OUR VISION
Byron Bay High School delivers a collaborative learning environment where students achieve excellence through our connection with community and land, creating holistic leaders of the future.
Contact us
Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions:
- Email - byronbay-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- Phone - 02 6685 8188 (8:20 am to 3:40 pm)
You can also find important school updates and further information on our website, School Bytes portal and app, and Facebook page:
- Website - https://byronbay-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/
- School Bytes Parent Portal - School Bytes | Log in to the parent portal
Term 1 2026
Week 5
- Mon 23 Feb to Wed 25 Feb - Years 9 and 10 Emu Gully camps | depart 7 am
- Mon 23 Feb - Year 9 PDHPE Swimming | Classes 9PEM, 9PES, 9PEU
- Tue 24 Feb - School tour for prospective families | 9:30 am
- Tue 24 Feb - FNC Swimming Carnival | Murwillumbah
- Tue 24 Feb - Year 7 2026 Welcome BBQ | 5 pm
- Tue 24 Feb - Year 10 PASS Beach Fitness and Aquatics
- Tues 24 Feb - Year 12 SLR Beach Fitness and Aquatics
- Wed 25 Feb - Embers Young Men's Empowerment Seminar
- Thu 26 Feb - Year 11 SLR Beach Fitness and Aquatics
- Thu 26 Feb - Year 9 PASS Beach Fitness and Aquatics
- Thu 26 Feb - Year 8 PDHPE Swimming | Classes 8PEG, 8PEI, 8PEL
- Thu 26 Feb - Year 10 PDHPE Swimming | Classes 10PEG, 10PEI, 10PEJ
- Fri 27 Feb - Year 9 PDHPE Swimming | Classes 9PEJ, 9PEA, 9PEL
- Fri 27 Feb - 16s and 18s Rugby League trials
- Fri 27 Feb - Year 10 PASS Beach Fitness and Aquatics
- Fri 27 Feb - Year 11 SLR Beach Fitenss and Aquatics
- Fri 27 Feb - University Roadshow
Week 6
- Mon 2 Mar - Years 7 and 11 Camp | Gold Coast
- Mon 2 Mar - Year 8 PDHPE Swimming | Classes 8PES, 8PEX
- Tue 2 Mar - FNC Opens Netball trials | Cavanbah Centre
- Tue 2 Mar - Year 11 SLR Beach Fitness and Aquatics
- Tue 2 Mar - Year 9 PASS Beach Fitness and Aquatics
- Thu 5 Mar - ADF Presentation
- Thu 5 Mar - Year 10 PASS Beach Fitness and Aquatics
- Thu 5 Mar - Year 12 SLR Beach Fitness and Aquatics
- Fri 6 Mar - Year 10 PDHPE Swimming | Classes 10PEA, 10PES, 10PEY
- Fri 6 Mar - Year 8 PDHPE Swimming | Classes 8PEA, 8PEM
- Fri 6 Mar - NC CHS Basketball | BISC
- Fri 6 Mar - Year 8 Girls Positive Body Image workshop
- Fri 6 Mar - Year 11 SLR Beach Fitness and Aquatics
Week 7
- Mon 9 Mar to Fri 13 Mar - South Passage Sailing
- Mon 9 Mar to Wed 11 Mar - First Nations Girls Cultural Camp
- Mon 9 Mar - NC CHS Swimmming | Kempsy
- Mon 9 Mar - Year 8 PDHPE Swimming | Classes 8PEG, 8PEI, 8PEL
- Mon 9 Mar - Year 10 PDHPE Swimming | Classes 9PEG, 9PEI, 9PEJ
- Mon 9 Mar - Year 9 PASS Beach Fitness and Aquatics
- Tue 10 Mar - FNC v NR Rugby Leage
- Tue 10 Mar - Year 10 PASS Beach Fitness and Aquatics
- Tue 10 Mar - Year 11 SLR Beach Fitness and Aquatics
- Tue 10 Mar - Year 9 PDHPE Swimming | Classes 9PEJ, 9PEA, 9PEL
- Thu 12 Mar - Year 7 2027 Information Evening | 5.30 pm
- Fri 13 Mar - NC CHS AFL
- Fri 13 Mar - Year 9 PDHPE Swimming | Classes 9PEJ, 9PEA, 9PEL
Week 8
- Tue 17 Mar - Koala Tree Planting
- Tue 17 Mar - Year 8 PDHPE Swimming | Classes 8PEA, 8PEM
- Tue 17 Mar - Year 10 Swimming | Classes 10PEA, 10PES, 10PEY
- Tue 17 Mar - P&C Meeting | Library | 7pm
- Wed 18 Mar - Koala Tree Planting
- Wed 18 Mar - Safer Drivers Course
- Thu 19 Mar to Thu 9 Apr - Italian Cultural Exchange
- Thu 19 Mar - FNC Touch | South Tweed Heads
- Thu 19 Mar - Year 10 PASS Beach Fitness
- Thu 19 Mar - Year 11 SLR Beach Fitness
- Thu 19 Mar - Year 9 PDHPE Swimming | Classes 9PEJ, 9PEA, 9PEL
- Fri 20 Mar - FNC Surfing Titles | Lennox head
- Fri 20 Mar - Year 8 PDHPE Swimming | Classes 8PES, 8PEX
You can always find out what's coming up by visiting the school calendar on our website:
Can you help our school by making a donation?
All donations are tax-deductible
We’re excited to share that our School Library Fund is now open for donations. Contributions are tax-deductible and will go directly toward improving and adding much needed resources for all our students. Please donate to our library fund today. Your support directly provides every child with access to new and additional learning resources.
Every contribution, big or small, will make a difference and is greatly appreciated.
To make a donation, please:
- Click on the link link above
- Select the ‘ADD ITEM’ button on the Online payment portal screen
- Category = General
- Select ‘1’ against the DGR Library Fund option
- Then press ‘Add’
- Select ‘ADD ITEMS’ button, where you will be taken to another screen to enter the amount you are donating
- Select the PAY NOW button
- On the next screen, please fill in your details (select either 'Business' or 'Other' in the Payment Type drop down menu)
- Press the PAY button and you will be redirected to the Service NSW online payment gateway to complete your payment.
- This transaction will appear on your bank statement as 0SCHOOLSONLINE 0000 PARRAMATTA AU, and a receipt will be provided.
Thank you for your ongoing support in helping us create an inspiring and effective learning environment for our students.
Year 7 2026 Welcome BBQ
Tuesday 24 February, from 5-6 pm
We are excited to invite our new Year 7 families to our Welcome BBQ next Tuesday! Date: Tuesday 24 February Time: 5:00–6:00 pm
Join us to meet your child’s teachers, connect with other Year 7 families, and celebrate the start of the school year together.
There’s no need to RSVP—just come along on the evening. A vegetarian option will be available. We look forward to meeting you!
Emu Gully Camps
New travel times for Years 9 and 10 Emu Gully campers!
Departure
- Monday 23 February - Arrive at BBHS at 7am for roll call and the packing of the bus.
- Departure is at 7.30am sharp! The bus waits for nobody!
Return
- Wednesday 25 February - Bues will now be due back into Byron Bay High School at around 5pm local time.
- You will need to organise for your child to be collected from school.
- If we are running late, it will be posted on the 'Byron Bay High School - Official' Facebook page. Please keep checking our Facebook page for updates as the afternoon progresses.
Omission: Swimming Carnival Record
Lawson breaks the Boys 50m Butterfly record!
Last week, we accidentally missed mentioning a new record that was broken at our swimming carnival.
A HUGE congratulations to Lawson K (Year 10) for setting an amazing new record in the 16 Years Boys 50m Butterfly with a time of 28.40 seconds!!!! We apologise Lawson for the oversight and celebrate this great achievement.
ASX Schools Sharemarket Game
Invitation to all students to register now
All students at Byron Bay High School are invited to register to trade shares in the ASX Schools Sharemarket Game, starting on 12 March. Before the Game students will learn about shares and selecting companies in which to invest.
Any students studying Commerce, Economics or Business Studies are automatically enrolled to trade shares in the Game.
All other interested students should see Mr Stevenson in the HSIE staffroom or email him at dale.stevenson@det.nsw.edu.au to register for the Game. Byron Bay High School is a leading school in this activity and in 2026 we look forward to continuing this tradition.
Your child’s timetable is important
Setting students up for a positive start to their school day
At high school, your child's timetable is very important. It tells them what classes they have each day - where they need to be and when. By looking at their timetable they can work out what books and equipment to bring to school and the names of their teachers for each subject. When students lose or come to school without their timetable it can cause them undue anxiety. They can miss out on vital learning in the classroom as they try to find out where they should be. It's important that your child stores a copy of their timetable in a secure location so they know where to find it.
Learning how to look after their belongings and keep track of their timetable is an important life skill.
Parents, please help your child to take a photocopy of their timetable and keep it in a variety of safe locations, i.e. a diary, the front pocket of their back pack, stick a copy in the front of each workbook, etc. Having access to their timetable sets them up for a positive start to their school day.
Due to the morning workload on the counters and phones, our office staff CAN NOT help your child access another copy of their timetable before the bell goes.
What can students do if they have lost their timetable?
If your child loses the printout of their timetable we encourage them to independently:
- Visit their Year Advisor/s in their faculty staffroom to request another printout before the 9 am bell.
- Log into their Department of Education Student Portal and access the online version through the 'Edval' tab - they can do this at home or in the school Library.
- Visit the timetable checking screen on the counter at the office - students can do this once they receive their student card.
Senior study periods
Information for Year 11 and 12 students and parents
For our Senior students, it’s important to know the rules about study (free) periods:
Year 11
Year 11 students must be at school from 9 am to 3:30 pm, every school day. They are not allowed to leave the school grounds during this time.
During free periods on their timetable, Year 11 students are to undertake study in the Library, and use this time to complete assigned homework and assessment tasks.
Year 12
Year 12 students have a bit more flexibility. They need to arrive at school and sign in before their first class of the day. Once they finish their last class, they can sign out and leave the school grounds. Students must sign in before the bell goes for their first class. If they sign in after the bell, they will be marked as LATE and parents/carers will receive a Late sms. If you have any questions about these rules, please contact the school office. We appreciate your support in helping keep our students safe and focused on their studies!
Year 7 2027 Information Evening
For current Year 6 families and other prospective families
As we settle in our new Year 7 2026 students, it's also time to start thinking about Year 7 enrolments for next year! If your child is currently in Year 6 and interested in joining Byron Bay High School in 2027, we invite you to our Information Evening.
- Thursday, 12 March 2026
- 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
- Byron Bay High School Hall
This event is a great chance to:
- Discover all that Byron Bay High School has to offer
- Meet our Principal and teaching staff
- Learn about the Year 6 to Year 7 transition process
- Tour our school campus
While the session focuses on families preparing for Year 7 in 2027, everyone interested in learning more about our school is welcome to attend.
We’re very proud of our school community and our students’ achievements. Our annual Information Evening is the perfect opportunity to explore why Byron Bay High School could be the right choice for your family. We look forward to seeing you there!
ATSI Homework Club
Supporting First Nations student success
Our Homework Club is a fantastic, free opportunity for First Nations students to strengthen their learning, build confidence, and achieve their best. Held in the Library every Monday afternoon from 3:40 to 4:40 pm, the club provides a quiet, supportive space equipped with all the resources you need to succeed.
Students will be supported by a highly skilled Maths tutor, experienced English teachers, and a dedicated HSIE teacher specialising in Years 7–10. With enough notice, we can also arrange specialty tutors to support specific subjects or assignments.
Please note that transport is not provided, and students will need to be picked up after the session or make their own way home.
By taking part, students will be contributing to the important goal of closing the gap in education outcomes — while developing strong study habits, confidence, and pride in their learning journey.
- Location: Byron Bay High School Library
- Contact: eli.pietens@det.nsw.edu.au
What's on at The Byron Bay Youth Activities Centre
Some of the great programs and sessions on offer to young people in the Byron Shire
Safer Drivers Course for Learners
- Cost - $140 (free course for Concession Card holders)
- Date - Tuesday 3 March or 17 March, 4 to 7 pm
- Where - Byron Youth Activity Centre (The YAC) - 1 Gilmore Crescent Byron Bay
To attend the course learner drivers need to:
- have a valid learner licence
- be under 25 years of age
- have completed at least 50 log book hours of on-road driving (excluding any 3 for 1 bonus hours)
- have included night driving in some of those hours.
Register for the Safer Driver course via the YAC website:
For more information, call 6685 7777 or email info@bys.org.au
Barista Course
Learn how to make the perfect espresso, latte, cappuccino, and more. Gain industry knowledge to help you get into the cafe employment. For young people aged between 15 to 24.
- Date - Tuesday 3 March or 17 March, 4 to 7 pm
- Cost - $100
To book the Barista course visit:
In the community
Up and coming events in our local community
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