Upcoming Events

🔬 Science Week is coming to Balmoral! 🌱

From Monday 17 to Friday 21 August, students can get involved in experiments, competitions and hands-on activities throughout the week.

🧠 Science Week Kahoot

🎨 Botanical Colouring Competition

❄️ Liquid nitrogen demonstrations

🌱 Hydroponic planting and worm farms

🔥 DIY seed bombs

🔎 Scavenger hunt

🧪 Plant science demonstrations and quizzes

There are plenty of prizes up for grabs—including an exclusive liquid nitrogen ice-cream session for the winning Kahoot class!

Check the poster for the full schedule and locations. 🧑‍🔬

FareShare Food Drive – Cans for a Cause 2026 - Tuesday 18 August

Our students recognise that many of them are very fortunate and that others are not as blessed. 

The statistics only seem to get worse:

• 10% of Australians don’t know when their next meal is coming from?

• On average 1 out of every 5 Australian children go hungry each year?

   

A final reminder to shoppers to take advantage of those half price bargains for the items that are needed for our food drive. Students are able to wear free clothes on the Tuesday if they pop a donation on the tables outside iBlock before school.

We are hoping to top our record of 530 kgs of food.

• canned chickpeas
• canned cannellini beans
• borlotti beans
• mustard
• canned tomatoes
• tomato paste
• white rice (must be in original package sealed)

We are excited to announce that Balmoral SHS is going to South Korea in 2027! 

This trip offers students the chance to experience world-class science and technology in the heart of K-Pop demon hunters' territory, cultural immersion, and personal growth in an international setting. 

The trip aims to: 

• Bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application 
• Deconstruct cultural and scientific disciplines  
• Gain a visceral understanding of aerospace physics and EV technology 

• Develop an ability to analyse complex international relations and the role of diplomacy in a divided world        

           

Proposed details (subject to confirmation): 

• Destination:  Seoul, Busan, Daejong and other historical and scientific locations 
• Dates: 15th September 2027 (Week 10 into September holidays) or 23rd June 2027 TBC  
• Inclusions: Return flights, shared accommodation, transport, most meals, entry into museums and other locations, and supervision by school staff. 

• Estimate price: $6100 - $7000. Typically, the more students who attend, the lower the cost. Payments will be staggered, with dates determined based on tour booking company. 

   

Please complete the details linked form South Korea STEM Trip 2027 – Fill out form to express details. 

For further information, please contact Ms Lauren Tull (ltull5@eq.edu.au) 

Missed our Digital Wellbeing for Families Webinar? 💻

A recording of Leah’s presentation is now available for Balmoral parents and carers. The session provides practical advice to help families support healthy and balanced technology use at home.

Watch the recording via the link below before it expires on 29 August:

🔗: The Resilience Project

Book Week 2026 📚✨

Get ready for a huge week of reading, creativity and storytelling at Balmoral!

From Monday 24 to Friday 28 August, students can look forward to writing workshops, our Favourite Childhood Character Dress-Up Day, the Great Brisbane Bookshop Crawl and special storyteller workshops with illustrator Mandy Ord and author Martin Chatterton.

Check out the full program below! 👇

Favourite Childhood Character Dress-Up Day 🦸‍♂️

Who was your favourite childhood character?

Students are invited to bring them to life for our Book Week Dress-Up Day on Tuesday 25 August! Whether they’re from a classic novel, comic book or childhood favourite, it’s time to start planning those costumes.

🏆 Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed!

🍽️ Make a difference, one meal at a time!

FareShare is looking for volunteers to help prepare nutritious meals for Queenslanders doing it tough. 

With regular shifts designed to suit your schedule, it’s a rewarding way to meet new people, build connections and support the local community.

📍 FareShare, 46 Steel Place, Morningside

📲 Scan the QR code to learn more and get involved.

🎖️ TERM 3 ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN

The 12th Army Cadet Unit Bulimba is welcoming young people aged 13–18 to join Australia’s leading youth development organisation.

Build teamwork, leadership and military skills while enjoying camps, STEM activities, friendships and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

📍 HMAS Moreton, Bulimba🗓️ Mondays, 5:45pm–8:30pm📞 0437 575 296

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.