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…
DetailsThere 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…
DetailsOur 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 …
DetailsPresentation 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.…
DetailsAs 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsWe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
Details‘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…
DetailsVictorian 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…
DetailsBlackburn 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…
DetailsCongratulations 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…
DetailsWe 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.
DetailsCyber 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.
DetailsAt 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.
DetailsCourtesy 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.
DetailsCongratulations to Year 8 student Zoe Brito Babapulle who has again reached the pinnacle of the State Cross Country Championships.
DetailsBlackburn is a dynamic school committed to empowering our students in whatever field of endeavour they may shine. We have some super savvy IT students, so we created a Student Tech Team.
DetailsRebecca Taylor, Year 12 Sports Captain, has been awarded the prestigious Pierre de Coubertin Award by the Victorian Olympic Council for her outstanding contribution to Sports Leadership.
DetailsAt the prestigious Generations in Jazz festival held at Mt Gambier recently, Blackburn’s Senior Stage Band took out first prize in the highest division, Division One. This achievement makes them the best student Jazz band in Australia.
DetailsThe annual SYN Awards Night celebrates excellence in television and radio broadcasting, programming and behind the scenes work. Our Year 9 Music Technology Class has been nominated for the Best Schools on Air Program.
DetailsWe are proud of our Class of 2013 and their achievements. Our congratulations to every student. Congratulations to our staff who have guided and mentored the Class of 2013 from Year 7.
DetailsCongratulations to our Year 7 Girls’ Cricket team for reaching the State Finals of the MILO T20 Blast School Cup. An outstanding achievement.
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