Principals Report

Congratulations to our School Community

Congratulations and well done to our students and staff for completing 10 weeks onsite, following the previous two years of COVID interruptions and challenges. Students have continued to positively reconnect with each other and build their confidence throughout this term. 

We are getting back to a normal rhythm of school life with students eagerly involved in their learning and in the extensive co-curricular opportunities that we offer. A few weeks ago, we were delighted to see our students playing together in their ensembles following two years of COVID interruptions and it is great to have the fitness club back in full swing again in the mornings. 

We are incredibly pleased that all the planned events went ahead this term, ensuring that our students participated in the rich academic, House and out of class activities and student leadership program. This includes the Central Australia Tour, House Swimming/Athletics/Performing Arts, incursions and excursions, leadership activities, Instrumental Music Program, Sport Program, the plethora of Clubs and Harmony Day. 

Central Australia Tour 

Early on Monday morning, the excited 78 students and 8 staff departed for the twice

 postponed trip to central Australia with several teary parents also in attendance. The spectacular itinerary includes Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Walpa Gorge, Alice Springs, astronomy tour, painting, art, and cultural experiences, MacDonnell Ranges, Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park, and Darwin! We look forward to hearing all about their memorable adventures when they return.  

STEM Centre 

There has been significant progress in the construction of the Blackburn High School STEM Centre precinct throughout this term. The foundation and floor have been completed and we are now seeing the framework and roof for the main building taking shape. 

In addition, Blackburn High School has been selected to host the prestigious national ‘First Robotics Competition’ on 1-3 July. This is a great opportunity to promote our STEM Centre and invoke a sense of excitement around science, engineering, and mathematics. Ms Love, the Science and STEM leader and Mr Lahy, the Mathematics leader, are organising a BHS robotics team to enter the competition. The link to the website is: https://firstaustralia.org/programs/first-robotics-competition/

On behalf of the Principal Team, we wish all the students and families a wonderful and safe term break and we look forward to seeing you back on Tuesday 26 April.

Joanna Alexander

Principal