School Opinion Survey - Parent/Caregivers and Students

Thank you to all of those families and students who have already completed the Parent/Caregiver and Student School Opinion Surveys for 2025. If you have not had a chance to complete the survey yet, please note that the online surveys will remain open until Friday, 22 August 2025.

This is your opportunity to provide feedback about what our school does well and how we can improve. To have your say, check your email for an invitation from the Department of Education titled School Opinion Survey for parents and caregivers, 2025 or School Opinion Survey of students, 2025.

Can’t find your invitation? If your family has more than one parent/caregiver, check that they haven’t received the invitation and/or check your junk email folder.

Insect Screens available for sale via tender

Balmoral State High School is offering a listed item for sale through a formal tender process.

Key Dates:

Tender Period: Opens 8:30am, Tuesday 19 August 2025 – Closes 3:00pm, Friday 29 August 2025 (late submissions not accepted).
Notification of Successful Tender: Tuesday 2 September 2025.
Collection Deadline: By 3:00pm, Friday 5 September 2025 (delivery costs at purchaser’s expense).

Submission: Complete the attached tender document and submit to:

The Facilities Manager: facilities@balmoralshs.eq.edu.au

Inspection: Items are sold as is. Inspections available by arrangement from 8:30am, Tuesday 19 August 2025 via the Administration Office.

Important: No warranty or post-sale support is provided. The Department of Education reserves the right not to accept any tender and may set a reserve price.

Become A Homestay Host!

Turn your spare room into a world of opportunity! Balmoral State High School is seeking welcoming families to host international students and share the very best of Australian life.

Provide a safe, supportive home where students can thrive, experience our culture of excellence, and become part of your family. Celebrate diversity, create lifelong connections, and make a difference — all from your own home.

Please contact us on social media, marketing@balmoralshs.eq.edu.au or (07) 3823 8588 to learn more!

Uniform Update

A quick reminder for all students and families:

✅ Formal uniform is worn on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

✅ Sport uniform is worn on Wednesdays only

✅ If Sport uniform is required for an activity on any day other than Wednesday, students are to bring the sport uniform to school with them and change for the required lesson.

With our recent updates to the school uniform policy, please note the only change is: Students may now wear black leather lace-up shoes that meet workplace health and safety requirements of their learning environment.

We appreciate everyone's support in helping students look sharp, feel proud, and represent Balmoral with confidence.

If you have any questions about uniform expectations, feel free to contact the office.

ThinkUKnow Program

The ThinkUKnow program is a nationally delivered, law enforcement-led initiative supported by the Queensland Police Service.

It provides vital, age-appropriate education to students about staying safe online. Focused on cyber safety, digital reputation, and preventing online exploitation, the program empowers young people to make safe and responsible choices in the digital world.

Delivered by trained police and industry volunteers, Students in Years 7 – 10 will participate in the program on Mon 18 August.

Please visit ThinkUKnow for more information.

Reintroducing Wellbeing Strategies

Have you heard about Parentline?

Parentline is a free, confidential counselling service for all Queensland parents. Get help supporting your child with:

bullying
relationships
peer pressure
anxiety
depression
and more.

Problems can come up at any time, so you access Parentline’s qualified counsellors any day of the week from 8 am until late.

Call the phoneline (1300 30 1300) between 8 am and 10 pm, or jump on the live web-chat (parentline.com.au) between 8 am and 9 pm.

https://parentline.com.au/

Brisbane’s New Bus Network Has Launched

From Monday 30 June, Brisbane’s new bus network — including the Brisbane Metro M1 — is now live. Inspired by world-class systems like those in London and Hong Kong, the new network connects more buses to more places, more often.

🚍 Over 70% of routes have changed, so its important students check how their journey to and from school may be affected.

🔎 Plan your journey:

Visit Translink Journey Planner
Enter your start and end location
Find your updated route

📚 For school-specific services, use Translink’s School Service Finder and Journey Planner.

🚧 Please note:

Rail closures are occurring on the Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines until Friday 18 July
Changes have also been made to Logan and Redlands bus services

🤝 Staff from Translink will be present at key stops to assist students during this transition.

For help, call 13 12 30 or visit translink.com.au.

GKR Karate at Balmoral SHS

Karate classes are now available twice a week on campus, making it easier than ever for students to build confidence, focus, and discipline through martial arts.

✅ FREE uniform

💥 Discounted membership available

🏅 FairPlay & PlayOn vouchers accepted

GKR Karate is open to all ages and experience levels — because karate is for everyone.

📞 For more info, contact Jen on 0403 160 161

Winter Uniform Requirements

With the upcoming school holidays approaching, now is the perfect time to check that your child’s uniform is ready for Term 3. As the weather cools, we remind all families that students are expected to return in full winter uniform, in line with Balmoral State High School’s uniform policy.

Please take this opportunity over the break to ensure any required items are purchased, fitted, and ready to go.

Thank you for your support in maintaining our high standards and pride in the Balmoral uniform.

Term 3 Welcome to Student Agency in their Learning

If this image looks familiar it is probably because one of your child’s teachers gave you a fridge magnet at the parent teacher conference, or perhaps it arrived in an email of welcome?

By this stage of the year, you will be familiar with the terms Participating, Investing, Driving and Innovating which teachers and students use to discuss the levels of engagement students choose to bring to their learning.

We are delighted that as a school the implementation of this evidence-based research around building students’ engagement in their learning is improving outcomes. We note improvements in attendance, behaviour data and particularly, A & B outcomes.

Talking about each of these levels of engagement with students is key to building their capacity to take responsibility for their learning. Explicitly providing opportunities to experience each of the levels is a focus of our lesson planning so that students are able to recognise what it feels like to participate, invest, drive and innovate. Please support this work by continuing this valuable conversation at home.

Check in with your young person to see what they can explain about each level of engagement identified by our classroom accelerator? In which classes are they most consistently driving their learning by asking questions? When do they feel themselves invested in their learning?

We greatly value the partnership with parents and carers. Thank you for investing in these conversations.

Ms Carusi-Lees

Head of Pedagogy and Performance

Behaviour on Buses

🚌 REMINDER: Code of Conduct for Students on Buses

To keep bus travel safe and enjoyable for everyone, all students are expected to:

Act safely + responsibly — pay the fare, follow the driver’s instructions, and follow bus rules.
Respect others — speak politely, respect personal space, and leave the bus tidy and undamaged.
Stay calm + careful — wait patiently at stops, stay seated if possible, store belongings safely, keep noise down, and avoid distracting the driver.
Get on + off safely — wait until the bus fully stops, signal the driver if you need to get off, and only cross the road once the bus has moved away.

⚠ Misconduct has consequences:

Category 1: Irresponsible behaviour → written warnings or short travel bans.
Category 2: Unsafe behaviour → up to 5–10 days refused travel.
Category 3: Dangerous/destructive → up to 10 weeks refused travel + behaviour
agreements.
Category 4: Life-threatening behaviour → long-term or permanent refusal of travel.

Let’s work together to make sure every bus journey is safe, respectful, and smooth!

For full details, see the attached document.

Away for the Day Policy

Our Away for the Day policy requires that all mobile phones are kept away during school hours to support a focused, distraction-free learning environment.

If you are finding it difficult to manage your phone use, remember that you can use your phone pouch at any time to help keep your device secure and out of sight. If you do not have a pouch, please visit the office to purchase one.

Let’s work together to make sure all students are following this important policy every day. Thank you for supporting a positive learning space for everyone every day.

Options Career Information Bulletin

Packed with opportunities, updates, and advice, this is your go-to resource for exploring pathways beyond school.

Whether you're planning your next steps or just starting to think about life after graduation, this bulletin is designed to help you take those exciting first leaps into the future with confidence.

Student Laptops

Balmoral SHS is a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) school. All students are expected to have a fully charged laptop at school every day for use in their class lessons and learning activities.

We understand that some families may experience difficulty with purchasing a device for their students. Balmoral SHS is able to offer a temporary laptop hire levy scheme to support families. If you would like more information about this laptop hire program, please contact Mrs Anmaree Hudson - ahuds56@eq.edu.au

We are accepting International Students for Term 3

We are looking to increase the number of homestay families at BSHS. Host an International Student & Earn Up to $738/fortnight!

We’re looking for families to welcome international students into their homes! This is a fantastic opportunity to share cultures, create lifelong connections, and receive up to $738 per fortnight.

Interested?

Contact our Homestay Coordinator, Teresa, at tkrum0@eq.edu.au or 0436 625 367 to learn more!

Lost Property

Are you missing any school uniform items? Parents and students are reminded that there is a lost property box located outside V Block stairwell (Administration office). There is an abundance of items waiting to be collected! Please ask your student to check for lost items. Please also ensure all uniform and other personal belongings are clearly marked.

Kickstart a career that makes a real difference!

We’re now taking Expressions of Interest for the Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021) – specialising in Ageing and Disability – right here at our Milton campus.

✅ Hands-on, industry-relevant training

✅ 120 hours of practical placement

✅ Countless job opportunities in one of Australia’s fastest-growing industries

📞 Contact Chris on 0415 611 339 or Yasmin on 0435 381 799

📍 Scan the QR code on the flyer to learn more!

Empower the Next Generation

Are you a local business looking to inspire future professionals? Balmoral State High School’s Work Experience Week is your chance to mentor eager Year 10 students and give them real-world insights into your industry.

By hosting a student, you'll not only help shape their career path but also gain fresh perspectives and enthusiastic support in your workplace. It’s a great way to give back to the community while spotting potential future talent!

Get involved today!

Contact Balmoral at: seniorschooling@balmoralshs.eq.edu.au or (07) 3823 8588

Cleaners Wanted

Casual Cleaners are needed. If you are interested in casual cleaning work at Balmoral, please email facilities@balmoralshs.eq.edu.au

Key Dates

Looking forward to August, Term 3