Byron Breeze tERM 1 weEK 3 2026

Last week, our Swimming Carnival was a fantastic day of energy, enthusiasm and school spirit. It was great to see students getting involved, whether racing for points, cheering on their friends or simply having a go. Records fell like autumn leaves, the boat races took on a life of their own with some very creative techniques, and the belly flop competition proved to be a real crowd favourite once again.

Year 12 helped the students get some revenge on their teachers with their ice bucket fundraiser, (personal note … it was actually very refreshing!), raising money to celebrate their end-of-year Formal was never more fun!   A huge thank you to all our staff, student helpers and supporters who helped make the day such a success.

Records broken!

13 Years Boys - Mattia B - 200m Freestyle (2.18.33), 100m Freestyle (1.04.33), 100m Breaststroke (1.30.13), 100 fly (1.16.25), 50m Freestyle (29.03)

16 Years Boys - Lawson K – 200m Freestyle (2.15.75), 100m Freestyle (57.39), 100m Fly (1.04.69), 50m Backstroke (31.74), 100m Backstroke (1.10.25), 50m Freestyle (25.70)     

Age champions

Boys:

• 12 Years Boys - Michael B
• 13 Years Boys - Mattia B
• 14 Years Boys - Levi H
• 15 Years Boys - Dylan J
• 16 Years Boys - Lawson K
• 17 Years Boys - Jude B

Girls

• 12 Years Girls - Violet B
• 13 Years Girls - Freya B
• 14 Years Girls - Eve L
• 15 Years Girls - Amelia M
• 16 Years Girls - Eva B

Colour House winner

• Congratulations to Dolphins! (yellow)

FNC Qualifiers

Students who have qualified to represent the school at the Far North Coast Swimming Carnival on Tuesday 24 February will receive consent and payment information via an email to their parents. Please return the consent notes as soon as possible. If your child is unable to compete at this carnival, please notify Mrs Caoyonan ASAP so positions can be offered to other students. Mrs Kelley Caoyonan - Sports Coordinator and PDHPE teacher

Our amazing student volunteers

Making a difference in our community

A HUGE thank you to our amazing student volunteers who gave their time and energy to support the Byron Public School Swimming Carnival on Monday 9 February.

By stepping up as volunteers, our students helped the primary school run a smooth, safe and efficient carnival. From assisting with events to supporting younger swimmers and staff, their positive attitude and willingness to help made a real difference on the day.

Opportunities like this not only support our local school communities but also allow our students to demonstrate leadership, responsibility and community spirit.

A big well done and thank you to all students involved — you represented our school proudly!

Mrs Kelley Caoyonan - Sports Coordinator and PDHPE teacher

Love is in the air!

Year 12 Valentine's Day Fundraiser

This week, our incredible Year 12 cohort at Byron Bay High School brought colour, laughter and a whole lot of love to the campus with a fantastic Valentine’s Day fundraiser. Yesterday was the main event, with students dressing in themed gear, warming up their vocal cords and roaming the school to deliver surprise serenades. Songs rang out across classrooms and playgrounds as messages were delivered to unsuspecting recipients – prompting reactions that ranged from delight, to shock, to good-natured embarrassment.

Love letters were also signed, sealed and successfully delivered throughout the day.

A big congratulations to Nixon in Year 7, who came closest to guessing the number of lollies in the jar. Enjoy all 178 of them, Nixon!

At break times, students lined up for face painting, a popular bake sale and refreshing snow cones, which were especially appreciated in the heat. Thank you to everyone who supported the fundraiser by purchasing an item or sending a serenade. Every dollar raised will help support the Year 12 student’s Formal later in the year. Year Adviser Mr Humphreys said he was incredibly proud of the initiative and teamwork shown by the cohort, who planned and ran the entire day themselves. Well done, Year 12 – a wonderful effort and a great way to spread some joy across the school. Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

School photos

It was wonderful to see all our students looking smart and proud in their full school uniforms today, ready for their 2026 school photos. The day was filled with smiles and excitement as students posed for memories that will last a lifetime. If your child didn't bring home an order form, but you would like to purchase photos, don’t worry! Simply visit 'The School Photographer’s' website and use our school's photography code 4TUC73Q5 to place your order:

Thank you to everyone who helped make photo day a smooth and enjoyable experience! The catch up photo day is Friday 20 February for anyone who missed an individual or sibling photo today.

Year 7 2026 Welcome BBQ

Tuesday 24 February, from 5-6 pm

We invite all our current Year 7 families to join us on Tuesday 24 February, for a Welcome BBQ in our beautiful school grounds. Come along and meet your child's teachers, as well as other families in your child's Year 7 cohort. There is no need to RSVP, simply turn up on the evening. A vegetarian option will be available.

We look forward to meeting you!

Head lice

Awareness and prevention

We have had some cases of head lice reported to the school. If your child is complaining of an itchy head, it is worthwhile checking their hair and treating if necessary. To help prevent the spread of head lice, NSW Health suggests the following:

• Regularly check your child’s hair, especially behind the ears and at the nape of the neck.
• Tie long hair back to reduce the chance of lice spreading.
• Avoid sharing hats, brushes, combs, and hair accessories.
• Encourage children to avoid head-to-head contact during play and other activities.
• If head lice are found, follow recommended treatment guidelines promptly to stop the spread.

Thank you for your support in keeping our school community healthy.

Introducing new e-bike guidelines

What you need to know about e-bikes at BBHS

In response to dangerous conditions on the roads and lack of secure parking on our school grounds students in Years 7-10 will no longer be allowed to ride their e-bikes to school and park them on school grounds.   Traditional push bikes, with safety helmets, are still an acceptable form of transport to school. Students will need to lock their traditional push bikes in the dedicated bike racks near the basketball courts.  

Students are not permitted to chain their e-bikes to any external school or council fencing. If they do so, they run the risk of it being stolen or moved.

There is also no longer a designated bike entry/exit gate in the morning. The gate on Bangalow Road will now be locked in the morning and all students will need to enter and leave via the pedestrian gate on Arakwal Court.

Students in Years 11 and 12 are still permitted to ride e-bikes to school and park them on school grounds (in the designated racks near the basketball courts). Year 11 and 12 students who ride e-bikes to school will need to register them with the front office. Senior students will then get a red tag to attach to their e-bike while they are on school grounds.

The School Bytes Parent Portal

Our School Bytes Parent Finance Portal is available for parents and carers to easily track your Statement of Account. Parents and carers can visit the portal at any time to:

• make payments quickly and securely
• view your statement of account
• view payment history
• track available credit
• grant your consent for upcoming events

If you have not yet registered for the portal, please do so by accessing the 'Make a payment' link on our school website. You can also download the School Bytes app directly onto your phone:

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