It is hard to believe that when people are reading this edition of the newsletter that we have finished Week 5 of Term 4!  As usual, there has been lots going on and things will get busier for students and staff as we approach the end of the school year over the coming weeks.

Pink Week

Last week all staff and students participated in Pink Week which was related to BHS taking part in Breast Cancer Awareness Month. At the end of the week we were hoping students could explain what Breast Cancer is, identify risk factors that can contribute to Breast Cancer diagnosis, understand and explain the prevalence of Breast Cancer within the wider community and understand their role in helping to make a difference. I know Mr Munday was very thankful to everyone for their support and effort in decorating over the course of the week. Awesome to see the all the pink and the purpose that this created for some of the kids.

Student Free Day

Last Friday was our Professional Learning Day, where staff worked together further unpacking the Respectful Relationships Education package. We looked at what this package will look like at a whole school level and areas we need to focus on to continue to support student wellbeing. Staff also worked on online modules that relate to the Department’s priority of literacy. Time was also spent by teaching staff reflecting on a recent lesson that was filmed in terms of the effectiveness of their teaching practices. Lastly, some staff completed their first aid qualification to ensure that they can support students on excursions for the remainder of 2024 and into 2025.

Athletics Carnival

Students participated in the Athletics Carnival yesterday and today.  Although at the time of writing there were no specific results to report on, the weather was kind and the behaviour, attitude and participation rate of those in attendance was a high standard as always. Many thanks must go to our wonderful HPE staff for the organisation and preparation that has ensured the smooth running of the program over the two days of the carnival.

The Inter-high Division 1 Athletics Carnival will be held on Wednesday December 4. The HPE staff will announce the representative team as soon as possible so that BHS can look to extend its inter-high success to an amazing 21 carnivals overall. The program for the Inter-high Carnival will be shared with students once it is received.

Year 10/11 Transition

Our Year 10 students are halfway through the final term of their high school life. Many of our students will be continuing their education at Hellyer College, whilst there are also several students who have already successfully gained apprenticeships, which is also fantastic to see. I know the MDT department are regularly updating their ‘wall of fame’ to recognise these students. Orientation Day for the Grade 10 students will be on December 5 where students will spend a whole day at Hellyer College, participating in lessons from the subjects that they enrolled in at the end of Term 3.

We’ll be sure to communicate any information related to end of year events with students and families but if you’d like some clarification, please contact our school office.