Dear Year 12 Parents, Carers and Students,
Year 12 is always a very exciting time for students. This year will mark the end of their formal schooling and is a significant point in their educational journey.
Please find below some key information and dates to add to your diary.
...Year 12 2024 key dates...
Term 3
- Tuesday 24 September - Year 12 End of Year excursion
- Wednesday 25 September - 'Preparing for Success' Year 12 Information Morning
- Thursday 26 September - Year 12 Graduation Breakfast and Presentation Assembly
Term 4
- Tuesday 15 October - HSC written exams start (see timetable information below)
- Friday 8 November - HSC written exams will finish no later than this date
- Tuesday 12 November - Year 12 Formal
- Wednesday 18 December - HSC results released
...Term 3 | Week 10...
Year 12's last official week of school!
Monday 23 September
- Last normal school day for students
Tuesday 24 September
- All day Year 12 excursion | from 8:15 am
Year 12 students are invited to attend an excursion to Skirmish Gold Coast – Outdoor Paintball at Mudgeerabah, QLD on Tuesday 24 September.
This will be the last excursion the students will attend together as a group. Our aim is to have as many students attend as possible to make it a fun time that they will remember forever.
Students will travel together on a chartered bus, leaving school at 8:15 am and return by 3:30 pm.
On the day students will need to bring:
- Enclosed footwear
- Suitable active wear clothing that can get dirty
- A change of clothes for the trip home
- Photo ID
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle and food
- Students may also like to purchase extra paintballs at the venue (at their own cost)
Parent/carer consent and payment is required for this excursion. Please refer to the email sent to parents and carers on 9 August for the link to the online form. The due date for consent and payment is this coming Monday 16 September.
Wednesday 25 September
- 'Preparing for Success' Year 12 Information Morning
- 8:30 am | BBQ Breakfast
- 9:00 am | short Information Session in the PAC
The Year 12 Information Session will feature guest speakers, including the Byron Bay High School HSC Presiding Officer. The session is designed to inform and support students leading up to, and including, the exam period and beyond.
After the Information Session students may sign out through the school office or study in the library.
Thursday 26 September
- Year 12 Graduation Breakfast, followed by the Presentation Assembly
- Breakfast | from 8 am in the school grounds
- Presentation Assembly | starts at 9:15 am in the school hall
Breakfast from 8 am | In recognition of their hard work and achievements during their 6 years at high school, all Year 12 students and their families are invited to share a breakfast (provided by BBHS) with our teachers and staff.
Coffee Cart will be onsite - bring your own mug!
Year 12 Presentation Assembly 9:15 am | Immediately following the breakfast students will be presented with their HSC folio, reference and awards.
Full school uniform is required if students wish to be presented on stage. The school can assist with providing uniform items for those who require them.
We look forward to joining you for this celebration!
Other important information
School references
Students requiring a reference will need to see Ms Collins before end of Term 3.
Final week of school
At Byron Bay High School we encourage our students to celebrate in an enjoyable and positive way. There is no such thing as a 'Muck Up Day'. There will be no disruption to the school or to the learning of other students.
We remind students and parents that antisocial activities are not appropriate at any time or place and that students should not expect to be exempt from the rules of the school or the law on the basis of their status as Year 12 students. A suspension from school in the last week may affect a student's ability to attend the Year 12 Formal in November. We have spoken directly to students about this.
Signing out of school for the last time
When a student has completed all of their HSC examinations, they must officially sign out of the school by collecting a Leaver's Form from the front office. They must also return all school text books, equipment, library books and locker keys, plus pay any outstanding school fees.
It is recommended that students allocate time at the end of their last HSC exam to complete this process. To gain the necessary signatures from teachers, the Library and Ms Collins (Deputy Principal) students should allow at least 30 minutes.
Students should start clearing out their lockers, return the key, plus any library books and textbooks to the Library before 8 November.
2nd hand uniforms
If you have any BBHS uniform items looking for a new home, please consider donating them to our school Office. We would be grateful for uniform items that are in good, clean condition.
...Term 4 | Week 1...
2024 HSC exam timetable
15 October - 9 November
Students can now access their personal exam timetable on the NESA website. The timetable lists all their written exams. It also provides details on any other exams they have entered for, including oral exams for languages, performance exams and submitted works. Written exams will take place in the John Collins Memorial Auditorium (School Hall) or nominated classrooms for smaller classes.
It is extremely important that students are aware of their exam dates and times, plus the equipment they will need.
Students should arrive at school 20 minutes before the start of each exam.
All students should also make sure that their details, including their mobile phone number and personal email address are correct with NESA (Students Online) , as this is where their HSC results will be sent to.
Distance Education students must ensure they are aware of the requirements for their courses.
If a student is sick for a HSC exam
If a student is sick for an exam they will need a medical certificate and make contact with the HSC Presiding Officer on the day of the exam. The NESA Illness/Misadventure process will also need to be completed.
NESA HSC Study Guide
The HSC Study Guide is out now, packed with everything HSC students need to kick their exam goals!
Students can find exam advice from teachers and past students, learn how to nail their study routine, and test their knowledge with the ultimate HSC quiz!
Year 12 Formal 2024
....Tuesday 12 November 2024....
After much planning, we are pleased to advise you of the details for the Formal.
Please be aware that this is a drug, alcohol and smoking free event - Security will be present at the venue.
- When: Tuesday 12 November 2024
- Where: Lennox Head Cultural Centre, 1 Mackney Lane, Lennox Head
- When: 5:30 pm to 8 pm
- Cost: $50 per head, includes a light meal and non-alcoholic drinks (see below for ticket details)
NOTE: Please email our school office if your Year 12 student is NOT attending the Formal.
Menu and seating
Thank you to all the families who have advised us of their dietary requirements. We can confirm that for the Year 12 Formal the meal will be banquet style, consisting of shared plates in the centre of each table. The shared plates will consist of:
- a protein/meat plate
- a vegetable plate
- a potato plate
- a salad plate
There will be no assigned seating on the night. Families are asked to find a table upon arrival.
Formal tickets details
There are 3 tickets available per student. $150 (3 tickets at $50 each) will be invoiced to your school Statement of Account.
The 3 allocated tickets include the student and 2 family members (no partners or friends).
** If a student requires more than the 2 allocated family tickets they can see Ms Marcus in person to discuss. **
On Thursday 1 August, parents and carers were sent an email with a link to purchase the Formal tickets. Once you have paid for your tickets, please reply to the email with any dietary requirements.
Payment for the Formal tickets can be made through your School Bytes Statement of Account, the online link we will email to you, or in person at our school office (cash or card). All Formal tickets will need to be purchased by the end of Term 3 - Friday 27 September. After this date, once we confirm numbers with the caterers, unfortunately late requests will not be accepted.
Year 12 Formal fundraising
During the course of this year, the Year 12 students have been participating in fundraising activities to raise money for their Formal. Mr Sawyer has worked with the students to organise the fundraising opportunities. The Year 12 students have hosted cake stalls, sold snow cones and hosted BBQ's to raise money.
Thank you to all the students and their wonderful parents who were involved in these fundraising opportunities. The Formal is sure to be a very special and memorable evening for all the Year 12 students as a result.
Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions.
Kind Regards,
Byron Bay High School