TERM 2 - FRIDAY 5 JULY 2024
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.”
We have had another very busy and productive term here at Banora Point High School jam packed with opportunities and student achievement facilitated by our terrific teachers, SLSOs and support staff.
Stem Initiatives both here and at Griffith University, Athletics Carnivals here and supporting at our Primary Schools, various sporting activities and representation, Brave Arts, Transition Gala Days, Parent Teacher Interviews and various curriculum excursions. Students at Banora Point High School are continuously “Reaching for the Stars”.
Year 12 students are well into their HSC Assessment Schedules, and many are preparing for Major Projects, Oral and Performance Examinations and deadlines in various subjects in Term Three. Thank you to the staff that are providing extra support during the holidays to our Year 12 students. Family support will be very important also during next term and in the lead up to the Trial and final HSC Examinations.
We will celebrate NAIDOC and the theme of “Blak, Loud and Proud” next term with an assembly in week 2. We will also be having NAIDOC activities across our Key Learning Areas. It is a great time to join with our local community and learn what makes Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people so strong about being Blak, Loud and Proud.
The P and C are manning the Bunnings BBQ at South Tweed tomorrow, Saturday July 6. It would be very much appreciated if you could support this great initiative by volunteering your time at the BBQ and or by buying a sausage sandwich on the day!
It has been a pleasure to lead this great school in Semester One and I look forward to working with you all again next term.
We will see students return on Tuesday July 23, Respectful, Responsible and Ready for Learning.
Please enjoy a happy and safe holiday break.
Kim Taylor - Principal Relieving
Mobile Phones
A reminder that NSW Department of Education have banned the use of mobile phones at school.
Mobile phones are to be turned off and out of sight for the duration of the school day. This includes at break times and bus lines at the end of the day.
The school canteen does not accept payment by phones. Students are required to pay for purchases using a card or cash.
In the event of a mobile phone being seen or used, the student will be asked to surrender their phone. It will be then taken to the front office and placed in the safe.
Parents will be contacted and will be required to pick up the phone at the office.
Uniform
Students are expected to be in full school uniform. This includes a dark blue jumper/hoodie for the colder months. This does not need to be a Banora Point HS jumper but must be dark blue.
Bus Bays
There have been some reported issues regarding the bus bay over the past term resulting in a number of unsafe situations.
Please be aware that the bus bays are for buses only before and after school in the designated times. The Australian Road Rules state – Reg 183A driver must not stop in a bus sone unless the driver is driving a public bus. Use of the bays during these times can hinder the buses, cause safety concerns and incur fines ($387, 2 demerit points). Please note that the Police and Rangers do from time to time patrol this area.
Students are also reminded and encouraged to use the pedestrian crossing provided for safety reasons. Students have been witnessed walking across in front of buses and congregating in the bus bay. This is unsafe behaviour and can/has caused concern for the buses and drivers that need to use them.
Please use the pedestrian crossing and move into school grounds promptly.
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS - SAVE THE DATE
Parent teacher interviews are being help on Monday, 12 August 2024. We will be sending out booking information via email and through our social media platforms during week 1 of Term 3.
Mr Rob Devoy - Deputy Principal Years 7, 9, 11
STEM DAY OLYMPIAD
Staff and our Year 8 students had an awesome day participating in the STEM DAY OLYMPIAD. Students collaborated in their teams to solve a set of challenges. Year 8 rotated through 4 different hands-on activities that developed their ability to think critically, work together and solve problems. It was fantastic to see our Year 8 students working hard and collaboratively in their groups; and just as importantly, having fun!!
DRIP AWARD
CONGRATULATIONS to Year 8 for winning the Banora Point DRIP award. Well done team, you have made your Deputy Principal very proud indeed.
Lara Hatton - Deputy Principal 8, 10, 12
Support Unit
Bunnings BBQ
Support Unit staff and students are so thrilled to announce the total fundraising from our recent Bunnings BBQ fundraiser. $2990 was raised that will all go towards subsiding the cost of our camp in December. A big thank you to Woolworths Tweed City and South Tweed Bowls Club, who both made significant contribuons, allowing us to allocate all of the funds raised towards our fundraiser.
Bridie Beard - Head Teacher Support Unit
Creative & Performing Arts
BraveArts
Our school performed a matinee to 350 primary school students from Centaur, Terranora and Banora Point Primary school. The hall was full of excitement and wonder as students followed Dorothy and friends on their amazing adventure with incredible musical and dance performances.
On Thursday night family and friends packed the hall to enjoy a spectacular show. Brave Arts showcases all of our Creative and Performing Arts subjects- Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Art, Visual Design and Photography and Digital Media- and the amazing work created by students at Banora Point High School.
Sheridan Hargreaves - Head Teacher Creative and Performing Arts/ Head Teacher Wellbeing
Murwillumbah Festival of Performing Arts
Gold Sweep for Banora High Music Students!
What an amazing few weeks it's been for our band students.
After putting on such a great show at BraveArts, they have followed it with a clean gold sweep at the Murwillumbah Festival of Performing Arts!
Last Friday the school band performed in three sections (one was for adjudication only) winning gold in both Secondary Band Ensemble and Secondary Orchestral Group. They performed Take On Me, Pirates of the Caribbean Medley, Zoot Suit Riot, Skyrim Theme, Fairytail Medley, and Game of Thrones Theme. The adjudication comments included "Great work on rhythmic cohesion", "Well managed tone - blended effectively", "An enjoyable performance, thank you".
This is the second year in a row that BPHS band have won gold in all sections entered making our school band officially the best in the area!!!!
Monday was instrumental day and of the four sections Banora High students entered - four gold medals were won.
Rosie Hanna performed Polonaise from Suite in A minor winning her gold in the 14 years and under Woodwind Solo.
Kai and Max performed Tequila and had the entire audience shouting it out, taking 1st place in the 16 years and under Mixed Instrument Duet.
Then Phoenix and Emily Berger took to the stage playing Holst's Jupiter beautifully winning gold in the 14 years and under Woodwind Duet.
Lastly Max, Emily and Phoenix's performance of Take On Me in the 14 years and under Woodwind Trio saw the crowd erupt with applause when it finished. Definitely a highlight of the night and without a doubt a gold medal performance.
Congratulations to each and every band student involved in the Eisteddfod. An outstanding achievement by all of you!
Thank you Mr Richard Timbs and Ms Felicity Moran for your support of our students at the Murwillumbah Festival of Performing Arts.
Technology and Applied Studies
Karina Appo - Head Teacher TAS
SCIENCE
The Science Experience - griffith university
Over the last 3 days, five students from BPHS participated in The Science Experience at Griffith University. The students spent 3 days engaging in scientific workshops including: electronics engineering, pathology, DNA extraction, physiology and dentistry. Along with the workshops, students were given a tour of the university and participated in seminars with university academics about careers and opportunities in science and engineering. The three days were exhausting however all students thoroughly enjoyed the experience . A special thanks to Rotary and Griffith University.
Peter Todoroski - Teacher Science
REPRESENTATIVE SPORT
NORTH COAST ATHLETICS
Congratulations to the following students who all successfully qualified for the North Coast Athletics championships at Kingscliff Week 2 Term 3.
Year 7 Cooper, Beau, Denzel, Nathan, Jett, Melina, Laylah, Lauren
Year 8 Indiana, Lumiere, Jaycee
Year 9 Lauren, Justin, Tyson, Ryder
Year 10 Finley, Steven, Brandon, Max, Jake, Indy
Year 11 Connor, William, Finn
Year 12 Patterson, Ben
STATE CROSS COUNTRY
Ryder, Beau, and Brandon, who are all a part of our Talented Athletes Program here at Banora Point High School, have all successfully advanced to the North Coast Cross Country. Despite tough competition, our boys emerged victorious in their fiercely contested divisions.
Jay McCallie - Teacher PDHPE
Tour to JAPan
A group of intrepid students were accompanied by Ms Hargreaves and Mr Duff on the trip of a lifetime to Japan. They spent two weeks exploring cultural and historic sights in Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kyoto and surrounding areas.
Some highlights were seeing Mt Fuji on a crystal clear day, visiting Teamlabs, a digital art gallery, going to DisneySea, dressing up in kimono, seeing the iconic Kinkakuji (the Golden Pavillion) Kiyomizu Temple, Himeji Castle and Arashiyama Bamboo grove.
Students became experts in riding the incredible public transport system, particularly the subway system in Tokyo and were impressed by the shinkansen (bullet train). Everyone loved the food and looked forward to every meal. Ms Hargreaves noted how impressive the students' attitudes were, "They were not afraid to try new things in their travels and were a credit to our school and Australia. It was absolutely fantastic to see their adventurous natures come out".
Sheridan Hargreaves - Head Teacher Creative and Performing Arts/ Head Teacher Wellbeing
Beyond the Broncos
This term we welcomed Jade Peats to Banora Point High School as a Student Support Officer for our Beyond the Broncos Program. Beyond the Broncos Girls Academy supports Indigenous female students from Years 7 to 12. The program aims to increase school attendance, improve educational outcomes and increase Year 12 attainment.
Year 6 Gala Day
The inaugural Banora Point High School Sports Gala Day was held this term. The day saw Terranora Public School , Banora Point Primary School and Centaur Primary School students embrace the spirit of the day demonstrating camaraderie, competitiveness and a willingness to participate. Terranora Primary triumphed as the victors, securing the esteemed title of Champions. We extend our gratitude to all participating Primary Schools for their valuable support of this event. As the host, we take pride in demonstrating the exemplary standards of our educational institution as a first class local Public High School
THANK YOU to our COMMUNITY PARTNERS!
Banora Point High School would like to take this opportunity to thank our community partners. So much more can be offered to our students in the way of educational experiences and rewards, when dedicated school staff work hand in hand with our broader community. This has the effect of improving student engagement at the school level whilst showing our students that the community in which they live, is something to be valued. We are all connected!
- Rotary Club of Tweed Banora Inc
- Banora Point High School P & C
- Trident Services Australia
- Lend Lease
- Coles
- Woolworths
- Bunnings
- Ground Control Coffee Roasters
- East Coast Kitchens
- AAA Comet and Gas
- Border Blinds
- Victory Ford
- Atlas 4X4 Mechanical
- ZB Constructions
- Kozii Swimwear
- ITV
- Deep Blue Airconditioning
- DM Muay Thai and Fitness
Grant Ratcliffe - Community Liaison Officer
As Term 2 draws to a close, it's a perfect time to reflect on the activities and programs that have taken place in our school library. This term, our library has been a hive of activity, serving as a vital resource for students across all year levels. Notably, Year 7 and Year 9 students have benefitted from tailored library lessons focused on reading for enjoyment, designed to foster a love of reading and encourage students to explore a wide range of genres and authors.
One of the standout events this term was the highly successful "Book Speed Dating" activity with Year 9 students. This innovative event engaged students by allowing them to 'speed date' a variety of books across different genres. Each student spent a few minutes with each book, reading excerpts and jotting down their impressions. This fast-paced, interactive approach not only helped students discover new books and genres but also sparked an enthusiasm for reading that many students might not have experienced before. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many students finding new favourite books and expanding their reading horizons.
Our library has also been a bustling hub for our Senior students, especially those focused on their studies, assignments, and exam preparations. The library provides a quiet, supportive environment where students can concentrate, access essential resources, and receive guidance from the Teacher-Librarian. During breaks, the library transforms into a multifaceted space where students can relax, read, play games, and continue their studies. This versatility makes the library an essential part of our school community, catering to a wide range of student needs.
Research consistently shows that reading for enjoyment is crucial for student well-being, literacy, and overall education. Studies have demonstrated that regular reading can improve cognitive function, reduce stress, and enhance empathy and understanding. Moreover, the school library plays a pivotal role in supporting students' educational journeys. As a learning hub, it provides access to a wealth of resources, fosters a collaborative learning environment, and supports the development of critical thinking and information literacy skills. Our library is more than just a place for books; it is a cornerstone of our educational community, dedicated to nurturing and supporting every student's academic and personal growth.
As we look forward to Term 3, we are excited to continue offering engaging programs and resources that inspire a lifelong love of learning and reading. Thank you to all the students and staff who make our library a dynamic and welcoming place.
Sam Check - Teacher Librarian