Mrs Bridie Beard - Head Teacher

“WE FOSTER AN INCLUSIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY, INSPIRING STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL BEST BY BECOMING LIFELONG LEARNERS, CRITICAL THINKERS AND HEALTHY CREATIVE MEMBERS OF A GLOBAL SOCIETY.”

welcome

Welcome Mr Peter Howes who will be in the Relieving Principal chair for Term 4.

hsc examinations

The 2023 HSC Examinations began last week and will continue for the next three weeks. Please find the 2023 HSC Examination timetable through the link below.

We wish Year 12 the best during the examination period and in their future endeavours.

NEW STUDENT MOBILE PHONE MANAGEMENT PLAN

You may have heard about the changes regarding mobile phone use in NSW high schools beginning in Term 4, 2023.

Banora Point High School acknowledges the educational value of technology in supporting and enhancing educational outcomes and student wellbeing. We also recognise mobile phones may cause harm if used inappropriately. We are committed to supporting our students to use them in safe, responsible and respectful ways to enhance student learning and engagement.

After careful consideration with our key stakeholders including the Student Representative Council (SRC), P&C, staff and executive teams, we have decided to proceed by using the strategy of keeping mobiles phones off and away, to reduce the distractions to students in the classroom.

Important changes in term 4

The mobile phone ban will apply during all school hours, including break times such as during lunch and recess, as well as while students are on school-organised excursions. Students will still be able to carry their phones while travelling to and from school. Individual student requests for exemption will be managed by the Principal and assessed by the school, for medical and learning needs.

The new strategy is being implemented to increase focus in classrooms, remove distractions and also promote positive social interaction, while reducing the potential for online bullying.

We look forward to working with you and the students, to make sure everyone is aware of the changes, and will continue to provide information updates directly to you via students, on our school website and through our social media channels. We are excited to make our school a mobile phone-free space to improve learning and engagement, however, we will always make sure you can contact your child in an emergency.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school directly on 07 5513 1960

Mr Rob Devoy - Relieving Principal

• Monday 16 October - HSC Examinations continuing
• Tuesday 17 October - Schools Spectacular Rehearsal - BPHS Hall 9am-3pm
• Tuesday 17 October - Milk Bar Shopping Excursion - Support Unit - 9:40-10:40am
• Wednesday 18 October - TAP Beach Volleyball Excursion - Coolangatta Beach
• Wednesday 18 October - NC Secondary Futsal Finals - Coffs Harbour
• Thursday 19 October - Bronco's Workshop - BPHS
• Thursday 19 October - FNC 3x3 Basketball - Cavanbah Centre, Byron Bay
• Friday 20 October - Girls in Sport Program - Centaur Primary School - 1pm
• Wednesday 25 October - TAP Lawn Bowls Excursion - Banora Greens
• Friday 27 October - International Teachers Day
• Friday 27 October - Girls in Sport Program - Centaur Primary School - 1pm
• Friday 27 October - FNC Volleyball - Kingscliff

REMINDER - EDUCATION HARDSHIP FUNDS

This is a reminder to utilise Education Hardship Funds before the end of the school year. The funds will be available to use until Tuesday, 19 December. At Banora Point High School, these funds are able to be utilised for:

• Canteen vouchers up to a value of $200.00
• Uniform shop orders
• Excursion payments
• Subject and course charges

Please note, that the Education Hardship Fund cannot be utilised for the payment of voluntary contributions such as the voluntary school contribution, the voluntary technology levy and the new P&C voluntary contribution.

If you have not previously contacted the school, either by email, by phone or in person at the school office, to advise that you would like the Education Hardship Funds allocated to course/ subject charges or in the ways as outlined above, please do so at your earliest convenience.

If you have any queries in relation to your statement of account or the hardship fund, please don’t hesitate to contact the school administration office either by phone on 07 5513 1960 or by email at banorapnt-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Orders can be placed online directly with Daylight Sportswear. Order forms are also available for both the BPHS Junior School (Years 7 to 10) and the BPHS Senior School (Years 11 and 12) on our website. These can be completed and given to the uniform store directly during the hours listed below. Payment can be made to the Daylight Schoolwear Store by EFTPOS/Mastercard/VISA card or cash. No cheques accepted. Payments for school uniforms can be made at the uniform shop only , not the school administration office.

Save water to delay restrictions

Following the El Nino declaration by the Bureau of Meteorology and less than average rainfall now forecast for the Northern Rivers, Tweed Shire Council is urging everyone in the Tweed to save water to prolong the shire’s water supply.

Without significant rain, the Tweed is heading into water restrictions. Council is asking everyone who lives, works and plays in the Tweed to unite and save water now.

Level 1 water restrictions for most of the Tweed will be triggered when the Clarrie Hall Dam level drops to 85% full. If each of us is using less than 160 litres of water a day when water restrictions are introduced, we delay the need to impose harsh restrictions during extended dry periods.

Some great water-saving tips for families include cleaning hard outdoor surfaces with a broom not a hose, mulching your garden, keeping your showers to 4 minutes, doing full loads of washing and fixing your water leaks indoors and out.

In 2020, Council banned water carting from Tyalgum and Uki. Whenever water restrictions are triggered, Council bans water carting from elsewhere in the Tweed to other local government areas.

Council is currently completing planning works for the proposed raising of Clarrie Hall Dam to increase the volume of water that can be stored, securing our water supply in the face of climate change and population growth.

TS Vampire Australian Navy Cadets run a fun team orientated community group for youth development out of Dry Rock Road, Tweed Heads for youth aged 13 to 17.

TS Vampire Australian Navy Cadets are a leading provider of youth development experiences with a maritime focus with the support of the Royal Australian Navy.

Experiences include water based activities such as sailing, kayaking, canoeing and swimming, international and national adventure training trips, weekly land based training parades undertaking the new training continuum with drones, robotics, STEM, cooking, Skills at Arms and other fun maritime activities include tall ship sea rides.

Cadets have the opportunity to climb through the ranks while undergoing such training, developing their leadership and teamwork skills in a safe, fun environment run by skilled staff trained in a variety of areas.

The TS Vampire Australian Navy Cadet unit operates on Saturdays and we are currently looking for new recruits to join our team.

Please make contact via email at TSVampire@navycadets.gov.au or via phone on 07 5524 2527