they take both quizzes, they’ll get more refined suggestions. They can even create free online pinboards to shortlist the courses and jobs that interest them.

When your child creates an account, they can save their searches and build a real understanding of the opportunities and pathways open to them.

What can your child learn about their career options?

Your child can explore the weekly salary of the career options they’re interested in. They’ll also find the employment and growth rates of those careers and the number of workers currently in those fields in Australia.

Each career option shows them the education they need as well as other related careers. They can follow links to other sites to find out more about a course to help them find the best provider for them.

Launch into the future today

Use this tool to chat with your child about their post-school options in a meaningful way.

Inspire your child to find their career match today at LifeLauncher.nsw.gov.au.

Education Week – Every student, every voice

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 12:51:15 AEST

We are celebrating our students and their powerful voices this Education Week Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August. Every year Education Week celebrates the achievements of public schools, our students and the value of public education.

This year, the theme is Every student, every voice.

Join us for #EdWeek19 as we celebrate our students and their power to shape the world.

Video – #EdWeek19 – Every student, every voice

Duration: 0:34

2019 HSC Study Guide

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 09:02:04 AEST

Don't feel nervous or anxious. You're not alone. There are about 77,000 of you preparing for exams.

To do well -

Study, practise, refine your work and ask your teachers for advice
When you enter each exam room, make a serious attempt at every question
Write your answers in black pen (Pencil may be used where directed). Cross out any mistakes so markers know not to mark them.
Follow all the instructions in exam papers and in the answer and writing booklets

Working Bee Thank You

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 14:39:30 AEST

We would like to extend a very big thank you to our P&C Committee, Staff and Volunteers for your efforts in assisting with the school's Working Bee held on Sunday, 16th June. The beautification work that has been completed in the front garden looks fabulous. General works were also carried out around the school grounds and within our Special Education garden.

Creative and Active Kids vouchers now available

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:26:32 AEST

Creative kids can now put a $100 voucher towards extra-curricular creative activities outside of school.

Together with Active Kids, this program aims to encourage more NSW children to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities such as coding, languages, circus, performing arts and visual arts.

Parents can apply for one $100 voucher for each child enrolled in school on the Creative Kids website and use it towards the cost of registration, participation or tuition. You just redeem the voucher with a registered provider in your area when making your payment.

This is a great opportunity for your child to become involved in a range of activities that will build on their education, growth and development.

Service NSW is working with industry bodies to deliver the program.

For more information, contact Service NSW on 137 788 or creativekids@service.nsw.gov.au.

The Game Changer Challenge is back

Fri, 31 May 2019 11:41:16 AEST

It’s not too late to become a Game Changer with applications for the Education Week challenge due by 7 June.

The Game Changer Challenge brings 16 teams from public schools across NSW – eight from primary and eight from secondary – to Sydney during Education Week in August for a three-day, intensive design-thinking workshop.

The Game Changer workshops, which start on Tuesday 6 August, includes teacher training in the use of design thinking as a teaching methodology and its application for school planning.

It also includes a team competition where schools will work under the guidance of experts from industry and academia to develop a solution to this year’s critical question: How might we humanise technology?

Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott has encouraged students and teachers to get behind the event as it highlights the critical thinking students will need to develop to succeed in the future.

“The Game Changer Challenge is an exciting initiative that helps educate and inform our students and teachers on how to integrate the problem-solving methodology of design thinking into the classroom,” Mr Scott says.

“It embraces the 21^st century skills our students will need to thrive in a globalised world such as collaboration, creative thinking and communication.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students at all levels to be involved in discussing and addressing a real-world issue that will affect their future lives. I encourage every school to get involved.”

The challenge is designed to make strong learning and teaching connections to the NSW syllabus specifically in the area of developing general capabilities such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication and problem-solving.

The challenge also provides teachers with an opportunity to gain exposure to the design thinking process and includes teacher resources to introduce this creative problem-solving methodology into the classroom.

Finalists will be selected based on a 60-second video that showcases your team’s vision around the question of humanising technology.

For more information email edweek@det.nsw.edu.au or visit the Game Changer Challenge page.

P&C Working Bee

Tue, 28 May 2019 10:20:52 AEST

It's that time of the year again where our P&C are holding their annual working bee. We are planning on planting more plants to continue the beautification work that commenced in the front garden last year and continue the row of hedging which is starting to take shape and come along nicely. If you would like to come and assist us on the day, please call our school office on 07 55131960 or you can email our P&C at banorapointhighschool@pandcaffiliate.org.au.

Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Your NAPLAN questions answered

Thu, 09 May 2019 15:54:58 AEST

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The tests assess the foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy that are essential for every child to progress through school and life.

This year NAPLAN takes place between 14 and 16 May for paper tests and between 14 and 24 May for schools participating in NAPLAN Online.

NAPLAN data is used to help monitor student progress over time against a national measure and to identify areas of strength and improvement. It is used in combination with other school assessments to guide and support student learning.

Watch students ask an expert the tough questions about NAPLAN.

Apply now for My Community Project funding

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:10:46 AEST

Do you have a great idea to improve your area?

My Community Project is a new NSW Government funding program that is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.

You can apply now for grants from $20,000 - $200,000 for projects that will make a difference to your community. Projects could include new playground equipment, sports facilities, paths or ramps to improve access, public art or a community service.

The local community can vote for their favourite projects in July and successful projects will be announced in September.

Project applications close 15 May 2019.

Apply for My Community Project funding

Bring back memories, not measles

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:12:46 AEST

With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to visit your doctor to check that you and your family are fully protected against measles, before you travel overseas.

Measles is a serious, highly contagious, viral illness that is easily spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes or breathes. If you and your family are not fully vaccinated, or have never been vaccinated, you are at risk of contracting measles.

Not sure if you’re fully protected?

In Australia, the measles vaccine (MMR) consists of 2 doses. If you’re not sure whether you’ve had 2 doses of the measles vaccine, visit your doctor. It’s safe to receive another dose.

Children born in Australia

If your children were born in Australia, they may have received the measles vaccine at 12 months old and the second dose at 18 months, in accordance with the National Immunisation Program.
If you have a baby under 12 months old, consult your doctor about getting their measles vaccination.

Adults born in Australia

Born before 1966 – you were most likely exposed to measles as a child and are generally considered to be immune. If in doubt, ask your GP.
Born between 1966 and 1994 – you may not have received 2 doses. Talk to your doctor about the free vaccine if you’re unsure.
Born after 1994 – the National Immunisation Program offers 2 doses, and you can check your vaccination status using the Australian Immunisation Register.

For more information about the measles vaccination, visit NSW Health or consult your local doctor.

P & C Raffle Winners

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:37:12 AEST

Thank you to everyone who supported our P & C raffle. We had a great response and are one step closer to funding the School Cafe. We will provide an update on the final amount raised once all the money has been banked.

The lucky Winners are:

1st Prize - J Perkins

Signed and Framed 2017 Brisbane Broncos Jersey

2nd Prize - Tania McAuliffe

$300 Fitbit

3rd Prize - Lucy May

Adult Bike

4th Prize - Donna Ayers

$100 Bunnings Voucher

5th Prize - Kay Dodd

$50 Hair / Makeup Voucher from Ingalisa

Follow your heart, not the herd

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:27:31 AEDT

We spoke with a group of Kindergarten students to find out what they had to say about going against the herd. They had some wise words for us on how we can care, respect and support each other in our schools.

Let’s start the year off right and prevent student bullying happening in our playgrounds, classrooms and online. If a group of 5-year-olds know the difference between right and wrong, shouldn’t everyone?

Video – Wise at 5

Duration – 1:08

Back to school

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:20:28 AEDT

The first day of high school and the return to school in the new year are busy times for your child – and for the entire family. To help you and your child get organised and enjoy the experience we've compiled some useful tips for each year group.

We want every student to be known, valued and cared for in our schools.

New Year 7 Students 2019

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:50:29 AEDT

Going to high school will be a new experience for your child. The school is likely to be much bigger than the primary school and your child may feel a little insecure at first. Instead of being a senior in a small school, they are now a beginner in a big school. However, it is also an exciting time with many opportunities and a broader curriculum. Please follow the link to a Department of Education resource to assist you and your child prepare for starting high school.

https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/going-to-a-public-school/our-public-schools/high-school/starting-high-school

2019 school budget allocations

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:59:13 AEDT

Like all NSW public schools, this week we will receive a School Budget Allocation Report with our funding for 2019. The report will help us manage our total budget delivered through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM).

The RAM supports schools through needs-based funding to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent allocation of funds. Our school has the flexibility to make local decisions based on the specific needs of our students.

We will use our 2019 funding to support students and improve educational outcomes. The school executive will continue to work with the school community as we implement the school plan using this needs-based funding.

Learn more about the 2019 RAM funding.

One vision mentoring

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 11:35:08 AEST

One vision mentoring program aims to build resilience, cognitive intelligence and health in participating students.

Anzac Day March 2018

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:37:13 AEST

Anzac Day 2018 will be held during the school holidays. Students of Banora Point High School are invited to attend the march on Wednesday 25^th April 2018.

Students will assemble at Jack Evens Boat Harbour (next to the children's playground), Boundary Street, Tweed Heads by 10:00am. All students are requested to be in a position by 10:10am for the 10:30am march.

Please join your Student Representative Council on this occasion, dressed in full school uniform including a hat and water bottle. Anzac Day March 2018 (pdf 95 KB)

Important notice to parents

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 10:01:18 AEST

LMBR financial system - how will it impact parents?

As mentioned in previous correspondence mailed to all families, all payments will be temporarily suspended from 12pm today, Friday 25th August 2017 until further notice. This includes credit card payments, POP, cash and cheque payments.

No payments will be accepted by our front office during this time. The reason for this interruption is due to our school conducting the rollover process to the new LMBR financial system.

Your patience in this regard is greatly appreciated.

Year 7-10 Parent/Teacher Interviews

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:37:15 AEST

Dear Parents

The Years 7 to 10 parent/teacher night is being held in the school library from 3.00 to 6.00pm on Tuesday the 25^th of July. The online booking system is now open to book a timeslot to discuss your student's progress with each of their teachers.

The discussions that take place at parent/teacher night are important in terms of assisting students, parents/carers and teachers plan for student success in maximising their achievement of course outcomes for the remainder of the year.

To book online follow the instructions in ‘the easiest way to book school interviews' information sheet below.

Booking Instructions (pdf 121 KB)

Parents and Citizens Meeting

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:37:14 AEST

The next P&C meeting will be held at 6:30pm on Monday the 7th August 2017. All parents and caregivers are welcome.

The P &C Committee can be contacted directly via email at banorapointhighschool@pandcaffiliate.org.au

Changes to School Payment Processes

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:37:14 AEST

Banora Point High School will transition to the new NSW Public Schools' finance system and a new bank account on 4 September 2017.

To ensure a smooth transition, there will be changes to the way we accept payments from parents and carers.

Direct deposits: As of 25 August 2017, we will no longer accept direct deposits into our current school bank account as we prepare to close this account and transition to the new one. Any payments made using direct deposit after this date cannot be properly allocated to a student's account in a timely manner. Please ensure you have made any outstanding direct deposits before 25 August 2017.
EFTPOS payments: We will not be able to accept EFTPOS payments between 30 August and 5 September 2017. Please ensure that you have made any outstanding EFTPOS payments before 30 August, 2017. From 5 September 2017, EFTPOS payments will be accepted as before.
Cash and cheque payments: Between 30 August 2017 and 4 September 2017, we will also not be able to accept payments by cash or cheque as we prepare to close our current bank account and transition to the new one. Please ensure that you have made any outstanding cash or cheque payments before 30 August 2017. From 5 September 2017, cash and cheque payments will be accepted as before.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we transition to our new finance system. If you have any questions, please contact the School Office on 07 5513 1960.

Year 11 & 12 Parent/Teacher interviews

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:37:14 AEST

Dear Parents

Parent/Teacher/Student interviews for Year 11 and 12 will be held at the school from 3pm to 6pm on Monday 15^th May 2017 . Bookings must be finalised before the 2.00pm, when bookings for this event will close.

For parents that do not have internet access, computer kiosks will be available at Reception from Friday onwards, for parents to make their own bookings. Parents may send a note to school with the approximate times they require, or phone the school on 0755131960. Students with written permission from parents may also have access to the kiosk. Interviews are strictly 10 mins and spaces are limited. If you require more time, please contact your teacher directly to make alternative arrangements.

Now you can book school interviews for the times that suit your family.

Go to www.schoolinterviews.com.au and follow these simple instructions.

Simply enter the code

9rs93

and press "Go"
THIS CODE CHANGES – DO NOT USE YOUR LAST EVENT'S CODE

Enter your details
Select the teachers you wish to see
Select the appointment times that suit your family best

When you click FINISH, your interview timetable will be emailed to you automatically. If you do not receive your email immediately –

Check your junk mail folder AND make sure you have spelled your email address correctly

You can return to www.schoolinterviews.com.au at any time, and change your interviews - until the bookings close on 16^th May 2016.

You may change your bookings, any time prior to the closing date, by re-visiting the www.schoolinterviews.com.au website, and using the event code. Remember to use the same name and email address, you used when you made your original booking. Parents wishing to change their interview times after the closing date, should contact the school directly on: 0755131960

We would love to hear what you think about online booking. If you get time, click on the "contact us" button on the www.schoolinterviews.com.au website, and leave some feedback - anonymously if you wish, but please include the school's name and suburb.

WEBSITE MAINTENANCE

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:37:15 AEST

There will be a scheduled outage from 6pm Friday 7th April to 8pm Sunday 9th April 2017 whilst network maintenance is being carried out.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

BPHS returns to fully operational from Tuesday 5th April

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:37:13 AEST

After meeting with the executive team at lunch today, we have determined the status of BPHS will return to full operation and back to regular business tomorrow.

Year 12 Exams will resume tomorrow, the updated examination timetable can be found in the Year 12 section of this website. The Preliminary Speech assessment will occur on Thursday with students handing in their hard copy to English staff tomorrow. Students who experience difficulty in meeting these assessment requirements will be supported through the regular assessment illness/misadventure process. Students will be reminded of this process at the beginning of each assessment and hard copies of the illness/misadventure form will be made available.

The Anzac Day assembly will be held during period 4 Friday 7^th Apr with the Music concert to follow at the beginning of Lunch.

The canteen will resume normal service from Tuesday.

Thank you for your patience and support during this time of crisis experienced by our community.

Mr Christopher Randle

Relieving Principal

Year 7 Vaccinations Rescheduled

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:37:15 AEST

Please be advised that the Year 7 vaccination program has been rescheduled and will be taking place this Thursday 6 April, 2017 at Banora Point High School.

School Operations UPDATE

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:37:14 AEST

Our thoughts and prayers are for those in our community who have been affected by the storm and the resulting flood waters.

BPHS will be OPEN with minimal supervision tomorrow.

Approximately 250 people have registered for support through the Evacuation Centre, including a bus load of 50 students from Coffs Harbour who were isolated by the closed motorway.

There has been no damage to the school. Please ensure you do not place yourself or others at risk by attending school tomorrow. Surfside buses will continue their service, however the Murwillumbah run will only reach as far as Terranora and Bilambil.

http://www.surfside.com.au/fri-mar-31-surfside-buslines-nsw-service-disruptions/

Year 12 Examinations will continue to be postponed until our school returns to regular operation.

Mr Christopher Randle

Relieving Principal

BPHS will remain open with minimal supervision Fri 31st Mar at this stage.

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:37:13 AEST

Hello Parents and Carers

We have been monitoring the weather and conditions throughout the day. Considering the forecast for tomorrow, the school will remain open with minimal supervision for students.

We are aware that the weather will have varied levels of impact for families and we encourage you to keep your children safe , with consideration given to keeping your child at home.

We will continue to monitor the weather and any change to this status will be shared via email, SMS and the school's website.

Please be aware that this arrangement has impacted Year 11 Speech Assessment Tasks and Year 12 Half Yearly Examinations. These assessment tasks planned to occur tomorrow will be postponed until further notice.

Christopher Randle

Relieving Principal Banora Point High School

School Closure - Update

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:37:13 AEST

Continuing heavy rains are causing concern for our community. Banora Point High School is assisting our community by facilitating an evacuation centre for those affected by the flood waters. The evacuation centre coordinator has just been advised that they may be required through tomorrow.

Students are not to attend school tomorrow as the school will be closed on Friday 31st March.

The school will remain open as an evacuation centre until Emergency Services advise otherwise.

Mr Christopher Randle

Relieving Principal, Banora Point High

2017 Start Dates

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:37:13 AEST

Please be advised that Years 7, 11 and 12 will commence school on Monday 30 January and Years 8, 9 and 10 will commence school on Tuesday 31 January.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone back.

Tell Them From Me Survey

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:37:15 AEST

The Tell Them From Me student feedback survey

This term, our school, like many other public schools in the state, will participate in a Department of Education initiative: the Tell Them From Me student feedback survey. The survey aims to help improve student learning outcomes and measures factors that are known to affect academic achievement and other student outcomes. The focus of the NSW-wide survey is on student wellbeing, engagement and effective teaching practices.

You may remember that our students also participated in a Tell Them From Me student survey in Term 1 this year. Asking students to complete the survey twice in one year allows us to identify trends in student responses as well as track engagement and motivation across the school year.

More information about the survey is available at: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-for-parents

The survey is a great opportunity for our students to provide us with valuable and quick feedback on what they think about school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them. Schools in Australia and around the world have used the Tell Them From Me survey to help improve how they do things at school.

I want to assure you that the survey is confidential. The survey is conducted online and will typically take less than 30 minutes to complete. It will be administered during school hours between 22 August and 21 October. Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary.

A consent form and FAQs for parents/carers about the survey is being sent home with students. If you do not want your child or children to participate, please return the form to school by Friday 26^th August 2016. Copies of the form and FAQs are available from the website above.

The Partners in Learning parent feedback survey

This Term, our school will be participating in the Partners in Learning parent survey, another part of the Tell Them From Me suite of surveys (student, teacher and parent surveys) on student engagement. The survey asks parents and carers questions about different factors that are known to impact on student wellbeing and engagement.

Running this survey will help our school understand parents' and carers' perspectives on their child's experience at school. These include: communication between parents/carers and staff, activities and practices at home and parent/carer views on the school's support of learning and behaviour. This valuable feedback will help our school make practical improvements.

The survey is conducted entirely online at home or on public computers. The survey will typically take 15 minutes or less to complete and is completely confidential. The parent survey will be conducted between 22 August and 21 October. Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary, however, your responses are very much appreciated.

You can access the Partners In Learning parent feedback survey here: https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/bphsttfm

Entertainment Book Fundraiser

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:37:14 AEST

Banora Point High is now selling the NEW 2016/2017 Entertainment Book or Digital Membership. Enjoy over $20000 worth of value including 50% OFF and 2 for 1 offers at some of the best local restaurants, cafes, attractions, hotel accommodation, travel and more, valid immediately – choose your way with the following:

The traditional Entertainment™ Book Membership that comes with the Gold Card and vouchers.
The Entertainment™ Digital Membership that puts the value of the Entertainment™ Book into your iPhone or Android smartphone!

The more Entertainment Memberships we sell, the more funds we raise to support our school

SEE WHAT IS IN THE NEW EDITION

Available now, the NEW 2016 | 2017 Gold Coast and Northern NSW Entertainment™ Memberships sell for just $60 and you'll receive over $20,000 in valuable offers you can use until 1 June, 2017.

Purchases can be made online or at the school - GET ONE NOW!

Yr 9&10 Half Yearly Examinations

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:37:15 AEST

Examination timetables have been posted in the school year section of the website for Year 9 and 10 Half Yealrly examinations.

NAPLAN 2016

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:37:14 AEST

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) will be completed by students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9, from Tuesday 10th May through to Thursday 12th May. Friday 13 May – A ‘catch-up' day is scheduled for students who missed a test or were absent on a test day.

In the Numeracy tests students do not require any measuring tools such as rulers or protractors. In Years 7 and 9 there will be two Numeracy tests: one where a calculator is allowed and one where calculators are not to be used. For the calculator test, the student should use the calculator that they currently use at school.

TUESDAY 10 MAY

WEDNESDAY 11 MAY

THURSDAY 12 MAY

Language Conventions

(Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar)

Writing

Reading

Numeracy

Additional information about NAPLAN can be found at www.nap.edu.au/NAPLAN/Parent_Carer_support/index.html.

Links:

Year 11 Subject Selection Evening Monday 2nd May

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:37:15 AEST

Students and parents are invited to attend the Subject Selection Evening for students enrolling in year 11 2017, Monday 2nd May, 6pm - 6.45pm.

HSC Timetables available for students NOW

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:37:14 AEST

Personalised HSC timetables for students are available via students online. If students have lost or forgotten their username and password, please contact the Careers Adviser, Ms Dreyer.

The 2016 HSC Written Examination timetable can be accessed by visiting the BOSTES website.

Stage 6 Curriculum Information Meeting for Year 11 and 12 students and their parents.

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:37:15 AEST

When: Tuesday 9th February, 2016 commencing at 6.30pm.

Where : Banora Point High School Library

The purpose of this meeting is to provide students and parents with information related to the 2015 Stage 6 (Year 11 and 12) students.

School Uniform Shop

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:37:15 AEST

The School Uniform Shop will be open Wednesday 27th Jan 9am - 2pm, Thursday 28th Jan 8am - 11am and Friday 29th Jan 8am - 11am.

You ca find the Uniform Shop at the top of the stairs behind the yellow tiled wall.

Parent/Teacher Interviews year 7 to 10

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:37:14 AEST

Dear Parents and Carers

Parent/Teacher interviews will be held at the school from 3pm to 6pm on Tuesday 21^stJuly 2015. Bookings must be finalised before the 2.30pm, when bookings for this event will close.

For parents that do not have internet access, please contact the school on 07 5513 1960.. Interviews are strictly 10 mins and spaces are limited. If you require more time, please contact your teacher directly to make alternative arrangements.

book school interviews for the times that suit your family.

Go to http://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code and follow these simple instructions.

Simply enter the code 6888Z and press "Go"
THIS CODE CHANGES – DO NOT USE YOUR LAST EVENT'S CODE

Enter your details
Select the teachers you wish to see
Select the appointment times that suit your family best

When you click FINISH, your interview timetable will be emailed to you automatically. If you do not receive your email immediately –

Check your junk mail folder AND make sure you have spelled your email address correctly

You can return to www.schoolinterviews.com.auat any time, and change your interviews - until the bookings close on 21^{st July} at 2.30pm.

School temporarily ceasing operations Friday 20th Feb

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:37:15 AEST

In response to NSW SES weather warnings receieved Thursday 19th February 2015, Banora Point High School will be closed for one day only Friday 20th February 2015. The school will resume Monday 23rd February.

If developments of this event require change to this organisation, notification will be made on this website.

Further information is available from the Bureau of Meteorology at www.bom.gov.au