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
- Facebook - Follow us at 'Byron Bay High School Official'
Term 2 2025
Week 9
- Mon 23 Jun - Year 12 HSC Biology Study Day
- Tue 24 Jun - Year 9 Geography mandatory fieldwork | RESCHEDULED DATE
- Tue 24 Jun - NC Open Boys Tennis Championships | Grafton
- Tue 24 Jun - Year 12 Teen Defensive Driving Course | Norwell QLD
- Tue 24 Jun - Art and Drama Showcase evening | from 4.30 pm
- Wed 25 Jun to Fri 27 Jun - Year 10 Outdoor Education Girraween NP Camp
- Wed 25 Jun - Year 12 Chemistry HSC Study Day | BBHS
- Wed 25 Jun - Year 11 Geography and Legal Studies Lismore excursion
- Thu 26 Jun - Year 8 Positive Rewards excursion | Palace Cinema
- Thu 26 Jun - Small Primary Schools Athletics Carnival | student helpers
- Fri 27 Jun - Year 12 Mathematics Standard HSC Study Day | BBHS
- Fri 27 Jun -Coorabell Primary School Athletics Carnival | student helpers
- Fri 27 Jun - Senior Music Showcase evening | 5.30 pm
Week 10
- Mon 30 Jun - Year 9 Positive Rewards excursion | Palace Cinemas
- Tue 1 Jul - Year 7 Positive Rewards excursion | Palace Cinemas
- Wed 2 Jul - Open Boys Soccer Final Vs Kirawee High School
- Thu 3 Jul - Byron Bay Public School Athletics Carnival | student helpers
- Fri 4 Jul - LAST DAY OF TERM 2 | MINIMUM SUPERVISION
Term 3 2025
Week 1
- Mon 21 Jul - STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY
- Tue 22 Jul - First day of Term 3 for all students | Timetable DAY 4
- Tue 22 Jul - Junior Touch Football Gala Day | Ballina
- Wed 23 Jul - Years 7-10 Term 3 Sport starts
- Sun 27 Jul - Japanese Exchange students arrive
Week 2
- Mon 28 Jul to Fri 1 Aug - Year 11 Hospitality Placements
- Tue 29 Jul - Year 10 Northern Rivers Career Expo | Lismore
- Thu 31 Jul - NC Athletics Carnival | Cudgen
- Thu 31 Jul - Parent Teacher Interviews | Evening 1
- Fri 1 Aug - Preliminary Biology and EES mandatory field work
A reminder for all motorists in our local area
School zone rules are in place to protect our children
In New South Wales (NSW), school zones are in place to protect children during school travel times, with a 40km/h speed limit active during specific hours.
The 40km/h speed limit is active in our shared BBHS and St Finbarr's school zone from 8 am to 9:30 am and 2:30 pm to 4 pm, and consists of the sign posted section of Bangalow Road and all of Arakwal Court.
The reduced speed limit in our school zone helps to protect children on their way to and from school. It also reduces the risk and potential severity in the event of an accident.
We have been witnessing some very dangerous driving behaviour and illegal parking by parents and carers using our school zone. Motorists who don’t obey the rules face heavy fines and demerits.
Please think about the safety of the students first when driving and parking in our school zone, and adhere to the following:
- Drive under the 40km/h speed limit in school zones as these are the busiest times and places.
- Give way to buses pulling out – watch for bus flashing lights.
- Always park in the designated parking spaces and turn legally. Avoid dangerous manoeuvres like U-turns over double white lines and also three-point turns.
- Always give way to pedestrians and bike riders on the designated crossing, especially when entering and leaving Arakwal Court.
- Drop off and pick up students on the school side of the road in our school's designated drop-off and pick-up area. Never call out to children to cross the road.
- Make sure students get out of the car on the kerb side of the road to be away from passing traffic.
"Speeding, even just a couple of kilometres over the limit, could be the difference between being able to stop in time or not at all, and in a school zone, this could mean hurting a child".
We thank you for your support.
Parent Teacher Interviews
Save the dates!
Our Parent Teacher Interview evenings will take place on:
- Thursday 31 July, 4pm-6pm
- Tuesday 5 August, 4pm-6pm
Invites will be emailed out to parents and carers on Monday 23 June (afternoon) and the link will close on Friday 4 July.
Let’s build Byron Bay High School a COLA!
Can you help us build this essential structure for our students?
Did you know that making a voluntary donation to a school's building fund is tax deductible? The ATO allows you to claim deductions for donations to a school building fund for your child's school.
As the financial year ends, we’re asking our school community to help us fund a Covered Outdoor Learning Area (COLA) over the basketball courts.
Why a COLA?
- Year-round UV protection for our students
- All-weather outdoor exercise space
- Flexible area for learning and school events
- Keeps students active all year round, no matter the weather
The BBHS P&C has long pushed for this upgrade, but in 2024, the NSW Department of Education rejected the project, citing existing covered areas as being sufficient. After Tropical Cyclone Alfred hit our area, Education Minister Prue Car made a visit to BBHS and witnessed firsthand the dire need for facility upgrades. Yet the current Department update on the COLA project is that it is "under consideration" for 2025–2026 funding.
We can't afford to wait years for this! Our students need it now. To show our commitment, we want to raise the funds and get the ball rolling.
Be part of the legacy that will provide invaluable space for our teenage community.
Let’s act now! Every donation - big or small – will bring us closer to a space where our students can learn, play, and thrive in all weather conditions.
You can make a tax free donation to the Byron Bay High School Building Fund here:
If you have any questions, please contact the P&C Association at bbhspandc@gmail.com
Thank you from your The Byron Bay High School Parents and Citizens (P&C) Association
Showcasing our creative students!
We always love to showcase the amazing creative talents we have here at Byron Bay High School. Parents, family members and friends are invited to come along and support our students at the following showcases and performances happening next week:
Tuesday 24 June, from 4:30 pm
- The Years 7-11 Art and Photography exhibition will be open from 4:30 - 5:45 pm in the Office foyer.
- The Year 10 Drama performance ‘Can You Relate?’ from 6 - 7 pm in the BBHS Performing Arts Centre (PAC). Please be aware that seating in the PAC is limited to a maximum of 80 people.
Friday 27 June, from 5:30 pm
- The Senior Music evening will occur in the same week, and will take place in the PAC on Friday 27 June, from 5:30 - 7 pm. Come along and kick off your weekend in style!
‘Can You Relate?’... Year 10 Drama performs for primary schools
Supporting Positive Outcomes Through Theatre (S.P.O.T.T)
Last Friday, as part of their S.P.O.T.T. project work, our dedicated and talented Year 10 Drama class staged their first live performance of their original play ‘Can You Relate?’ for an audience of Stage 3 students from Bangalow, The Pocket and Goonengerry Public Schools.
The staff and students from these visiting schools were thrilled with the show, and the Year 10s conducted a thought-provoking Q&A with the students and their teachers afterwards.
The Year 5 and 6 audience overwhelmingly agreed that the play was deeply relevant for them and felt a strong connection to the characters, situations and feelings the play evoked. The feedback from those schools who came has been heartwarmingly positive.
The content creation of ‘Can You Relate?’ occurred over 3 months of hard work in our Year 10 Drama class. It began with a range of research, investigative and critical processes, moving into creative improvisation and devising processes, and then into rehearsal and performance.
This years’ topic garnered from Stage 3 students and their teachers was ‘human connections’ or 'relationships', which became the driving motor for our work. Four stories are woven into the play, each dealing with a different relationship sphere and ways of navigating the concerns that may arise for children within those spheres. Parental conflict, online connections, school friendships and first crushes are all portrayed with relatable characters, complex issues and real life solutions.
The play’s content was inspired and informed by not only wide research but the surveyed voices and perspectives of our Stage 3 audience themselves, and from Year 7 students who assisted in the investigation phase of the project.
Our 2nd showing was yesterday, Thursday 19 June, for Byron Bay and Coorabell Public Schools, and the Byron Community Primary School.
A public showing of this production will also be held on Tuesday 24 June, from 6-7pm. Seating will be limited to 80.
Congratulations to our Year 10 Drama students! I am so over the moon for you, and so deeply impressed with your dedication, talent and maturity in putting this together. What a fantastic show!
Ms Simone Museth - Drama Teacher and Relieving Head Teacher CAPAL
SRC news
Bringing music and companionship to our aged community
Recently, members of our Student Representative Council (SRC) travelled to the St Andrew's George’s Cottages aged care facility on Marvell Street, with musical instruments in tow and hung out with the residents. They made us feel very welcome, offering us cups of tea and coffee, and for a while we connected over common interests, and many interesting conversations could be heard between the old and young.
Afterwards there was a variety of performances including guitars, piano and our voices.
Despite the different genres, in every performance you could see the residents' faces light up and it was evident everyone in the room was having a great time. The day ended in a singalong of You Are My Sunshine, and led by Eva W-S singing and on guitar, and a choir of voices of all ages could be heard singing along.
Both parties went their separate ways transformed and with smiles on their faces. The day was a fulfilling experience for all of us, and we would love to return as soon as possible.
Written by Banjo K- Year 10 student and SRC member
Perfect Presence
Celebrating our connection with the Byron Youth Service
Over the past 2 terms, Karim and Sarah from the Byron Youth Service (BYS) have been hosting weekly Perfect Presence sessions at BBHS, working collaboratively with a group of amazing Year 9 and Year 10 girls.
The program aims to support students so that they feel stronger connections to their school and learning, and are supported to build on personal and social capabilities.
At BBHS the Perfect Presence Program focusses on:
- facilitating ongoing improvements to student attendance rates
- building positive relationships with others; and
- gaining a greater sense of belonging to their school, culture and community.
This week, with the program drawing to an end, the Byron Youth Service and Byron Bay High School invited parents and family to attend a celebration in our newly renovated Wellbeing Room. The room's facelift was very generously facilitated by the Byron Youth Service.
The girls have been participating in the program for 2 terms and have really grown and developed over that time. The celebration was an important part of the process, allowing us to really acknowledge the work they have done and celebrate the great young people they are and are becoming.
Congratulations to all the girls for their dedication and commitment to the program.
Art Access Program
Bringing creativity and connection to our school
Over the past 10 weeks, a group of Year 9 students participated in the Art Access program, an arts-based initiative designed to build confidence, skills, and a stronger sense of community.
The group remained engaged throughout the program, developing their creative abilities while exploring personal strengths and setting positive goals.
Through weekly workshops, the students built supportive peer connections and contributed to a meaningful outcome: a vibrant new mural now brightening the school’s Lighthouse Learning Centre!
This project reflects their artistic talents and helps foster a sense of belonging within our school community. Funded by the Commonwealth Government and the Byron Youth Service, Art Access has provided valuable opportunities for these students to overcome barriers to success and celebrate their contribution to our school.
Mr Damian Bisogni - Learning Support teacher
Sports news
BBHS Athletics Carnival update
Announcing our BBHS Athletics Age Champions for 2025
It's taken a little while, but we got there in the end! We extend our congratulations to our Byron Bay High School Athletics Age Champions for 2025:
- 12 Years Boys - Charlie D
- 12 Years Girls - Mila H
- 13 Years Boys - Quinn R
- 13 Years Girls - Charlyze D
- 14 Years Boys - Romeo P
- 14 Years Girls - Stella B
- 15 Years Boys - Boyd R
- 15 Years Girls - Lacey P
- 16 Years Boys - Camden W
- 16 Years Girls - Juliette P
- 17 Years Boys - Ryan T
- 17 Years Girls - Eloise K
The winning Colour House for the Athletics Carnival was:
- Tallows (red)!
Well done to all our students on their fantastic achievements!
Mrs Kelley Caoyonan - Sports Coordinator, PDHPE teacher and Year 12 Year Advisor
North Coast Cross Country
15 BBHS students qualify for the NSW State Cross Country Championships in Sydney!
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Cross Country team who competed at the recent North Coast Regional Cross Country Championships!
With 41 runners representing our school, they rose to the occasion on a new course introduced this year due to the recent floods on the Mid North Coast. Facing strong competition from across the region — spanning from Port Macquarie to Tweed Heads, and west to Casino — our athletes were truly put to the test and met the challenge. Well done to every runner who took part.
A huge congratulations to the 15 students who have now qualified for the NSW State Cross Country Championships in Sydney – this is an incredible accomplishment and a testament to their hard work and commitment.
We look forward to cheering them on as they take the next step in their cross country journey.
Special mentions to our North Coast Age Champions for 2025
- River G - 12 Years Boys NC Cross Country Age Champion
- Romeo P - 14 Years Boys NC Cross Country Age Champion
Far North Coast Athletics Championships
BBHS students deliver some outstanding results!
In chilly conditions on Tuesday, our talented athletes proudly represented BBHS at the Far North Coast Athletics Championships held at Cudgen. The team delivered some outstanding results across a range of events, including jumps, throws, and track races.
What stood out most was the way our students supported and encouraged one another through every success and setback, creating a positive team spirit. It was a pleasure to accompany this group of young athletes.
Well done to all our students who competed on the day! Congratulations to the following students who have now qualified for the upcoming North Coast Athletics Championships, to be held on Thursday 31 July at Cudgen. An information and consent package has been distributed to these students and must be returned to Mrs Caoyonan by Wednesday 3 July.
12 Years division
- Luella M - 12 Years Girls - 100m 200m, High Jump and Long Jump
- Alera T - 12 Years Girls - 100m and 200m
- Mila H - 12 Year Girls - 100m, 800m and Long Jump
- River G - 12 Years Boys - 800m
- Charlie D - 12 Years Boys - 800m, Shotput and Discus
13 Years division
- Harley D - 13 Years Girls - 100m and 200m
- Giorgia B - 13 Years Girls - 800m
- Charlyze D - 13 Years Girls - 100m, 200m, 400m and Javelin
- India H - 13 Years Girls - 100m and High Jump
- India B - 13 Years Girls - Discus and Javelin
- Jack R - 13 Years Boys - High Jump and Long Jump
- Quinn R - 13 Years Boys - 200m, Long Jump and Shotput
- Finley S - 12-15 Years 3000m
14 Years division
- Rosie P - 14 Years Girls - 100m
- Billie B - 14 Years Girls - 800m and 1500m
- Coco H - 14 Years Girls - High Jump
- Romeo P - 14 Years Boys - 400m, 800m and 1500m
15 Years division
- Tali B - 15 Years Girls - 100m and High Jump
- Natlee L - 15 Years Girls - Shotput
- Ace M - 15 Years Boys - 100m
- Ben N - 15 Years Boys - 200m and Discus
- Boyd R - 15 Years Boys - 1500m
- Fynn H - 15 Years Boys - High Jump
16 Years division
- Lacey P - 16 Years Girls - 100m and 200m
- Gemma R - 16 Years Girls - 400m
- Evie E - 16 Years Girls - 1500m and Javelin
- Polly J - 16-19 Years 3000m
- Crispy C - 16 Years Boys - Javelin
17+ Years division
- Eloise K - 17+ Years Girls - 800m, 1500m and Long Jump
- Poppy B - 17+ Years Girls - High Jump and Long Jump
- Ryan T - 17+ Years Boys - 100m and Long jump
Relays
- 12 Years Girls relay team - Luella M, Alera T, Mila H, Willow H
- 13 Years Boys relay team - Quinn R, Parker A, Jack R, Max F
- 13 Years Girls relay team - Harley D, Charlyze D, India H, Rosie W
- 14 Years Girls relay team - Rosie P, Coco H, Amelia M
- 15 Years Boys relay team - Ace M, Ben N, Luan MP, Nash M
- 17 Years Girls relay team - Hayden A, Mia H, Poppy B, Eloise K
Overall Far North Coast Athletics Age Champions
- Luella M - 12 Years Girls Champion
- Charlyze D - 13 Years Girls Champion
- Quinn R - 13 Years Boys Champion
- Romeo P - 14 Year Boys Champion
Mrs Kelley Caoyonan - Sports Coordinator, PDHPE teacher and Year 12 Year Advisor
From the Office
Actioning excursions and school events emails in a timely manner
To avoid your child being disappointed and missing out on school activities, please keep an eye on the 'due date' for your online consent and payments.
All online consents and payments for excursions and school events need to be finalised by their due date. The due date is typically 2 days before an event takes place, but some larger excursions and camps may close earlier to allow our staff time to confirm numbers with external companies.
Due to the logistics of organising buses, staffing, medical requirements and rolls, unfortunately late consent and payments cannot be accepted.
To enable your child to participate and not miss out please check your email inbox DAILY for emails from noreply@mail.schoolbytes.education.
We thank you for working with us as we strive to organise quality and exciting educational opportunities for our students.
From the Library
Year 12 fundraising raffle
Only 2 weeks left to buy your tickets!
With prizes donated from very generous local businesses from across the Northern Rivers, this raffle is NOT to be missed! All funds raised will go towards the Year 12 formal at the end of 2025, with the aim of creating an unforgettable experience for these young adults before they move off into the world.
Tickets are for sale in NSW and QLD and can be purchased here:
Tickets are priced at $5 each, or
- 3 tickets for $12,
- 5 tickets for $20,
- 10 tickets for $35,
- 20 tickets for $65,
- 50 tickets for $125
The raffle will be drawn on 4 July 2025. We thank you for supporting Year 12 2025!
Safer Drivers Course for Learners
Byron Youth Activity Centre (The YAC)
- Cost - $140 (free course for Concession Card holders)
- Date - Tuesday 24 June, 4 pm 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:
More great things happening at the YAC
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Credits:
Created with images by hyserb - "Sunset view of surfers in silhouette along the Belongil Beach area in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia" • Miquel - "Set of light bulbs with one illuminated, concept of idea" • TeTe Song - "Many hands raised up. Winner is holding trophy cup in hand. on blurred green background"