Snapshots from the week

🏆 2025 Football & Netball Academy Awards Nights Wrap-Up

This week, we celebrated our talented Football and Netball Academy students at two incredible awards nights, recognising their hard work, commitment, and growth throughout the season.

The evenings showcased not only athletic excellence but also the teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship that define our Balmoral sporting culture. Coaches shared highlights from the season, reflected on team achievements, and presented awards to students who displayed outstanding skill, dedication, and resilience both on and off the field. We were also lucky enough to have former Socceroo and Brisbane Roar A League winning captain Matt McKay attend our Football Awards Night!

A huge congratulations to all award recipients and graduating Year 12 students who have left a lasting legacy within the Academies. Thank you to our coaches, families, and community partners for their ongoing support in helping our student-athletes achieve their goals.

Here’s to another successful season — and to the exciting year ahead in 2026!

Celebrating Our Wonderful Tuckshop Team! 🍴

This Tuckshop Day, we’re celebrating the incredible Cindy and her amazing team — Anita, Jo, Mardi, Kristal, and Caroline — who keep our Balmoral community nourished and happy every single day. From delicious homemade meals and snacks to catering for school events, their hard work and heart shine through in everything they do.

The team has shown remarkable flexibility and commitment throughout the recent renovations, continuing to provide quality food and service with a smile, no matter the challenges.

We are so lucky to have such a dedicated and caring team supporting our students and staff. Thank you for all that you do — today and every day! 💚

Staff Spotlight: Meet Lucas! 

At such a young age, BSHS year 10 student Lucas is already making his mark in the kitchen!

Currently completing his school-based traineeship with us. Lucas has shown incredible dedication and passion for the culinary world.

Most recently, he worked behind the scenes at our Melbourne Cup function, helping to cater for 235 guests and plating up over 700 meals — an impressive effort for one of our youngest team members!

Lucas hopes to continue his journey with Carina Leagues Club in the future by completing his chef apprenticeship, and we couldn’t be prouder to have him on the team.

Year 11 Aerospace Systems

Today (7 November 2025), our Year 11 Aerospace Systems students had the privilege of hearing from Chace Eldridge, a representative from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

Chace shared insights into how CASA upholds aviation safety across Australia, explaining the connection between ICAO, CASA regulations, and Safety Management Systems (SMS).

Drawing on his own journey—from Bachelor of Aviation graduate to QantasLink pilot and now Safety Promoter with CASA—Chace inspired students to think deeply about the evolving nature of safety in aviation and its impact on airport operations.

Students linked the discussion directly to their current IA1 project, designing an overflow airport for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, exploring how federal regulations and international standards guide real-world airport design.

Uniform Advisory Reference Group – Update for Families

Thank you to all parents and carers who have responded to attend the Uniform Advisory Reference Group meeting on Monday 10 November, 4:30pm. The session will be held upstairs in the PD Room within the Main Administration Building; signage will be in place to guide you from the entrance.

Last week’s student consultation session was well attended, and students shared thoughtful, practical feedback. A summary of their recommendations will be presented to the Principal and the P&C Executive for consideration alongside parent and staff input.

If you haven’t RSVP’d yet and would like to attend, please RSVP via DeputyPrincipal@balmoralshs.eq.edu.au.

We appreciate our community’s partnership as we work towards a uniform that supports belonging, agency and pride at Balmoral SHS.