SBYHN Wellness Survey (Online)

Marie Pritchard is our School Based Youth Health Nurse here at Balmoral State High School. She invites you to have input into our service.

Marie would like to get to know the school community better and support health and wellbeing outcomes for young people. Could you take a couple of minutes to support her with our objectives and plans to do this.

Completing this survey will highlight the important issues of young people in your community and guide our service to better support them.

Please click on the survey link here: Youth Health Wellbeing Plan Survey

Further information about our service here: School Based Youth Health Nurses - guide for parents and carers

Parent Session for Assessment Yarns

Throughout the year, we have been working with external consultants to enhance our school’s approach to inclusion and belonging. As we move into the next phase of this important work, we want to ensure that the voices of our wider community are given the opportunity to hear what our student voice is saying and also contribute to our findings. To do this, we are proud to be hosting a family “yarning” session at school with our consultants in the coming weeks.

We would love for you to be involved in this final stage of the assessment process. Your insights will help shape future initiatives and ensure we continue building a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all.

If you are interested in attending to hear the results so far from our staff and students and contribute some of your own experiences of; what inclusion means to you, what is working well, and what improvements you would like to see to create a stronger sense of belonging at our school, please RSVP using the details outlined below.

The parent session details are:

What: Family Yarning session

Where: Balmoral State High School – Administration Building

When: Monday 12th May between 3pm and 3:45pm

RSVP: marketing@balmoralshs.eq.edu.au by C.O.B. Thursday 8th May

If you’re interested or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your ongoing support in making our school a place where every learner feels valued and heard.

TRP (Online)

TRP is committed to teaching positive mental health strategies to prevent mental ill health and build young people’s capacity to deal with adversity.

We’re proud to be implementing TRP’s evidence-based whole school wellbeing program to support positive mental health in the classroom, staffroom and wider community. Students will engage in weekly lessons to understand and strengthen their practice of Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness and Emotional Literacy, with regular opportunity for parent/carer involvement.

Please view the below PDF for more information!

Exciting Camp Opportunity at Maroon Outdoor Education Centre

We’re thrilled to share details about our upcoming Year 11 school camp at the Maroon Outdoor Education Centre — it will be a fantastic five-day experience focused on outdoor learning, leadership, and teamwork.

📍 Visit the Centre's Website

Camp Details:

Location: Maroon Outdoor Education Centre
Dates: Monday 28 July – Friday 1 August 2025
Duration: 5 days, 4 nights (students will be accommodated in cabins)
Transport: Return travel by bus
Estimated Cost: ~$350 (final amount TBC), covering meals, accommodation, transport, and insurance↪ Please note: All outstanding school fees must be paid before camp payments can be receipted. Payment plans are available if needed.
Eligibility: Attendance is subject to the eligibility requirements outlined in the Senior Schooling Agreement.

This camp promises to be a memorable and rewarding experience, offering students the chance to build confidence, strengthen friendships, and grow as future leaders — all in a supportive and safe outdoor setting.

Next Steps: Further information regarding permission forms, packing lists, payment options, and medical/dietary requirements will be shared in the coming weeks.

To assist with planning, we kindly ask parents and guardians to confirm their child’s interest by Friday 28 March 2025.

📩 Please email Tim Draper via tcdra0@eq.edu.au to confirm your interest!

We look forward to another successful camp and thank you in advance for your support!

Open Day

Discover the opportunities waiting for your child at Balmoral SHS! Join us for Open Day, where you’ll experience our vibrant school community, meet our passionate teachers, and see firsthand how we inspire excellence.

Date: Tuesday May 20th

Location: Balmoral State High School

Time: 2 - 5.30pm

Register now: https://app.enquirytracker.net/.../1005dd49-6cfc-46cf...

We can’t wait to welcome you. See below some images from 2024!

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Work Experience – Applications Now Open

Aviation Australia, in partnership with the Aerospace Gateway to Industry Schools, is offering a five-day work experience program in 2025 for students interested in aircraft maintenance engineering. This hands-on opportunity allows students to work with experienced trainers and explore careers in structures, mechanical or avionics maintenance.

Eligibility:

✅ Year 10-12 students from an Aerospace Gateway to Industry School

✅ At least 14 years old

✅ Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, New Zealand Citizen, or Temporary Resident with the necessary visa

📅 Program Dates:

Course 1: 23-27 June 2025 (Week 10, Term 2)
Course 2: 30 June - 4 July 2025 (School holidays)

📍 Location: Boronia Road, Brisbane Airport

Apply now! Complete the online application form by 5pm, Friday 16 May 2025. A signed permission form must be uploaded to finalise your application.

Applications will be kept on file for any additional placements that may arise throughout the year.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply! 🚀✈️

Key Dates

Looking forward to April, Term 2