Bundaberg North State High School

📢 Reminder: ADF Careers Information Session is on Tomorrow Evening!

Considering a career in the Navy, Army or Air Force?
Students and parents are invited to attend this upcoming ADF Careers Information Session to explore the many pathways and opportunities available through the Australian Defence Force.

ADF Careers – Event details Discover more about each information session including dates, times and what to expect. You can also register to attend.

School Opinion survey - Parents - has been extended to Friday 28 August.
Thank you to everyone who has already completed the Parent/Caregiver Survey. If you haven’t had a chance to complete it yet, please commit to complete it by Friday, 28 August 2026.
This is your opportunity to share feedback on what our school does well and where we can improve, helping to shape the future of our school.
We value your input and encourage you to have your say!
Check your emails for the link to complete the survey.

🏫 Every Day Counts at Bundaberg North SHS

Attendance is one of the strongest indicators of student success. When students attend school regularly, they are more likely to achieve positive educational outcomes and stay engaged in their learning.

Thank you to our families for supporting student attendance and helping make every day count.

Together, we can give every student the best opportunity to succeed.

More information and parent resources are available through the Queensland Government's Every Day Counts initiative:
https://education.qld.gov.au/initiatives-and-strategies/initiatives/every-day-counts/for-parents-and-community

📅 The Week Ahead at Bundaberg North SHS | Week 7, Term 3

📚 Book Week 2026 is here, with activities happening every day throughout the week. Don't forget our 👗 Book Week Dress-Up Day on Thursday, where students are encouraged to come dressed as their favourite book character.

💜 Wear It Purple Day will be held on Friday. Students are encouraged to wear purple accessories to show support, celebrate inclusion, and promote a sense of belonging for all. This year's theme, "Colours of Courage," celebrates the many different forms of courage shown by LGBTQIA+SB young people, allies and communities every day.

🏆 We also have students representing Bundaberg North SHS in a range of quizzes, competitions, excursions and special events throughout the week.
👏 Good luck to all students participating in this week's activities. We can't wait to see the learning, achievements and school spirit on display throughout Week 7!

🎓 SAVE THE DATE | Bundaberg North SHS Class of 2017 10-Year Reunion
We are excited to share that former students from the Class of 2017 are currently organising their 10-Year Reunion, which will be held in the Bundaberg North SHS Hall.

📅 Saturday 7 August 2027
🕙 10:00am - 2:00pm
📍 Bundaberg North SHS Hall

Former students can find more information and secure their place by RSVPing online:

🔗 rsvp.online/classof2017reunion

Please share this post and help us reconnect as many members of the Class of 2017 as possible. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to Bundaberg North SHS for this special milestone reunion!

School Opinion Survey Closes today.
We encourage all parents to complete the survey today by searching your email provided to the school for "School Opinion Survey".
Thanks to all those who have completed it, however we would like to hear from more parents.

📢 Considering a Career in the Australian Defence Force?

Students and parents are invited to attend an upcoming ADF Careers Information Session to learn about the wide range of career opportunities available in the Navy, Army and Air Force.

This is a great opportunity to speak directly with current serving members, hear about their experiences, and ask questions about pathways, training, careers and life in the Australian Defence Force.

⭐ Places are strictly limited, so early registration is recommended.
📅 Wednesday 26 August 2026
🕕 6:00pm - 8:00pm (AEST)
📍 Bundaberg Brothers Sports Club

The ADF also offers a Gap Year Program for school leavers. If you're 17-24 years old and interested in experiencing the Navy, Army or Air Force without making a long-term commitment, an ADF Gap Year is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable skills, make new connections, earn a salary, and explore a rewarding career pathway.

ℹ️ Learn more about the ADF Gap Year Program:
🔗 https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/careers/gap-year

ADF Careers – Event details Discover more about each information session including dates, times and what to expect. You can also register to attend.

🏉 QLD All Schools Oz Tag – Year 7/8 Girls Team Recap 🏉

Our Year 7/8 Girls proudly represented Bundaberg North SHS at the Queensland All Schools Oz Tag Championships occurring earlier in the term, with many of the girls playing Oz Tag for the very first time. Despite their limited experience, they embraced every challenge and represented our school with outstanding pride, enthusiasm and teamwork.

The girls faced some strong opposition on day one, taking on St Andrews Lutheran College and Marymount College, before returning on day two determined to continue improving. Their hard work was rewarded with a fantastic victory over Coolum, before finishing the carnival against Toowoomba Christian College, Varsity Secondary College and Unity College.

More important than the results was the growth shown across the weekend. The girls developed their skills with every game, built strong connections as a team and gained valuable experience competing against some of the best school Oz Tag teams in Queensland. Their positive attitude, willingness to learn and support for one another made them a great team to represent North.

A huge thank you to Greaves Property Agents for generously sponsoring the team's playing uniforms and helping make this incredible opportunity possible for our students.

We are excited to see these girls continue to develop their Oz Tag skills over the coming months and can't wait to return next year bigger, better and stronger. Congratulations girls on a fantastic inaugural Queensland All Schools Oz Tag Championships! 💜💛🖤

📅 The Week Ahead at Bundaberg North State High School | Week 6, Term 3
Another busy week ahead at BNSHS!

📣P&C Meeting ⚠️POSTPONED to 1/9/2026 ⚠️- All parents and carers are welcome to attend from 6:00 pm in the school administration building.
Come along, meet other families, hear what's happening around the school, and have your say in supporting our students and school community.

🏫2027 Year 7 Transition Day 1 - We look forward to welcoming our future Year 7 students for 2027. More information can be found here: https://bundabergnorthshs.eq.edu.au/calendar-and-news/news/year-7-2027-transition-days

📚 Upcoming Events
• Book Week Dress Up Day (27/8/26) 📖
• Year 7/8 Maths Quiz Round 1 (24/8/26)
• Gardiner Interschool Chess Tournament (26/8/26) ♟️
• State School Netball Competition (28/8/26) 🏐
• Opti-MINDS Regional Event (29/8/26)