Bowral High School in Bowral, New South Wales | High School

Bowral High School

Locality: Bowral, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4861 2255

Address: Corner of Park Road and Aitken Road 2576 Bowral, NSW, Australia

Website: https://bowral-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Today was Milo Monday at our Safe Space. A great way to kick off the beginning of Week 9! Well done to the team effort shown by students over the past few weeks to complete the 1000pc jigsaw in the space. Don't forget that our Safe Space in E28 is open every lunch break and all are welcome!

25.01.2022 In light of R U OK Day, ReFrame are available and to call or chat online for anyone who is not OK or who knows someone who is not OK. They can be contacted on 0455104104 or through the Zoom ID attached.

24.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day. 2020 has been a particularly challenging year. This year's message is "There's more to say after R U OK?" Here's some ideas for when asking someone if they are okay with ways to respond, listening carefully, seeking support and checking in.

24.01.2022 The Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC has written a letter of support to HSC students for 2020 to acknowledge their resilience, perseverance and fortitude during the year and in the lead up to their HSC examinations. The full message can be viewed by using the link below.

24.01.2022 A reminder that on Wednesday 9 September, the BHS SRC will be running a Jersey Day to raise money for the Children's Cancer Institute. Come to school wearing your favourite sporting teams jersey (or orange or yellow) along with a gold coin donation and get involved!

22.01.2022 Today students from our 7 STEAM class got the opportunity to talk Chad, one of the keepers at Mogo Wildlife Park. Students have been working on designing an ethical zoo for a wide range of animals and the knowledge and insight Chad offered will go a long way to helping them complete their project. Thank you again to Chad and Mogo Wildlife Park for putting time aside to help our students!

20.01.2022 Year 11 will be receiving their yearly reports today. Parents will be able to view them on Sentral later in the week.Year 11 will be receiving their yearly reports today. Parents will be able to view them on Sentral later in the week.

20.01.2022 What do you do when someone tells you they’re not ok? R U OK Day has some ways to help.

20.01.2022 Year 12 students can access and download the 2020 HSC written exam timetable today at: The BEST way for students to access their exam timetable is through Students Online studentsonline.nesa.nsw.edu.au because it only lists YOUR exams, not the full list, so there is no risk of missing one.

20.01.2022 Please ask your child if they have any overdue library books hidden in the bottom of bags or under beds. These books can be returned to the library by placing them into the return shute. With almost 200 resources still outstanding and the stocktake already commenced, and many date back to before Covid 19 in Term 1, we are getting to the desperate stage. This is a loss of thousands of dollars and some of these resources are out of print and are irreplaceable.

19.01.2022 Orientation Day for Year 7 2021 is almost here! We look forward to welcoming students joining us next year this Tuesday. 1 day until our Year 7 2021 Orientation Information Session for Parents and Carers via Zoom. Event link, other useful information (Daylight Uniforms, book lists etc) and Zoom join details here: https://fb.me/e/1Vie04SUV All details for these events were part of an Orientation Pack mailed out on Monday 16 November to parents and carers of Year 7 2021.

19.01.2022 Our uniform shop is now back to normal operating hours: Tuesday 8am-11am Thursday 1pm-4pm Our uniform shop is now back to normal operating hours: Tuesday 8am-11am Thursday 1pm-4pm

19.01.2022 Now is the time to start getting ready for next year! Below is the equipment list for each year and subject for 2021.

17.01.2022 We have received some updated information from NSW Department of Education for parents carers regarding COVID-19 in Term 4. This advice can be viewed in the attachment below. http://bit.ly/T4Advice

17.01.2022 ReFrame have released their 4th newsletter. ReFrame is a free youth mental health service for people aged 12-25 and who live in Wollondilly and Wingecarribee shires. They can be contacted at 0455 104 104.

17.01.2022 Our Safe Space in E28 is open every lunch break for students to come and visit! It's a place to chill out, check in with staff, meet with other students, do some wellbeing activities and more. We currently have a 1000pc jigsaw underway with many students dropping in to complete a bit of it. ... SRC also ran an Escape Room challenge, successfully solved by a group of Year 7 students. All students are welcome at the Safe Space. Listen out to the daily notices to hear about some of our upcoming activities and events.

17.01.2022 This Thursday at lunch members of the Prefects, SRC, interact and the SPC will be on the lookout with members of staff to reward students for helping out with the recent rubbish blitzes. Thank You!

17.01.2022 The Academy Global Leaders Program (AGLP) for Year 12 at Western Sydney University https://www.westernsydney.edu.au//global-leaders-program.h The founding premise of The Academy at Western Sydney University is to give you the skills you need to thrive in this world of increasingly rapid change. The Academy will equip you with critical thinking skills and world experience that will set you apart from other graduates.... The AGLP is a pathway for students with exceptional potential to receive an early offer and a premium experience within The Academy. The AGLP comprises: An unconditional guarantee of a place at Western Sydney University before the HSC commences. *Membership of The Academy *A $2,000 'Smart Start' scholarship *A university-sponsored overseas academic or leadership experience incorporating domestic or international travel *Advanced study of global citizenship, democracy and social change. How to apply Complete the online application form (link below) by midnight on 7 September 2020. Apply through UAC for your preferred degree at Western as first preference by 21 September 2020. https://www.westernsydney.edu.au//2020_academy_global_lead

16.01.2022 Throughout the year our HSC Art students have been working hard completing their bodies of work. Below is a small sample of the amazing work our students have completed under the guidance of Mr Pearce. A detailed description of each piece can be viewed at https://sites.google.com/view/2020bhs/work

15.01.2022 3 days until our Orientation Information Session for Parents and Carers via Zoom 4 days until Orientation Day for Year 7 2021 All details for these events were part of an Orientation Pack mailed out on Monday 16 November to parents and carers of Year 7 2021. ... Click on this event for further information on how to join the Zoom on Monday evening and access some other relevant links (Daylight Uniforms etc).

15.01.2022 On Wednesday 9 September, the BHS SRC will be running a Jersey Day to raise money for the Children's Cancer Institute. Come to school wearing your favourite sporting teams jersey (or orange or yellow) along with a gold coin donation and get involved!

14.01.2022 Last week we mentioned the United in Care concert run by the Wingecarribee Vocal Muster featuring Bowral High student Jessica and former student Duncan Reay. This concert is aimed to support residents in lockdown in ages care facilities. The concert will be live-streamed at 2pm today and can be access using the link below. https://youtu.be/j_o1UDJilbU

14.01.2022 Tomorrow our Year 7 and Year 9 students will be participating in the Mind Masters livestream program. Our Year 8 students will do this next Wednesday. The Mind Masters program runs for around 40mins and it will involve live performances and interactive discussions on positive thinking, resilience, wellbeing and mental health.

12.01.2022 If you have a spare 5-10 minutes, please have your say in our Bowral High School Parent and Carer Tell Them From Me survey. A huge thank you to those who have already responded.

12.01.2022 To parents and carers of Bowral High School, below is a letter from our Principal Jason Conroy regarding the 'What works best: 2020 update' released by the NSW Department of Education this year. This program outlines eight practices that teachers can use in their classrooms to support improved student learning. What works best 2020 update https://buff.ly/33b4ECK... What works best 2020 parent and carer resource https://buff.ly/2KuAcgh See more

12.01.2022 Yesterday, Year 12 students of Bowral High School completed the last of their HSC examinations with their Drama exam. This year has been a particularly difficult and trying year for students, however, the Bowral High School staff and community are immensely proud of Year 12 2020 for what they have achieved under such challenging and demanding circumstances. Enjoy the rest of your week and get ready to celebrate at your formal! #HSC2020 #Done #Perfect

10.01.2022 Our Bowral High uniform shop will be having a sale from Monday 14 - Friday 25 September. Items excluding softshell jackets, wool jumpers and blazers will be 20% off during this time.

09.01.2022 Congratulations to BHS Year 11 student Jess who has progressed to the final of the Charlestown International Music Competition! Based in Charleston, South Carolina, the Charleston International Music Competition strives to discover talented musicians of all ages and nationalities and reward their efforts with prizes and recognition. We wish Jess all the best in the final stage of the competition! More information on the competition can be viewed at https://buff.ly/2KptpED

09.01.2022 We look forward to as many Year 7 2021 parents and carers joining us for the Orientation Information Session via Zoom this evening, starting at 5:30pm. If you are unable to locate the Orientation Pack mail out letters with the Zoom join details, please go to our event link where you can access the Zoom link, meeting ID and passcode. Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/386882402748728/ Please feel free to share this with other Year 7 2021 parents and carers. We will be recording the Information Session for those unable to attend this evening and will give details post-meeting on how we will share the recording.

08.01.2022 Summer Skills is a short course program designed specifically for school leavers to support skill development over the summer months, is fee-free, and has a variety of locations including online delivery to choose from. These short courses are designed to build skills prior to students planning to attend university, TAFE NSW, have a gap year or are still deciding what you would like to do. Visit the links below to see the full range of courses on offer! Destination Australi...a Scholarship https://buff.ly/36jVxBB Fee-free job trainer courses https://www.tafensw.edu.au/jobtrainer Fee-free summer skills courses https://www.tafensw.edu.au/summer-skills See more

07.01.2022 The latest volume of our school newsletter is now available. The November edition of 'Excelsior' can be viewed by using the link https://buff.ly/35uthf5 or by visiting our school website at https://bowral-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/

07.01.2022 Best wishes for the Bowral High School Year 12 class of 2020 as they prepare for their final days of high school.

07.01.2022 With the school holidays about to start, our friends at the Youth Hub, aka Highlands Youth Services, have some fabulous free/low cost holiday activities on offer. If transport is an issue, they have help with that too! You do need to register for these activities as part of Covid Safe guidelines Youth Hub are following. Check out the holiday activities flyer is attached, but you can also go to their FB page for sign up details: https://buff.ly/3hL222P

06.01.2022 NSW Health are visiting this morning to complete vaccinations missed at their school visits for Year 7 and Year 10 during the year. Only those students who handed in a form prior to previous vaccination visits and were absent on those days of being vaccinated will receive the catch up doses this morning.

06.01.2022 Today is Australia Reads and all around the school, students took the opportunity to drop everything and read.

03.01.2022 Year 11 Hospitality students have started off their service periods in Cafe Bowral with great success. This week was a sell-out with Emma, Molly, Zoe, Chelsea and Emily producing quality food and beverage items.

03.01.2022 The BHS P&C will be meeting this Wednesday 25 November from 6:30pm - 8pm in the staff common room. Those unable to make it will be able to participate via Zoom using the link https://au01web.zoom.us/j/7861213923 Meeting ID: 786 121 3923 Passcode: Jw2Lc7

02.01.2022 Bowral High School would like to wish all of our fathers, grandfathers and carers a very Happy Fathers Day!

01.01.2022 ReFrame in Bowral have updated their youth drop-in times to 2-5pm on Wednesdays for people ages 11-18. They provide a safe place to meet new people, play some games or just chill out during the school term.