Blackheath & Thornburgh College

SECONDARY INTERHOUSE ATHLETICS 💜💚💛 // What an incredible Secondary Interhouse Athletics Carnival!

The competition was fierce, the House spirit was outstanding and our students should be incredibly proud of their efforts over the two day carnival.

Congratulations to all of our Age Champions and Runner-Ups on their outstanding achievements, and a special mention to the seven records that were broken during this year's carnival!

A special congratulations to Addisen-Lea, winner of the D.K. Beneke Trophy for Most Individual Points (Girls), and Elia, winner of the Jos Allingham Trophy for Most Individual Points (Boys).

And of course, congratulations to our Champion House for 2026, BRYCE DICKSON! 🏆❤️💛

Thank you to all students, staff, families and our amazing P&F volunteers who helped make this year's carnival such a memorable success. What an awesome celebration of athletic talent and House pride! 🎉

📸 More photos to come soon...

RUGBY LEAGUE 🏉💙 // Another exciting week of schoolboy Rugby League saw our teams put in plenty of effort and determination on the field.

Our 13s 'White' side battled hard against ASSG but were defeated 26-18 in a spirited contest. The boys showed great resilience and can be proud of their efforts this season.

Our 15s team enjoyed a thrilling encounter with CCC, emerging victorious 14-12 after a hard-fought match. Congratulations to the team on a well-earned win!

We now turn our attention to the Blackhawks Schoolboys Trophy Grand Final in Townsville on Monday. We wish our 15s and 13s 'Blue' teams all the very best as they take on the competition's biggest stage!

Good luck boys, we are all behind you!

SECONDARY INTERHOUSE ATHLETICS 💜💚💛 // Our Secondary students are ready for two exciting days of competition as they take to the track and field to represent their Houses with pride at the 2026 Secondary Interhouse Athletics Carnival on 4-5 June.

Can't make it to the carnival? Catch our livestream coverage of all Track and High Jump events:

🎥 Thursday - Day 1: https://youtube.com/live/0Zn8eNprakA?feature=share

🎥 Friday - Day 2: https://youtube.com/live/9cmS16eqGd0?feature=share

Our amazing P&F Shop will be operating throughout the carnival, so be sure to stop by and support them. Good luck to all competitors, we can't wait to see the House spirit on display!

⏰ LAST CHANCE TO BOOK! ⏰

Bookings for our Founders Dinner close this Friday, 5 June and we'd love to see as many members of our school community there as possible.

Join us as we celebrate our rich history, reconnect with old friends, make new ones, share stories and look ahead to an exciting future together! 💫

📅 Saturday 13 June
🎟 Tickets: $70
🔗 Book now: https://www.trybooking.com/DKXTW

Don't miss this special evening of fellowship and celebration 💙🥂

Please note this is an 18+ event.

CLUB NETBALL DRAW 🏐💎 // Wednesday 3 June

PEDAL PRIX TOWNSVILLE 💙🏁 // Our BTC Bolters and BTC Braves recently took to the Reid Park track for the 8 hour endurance QLD Super Series Pedal Prix event in Townsville.

In a fantastic first event away from home, our Junior Boys team showed great determination and teamwork, completing an impressive 250 laps to finish 3rd in their division.

Our Senior Boys team also delivered an outstanding performance, leading their division for part of the day before finishing a highly credible 2nd place after completing 420 laps. That's pedaling nonstop for approximately 310km!!! 🔥💪

A huge congratulations to all riders, support crew and families who represented BTC so proudly throughout the day. We can’t wait to see what’s ahead as we prepare for our next event in Emerald at the beginning of Term 3. 💙

CROSS COUNTRY SUCCESS 💙🏃‍♀️‍➡️ // Congratulations to all 14 of our students who proudly represented the school at the Northern Region Cross Country trials. Competing against some of the best runners from across the region, our students all tried their best throughout the day.

We are especially proud to celebrate the students who have been selected to represent the Northern Region at the upcoming State Championships:

⏱️ Aria - 1st Place (10 Years Girls)
⏱️ Hooper - 3rd Place (14 Years Boys)
⏱️ Indie - 4th Place (13 Years Girls)

A special mention also to our students who achieved excellent top 20 finishes in highly competitive fields:

⭐ Kenzie - 10th Place (13 Years Girls)
⭐ Carter - 11th Place (10 Years Boys)
⭐ Elia - 19th Place (Open Boys)

These results are a wonderful reflection of the hard work and dedication shown throughout the season. We wish Aria, Hooper and Indie all the very best as they prepare to compete at the State Championships. 💙

NETBALL FINALS 🏐🙌 // Congratulations to all of our Interschool Netball teams on an outstanding night of competition, with every team delivering fantastic performances on court.

Our girls achieved some incredible results 🏆
🔹 13s defeated ASSG 20-6
🔹 Seconds defeated ASSG 11-5
🔹 Firsts defeated CCC 29-27

A special congratulations to our First team, whose match was an absolute thriller from start to finish. After scores were locked at full time, the game remained tied through two periods of extra time. Showing tremendous composure and determination the girls held their nerve to secure a hard-fought 29-27 victory in a truly unforgettable finish.

We are so proud of all of our players throughout the season. Congratulations on your Premierships! 💙

ARE YOU REUNION READY? 🥂💙 // Reunion 2026 is almost here, with bookings closing this Friday 5 June. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this special weekend!

We have an exciting program planned, with something for everyone including our much loved Memorial Service, Past Student Meet & Greet BBQ, School Tours, the Grand Opening of the brand new G.E Thomson Learning & Creativity Hub, Cricket Match, Performing Arts Showcase and our beautiful Founders Dinner.

Join us on 12-13 June as past and present members of the BTC community come together to reconnect, share memories and celebrate the rich history and spirit of our wonderful School.

🎟 Reunion Package: $80.00 (includes Founders Dinner)
🔗 Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/DKXRM

🎟 Founders Dinner (only): $70.00
🔗 Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/DKXTW

Whether you’re reconnecting with old friends, revisiting cherished memories or returning to see how much BTC has grown, we can’t wait to welcome you back for an unforgettable Reunion Weekend! 🎉

STUDENT AWARDS 👏🌟 // Congratulations to our Junior School students who received Merit and Bluey Awards this week!