Blackburn High School was one of a number of schools nominated recently for the Whitehorse City Sports Awards in the “School of the Year” category. At a ceremony last Wednesday night, 10th October, the schools were assessed by a panel from the Sport and Recreation Committee at the Whitehorse City Council against the following criteria:…
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DetailsBlackburn High School’s Senior Stage Band and Symphonic Band were given a standing ovation when they performed recently in Washington, DC.
DetailsBlackburn High School Symphonic Band and Senior Jazz Orchestra will soon be demonstrating their finely honed skills as part of a tour to the United States or America. They will travel for 16 days to Washington, New York and Chicago. Throughout the Tour, the ensembles will work with clinicians in each city including Victor Goines…
DetailsEighteen budding Scientists from Years 9-11 attended the Australian L’Oréal UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Forum for Women in Science at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Melbourne. The purpose of this event was to connect young girls with a passion for science and provide them with the opportunity to hear…
DetailsARTBURN is an exhibition that has been curated by Art teacher Tameka Carter and her Studio Art students and documents the high calibre of their work. The exhibition has been designed to give students the opportunity to exhibit their work in an innovative and professional gallery context with a focus on Installation. Studio Arts teacher,…
DetailsFor the second year in a row a Blackburn High School student has won the regional division of the Lions International Peace Poster Competition. The Lions International Peace Poster Competition is one of many Lions Clubs International Youth Programs that aim to provide opportunities for self-development, education, contribution and achievement for young people.This year the…
DetailsA Lecture at the University of Melbourne titled ‘The Russian Revolution After 100 Years’ gave VCE students valuable insight into the effects of the Russian Revolution in Europe. The lecture, delivered by University of Melbourne historian, Prof Mark Edele, discussed the significance of the Russian Revolution over the 20th century. Professor Edele introduced students to…
DetailsTwo Blackburn students Emma and Viktoria have had the distinction of being selected for the prestigious CAASTRO Galaxy STEM Convention in Sydney in December this year. STEM is combining learning in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths in a creative and innovative ways to problem solve. The CAASTRO Galaxy Convention is a 2-day interactive event focused…
DetailsBlackburn recently hosted Principals from the Jiangsu District in China. The Principal’s visited schools in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Of the schools they visited they were the most impressed with Blackburn High School. In particular they were impressed with the range of enrichment and co-curricular programs together with the plethora of lunchtime clubs, sporting activities,camps…
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