Upcoming Events
Year 9 Market Day!
MARKET DAY IS COMING — THURSDAY JUNE 19!
Next week, I Block Alley transforms into a vibrant hub of games, food and fun as our Year 9 Business students bring their ideas to life for Balmoral’s annual MARKET DAY!
$2 tickets available at first break on the day, with heaps of stalls to choose from!
Fun games and challenges run by our budding young entrepreneurs
Support your classmates, bring your appetite, and get ready for a great time — Thursday June 19 at I Block Alley!
End of Semester Performing Arts Showcase!
🎭✨ Join us for our End of Semester Performing Arts Showcase!Experience the talent of our Dance & Drama students on Friday 20th June, 5pm in Studio C1/2.
🎟️ Tickets available now: https://www.trybooking.com/DCDJF
Don’t miss it!
Host a Japanese Student in 2025!
We're excited to welcome students from Ritsumeikan Uji JHS and Hiroshima Secondary School as part of our short-term Homestay Program at Balmoral SHS.Help create an unforgettable Aussie experience for our visiting students! 💚🌸
🛏️ Host families are needed for the following dates:
📅 23 Aug – 5 Sep (Ages 14–15) – $1,612 for 2 students
📅 21 Oct – 26 Oct (Ages 16–17) – $620 for 2 students
📲 Interested?
Text 0421 516 321 with: Your full name, email, and school name to receive an info pack + application form.
Young Entrepreneurs Boot Camp 2025
Last year five Balmoral students attended this amazing opportunity during the July School holidays. Students had the chance to develop their own marketing ideas supported by leaders in the field of start-ups. There were even substantial prizes awarded to teams.
This year The Bulimba Community Centre joins with Future Unicorns to offer students the chance to harness their skills to be successful an entrepreneurial world.
The program is fully catered for $295 and runs from Monday 30 June to Friday 4 July.
If you think this sounds like your young person, please check out futureunicorns.com.au
Ms Carusi-Lees
TRP (Online)
The Resilience Project 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.
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.
📩 Please email Tim Draper via tcdra0@eq.edu.au for any further information.
We look forward to another successful camp and thank you in advance for your support!
