Blackwater State High School in Blackwater, Queensland | High School

Blackwater State High School

Locality: Blackwater, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4986 9555

Address: 26 Elm St 4717 Blackwater, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.blackwatershs.eq.edu.au/

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24.01.2022 It’s almost lights out on day 1 of Camp Champion at BIEEC! After an early start, and lots of road works, we finally made it to Boyne Island. This afternoon we worked out our personality and learning types using Aus Identities, decided whether we were doing the Mt Larcom climb or a 10km canoe expedition, and participated in some ice breaker activities. Tonight we powered down with some games and a beautiful dinner and dessert.

23.01.2022 Are you a young person aged 15-25 and interested in having a say for the future? Nominations are now open for the YMCA QLD Youth Parliament. CLosing date 14 February. For more information visit https://www.ymcabrisbane.org/queensland-youth-parliament-ho

23.01.2022 The August issue of our newsletter has just been emailed out. If you missed it see the link below. http://epublisher.net.au/public/newsletter/plissue/NDI4MjE=

22.01.2022 A reminder to parents regarding school drop offs and pick ups that the section of Elm Street from the corner of Box Street to the pedestrian crossing is a NO STANDING zone. Please only park from the edge of the fenced kerb up past the crossing up to the daycare centre. If you park west of the pedestrian crossing, cars cannot see students who are walking out onto the crossing making it dangerous for these students. If there is no room in the pick up zone, please continue driving down Fern St and use Boonery St to come back for another pass. You can also park at the back of the school along Bauman Way or Yeates Av and have your child exit through the back gates.

22.01.2022 Our 2020 seniors are some of the most resilient. They made the best of a rainy situation, and kept their beautiful big smiles going and made the most of walk-ins. Congratulations 2020 Seniors!!

22.01.2022 A reminder that Continuing Enrolment Packs are due back to the school by the end of term. By returning this paperwork, your child will be able to receive their textbooks as soon as possible after school has begun. You can also find the book list and equipment requirements your child will need on our school website in the Junior Secondary (Yrs 7-9) or Senior Secondary (Yrs 10-12) links. https://blackwatershs.eq.edu.au//forms-and-docum/documents

21.01.2022 A friendly reminder that our continuing enrolment forms are due by the 27th of November.

20.01.2022 Junior Campers have just departed BIEEC. We will update out estimated time of arrival throughout the next few hours.

19.01.2022 Student Council will be selling plain white T-shirts for the Colour Run happening next Friday. Starting tomorrow, students will be able to purchase the shirts for $10 with money raised going back into our school. There are limited sizes available, and we will be selling until stock runs out.

19.01.2022 Year 12 hospitality have been working hard to create individual grazing platters and mocktails for their assessment. They would really like to share these with you. If you would like to purchase one of the limited number available please email a completed order form to [email protected]. Orders will be ready for pick up between 4:30-5:15pm on Wednesday 16th September. Orders can be placed up until this Friday.

19.01.2022 Staff at Blackwater SHS are raising funds for the Children's Hospital Foundation by completing the 42K Your Way Challenge this month. If you would like to support this charity, please donate below. https://www.42kyourway.org.au//black/42k-your-way-services

17.01.2022 Please be advised that our school diaries have been delayed and will not have arrived at school for next Wednesday. You may wish your child to bring a plastic folder to keep and protect their timetables next Wednesday.

15.01.2022 We look forward to seeing you all in 2021. See attached photos for all back to school information.

15.01.2022 Year 12 hospitality students did an amazing job making and selling mocktails and grazing platters for their assessment today. All students gave 100% and produced some delicious treats. Congratulations on a very successful final assessment cook!

15.01.2022 Our junior campers are expected to be home at 5pm. See you all then.

15.01.2022 We are looking forward to seeing all our students back on Wednesday, 27 January under the shelter shed at 9am for parade. Students will only need to bring 4 of their notebooks and their pencil case for the first day for classes. Please also be reminded that if you have not yet returned their continuing enrolment pack, they need to do so ASAP to avoid delays in being able to hire their textbooks.

12.01.2022 Just a reminder that Friday the 4th of September is a Pupil Free Day!

12.01.2022 Good Morning from BIEEC Today #TeamFortis are going on a 10km canoeing expedition, and #TeamMagnus are completing a range of different activities on and off campus.

11.01.2022 The final "What to Pack" and camp itinerary for Boyne Island in Week 10 was distributed today. This also included our bunk assignments. Unfortunately, due to construction at the camp, the High Ropes course will not be in use. Instead, the camp is providing a Virtual Reality bush craft session for our participants. Also, on our consent forms, there was a dietary requirements section that some parents may have missed. If you child has any dietary requirements, can you please email Mr Paterson @ [email protected] as soon as you can. If there are any other questions, please send them via that email.

11.01.2022 Junior Camp has arrived safely at Boyne Island Environmental Education Centre

09.01.2022 #TeamFortis took the low ropes and raft building challenges head on today. Great teamwork and effort was shown by all students, with many laughs and some water logged "rafts" in the world's slowest race. #Klaytonsfault

09.01.2022 We are asking for the Blackwater Community's assistance in keeping our school safe over the Christmas holiday break. No students or unauthorised people should access the grounds during the holidays. Anyone authorised will have keys to open the gates. If you see someone entering the grounds by jumping fences etc please report this to school watch. If you see a crime taking place, please contact the police.

08.01.2022 Year 7 Tie Dye day changed to Monday. Students wishing to tie dye a shirt for the Tie Dye Fundraiser please bring $3 per shirt and pre-washed white shirt.

08.01.2022 Blackwater Junior Golf Sign On - this Saturday.

07.01.2022 We had a very special visit today from past teacher Mr Bob Johnson, who taught at Blackwater SHS in 1975 and 1976. He had a wonderful time reminiscing as he walked through the school. The school has certainly changed since he was here!

06.01.2022 The bus from Middlemount has an ETA of 4:45

06.01.2022 The Uniform Shop will be operating from 8am-9am on Tuesday the 24th of November, for Year 6 Transition Day.

06.01.2022 If you wish to tie dye a shirt for next week's Tie Dye Fundraiser, you can do so this week. You will need to bring your own white shirt which has already been washed and $3 to cover the cost of the dye. Year 9 students break 1 on Wednesday Year 8 students break 2 on Thursday Year 7 students break 1 on Friday

05.01.2022 Boyne Island Junior Camp is almost here! Some very important information regarding the camp: 1) The camp has confirmed that a sleeping bag is not required as they will have their linens and bath towels all supplied. This includes those staying in the Safari Tents.... 2) It is imperative that campers bring a backpack for our excursions to Mount Larcom and canoeing. 3) All campers must be at the front of the school with their bags ready to be loaded by 6:30 AM on Monday. If you have not yet returned your COVID-19 form handed out this week, you cannot jump on the bus. Please return by tomorrow at 3PM to Mr Paterson 4) All medications required need to be packed in ziplock/sandwich bags and given to Mr Paterson before you get on the bus. 5) Mozzie spray (non-aerosol) is highly recommended. 6) During camp, urgent contact with campers should be made through the BIEEC office on (07) 4851 0333. Non-urgent matters can be emailed through to [email protected]. If you are interested in getting a sneak peak into the camp layout, including cabins, check out the BIEEC website @ https://boyneislandeec.eq.edu.au/ and scroll down to their interactive virtual tour. Happy camping!

05.01.2022 #TeamMagnus conquered Mount Larcom today in the ultimate challenge. The team put fear aside and all of them made it to the top. This definitely pushed some of our students out of their comfort zone, and we are all so incredibly proud of them. We are finishing our last night at camp around the fire playing some games.

04.01.2022 Our school office staff will be in training all day tomorrow during the student free day. Please be advised the office will be closed and phones unable to be answered all day.

04.01.2022 Our students represented the school wonderfully at the Middlemount combined interschool sports carnival. They worked hard and played with great heart and sportsmanship. Well done BSHS!

03.01.2022 For Year 12 students wishing to apply for CQ university, they are holding an Apply to CQUni Webinar next Tuesday. Find out more information at https://www.cqu.edu.au//informatio/apply-to-cquni-webinar

03.01.2022 The Central Highlands School Sport dates for 2021 have been released. See the photo attached for more details on specific sport trials.

02.01.2022 Today Blackwater State High School celebrated the achievements of our students through special junior and senior Awards Parades. Congratulations to all the students who received an award this year. Like many of you, we were disappointed to not be able to hold our formal Awards Evening this year. Due to the COVID restrictions for school functions we had to limit parent invitations to just students receiving the special awards. We understand that some parents are upset that th...ey missed out on seeing their child receive their Top of Subject, Merit and Distinction certificates. Rest assured we have taken photographs of all students receiving awards. We will endeavour to post all photos of students with Image Release Agreements over the next few days. I am sure, like me, you are extremely grateful that our communities have remained relatively COVID free while across the world the pandemic is still causing considerable damage. Thank you for your patience, cooperation and understanding as we yet again adjust to the ‘new’ normal. Thanks also must go to all of our sponsors for the awards.

01.01.2022 Tonight we had students begging us to go to bed, and students negotiating later wake up times! I think it’s safe to say that a great day was had by all students. #TeamFortis conquered the 10km canoe expedition. We were challenged and had to push past our fears as we paddled head on into the wind. #TeamMagnus participated in low ropes, team building activities, virtual reality and raft building. Tomorrow #TeamMagnus bus to Mt Larcom and trek to the summit , whilst #TeamFortis participate in activities at the centre. It’s lights out here at BIEEC, goodnight!

01.01.2022 During lunch on 20 August, the students of Blackwater State High School had their opportunity to support the school’s staff in their 42K Your Way Challenge for the Children's Hospital Foundation by doing laps of the oval. Mrs Godfrey offered to donate $25 for every 42km the student body as a whole completed during the lunchtime. The student body didn’t disappoint, with a large number of students walking and running the course with 1000 laps of the oval completed, raising $125 for the cause. It is great to see the students giving up their time to contribute to others. We are also running the Resilience Project through our home class this year, which focusses on Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness and this event is a great opportunity for students to show empathy to others through giving their time to raise money for sick kids.