Byron Bay High School

Touching the Future

REACHING FOR THE FUTURE THROUGH:

At Byron Bay High school students have the opportunity of selecting a wide range of traditional and innovative courses that range from Mathematics, English and Sciences through Visual Arts and Photography to Journalism, Marine Studies and Subjects linked with TAFE

• Staff are dynamic, experienced and skilful.
• They pride themselves in making learning happen.
• They relish the challenge of change and respect the need for tradition and basic skills.

TOUCHING THE FUTURE WITH:

• This school has a caring Welfare Network that encourages students to be responsible for themselves and respectful of others.
• We have a harassment-free culture and a strong program of merit and support.

• Byron Bay High School is respected for its sensitivity to difference.
• We provide opportunities for the Gifted and Talented and cater for the needs of remediation.
• We specialise in literacy and promote individual skills through our Learning Centre.

SHARING THE FUTURE WITH:

• Byron Bay High School has a reputation for cultural excellence and innovation.
• The school consistently shares outstanding musical and dramatic experiences with the community.
• An annual event is the dynamic Arts and Crafts Expo.

• As a school we are constantly at the forefront in both individual and team sports.
• We have winning teams in state and national competitions.
• Our sporting facilities are outstanding
• Widespread student and community involvement is encouraged.

ENSURING THE FUTURE BY:

• Byron Bay High School consistently achieves School Certificate and Higher School Certificate results above the state average.
• We have a reputation for achieving first priorities for our students in Tertiary institutions.
• We are committed to academic excellence
• Special HSC support structures to assist students in Touching the Future.

• We actively encourage parent participation
• Parents and school share the biennial musical performance
• We have an active P & C and School Council
• The school has an effective Student Representative Council
• The school community operates as a unit in a shared enterprise approach

CHALLENGING THE FUTURE BY:

• Extensive focus on information technology
• A school of excellence in computing
• An effective Learning Centre
• A senior Mentor System
• An extensive 7-12 Study Skills program
• Parental involvement in an innovative Literacy program
• Peer Support and motivational camps for years 7, 11 and 12
• Effective behaviour management structure
• Focus on exemplary communication systems
• Regular reading scheme
• Involvement in such environmental areas as Streamwatch , Dune care and GLOBE (Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment)
• After hours homework centre
• A comprehensive careers education program including hands-on work experience is undertaken by all students

THE FUTURE IS OURS BECAUSE:

• As a school community, we are committed to assisting students to be able to help themselves
• We are determined that students be able to take advantage of life as a continuous learning experience
• Our hope is that the dream becomes a reality
• That students have the confidence and skills to make their own opportunities