Snapshots from the week

TAFE Queensland Lunchbox Sessions

Lunchbox Sessions returned to iBlock yesterday, with students hearing from Peta Wlodarczyk from TAFE Queensland about the many pathways available beyond school. 🍱

Drawing on more than 18 years of experience working with schools, students and industry partners, Peta shared valuable insights into vocational education, training opportunities, and transitioning into further study and employment.

Thank you to Peta for taking the time to connect with our students and help inspire the next step in their future journeys.

CBSQ Wildcard Tournament

A strong campaign came to an end for the Balmoral Opens at the CBSQ Wildcard Tournament, finishing tied first in pool play after two hard-fought days of basketball. 🔥🏀

The squad showed resilience, energy and composure throughout the tournament, earning some impressive wins against quality opposition and representing Balmoral with pride every time they stepped on the court.

A huge effort from the entire team and coaching staff — plenty to be proud of and plenty to build on moving forward. 💪

Well done Bella!

Bella Jongejan has returned from the State School Competition in Townsville after an outstanding campaign representing Metropolitan East. ⚽️

Bella helped guide the team to a third-place finish in the state, securing the medal in a thrilling penalty shootout victory over Sunshine Coast.

To cap off an incredible tournament, Bella was also selected in the Queensland Team — an elite honour awarded to just 15 players across the state.

A fantastic achievement and a testament to Bella’s hard work, talent and dedication. Congratulations Bella! 👏💪

Chalk Talk Episode 17 - Alyce Kulbat

This week, Timothy Barraud is joined by Alyce Kulbat — an interior designer turned teacher at Yeronga State High School — to talk all things design, creativity and career pathways.

From working in the design industry to inspiring the next generation in the classroom, Alyce shares insights into her journey, the power of creative thinking, and the opportunities available for students interested in design careers.

Bill Turner Trophy

A strong day on the pitch for the girls in the Bill Turner Cup, showing composure, resilience, and plenty of heart across two tightly contested matches.

The opening fixture saw a confident performance against Mansfield, with the team controlling key moments to secure a solid 2–0 victory. Defensive organisation and sharp finishing proved the difference, setting the tone for the day.

The second match against Cleveland was a far more tense affair, ending 0–0 at full time after a gritty, back-and-forth contest where neither side could break through.

With nothing to split the teams, it went to penalties — and the girls held their nerve under pressure, coming away with a 5–4 shootout win to close out the day in style.

A fantastic effort across both games, highlighted by teamwork, discipline, and composure in the big moments.