Transition to high school

Starting high school is an exciting milestone for students and families. Moving from Year 6 to Year 7 can feel like a big change. We help every child feel confident and supported during the transition to high school.

Find out all the essential information about starting at Ballina Coast High School in our Transition Information Pack.

Find out more in the NSW Department of Education's Getting ready for high school guide.

Required Equipment

Uniforms:

● Ballina Coast High School is a uniform school.

● Sports uniform is required to be worn for Sport and PDHPE

● Shoes that are suitable for physical activity (Sport and PDHPE)

● Enclosed leather shoes (Science and TAS)

Technology:

● Required Laptop information - BCHS BYOD Policy

Stationery:

● 7  separate  A4 workbooks 96 pages – 128 pages (English, Science, HSIE, TAS, Languages, Music, PDHPE )

● 1 grid paper A4 workbook 96 – 128 pages (Mathematics)

● Visual Arts diary - A4 (blank pages) 120 pages

● 2 x 20 sleeve display folder

● 1 pair of wired earbuds (wireless not permitted)

●1 packet of 12 coloured pencils

● 1 Glue stick

● 1 Sharpener with container

● 6 Blue Pens

● 2 Black Pens

● 2 Red Pens

● 1 Scissors

● 5 HB Pencils

● 5 2B Pencils

● 1 Pencil Eraser

● 1 x 30cm Plastic Ruler

● 1 x Apron

● Scientific Calculator (Casio preferred)

Year 7 Book Packs (which include all of the above stationery items, including the earbuds) are available for purchase through the school.

Should you wish to purchase a Book Pack and/or calculator, please use the link below as this will be invoiced on your students account. (If it is not required, it will be removed after Term 1)

https://ballina-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/about-our-school/payment-schoolbytes.html

Please refer to 'Registration and access' and 'How to guides' to assist with this process.

Once your order is received and your payment processed, we will contact you to let you know that it is ready for collection.