byron breeze tERM 1 | wEEK 2 2023

OUR VISION

Byron Bay High School delivers a collaborative learning environment where students achieve excellence through our connection with community and land, creating holistic leaders of the future.

Dates for your diary

February

• Wed 8 Feb | Swimming Carnival
• Fri 10 Feb | School Photo Day
• Tue 21 Feb | School Photo Catch Up Day
• Tue 21 Feb | FNC Swimming
• Tue 21 Feb | P&C Meeting 7pm in library

Easter/holiday dates

• Thu 6 Apr | Last day of Term 1
• Fri 7 Apr | Good Friday
• Sun 9 Apr | Easter Sunday
• Mon 10 Apr | Easter Monday
• Mon 24 Apr | Staff Development Day
• Tue 25 Apr | ANZAC DAY
• Wed 26 Apr | First day of Term 2

Principal's message

Dear Parents and Carers,

Congratulations to all students for a fantastic start to the school year.

Year 7 are busy getting to know the school and each other through their Orientation Week activities.

Year 11 began with a day of workshops to inform students of the expectations, guidelines and support of the HSC.

All other year groups have begun their year looking fresh and ready to learn.

I look forward to the term of learning ahead.

Ms Janine Marcus - Principal

Sport news

Wednesday Sport begins 15 February

Welcome back everyone, I hope you all had an enjoyable break and are ready for 2023.

Term 1 Sport will kick off on Wednesday 15 February (Week 3) and run until 5 April. Sports notes were handed out Wednesday and payments can be made online via the Byron Bay High School website.

• Parents can pay online via our website by clicking on Make a Payment at the top of the homepage
• If you make an online payment your permission slip MUST be returned the next day with the receipt number on it to finalise processing and secure your spot in the sport.
• Early payment together with the permission slip secures your child’s spot in the sport. Some sports fill up quickly so early payment will help avoid disappointment.

Please be aware of what sports are available to different year groups, these will change throughout the year so if your year group misses out this term you will have the opportunity later in the year.

Non-paying sports and students who have not selected a sport by Wednesday 3 February will select their sport during allocated class time. Students will be informed of these times.

Students wanting to participate in surfing for sport MUST have a Surf Survival Certificate. This is a Departmental requirement and is not negotiable. This course is run Term 1 and 2 as a sport choice.

Sport is a compulsory part of Byron Bay High School curriculum therefore all students Years 7 to 10 must attend. Medical and other appointments where possible should be made OUTSIDE of sport time. Students who are sick or injured will be catered for at school, they will need to supply a note from home to be documented at school.

Active Kids and Creative Kids vouchers can be used for parkour, trampolining, circus and skating. If you would like to use these then please print your voucher and return with the permission slip and pay the remainder of the invoice online or at the front office. Students with vouchers must give a copy of their voucher to the provider at the venue on their first day.

Mrs Kelley Caoyonan - Sport Coordinator

2023 BBHS Swimming Carnival - Wednesday 8 February 2023

The annual swimming carnival is an exciting start to the year that brings students together from all years to compete in a variety of competitive and novelty events. It is a fun way for students to engage with their peers and teachers in a friendly, but spirited, competition. Races are organised in competitive and non competitive heats so any student wishing to qualify for zone has the opportunity to do so. Below is some information for the carnival.

The carnival will commence at 9am and finish at 2:45pm.

• Pool Entry is $4.50 per student, if you have a pool pass please bring it along.
• Regular school buses will drop students at the Pool. Buses from the North will drop off on the way to school. Buses from the South and West will drop students to school as normal. Additional buses will take students to and from the pool at 9.05am from the high school bus bay. Those students who normally walk or ride to school, can also travel on these school buses.
• From 2:45 pm buses will bring all students back to school so they can meet their normal school bus home.
• Any students who would need to leave early or remain in town at the end of the carnival MUST have a note signed by parents.
• Students are to remain at the carnival for the day, please avoid where possible signing students out through the day. If for some reason it is unavoidable a parent MUST come to the pool to collect their child only.
• Dress up in your house colours and remember to be sun safe (bring a hat, rash vests, shirt, and reapply sunscreen).
• Fishheads will have food to purchase on the day.
• An email and program have been sent to all parents in a separate email. The program is a guide and times may change throughout the day.
• Parent spectators are welcome to come along.

Mrs Kelley Caoyonan - Sport Coordinator

Congratulations to our 2023 House Captains!

Year 12 houses took a vote this week to nominate house captains for 2023. The role of a House Captain is to help organise and plan house events and carnivals, liaise with other senior leaders and staff members, supporting all year levels and acting as a role model for junior students.

We look forward to to working with these fabulous students and watching them grow in this role.

• DOLPHINS – Mahia Adams and Amna Van Raak-Shine
• PASS – Mia Beattie and Ayva Montano
• TALLOWS – Lyrdhan O’Rielly
• WATEGOES – Jack Wilson and Soara Taylor

School Photo day - Friday 10 February

Students must give their completed envelope directly to the photographer on photo day

IMPORTANT PHOTO INFO

• School Photo envelopes have been handed out to students
• Students must give their completed envelope directly to the photographer on photo day
• Payment must NOT be made to the school
• All payment details are on the envelope
• Students must wear correct school uniform
• If you would like a sibling photo, these envelopes are available for collection at the front office
• School Photo catch up day is Tuesday 21 February

P&C Meeting

Tuesday 21 February - all welcome

The Parents and Citizens Association meet on the third Tuesday of every month during term from 7pm to 8:30pm in the school library. All parents and care givers are welcome to attend.

The meetings provide an informal opportunity to engage the school principals, teachers and other parents/caregivers and discuss important issues for the school and its students.

Change of details form

Please remember to notify the school in writing if you have changed your address or details over the holidays. This would include changes to work/home telephone numbers or email addresses for either parent, family circumstances.

Please fill in the Change of Details form attached and return to the front office.

Records information regarding student’s emergency contacts and special needs must be current. Please notify the school of all changes promptly. This enables computer data to be updated. It may prove critical in an emergency.

Netball come and try day

Safer driver course for learners

Participants who complete the Safer Drivers Course for Learners will receive a bonus of 20 hours credit recorded in their learner driver log book reducing the total logbook requirement from 120 to 100 hrs. The Course is a combination of theoretical and practical training for under 25 year-old learner drivers who have completed 50 hours of log book driving hours.

• Monday 13 February - 4 to 7pm
• Monday 27 February - 4 to 7pm
• 1 Gilmore Crescent Byron Bay
• Cost: $140

CONCESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE for young people on Health Care cards

Contact Steffie on 6685 7777 or email info@bys.org.au for more information.

Byron Bay FC Soccer season registration now open!

Registration for Byron Bay FC now open for 2023 season at playfootball.com.au.

Division 1 youth mixed and girls teams available in all age groups as well as senior mens and womens teams.

Season and registration information available on our websitehere https://www.byronbayfc.com.au/youth and Byron Bay FC social media.

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