Principal's Report

 Congratulations Year 12 Class of 2022

The Blackburn High School Community congratulates the Year 12 Class of 2022 and recognises their significant milestone of completing 13 years of formal schooling. 

On Monday 17 October, the students were formally recognised at a farewell breakfast and assembly. They were also acknowledged by all the students with an inspiring Guard of Honor. 

In the evening, over 400 people including the graduands, their families, and staff continued the celebrations at the Valedictory Dinner held at the Centre Ivanhoe. 

We acknowledge the contribution of the 2022 Year 12 student leaders, who have been exceptional ambassadors and role models and a great sounding board, that has made us a better school community. Their work with Mr. Conte has been outstanding. 

We congratulate the School Captains Jamie Ryan and Jeremy Chen, the House Captains: Mia Barrett, Fletcher Irvin, Ashleigh Perkin, and Dylan Hosken, the Music Captains: Laura Vosinthavong and David Goddard the Sport Captains: Grace Phillips and Rebecca Hedley, the International Student Captains: Cici Zhang and Max Sun, the Environment Captain: Joey Armstrong, the Performing Arts Captain: Kendal Gaudion and the Wellbeing and Social Justice Captains: Amelia Rutherford-Lemon and Harvey Warren.

STEM Centre & Planning Updates

The STEM Centre is part of a rejuvenation plan of the learning and teaching spaces at Blackburn High School that commenced in 2019 with the construction of the Covered Outdoor Learning Area. The STEM Centre surpasses our expectations, not only in the quality of the finish but for its innovation and sense of space and light. The furniture and equipment are expected to arrive in the next few weeks. 

We provided guided tours for the staff, students, and the school councillors who were similarly impressed. The finishing touches to the building are underway and the official opening is being planned for later this year. 

In addition, the construction of the new Hollows and Melba locker bays and the 

bike-shed will commence shortly.

 We will also begin the upgrade of the 500 Block into a new VCE Centre. 

VCAA Exams

The Unit 3 and 4 VCAA examination period is in full swing throughout October and November and we hope that all the hard work and effort will prepare the students well. The Year 10 and 11 examination period will begin on 14 November and conclude on 18 November.

Peter Pan Performance

The audience was very impressed by the performances of the Year 7-10 students involved in the Peter Pan Production on Thursday 20 November. The students have been rehearsing over the past month and ably supported by their teachers Mr. Kieren Bambery, Ms. Alana Dare and Ms. Madeleine Weatherley. 

Furthermore, over 130 students from Old Orchard Primary School, Blackburn Primary School and Kerrimuir Primary School enjoyed a special matinee performance.

Joanna Alexander

Principal