TERM 1 WEEK 11 - FRIDAY 12 APRIL 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.”
cross country
Our school participated in our annual Cross Country this week in fabulous weather. Thank you to Mr McCallie and his team for a smooth operation of this event. Both staff and students enjoyed the exercise in the sunshine and the opportunity to excel. Quite a few students are likely to represent our school in the Far North Coast Competition in the near future.
ANZAC Day Ceremony
Our staff and students recognised ANZAC Day this week and remembered our ANZAC's. Thank you to Ms Check and the student leaders who ran and presented on our assembly. You did a great job!
Our school has been invited to deliver a speech at the Dawn Service this year. Thank you in advance to Sienna for her speech. We will also participate in the main march at 10:30am. Thank you to Ms Middleton for her organisation and coordination of this event.
Aurora Learning Community (ALC) Student Leaders Conference
The inaugural ALC Student Leaders Conference was held today at Centaur Primary School. The student leaders from Terranora and Centaur Primary Schools joined with our student leaders to develop their leadership skills. Learning, leadership and fun was had by all. Thank you, Ms Middleton for organising and working with our students.
Talented Athletes Program
Our Talented Athlete students have been supporting our local primary schools' Cross-Country Carnivals with their attendance. The feedback from the primary schools has been excellent. Our Talented Atheletes have been very helpful, responsible and are great ambassadors for our school. Well done and thank you. Thank you also to Mr Ratcliffe and Mr Edwards for organising and transporting the students.
Japanese Excursion
Our Japanese excursion is underway! Mrs Hargreaves and Mr Duff along with 18 of our students have embarked on a two-week tour of Japan. What a fantastic opportunity for our students! Thank you to Mrs Hargreaves and Mr Duff for giving up their time to accompany our students.
MUNA Competition
Thank you to Mrs Clurey for taking a team of our year 11 and 12 students Olivia, Giovanna and Sara to compete in the Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) last Saturday representing Cuba. While not placed, the girls learned a lot from the experience.
T5 Girls in STEM
Our year 9 and 10 students Rosie, Charli, Zoey, Halle, Esmee, Emma, Lucy, and Ella competed in the T5 Girls STEM initiative last week. The girls had to solve real world problems in their teams. Congratulations to Rosie and Charli who took out equal first place with their Fishy Transport Project. Thank you to Mr Kelly for facilitating and leading the group.
vale usher-boyd
We have been greatly supported by the school community with the sad passing of our year 11 student Usher-Boyd. Usher is being remembered for his larger-than-life presence around our school with both staff and students speaking fondly of his RAP music and dance moves. He will be greatly missed.
We would like to thank our community for their messages of support for our students and staff.
thank you
I would like to take this opportunity to thank staff, students and our wider community for a successful and productive term. The opportunities provided by our staff for our student is simply amazing and is a credit to them. I would also like to personally thank everyone for the warm welcome I have received in the role. Banora Point High School is a lovely school, and I am privileged to be Relieving Principal.
Please have a happy and safe holiday break. School resumes for all students on Tuesday, 30 April 2024.
Ms Kim Taylor - Relieving Principal
Support Unit
Term 1 has been an exciting start to the year. With the new addition of flexible furniture, students have welcomed a new and dynamic approach to our learning environment.
We have three new students in Year 7, we have welcomed Mason, Madelyn and Ella to the Support Unit family. Staff have been busy meeting with families and external support teams to collaboratively plan learning programs, goals and pathways to cultivate success and positive educational outcomes.
Inclusive Sport: Athletics
Students travelled to Lismore to participate in a variety of Athletics events in an enjoyable, non-competitive setting. Students enjoyed participating in a variety of races on the track, as well trying their hand in some field events.
This day also provided our amazing teachers with the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of inclusive opportunities in the sport of Athletics, the classification process and multi-class pathways.
Community Access
Our students have enjoyed some beautiful days out and about in our community. This term we have focused on road and cycle safety, enjoying walks and bike riding in the school and community. Students also enjoyed a visit to Tweed City Shopping Centre and a session at Spring Loaded, which proved to be a fun and action packed activity
More Than Just a Job For Me
Special Education students in Years 9 to 12 have the opportunity to participate in regular work experience placements in Terms 2 to 4. Getting and keeping a job, whether in open employment, disability supported placement or volunteering is a key focus of our Secondary Studies Learning Program. This term we welcomed members from the Council for Intellectual Disability to deliver a two day workshop - More Than Just A Job For Me.
More Than Just a Job For Me is designed to support individuals with disabilities in becoming job-ready. This workshop covers essential topics such as -
- Understanding individual skills and strengths
- Defining career goals
- Identifying suitable job opportunities
- How we learn and work best
All staff involved were very impressed with the diligence and participation of our students. In these sessions students report they enjoyed the opportunity to unlock their strengths and skills so they can better independently choose what direction they want to take in life.
School Support Dogs
Sunni and Mojo are accredited as School Support Dogs and are onsite at Banora Point High School in the Support Unit on Tuesday and Thursday each week. They love getting cuddles and pats and listening to the students read. Many of our students report the positive impact Sunni and Mojo have on their wellbeing and they are valued members of our Support Unit family.
Mrs Bridie Beard - Head Teacher
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School Holidays
The final day of Term 1 is Friday 12 April. From all the staff at Banora Point High School we wish our school community a safe and enjoyable school break. All students return to school Tuesday 30 April 2024.
Easter Visitor
Banora Point High School was lucky enough to have a visit by none other than the Easter Bunny himself last Wednesday. Students and staff were treated with some Easter eggs and a lunch time sausage sizzle supported by the Farnorth Butchery.