Upcoming Events

Applications Now Open for the Innovate Academy – Year 7 2027 

Is your child a curious thinker, creative problem solver, and high-achieving learner looking for an extra challenge?

The Innovate Academy at Balmoral State High School is a selective academic enrichment program designed for students who excel academically and are ready to extend their learning beyond the standard curriculum. 

Students will engage in future-focused learning experiences that develop critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, innovation, and real-world problem-solving skills.

Focus areas include:

• Mathematics
• English
• Science

• Humanities

   

EOI Applications Close: 22 June

Please note: Students must be enrolled at Balmoral State High School to participate in the selection process.

For more information or to apply, visit our website or contact innovate@balmoralshs.eq.edu.au. 

ORIENTATION DAY!

Brisbane Bookfest Returns These School Holidays

Looking for an affordable family outing these school holidays? Brisbane Bookfest is returning to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre this June/July with more than one million pre-loved books, games and puzzles available to browse and purchase.

Run by Lifeline Queensland, every purchase made at Bookfest helps support Lifeline’s 24/7 Crisis Support Services, providing support to people when they need it most.

Families can explore a huge range of genres and hidden treasures while supporting an important community cause.

📍 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

📅 June/July School Holidays

For more information, visit Lifeline Queensland’s Bookfest channels.

🚀 Careers Program – Save the Dates! 🎓

There’s an exciting lineup of Careers Program events coming up across Terms 2 and 3, designed to help students explore pathways, future opportunities, and career possibilities beyond school. Families are encouraged to lock these important dates into the calendar! 

🌟 Key Events

• 💬 GO: One-on-One Session: Tuesday 28 July
• 📝 SET Plan Interviews: Thursday 6 August & Friday 7 August

• 💼 Work Experience: Week 10, Term 2

   

These events are fantastic opportunities for students and families to gain valuable advice, explore future pathways, and start planning for life beyond school.

Year 12 Senior School Formal - date claimer

Date: Thursday 25th June 2026 

Venue: Waters Edge, Portside Wharf, Hamilton 

Time: 5:00pm – 10:30pm (including Parent event – 5:00pm – 5:45pm)

Year 12 First Aid Short Course

Our Year 12 students have been invited to enrol in a short course in First Aid provided by CTSC Pty Ltd, to be completed early Term 3. This course has a cost of $80 per enrolment and will provide not only valuable life skills, but it also may contribute two credits towards the students QCE. All Year 12 students will be invoiced and are strongly encouraged to participate. Please ensure students read notices and emails for up coming information and enrolment procedures.

ENSEMBLE REHEARSALS

For returning students, please note carefully the change in rehearsal days of Prima and Secounda.

SMALL ENSEMBLE

• Please see below for relevant days, times and locations
• If you are unsure whether you are part of a small ensemble, please chat with your teacher during your lessons.