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 3 2025
Week 8
- Fri 29 Aug to Tue 9 Sep - Italian Cultural Exchange visit continues
- Mon 8 Sep - Year 12 Business Studies Qantas Case Study presentation
- Mon 8 Sep - Term 4 Sports Selections Open at 8 pm | Years 7-10
- Wed 10 Sep - Dramaworks | Byron Theatre
- Fri 12 Sep - Year 9 Outdoor Education Brunswick River Paddle
- Fri 12 Sep - TAFE NSW Youth Engagement Program | Selected students
- Fri 12 Sep - HSC Music Showcase evening | 5:30 pm
Week 9
- Mon 15 Sep - Environmental Change and Management excursion | Tallow Creek
- Tue 16 Sep - Titans Rugby League 9s Gala Day | 14s Boys and Girls
- Tue 16 Sep - P&C Meeting | 7 pm, Library
- Thu 18 Sep to Fri 19 Sep - Year 9 Outdoor Education Camp | Yuraygir NP
- Thu 18 Sep - Year 10 Positive Rewards excursion | Palace Cinema
- Thu 18 Sep - AFL 9s Mixed Gala Day | Cavanbah Centre
- Thu 18 Sep - Year 12 Tree Planting morning
- Fri 19 Sep - White Card training
- Fri 19 Sep - TAFE NSW Youth Engagement Program | Selected students
Week 10
- Year 12 student's last official week at school!
- Mon 22 Sep - Year 12 soccer game vs teachers
- Tue 23 Sep - Year 12 Paintball excursion
- Wed 24 Sep - Year 12 'Preparing for Success' morning
- Wed 24 Sep - Environmental Change and Management excursion | Baywood Chase
- Thu 25 Sep - Year 12 Graduation Breakfast and Assembly
- Thu 25 Sep - Last day to buy Year 12 Formal tickets
- Fri 26 Sep - Last day of Term 3 | Collapsed classes
Congratulations to our newly elected 2026 Student Leaders!
We are excited to announce and congratulate our new student leaders for 2026. After a whole school election process, these outstanding students have been chosen by their peers and teachers to lead our school community.
These students have been recognised for their leadership potential, creativity, and diverse representation across various cohorts at BBHS. They will play a pivotal role in organising school events, mentoring younger students, and leading initiatives throughout the year.
We are confident that all our new student leaders will represent our school with pride and will work together to make next year a memorable and successful one.
We look forward to an exciting year ahead under their leadership!
Tournament of the Minds Success
Fostering collaborative problem solving and critical thinking
Congratulations to our talented students who competed in the Tournament of Minds (TOM) Regional Tournament on Sunday, 31 August. Our team performed exceptionally well and were awarded Runners Up in their division.
The feedback from the judges was overwhelmingly positive:
“This was a fantastic performance and a presentation of the highest standard! Your choice of music and creative movement set this presentation apart from the rest. It was original, engaging and seamlessly integrated real-world problems. Additionally, your performance comprehensively covered all criteria.
Tournament of Minds is an international program that challenges students to engage in creative problem-solving, teamwork, and innovative thinking through open-ended activities. It was inspiring to see our students demonstrate such collaboration, creativity, and enthusiasm on the day.
It was also fantastic to see the energy and excitement from local primary schools who joined the event. We look forward to welcoming these primary school students into the program when they move into our school from 2026 and beyond.
Well done Anya, Evie, Imogen, Zara, Indigo, Jasmine and Clem!
Mr Murray Cronin - Deputy Principal - Years 8, 10 and 12
Sport news
Arlo to represent BBHS at North Coast Cricket!
Congratulations to Year 10 student Arlo W who recently competed at the North Coast Cricket trials. Arlo has been selected to represent the North Coast Open Boys Cricket Team at the NSW CHS State Championships in November.
Great effort Arlo! We wish you all the very best of luck at the State Championships.
Mrs Kelley Caoyonan - Sports Organiser, PDHPE teacher and Year 12 Year Advisor
Sport selections for Term 4
It's that time again! Years 7-10 Wednesday Sport Selections open on Monday!
The online selection portal opens on Monday 8 September, 8 pm
Term 4 Sports Selections will open at 8pm on Monday 8 September, at 8 pm.
The link to the Sports Selection Portal will be emailed to students at 9 am on Monday 8 September. The email will appear in their school email account, ready for access at 8 pm. Students are encouraged to check their email inbox before they leave school on Monday.
Students have received a lot of communication and reminders about this at school, but if they can't find the email in their school email account, please guide them to access the Sports Selections portal directly by pasting the following link into their browser: https://online.schoolbytes.education/sport/
NOTE: The link will not work until 8 pm. If your child logs into the portal early, they will need to refresh the page at 8 pm to access the live link.
Computers will be available at lunchtime in the Library next week if students cannot access a phone/computer/internet at home.
Sports selections will close on Wednesday 10 September at 3 pm. After this date, our office will send parents/carers a Sport confirmation email - including a payment and consent link - for you to complete.
Mrs Kelley Caoyonan - Sports Organiser, Year 12 Year Advisor and PDHPE teacher
From the P&C
The 'Spring Fling' Trivia Night was a great success!
A hearty thanks to all the parents and teachers who supported our Annual P&C Trivia Fundraiser at the Byron Golf Club this week.
Mandy Nolan, generously donated her time to host the evening and had us chuckling and chortling all night long. Congratulations to our winning table, raffle winners, major auction and games winners. We raised $4,400 that will go towards the Audio Visual equipment in the newly refurbed school hall.
A big shout out to Tom & Keelin from Bowerbird Dining and Events for our scrummy dinner.
The night wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our incredible sponsors from the local community. Please jump onto Instagram and give them a like.
See you all next year!
The BBHS P&C
Calling for donations for our upcoming P&C raffle
Many thanks to the parents and businesses who supported our Trivia night on Wednesday. It was a great success, raising over $4,000 for the school. Don’t worry if you missed the event you can still get involved in our 2025 fundraising efforts.
We are seeking prizes, big or small, for our fundraising raffle, and we hope we can count on your generosity.
All donations will be acknowledged through the school’s contacts, social media, and the Byron Bay community.
This year our goal is to raise $15,000 to fund a much-needed audio-visual system for the recently renovated school hall. This will equip the hall with the technology it needs to better support assemblies, performances, presentations, and community events, making the most of the recent renovations.
If you can help, please let us know by end of term on Friday, 26 September.
For donations, questions, or suggestions, contact:
- Amanda Wasmer - P&C Fundraising Committee
- 📞 0499 259 950
- ✉ bbhspandc@gmail.com
Thank you for supporting our students at Byron Bay High School.
Kind regards,
The members of the Byron Bay High School P&C Association
From the Office
Students need to bring the correct workbooks and equipment to school every day
For students to be ready for learning, it's important that they bring the correct workbooks and equipment to school every day, including a calculator and writing tools like pens and pencils, and highlighters. This daily preparation makes sure they have all the necessary materials to fully participate in and benefit from their classes.
Being organised for their school day assists students to be prepared for learning and fosters self-reliance and responsibility.
You can find a list of the workbooks and essential materials for each Year group on our school website home page, in the 'School Years' tabs:
Available at the school office
Should your child need a new art book or calculator, these items can be purchased at the school office, at specially negotiated school discounted prices:
Calculators
- Years 7-10 = CASIO fx-82 AU PLUS II - $40
- Years 11-12 = Please inquire at the Maths Staffroom
Art diaries
- A4 art diary - $5
- A3 art diary - $15
Excursions and school events
Please check your email inbox regularly
To avoid your child missing out and being disappointed, please keep an eye on the 'due date' for your online consent and payments.
The due date is typically 2 days before the event takes place (some larger excursions and camps may close earlier). Due to the logistics of organising buses, staffing, medical requirements and rolls, unfortunately late consent and payments can not 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 Careers Advisor
Southern Cross University Parent Information Sessions
Southern Cross University is excited to invite parents and caregivers to their upcoming Parent Information Evening at the Northern Rivers Campus (Lismore) on Tuesday, 23 September, from 5 pm to 7 pm.
This free event is designed to support families of Year 11 and 12 students as they explore pathways into university. The evening will include:
- Guidance on how to apply to university
- Insights into the ATAR and alternative entry options
- Information about scholarships, financial support, and accommodation
- An overview of student services and support
- A Q&A session with our Future Students team and Student Ambassadors
- Guests will enjoy canapés and refreshments, and have the opportunity to mingle with academics and current students in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
You can find full details and RSVP information here:
What's on at The YAC
Safer Drivers Course for Learners
- Cost - $140 (free course for Concession Card holders)
- Date - Saturday 20 September, 10 am to 1 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 Courses
Kick Back at The YAC
A place for young people to create and thrive!
In the community
This one-day event brings together musicians from community bands across the region – including Ballina, Lismore and Tweed – as well as school students from across the Northern Rivers for a mass concert band workshop and public performance. It’s a fun and supportive opportunity for young musicians to experience playing in a large concert band setting alongside experienced community players. For more information, visit:
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