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Sunday

November

Australian School Basketball Champs 2023

Date: 26 November-01 December
Time: All day
Location: Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium, Gold Coast

The Australian School Basketball Championships is the pinnacle event for school basketball in Australia that sees secondary schools from around Australia travel and compete in a week-long event. This event is being held on the Gold Coast at Carrara Stadium from Sunday the 26th of November through to the final day of Friday the 1st of December. Ballina Coast High School's Targeted Sports Basketball Program will have 3 teams representing at this event (2 Junior boys teams and 1 Open Boys team). To keep costs as low as possible, Ballina Coast High School will travel by the BCHS 22 seat mini-bus and 12 seat van on a daily basis to and from the venue. The times will depend on the teams scheduled draw and therefore travel times will be confirmed at a later date. Parents can drive privately, however, must confirm and provide details to the school. Venue: Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium - Gold Coast Price: $200 Transport: Bus Attending Staff: Martin Smith

Friday

December

JOB Readiness Workshop

Date: 01 December
Time: All day
Location: Ballina Coast High School

An interactive and hands-on workshop which will provide students practical and proactive steps towards building real-world employability skills. The workshops will: Give students a framework to think about what they want from careers pathways. Help students identify and articulate the skills they already have which can help identify and land real-world job opportunities. Develop and practice employability skills that can help them seize opportunities in the world of work. Connect students to, local employers and Educational Pathways VET Ambassadors to facilitate career development opportunities, networks and informal mentorship. Participants: Business Services class Venue: Ballina Coast High School Faculty: Careers Attending Staff: Adene Rigley Created By: Donna Ryan

Friday

December

Rewards Excursion

Date: 01 December
Time: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Location: Wet and Wild and Movie World

Congratulatoins to the students who have qualified for the BCHS 2023 Rewards Excursion. They have the option of attending Movie World or Wet and Wild. They will travel by bus departing the school at 9:00am and returning approximately 5pm. They will need appropriate sun smart clothing for the theme park, sun protection, water, food and spending money. Participants: Rewards Excursion - eligible students only Venue: Movie World, Wet and Wild Cost: $40 Faculty: Wellbeing Attending Staff: Trixie Donald

Friday

December

Ballina Steps Up Against Domestic and Family Violence Walk

Date: 01 December
Time: 12:35-3:25 PM
Location: Ballina Indoor Sports Centre

Students will participate in the 'Ballina steps up against domestic and family violence' walk. The Agenda for participating students are as follows: 12:35pm - (End of Break 2) Meet at Cafe Area/PAS for roll marking 12:40pm - Walk to La Balsa Plaza Carpark 1pm - Ballina Steps Up Against Domestic and Family Violence Walk begins 1:15pm - Students seated in the BISC. Musical performances from BCHS students 1:30pm - Guest speakers, cultural dances 2:45pm - Wrap up, students to go back to Village Green for supervision and break time until 3:25pm Participants: Students who wish to participate Venue: Ballina Indoor Sports Centre, La Balsa Plaza Carpark Faculty: PDHPE Attending Staff: Matthew Harmon

Wednesday

December

Multi-Sports Day

Date: 06 December
Time: All day
Location: Ballina Indoor Sports Centre

Multi-Sports Day is an integral part of our school's extracurricular activities, promoting teamwork, physical fitness, and healthy competition among our students. It's a day when students can showcase their sporting talents, enjoy a sense of camaraderie, and create lasting memories. Participants: 61 students from the Support Unit Venue: Ballina Indoor Sports Centre Attending Staff: Lanita Bell, Jodie Bryce, Stacey Anne Clarke, Lea-Anne Coulson, Jodie Crowther, Em Farbrother, Nicole Faundez, Melissa Gold, Bradley Hassett, Edward Hodges, James Maguire, Jess Muldoon, Belinda Read, Melanie Rotherham, Darren Smith, Lucas Wagland, Sue Weaver

Thursday

December

Awards of Excellence

Date: 07 December
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: BCHS Performing Arts Space

The Awards of Excellence recognises students achievements. The assembly will commence at 6pm. All students are to wear full school uniform for the evening. Venue: BCHS Performing Arts Space Staff: Kirrily Myers