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Blackburn High School - Established in 1956Blackburn High School - Established in 1956
Blackburn High School – Established in 1956
Developing tomorrow’s minds today

60 Springfield Road
Blackburn Vic 3130
Phone: (+61 3) 8804 6464
Email: blackburn.hs@education.vic.gov.au
CRICOS code 00861K

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Latest News

We are proud of the achievements of our students and want to share these with the Blackburn High School community. We also feature notable events involving our students and exciting developments relating to school programs and campus facilities. For all the latest information about school news and upcoming events, parents are advised to consult Compass School Manager.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Preparing Students for Life

Year 9 Duke of Edinburgh Award is a journey of self discovery that develops lifelong skills and attitudes. Achieving an Award recognises individual goal setting and self-improvement through persistence and achievement. Through this challenging journey our students : Are equipped and empowered to achieve their personal best; Learn to take responsibility for their goals and…

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10 August, 2016

Breakfast Club Giving Students a Great Start to the Day

Breakfast Club Giving Students a Great Start to the Day. Many nutritionists consider breakfast to be the most important meal of the day. It assists students’ physical, mental and emotional development.  Blackburn High School agrees and that’s why the weekly Breakfast Club provides students with a healthy, happy start to their day. Because research shows…

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10 August, 2016

Year 11 Art Students Selected for Program at Museum of Contemporary Art

Our Year 11 Studio Art students have had the distinction of being selected to participate in an exciting program conducted by the Museum of Contemporary Art. The Museum of Contemporary Art  program for students and teachers explores creative learning through contemporary art. Through gallery explorations, studio sessions, digital excursions and resources, talks and workshops, the learning…

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25 July, 2016

Alumni has Stellar Career in Education

  Class of 1977 Alumni  Diane Joseph has certainly had a career full of highlights since leaving Blackburn. She is a former School Captain  who graduated from Melbourne University to pursue her interests in education. Diane went on to have a stellar career in education. As a secondary educator she quickly rose to Principal. She…

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19 July, 2016

Outstanding VCE Music Students Selected for Top Class Music in VCE Season of Excellence

Our congratulations to  Adam September and Tristan Webb, Class of 2015 who have been selected to perform in this year’s Top Class Music program as part of the VCE Season of Excellence 2016. The Top Class Music concerts present exemplary performances covering a range of music styles from VCE Music Performance, Music Investigation and VET Music. Top…

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23 February, 2016

Bonnie’s VCE Food Technology Project in Top Designs in VCE Season of Excellence

23 February, 2016

Debating Teams Honing Their Skills for Another Successful Year

One of the most useful life skills a student can develop is the ability to express their opinion clearly and concisely especially when they are faced with a difference of opinion. Blackburn High School’s debating program provides the opportunity for students to develop this valuable,lifelong skill. It allows students to think deeply and creatively about…

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3 February, 2016

Staff Jazz Stars Perform Together

There are some very talented staff at Blackburn High School  and the Music Faculty abounds with star performers. Their teaching is powerful because they are performers. They are role models to aspiring students because they are living what they are teaching.  Jazz is an integral part of the music program and the school’s walls and…

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2 February, 2016

Outstanding VCE Results – Congratulations Class of 2015

Our congratulations to the Class of 2015 on their outstanding VCE results. 2015 Dux Achieved an ATAR of 98.7 5% of students achieved an ATAR of 95 and above 14% of students achieved an ATAR of 90 – 94 31% of students achieved an ATAR of 80 – 89 42% achieved an ATAR of 70-79 …

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16 December, 2015

Presentation Evening a Celebration of Student Achievement

Presentation Evening, held on Tuesday 15 December,  was a  celebration of the year that was. Student achievement in all areas of endeavor was recognized and applauded. This special event  is also the last opportunity for our school to congratulate and farewell the Class of 2015 as they move onto the next phase in their lives.…

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16 December, 2015

Teen Parenting Information Evening a Great Success

As any parent knows living with a teenager can present its challenges. To assist parents successfully navigate the teen years  Blackburn’s Wellbeing Team arranged a very successful evening where parents could come together to learn from each other and the experts. The evening focussed on parenting teens who worry too much and our Team was assisted by Drummond Street Family…

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23 November, 2015

Accounting Students Win Inaugural Alumni Scholarships

The Directors of Charman Partners Accounting, Mark Barson, David Gow and Neil Johnston are Alumni of Blackburn High School. They are successful businessmen and have partnered with Blackburn to support the study of Accounting. Their company, Charman Partners Accounting, has this year generoulsy awarded two scholarships to highly able Accounting students to further the students’ interest in a…

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23 November, 2015

Symphonic Band Achieves Rare Patinium Award

21 October, 2015

Sister School From Germany Arrives for Intercultural Exchange

We welcome staff and students from our sister school in German. Seventeen students and staff will spend two weeks with us joining in our classes and providing wonderful opportuntities for our students studying German to practice the spoken language. Our visitors will enjoy a varied program of school experiences together with a range of tourist…

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21 October, 2015

Valedictory Dinner a Wonderful Night to Farewell our Class of 2015

The Class of 2015 were out in their finery at the 2015 Valedictory dinner held recentl. The ladies looked wonderful and the gentlemen were handsome in their formal attire. The room was bedecked with House Colours and the Jazz Combo welcomed the 190 guests to this special event. As 13 years of schooling was coming…

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20 October, 2015

“Stories of Us” Year 9 Literacy Night a Huge Success

‘Stories of Us’ the  Year 9 Literacy Evening showcased student writing over the course of this term. Students were  engaged in writing workshops, building a series of memoirs (short autobiographical pieces) which culminated in a celebratory presentation night. “Stories of Us” was built around developing student writing skills, aiming to help students find their voice and…

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7 September, 2015

Outstanding Achievements by Music Ensembles

  Victorian School Music Festival Three of our ensembles competed in the Stage Band Section at the Victorian School Music Festival and their performances were outstanding. Platinum Shields are not regularly awarded – being given only when the performance was exceptional. This year at the Victorian School Music Festival two Blackburn High School ensembles were awarded Platinum Shields – this is a…

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31 August, 2015
Jun172015

Blackburn Students Host Indigenous Students from Far North on The Long Walk

Blackburn students actively support the Cathy Freeman Foundation’s work with indigenous students in the far north of Australia and each year our students accommpany indigenous students on The Long Walk to the MCG for the Essendon v Richmond AFL game which opens the indigenous round. The students who travel from their remote communities in the far north have been…

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17 June, 2015
Mar172015

Canteen Receives Top Award Two Years in a Row

Congratulations to Donna and Maria, Canteen Managers, who  have once again received the top award in Whitehorse Council’s Business Awards for outstanding  hygiene. The Blackburn Canteen was presented with the top award – 5- Star Food Hygiene in the Community Group category. This award is presented after a year of health hygiene assessments. The awards for food premises are based…

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17 March, 2015
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Congratulations class of 2014 on your excellent VCE Results

We are proud of our Class of 2014 and their achievements. Our congratulations to every student. Congratulations to our staff who have guided and mentored the Class of 2014 from Year 7 through to VCE.

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20 September, 2014
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World-renowned internet safety expert speaks to students

Cyber safety is an important issue for all of us. Students had the opportunity to listen to Parry Aftab, a world expert in cyberlaw, cyberbullying and harassment, cybercrime and privacy.

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1 September, 2014
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Junior, Intermediate and Senior Stage Bands achieve Platinum

At the Victorian Schools Music Festival, held at Deakin Edge Auditorium at Federation Square, Blackburn High School’s Junior, Intermediate and Senior Stage Bands achieved exemplary results.

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12 August, 2014
Jul222014

Innovative creative project expands students’ musical minds

Courtesy of Arts Victoria, Melbourne Jazz identity Steve Sedergreen is Artist in Residence at Blackburn High School for Term 3. ‘A Moment’s Notice’ is a project that enables students to interconnect the creation of art, environment and community.

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22 July, 2014
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Cross Country State Champion

Congratulations to Year 8 student Zoe Brito Babapulle who has again reached the pinnacle of the State Cross Country Championships.

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21 July, 2014
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