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🚀 Are you the next face of STEM education?

This is your chance to take your ideas to the world stage! 🌏✨

The Australian Science and Engineering Fair (AUSSEF) is calling for entries from Year 9–12 students with an outstanding STEM project.

🏆 Our 2025 team came home with 6 Grand Awards, placing us among the top three national teams worldwide.

✈️ The top nine projects in 2025 will win an all-expenses-paid trip (pending funding) to compete at ISEF 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona!

📅 Entries close: November 12, 2025🔗 Find out more: www.aussef.com.au

Trade to Teach

👩‍🏫👨‍🍳 Trade to Teach – 2026 intake now open!

Do you know a qualified tradesperson or chef who would make a great teacher? The Trade to Teach Internship Program is a supported four-year pathway into teaching, helping skilled industry professionals transition into classrooms and address teacher shortages in Industrial Technology & Design (ITD) and Hospitality, Food & Fashion.

✅ 2026 – Begin a full-time teaching degree

✅ 2027 – Start a paid internship at a Queensland state school (50% teaching load + part-time study)

✅ 2030 – Transition into a permanent teaching role

📅 Applications close 21 September📺 Join our Live Chat on 10 September, 5:00 pm to learn more

Attendance Record

At Balmoral State High School, we’re proud to share that our students have maintained a consecutive attendance rate of 90% this term!

Consistent attendance is the foundation for maximising learning opportunities, ensuring every student has the best chance to achieve, grow, and showcase evidence of their learning.

We remain committed to supporting every student to make the most of their learning days, driving strong outcomes and future success.

Staffing Updates – Term 4

Balmoral is on the move with some exciting staffing announcements as we head into Term 4!

✨ Congratulations Bridie Doyle – Bridie joins our Humanities and Languages Faculty during Emma Hart’s maternity leave. She brings fresh energy and innovative ideas, particularly in assessment, and we’re thrilled to have her on the team.

👏 Congratulations Mitchell Johnson – Appointed as our new Head of Special Education Services (Inclusion Head of Department). Mitchell’s expertise and leadership will continue to strengthen this vital portfolio, and we’re proud to see him step into this permanent role following a highly competitive process.

🌟 Celebrating Lisa Callaghan – Lisa has secured a new position as Senior Education Officer – Mentoring Project with Metro South, supporting early career teachers. We thank Lisa for her incredible contribution to Balmoral and wish her every success in this exciting new chapter.

💪 Congratulations Duncan Short – To support this transition, Duncan will take on the role of Acting Head of Department – HPE and Sport for the remainder of the year. We’re confident his leadership will continue to inspire students and staff alike.

We’re so proud of our team and the opportunities ahead – Term 4 is shaping up to be another big one for Balmoral!

Same Day Student Absence Notifications

Keeping your contact details up to date

There are times when we may need to contact parents and carers. Do we have your most up-to-date details? If not, please contact the school on (07) 3823 8588 so we can update our records. These details include:

Parent/carer’s name
Address
Phone numbers
Email address
Emergency contact details

Please remember to notify the school if any of these details change.

Absence notification process

If your child is going to be away or late to school, please notify us early in the morning by calling (07) 3823 8555 or via the Compass app so the absence can be recorded correctly.

Same day notification

If a student is absent and we have not received a reason, the school will contact parents and carers as soon as practicable on the day.

If you are advised that your child is away without explanation, please respond as soon as possible to let us know where your child is. If no response is received, the school will follow up with parents/carers directly.

Uniform Blitz Success – A Strong Sense of Belonging

Message from - Kellie Baumgart (Deputy Principal)

In Week 8, Balmoral State High School conducted a "Uniform Blitz" across the campus. I am pleased to share that the event was a great success, with the overwhelming majority of our students taking pride in wearing their uniform correctly and representing our school with respect. Thank you to students, parents, and staff for your support in upholding these high standards.

As part of the Blitz, we also identified some common breaches of uniform policy. The most frequent issues were:

Students wearing the sports uniform instead of the formal uniform on days other than Wednesday
Non-uniform socks
Not wearing a long tie or belt with Style 2 of the formal uniform

To clarify, the only socks permitted are:

Style 1 formal uniform and sports uniform – plain white socks or Balmoral-branded white socks
Style 2 formal uniform – long or short grey socks, available from the uniform shop

While these may seem like small details, together they make a significant difference in presenting a united and professional image of our school.

At Balmoral, our uniform is much more than just clothing—it is an important part of our school identity. Wearing the uniform with pride fosters a sense of belonging, one of our core values, by strengthening connections between students and creating a visible symbol of our shared commitment to learning and community.

We are committed to supporting our students in wearing the right uniform at the right time, and we encourage families to reach out if assistance is needed. Uniform Correction is also available at student services each morning with a range of items available for loan from the uniform library. For hygiene reasons, any socks that need to be corrected during the school day will be automatically invoiced to families.

Thank you again for your continued support. Together, we ensure our students not only look their best but also feel part of something bigger—the Balmoral community.

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!

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

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.

Students who are seen using their devices or anything that needs to be linked to a device to work (e.g. headphones/ear pods) will be asked to hand the item in for the rest of the day.

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 4

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, Bruno bbian12@eq.ed or InternationalTeam@balmoralshs.eq.edu.au 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!

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 September, Term 3